There are many great things to do in Albuquerque, New Mexico during the holidays, here are just a few events to get you in the holiday spirit.

River of lights

Holiday activities in Albuquerque, NM

11/29/08 - 12/30/08
Time: 6-9pm
Address: Rio Grande BioPark
Admission: $7 Adults; $3 Children
Location: Old Town, in Albuquerque, NM
Phone: (505) 764-6200
http://www.cabq.gov/biopark
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Description: Adults and children will be amazed by the display of light crafted animals, fantastical creatures and more on display at the Albuquerque Bio-Park.  Live entertainment, local choirs, craft programs, G-scale model trains, shopping and  of course food.  Note: no   entertainment after December 23, closed on the 24th and 25th.

Mariachi Christmas
Date: 12/9/08
Time: 7:30pm
Address: Popejoy Hall, 3301 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM?
Admission: $41-$25
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Phone: (505) 277-8010
http://www.popejoypresents.com
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Description: Now in its 10th year, Mariachi Christmas will be featuring Mariachi Internacional Guadalajara and Ballet Folklórico Paso del Norte.

New Mexico Bowl
Date: 12/20/08
Address: UNM Football Stadium
Admission: varies
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Phone: (505) 925-5999
http://www.newmexicobowl.com
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Description: Sports fan listen up!  Experience college football in the Duke City when teams from the Mountain West and Western Athletic Conferences face off.  Game will be nationally televised on ESPN.

Luminaria Tour
Date: 12/24/08
Address: Old Town Plaza
Admission: $7.00
Time: 5:20pm, 5:45pm, 6:10pm, 6:50pm, 7:15pm and 7:40pm.
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Phone: (505) 843-9200
http://www.cabq.gov/transit
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Description: A New Mexico tradition.  Take a tour of the luminarias in the Country Club area, Old Town and Barelas.  Tours will start at the UNM Pit and take about an hour.

Other Albuquerque, NM attractions: Sandia Peak Tramway