New Mexico Artisan Market (Fri. 28, Market)
Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town (800 Rio Grande Blvd. NW) presents its 2025 New Mexico Artisan Market, held Thanksgiving Weekend on Nov. 28 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.), Nov. 29 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Nov. 30 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.). Get a jump on Christmas by shopping locally curated, handcrafted, artisan goods at New Mexico’s “premier boutique holiday shopping experience.” So what’s in store? How about heirloom quality wool rugs, handcrafted silver jewelry, “tattooed” leather hats and more? You can snag “early bird” entry tickets for $8 at paypal.com/ncp/payment/Z2WLZAA2FQANL.
Family Friday Shop & Stroll (Fri. 28, Market)
Shop a unique selection of art, ornaments and gifts handcrafted by Native artists at Family Friday Shop & Stroll. Head to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (2401 12th St. NW) on Friday, Nov. 28 between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can savor delicious food and cozy up with a treat from the Indian Pueblo Kitchen’s concession. They can experience live cultural dances from the Sky City Buffalo Ram Dancers and the Northern/Southern Dance Group. And they can enjoy festive fun for the whole family — build Pueblo gingerbread houses, play holiday games and get creative in the arts and crafts area. And don’t miss the chance to snap a photo with Pueblo Santa himself! The Shop & Stroll event is free with regular admission IPCC ($12 adults, $10 NM residents, $8 seniors and free for students and kids under 17).
Winrock Wonderland – Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony & Holiday Stroll Market (Fri. 28, Market)
What’s Christmas without at least one trip to the mall? Winrock Town Center (2100 Louisiana Blvd. NE) kicks off its holiday shopping season with a two-day Winrock Wonderland celebration. Friday, Nov. 28 runs 2 to 6 p.m. and features a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and a Holiday Stroll Market stocked with local food, arts, clothing, crafts and other items from over 100 vendors. The market continues on Saturday, Nov. 29 from noon to 4 p.m. and will feature a live Nutcracker performance by New Mexico Ballet Company at 2 p.m. Admission is free.
25th Annual Rio Grande Holiday Festival (Fri. 28, Market)
Albuquerque’s favorite annual Thanksgiving Weekend shopping event was recently ranked Top 10 in the US by Sunshine Artist Magazine. The 26th Annual Rio Grande Holiday Festival features 175 artists and craftsmen, live music, festive food sampling and much more. Bring family and friends and get into the spirit of the season, while hunting down unique gifts for everyone on your list! It all happens at EXPO New Mexico (300 San Pedro Dr. NE) on Friday, Nov. 28 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), Saturday, Nov. 29 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday, Nov. 30 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). General admission tickets are $10 (riograndefestivals.ticketspice.com/25th-holiday-festival) and three-day festival passes are $15. Parking will cost you a few bucks too, so be prepared.
Rio Bravo Christmas Market (Sat. 29, Market)
Rio Bravo Brewing Co. (1912 Second St. NW) gives us a taste of the “drinking and shopping” season to come with the Rio Bravo Christmas Market. On Sat. Nov. 29, between noon and 5 p.m. grab yourself a cold beer (the winter climate begs for a nice dark beer such as their Coffee Porter, O’Bravo Stout or the Wild Burque Barrel Aged) and peruse the wares of assorted local vendors spread around the brewery. There will also be live entertainment throughout the day and plenty of food and drink specials. Admission is free, the beer is not.
4th Annual Merry Little Market (Sun. 30, Market)
Revel Entertainment Center (4720 Alexander Blvd. NE) turns its concert space into the 4th Annual Merry Little Market on Sun., Nov. 30 from 1 to 5 p.m. Shop from 70+ local vendors. Enjoy food, music and festive cheer. Snap a holiday photo with Santa at the photo booth. It promises to be a perfect family-friendly holiday shopping experience. You can support local vendors, find unique gifts and enjoy a cozy afternoon full of Christmas spirit.