As the temperatures get cooler in Albuquerque, there are dozens of fun events to keep you warm. In November, experience everything from Día de los Muertos celebrations to holiday markets. Here's a sampling of what’s happening in Albuquerque in November. For a full list, visit our events calendar.

Día de Familia: Día de los Muertos

A flyer promoting the Dia de Familia event.

Nov. 2 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center

Join a special day commemorating Día de los Muertos traditions. Decorate a sugar skull, craft paper flowers and more.

Discovery After Dark: Día de los Muertos

An image promoting the 2024 Discovery After Dark: Dia de los Muertos event.

Nov. 2 at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History

Enjoy an evening of fun, hands-on experiments and art projects for guests 21 and over at the Nuclear Museum.

Muertos Fiesta

A graphic promoting the 2024 Muertos Fiesta.

Nov. 2 at Marble Brewery

Celebrate Día de los Muertos with a glass of beer at Marble Brewery. Listen to live music all day and shop from a local vendor market.

South Valley Marigold Procession & Celebration

Dia de Los Muertos Parade

Nov. 3 at Rio Bravo County Park

Join in the South Valley Marigold Procession & Celebration honoring Día de los Muertos with traditional clothing, community ofrendas, music, food and other festivities.

Adult Night: Fermentastic!

A young woman plays with the giant bubbles at Explora

Nov. 15 at Explora

Adults have the chance to experience Explora after hours and learn about the science of fermentation. 

Family Friday Shop and Stroll

A graphic promoting the Family Friendly Shop and Stroll at Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.

Nov. 29 at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

Get your holiday shopping done at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Enjoy games for kids, Pueblo Santa, ornament making, Pueblo pies and more.

New Mexico Artisan Market

A photo of a couple booths at the New Mexican Artisan Market.

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Nov. 29-Dec. 1 at Hotel Albuquerque

Shop locally curated, handcrafted artisan goods at New Mexico’s premier boutique holiday shopping experience.

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

A promo image for Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

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Nov. 29 at the Kiva Auditorium

Celebrate a beloved Christmas tradition with an international all-star cast who blend classical ballet with acrobatics to create holiday magic.

Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Holiday Festival

An image of a Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Holiday Festival.

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Nov. 30-Dec. 1 at EXPO New Mexico

Kick off holiday shopping while supporting artists at one of the city's largest holiday art festivals.