Thanksgiving weekend activities for families around Albuquerque (2026)
Checked · Covers Nov 25 – Nov 29 · All times are local Mountain Time
We list 3 family events around Albuquerque for Nov 25 – Nov 29, 1 free. Each listing links to the organizer's own page.
Thanksgiving week events
Fall Family Fun at the Balloon Museum New · Just listed
- When
- Wed, Nov 25
- Hours
- 9:30am–noon
- Cost
- Free
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Indoor
Free tri-lingual (English, Spanish, ASL) STEAM family morning with Stories and Music in the Sky and air-mazing activities the day before Thanksgiving.
✓ Dates checked Nov 11, 2026
Albuquerque Turkey Trot (Tot Trot & Little Turkey Mile)
- When
- Thu, Nov 26
- Hours
- Tot Trot 8:15am; Little Turkey Mile 8:30am
- Cost
- Registration required
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
Thanksgiving morning races at Balloon Fiesta Park with a 50-yard Tot Trot for ages 6 and under and a Little Turkey Mile for ages 12 and under, plus adult races.
✓ Dates checked Nov 8, 2026
Booking with venue required
River of Lights at the ABQ BioPark
- When
- Sat, Nov 28 – Sun, Jan 3
- Schedule
- Nightly; closed Dec 24 and 25
- Hours
- 5–10pm (last entry 8pm)
- Cost
- Timed-entry tickets; buy online in advance (see site for prices)
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
More than 700 light displays and animated sculptures, from a 1-foot flower to a 30-foot Brachiosaurus. Last time slot 8pm.
✓ Dates checked Oct 25, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What can families do around Albuquerque over Thanksgiving weekend?
We list 3 family events for Nov 25 – Nov 29, 1 free, including Fall Family Fun at the Balloon Museum (Albuquerque, Wed, Nov 25, free), Albuquerque Turkey Trot (Tot Trot & Little Turkey Mile, Albuquerque, Thu, Nov 26) and River of Lights at the ABQ BioPark (Albuquerque, Nov 28 – Jan 3).
Which Thanksgiving weekend events near Albuquerque are free?
1 event on our list is free: Fall Family Fun at the Balloon Museum (Albuquerque, Wed, Nov 25).
Which Thanksgiving weekend events near Albuquerque need tickets or registration?
1 event on our list says on the official page that it needs advance tickets, timed entry or registration: Albuquerque Turkey Trot (Tot Trot & Little Turkey Mile, Albuquerque). Book through each official page.
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