This fall, whether you're looking for spooky family fun, Dia de los Muertos celebrations, or haunted halloween parties, we’ve rounded up 10 ghostly thrills surrounding the Halloween season in Albuquerque.
1. Take a Creepy City Tour
Hear the most bone-chilling stories about Albuquerque’s neighborhoods on one of these haunting city tours:
Albucreepy Ghost Walk: Taverns & Tales | Ongoing, Thursday-Saturday nights | Learn More
Ghost Tours of Old Town | Nightly at 8 p.m. | Learn More
New Mexico Legends & Lore Haunted Bike Tour with Routes Bike Tours | Offered as a private tour | Learn More
Brews and Boos Tour | Weekly on Fridays | Learn More
2. Celebrate Día de los Muertos
Día de los Muertos is widely celebrated throughout New Mexico and Albuquerque. The annual celebration takes place November 1 and 2, All Saints Day and All Souls Day, respectively. Learn more about the traditions surrounding Día de los Muertos and how you can celebrate here.
3. Get Spooked at a Haunted House
Love a good thrill? Check out a haunted house, where the screams can be heard from near and far!
McCall’s Haunted Farm | Friday and Saturday nights, September 29-October 28 | Learn More
Haunted Scarecrow: 13 Gates of Terror | Oct. 4-31 | Learn More
4. Visit a Pumpkin Patch
Skip the hair-raising thrills and find family friendly fun at one of Albuquerque's many pumpkin patches, corn mazes and fall-themed farms.
McCall’s Pumpkin Patch | Weekends, September 23-October 29 | Learn More
Galloping Goat Pumpkin Patch | Daily in October | Learn More
Maize Maze Fall Festival | October 21-22 | Learn More
Big Jim Farms Pumpkin Patch | Daily in October | Learn More
5. Take Part in a Themed Race, Costumes Encouraged!
For fall fun for the whole family, take part in a themed run or bike race!
Day of the Tread | October 29 | Learn More
The Great Pumpkin Chase | October 28 | Learn More
Sugar Skull Fun Run | October 29 | Learn More
6. Go to a Frighteningly-Fun, Family Halloween Event
If you’re looking for a family-friendly trick or treat alternative, the Halloween celebration at the ABQ BioPark Zoo is just right for you.
Boo at the Zoo | October 28 | Learn More
7. Go on a Halloween Themed Bar Crawl
Book a spot on Tour ABQ’s Trolley for a special Pub Crawl-oween on Halloween weekend or head to the Halloween Bar Crawl hosted by the Library Bar and Grill, downtown.
ABQ Trolley Co.: Pub Crawl-oween | October 27 | Learn More
Halloween Bar Crawl at The Library Bar and Grill | October 27-28 | Learn More
8. Celebrate Halloween at the National Hispanic Cultural Center
Head to the National Hispanic Cultural Center for a frightful celebration at Fright Night and Spooky Mercado! The family-friendly event takes place earlier in the night with a movie. Things get even spookier at 8:30 pm when the horror films begin.
Fright Night and Spooky Mercado | October 20 | Learn More
9. Enjoy a Seasonal Beer at a Local Brewery
Try a Pumpkin Noir from Marble Brewery or an OktoberFiesta Lager from Steel Bender Brewyard. Whichever Albuquerque brewery you choose you're sure to find a seasonal beer to scratch that pumpkin-flavored itch!
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10. Visit Albuquerque's Most Haunted Places
With Albuquerque's layered past, you'll find numerous paranormal hot spots around the city, each with its own distinctive tales and ghostly characters. From hotels to iconic restaurants, there’s a chance you may encounter a spirit or two.
