Winter Wonderland NM Opening Night | November 27, 2026

About this event

Walk into the magic on opening night

Start your holiday season together at Winter Wonderland NM!

Join us Friday, November 27, 2026, at EXPO New Mexico

in Albuquerque for an evening of walk-through lights,

luminarias, Santa visits and holiday entertainment.

Make a whole evening of it

• Explore the rainbow light tunnel and glowing courtyards.

• Visit Santa inside the Flowers Building from 6–9 PM.

• Enjoy FREE indoor holiday mini golf inside School Arts.

• Discover live entertainment and festive character appearances.

• Browse gifts and local creations at the Holiday Art Market.

• Warm up with hot cocoa and seasonal refreshments available for purchase.

Opening-night details

Date: Friday, November 27, 2026

Event hours: 6–10 PM Mountain Time

Santa visits: 6–9 PM

Location: EXPO New Mexico,

300 San Pedro Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM

Entrance: Gate 3 at Copper and San Pedro.

Follow event parking signs.

Admission is per person and valid for your selected event date.

Adult tickets are for ages 13 and older; child tickets are for

ages 3–12. Children 2 and under attend free with a ticketed adult.

Please select a complimentary toddler ticket for each child

age 2 and under.

Food, beverages, merchandise and optional photo products

are sold separately. Performers, characters and vendor

selections vary by date.

Choose November 27 & Get Tickets

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