It's week thirty-eight of our #365DaysOfEvents campaign. This week kick off the holiday season at the River of Lights, see a performance of The Nutcracker Ballet and take the kids to the Balloon Museum for Holidays Take Flight. For more fun, be sure to check out our events calendar

 

River of Lights - VisitAlbuquerque.org

Monday, December 1
River of Lights

Experience millions of glowing, sparkling lights and over 150 dazzling light displays, animated sculptures and synchronized music light show at New Mexico's largest walk-through holiday production. Closed December 24 and 25.

 

Wine Tasting: Syrah - VisitAlbuquerque.org

Tuesday, December 2
Wine Tasting: Syrah

Come in to the Wine Loft and enjoy our monthly wine tasting featuring Syrah. Each guest receives 3 generous tastes as well as an appetizer prepared especially for this event.

Gallery Talk: Gods and Heroes: Masterpieces from the École des Beaux-Arts, Paris - VisitAlbuquerque.org

Wednesday, December 3
Gallery Talk: Gods and Heroes: Masterpieces from the École des Beaux-Arts, Paris

Join us for a talk in the exhibition, Gods and Heroes: Masterpieces from the École des Beaux-Arts, Paris with Dr. Susanne Anderson-Reidel.

Film: Nothing Like the Holidays - VisitAlbuquerque.org

Thursday, December 4
Film: Nothing Like the Holidays

As our holiday offering for the month of December, the National Hispanic Cultural Center is screening director Alfredo de Villa's 2008 comedy-drama Nothing Like the Holidays, focusing on the importance of family relationships in times of personal crisis as members of a far-flung Puerto Rican family come together for Christmas for the first time in several years.

New Mexico Philharmonic Neighborhood Concert Series: Handel’s Messiah - VisitAlbuquerque.org

Friday, December 5
New Mexico Philharmonic Neighborhood Concert Series: Handel's Messiah


The holiday season would not be complete without Handel's masterful Messiah, conducted by David Felberg and sung by the CUMC Chancel Choir. A great way to kick off the holiday season!

Performance: The Nutcracker Ballet - VisitAlbuquerque.org

Saturday, December 6
Performance: The Nutcracker Ballet

This holiday tradition features the American Ballet Theatre & New York City Ballet dancers. New Mexico Ballet Company will be joined by David Felberg and the New Mexico Philharmonic to present this classic with a full, live orchestra, professional dancers and beautiful sets and costumes.

Holidays Take Flight - VisitAlbuquerque.org
Sunday, December 7
Holidays Take Flight

Don't miss this annual all-ages event, featuring music, crafts, cookies, and Santa himself! There will be live holiday music, arts and crafts, and food trucks!