Looking for things to do during Thanksgiving weekend? Here’s a round-up of events you can take advantage of, plus some restaurants that will be serving Thanksgiving meals.
Restaurants
Bien Shur Restaurant and Lounge
Bien Shur at Sandia Resort & Casino is offering a lunch-time Thanksgiving buffet with all the fixings. Reservations are required.
El Pinto Authentic New Mexican Restaurant
Get a traditional Thanksgiving meal to go at El Pinto. Each meal serves 4-6 people and is picked up cold. Order by Nov. 23 and pick it up by Nov. 25. Call to reserve your meal.
Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse
Stop by Fogo de Chao on Thanksgiving to enjoy Brazilian barbecue. Dinner pricing will be charged all day. Book a table online.
Indian Pueblo Kitchen
The Indian Pueblo Kitchen at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center will be open Thanksgiving Day. Enjoy a holiday meal with a Southwestern flair. Tables are first come, first served.
Tucanos Brazilian Grill
Get an entire turkey dinner or choose your turkey and sides at Tucanos. The meals are only for pickup between 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving. Reserve your meal online.
Events
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See more events on our ABQ365 events calendar.
Turkey Trot
Nov. 26
Get some exercise in on Thanksgiving morning by participating in the Albuquerque Turkey Trot. Participate in a 10K or 5K, or a Tot Trot for younger members of your family.
New Mexico Artisan Market
Nov. 27-29
Celebrate artisans in the community at the New Mexico Artisan Market. Browse a curated selection of handcrafted artisanal goods that make the perfect holiday present.
Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Holiday Festival
Nov. 27-29
Shop the artworks of 175 juried fine craftsmen and artisans from across the country at the Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Holiday Festival, alongside music and food.
Winrock Wonderland
Nov. 27-28
Winrock Wonderland is a two-day holiday extravaganza at Winrock Town Center. On Friday evening, shop a night market and see the Christmas tree lighting. On Saturday, stroll around a holiday market featuring small businesses and Santa Claus.
River of Lights
Nov. 28-Jan. 3
River of Lights kicks off Thanksgiving weekend. Be one of the first to see millions of twinkling lights illuminate the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden in whimsical shapes and scenes.
Shopping
With Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, Thanksgiving weekend is a great time to mark some gifts off your list. Check out our Small Business Gift Guide to inspire your shopping this holiday season.
