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10 Holiday Markets to visit in Albuquerque

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Thousands of people attend the lighting of the Christmas tree in Old Town in 2021.

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Kick off your holiday shopping at these 10 markets coming up in Albuquerque.

Old Town Holiday Stroll

Enjoy shopping, local musicians, dance groups and a tree lighting ceremony on the Gazebo in the Old Town Plaza.

LOCATION: Old Town Plaza, 200 N Plaza NW

HOURS: 5-9 p.m. Friday Dec. 1


Holiday Market Pop Up at the Movement Lab

In addition to holiday shopping, this event will feature swing lessons and drinks.

LOCATION: 4401 Cutler NE, 505-639-4961

HOURS: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday Dec. 1


Christmas at the Marketplace

Local artisans will be joined by live music, treats and pictures with Santa.

LOCATION: Poulin Marketplace, 8600 Pan American NE, 505-880-2555

HOURS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday Dec. 2


North Valley Holiday Stop & Shop

This two-day shopping event will feature 28 businesses including boutiques, shops, restaurants, salons, book stores, gyms, apparel, breweries, wineries, toy stores, special grocers and more.

LOCATION: North Fourth NW, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

HOURS: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Dec. 2-3


The Groove Holiday Art Market

This market will feature dozens of artisans, artists and vendors.

LOCATION: 309 Gold SW

HOURS: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday Dec. 3


Nob Hill Shop and Stroll

Join the 28th annual shop and stroll, highlighting local retailers in the Nob Hill neighborhood.

LOCATION: 3712 Central SE

HOURS: 5-10 p.m. Thursday Dec. 7


Pueblo Shop & Stroll

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is hosting this shop and stroll featuring Native artists' work, a bonfire in the courtyard and performances by Dowa:kwe from Zuni Pueblo and Kaltonaka Dance Group. There will also be a hot cocoa bar and arts and crafts for kids.

LOCATION: Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th NW, 505-843-7270

HOURS: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday Dec. 9

COST: Free for members, or the price of admission


Holiday Market at the ABQ Rail Yards

More than 150 vendors will have a variety of offerings ranging from made-from-scratch food, to handmade crafts at the 10th annual event. SNAP benefits are doubled.

LOCATION: Rail Yards Market, 777 First SW

HOURS: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Dec. 9-10


Los Ranchos Holiday Market

Check out local artists, food trucks, music, a scavenger hunt and holiday fun.

LOCATION: 6718 Rio Grande NW

HOURS: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday Dec. 9


The ABQ Collective's 2023 Holiday Market

In addition to the vendors and food trucks, this holiday market will host Santa and Mrs. Claus for pictures.

LOCATION: 1321 Eubank NE

HOURS: 10 a.m-2 p.m. Dec. 9

Nob Hill Holiday Shop Stroll
Nob Hill Holiday Shop Stroll
Albuquerque Rail Yards Marke
Susan Kirkpatrick of Tijeras, owner of Princess Llama Fineries, spins alpaca wool at the Albuquerque Rail Yards Market. She gets llama and alpaca yarn from her Camelid herd.
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Thousands of people attend the lighting of the Christmas tree in Old Town in 2021.
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