Family guides for New Mexico
Hand-checked family events and always-open places in New Mexico, city by city, with dates, costs and official links. All times are local Mountain Time.
Coming up: holiday & seasonal highlights
- Albuquerque Community Safety Trunk or TreatAlbuquerque · Fri, Oct 30 · Free
- Halloween Fall Festival & Movie in the ParkSanta Fe · Fri, Oct 30
- Haunted Hoops & Trick or Treats at Holiday ParkAlbuquerque · Sat, Oct 31 · Free
- Official Las Cruces Thanksgiving Day Turkey TrotLas Cruces · Thu, Nov 26 · Runners 14 and under free (register separately)
- Atalaya Turkey Trot 5K & Kids Fun RunSanta Fe · Thu, Nov 26 · $15 Kids Fun Run
- Tree Lighting and Holiday MarketLas Cruces · Sat, Dec 5 · See site
Albuquerque area
- Things to do with kids in Albuquerque, NM14 listings
Santa Fe area
- Things to do with kids in Santa Fe, NM13 listings
Las Cruces area
- Things to do with kids in Las Cruces, NM11 listings
Frequently asked questions
Which New Mexico cities have Little Outings family guides?
Our 3 city guides in New Mexico cover Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Las Cruces. All times are local Mountain Time.
Where can I take my kids to see Christmas lights in New Mexico?
We list 5 holiday light events across 3 cities in New Mexico, 2 free, including River of Lights at the ABQ BioPark (Albuquerque), Tree Lighting and Holiday Market (Las Cruces), La Luz de las Noches at Santa Fe Botanical Garden (Santa Fe) and Twinkle Light Parade in Nob Hill (Albuquerque).
Where can kids see Santa in New Mexico?
We list 1 event with Santa across 1 city in New Mexico, including Tree Lighting and Holiday Market (Las Cruces).
What Thanksgiving events can families go to in New Mexico?
We list 3 Thanksgiving events across 3 cities in New Mexico, including Albuquerque Turkey Trot (Tot Trot & Little Turkey Mile, Albuquerque), Official Las Cruces Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot (Las Cruces) and Atalaya Turkey Trot 5K & Kids Fun Run (Santa Fe).
What are the big kids' attractions in New Mexico?
Zoos, aquariums and children's museums on our New Mexico guides include ABQ BioPark Zoo (Albuquerque), ABQ BioPark Aquarium & Botanic Garden (Albuquerque), ¡Explora! (Albuquerque) and Santa Fe Children's Museum (Santa Fe).
What is free for families in New Mexico?
6 places on our New Mexico guides have free admission according to the official site, including Randall Davey Audubon Center & Sanctuary (Santa Fe), Las Cruces Museum of Nature & Science (Las Cruces) and Branigan Cultural Center (Las Cruces). See all 6 in the city guides.
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