New Mexico BioPark Society's 28th Annual
River of Lights
Presented by TLC Plumbing Heating Cooling Electrical
November 29-December 30, 2025
Enjoy the same amazing River of Lights on evenings we expect to see smaller crowds. Choose your arrival date and time, and arrive anytime within your one-hour window. For example, if you select a 7 p.m. arrival, you can show up at 7:15 or 7:45 to skip the rush.
Please Note: Flex Tickets are not available for Value Nights.
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River of Lights is a fundraising event; ticket purchases are not refundable. Valid only on date and time selected at time of purchase and not transferable to another night.
River of Lights is an all-weather event. We do not offer refunds or rescheduling of tickets missed due to inclement weather when the event is open. If the event is canceled by New Mexico BioPark Society management, an alternative date will be offered. For weather updates, check riveroflights.org and follow us on social media. If the event is canceled by New Mexico BioPark Society management, an alternative date will be offered.
Box office hours are available 7 days a week. Monday – Sunday. Email [email protected], and an associate will return your message within 48 hours. Include your name, contact number, and your order confirmation number.
River of Lights is closed on December 24 and 25 to allow our staff to celebrate the holidays. Event hours resume on December 26.
FREE Park & Ride:
Beat the traffic and utilize the official River of Lights free Park & Ride at the ABQ BioPark Zoo.
Service runs nightly. Closed December 24 and 25.
Pick Up: ABQ BioPark Zoo, 903 Tenth St. SW, Albuquerque NM, 87102
Drop Off: ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden – River of Lights
Return service to the Zoo runs until 10 p.m.
All proceeds from this fundraising event directly support the ABQ BioPark.