Casas de Suenos Old Town Historic Inn

12/27/2025

Only a few more days left of the beautiful River of Lights held at the Albuquerque Biopark Botanic Gardens. Guests at River of Lights can walk through the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden and experience over 800 intricately designed and constructed sculptures, light displays, and millions of twinkle lights. The annual event ends on December 30th and runs from 5-10pm every night.

Paths are ADA-accessible. Due to varying path surfaces and weather conditions, some assistance may be needed in certain areas.

Leave your pets warm and at home.

Take advantage of our FREE Park & Ride located at the ABQ BioPark Zoo. Scroll down for more info!

Avoid the traffic when heading to Park & Ride. Take I-40 to 12th St. or I-25 to Lead Ave., then travel to the ABQ BioPark Zoo at 10th and Stover.

There is no need to park in the neighborhood or pay for parking at other non-River of Lights businesses. The Botanic Garden parking lot and Park & Ride at the Zoo provide plenty of parking for all guests.

The weather has been beautiful so it’s the perfect time to enjoy some hot cocoa and the amazing atmosphere.
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New Mexico BioPark Society's 28th Annual Presented by TLC Plumbing Heating Cooling Electrical November 29 - December 30, 2025 Two Low Sensory Nights December 1 and January 2

12/12/2025

Winter Wonderland returns to EXPO NM and is here until December 28th - bigger, brighter, and more magical than ever! This year’s event transforms the grounds into a fully immersive, walk-through holiday experience filled with dazzling attractions, live performers, interactive lights, and festive cheer for the whole family.

🌟 What’s in Store:
• Stunning Light Displays – Wander through breathtaking installations that capture the wonder of the season.
• 150-Foot Light Tunnel – Step into a mesmerizing world of sparkling lights and color.
• Santa’s Workshop & Photos – Meet Santa and make unforgettable memories from 6–9 PM (photo packages sold separately).
• Live Storybook Princesses – Meet your favorite princesses for enchanting photo ops nightly from 6–9 PM.
• Electric Forest (Christmas Tree Lane) – Stroll through a glowing pathway of beautifully decorated holiday trees.
• Glow-in-the-Dark Outer Space Theme – Journey through a cosmic celebration of lights and imagination.
• New Mexico Holiday Traditions – Enjoy luminarias, festive décor, and beloved local holiday touches.

As you explore, shop from local vendors offering unique holiday gifts, enjoy live performances, and savor seasonal treats that bring the spirit of the holidays to life.

A portion of every ticket sold supports Ronald McDonald House Charities of New Mexico and S.A.F.E. House NM, helping spread warmth and hope throughout our community.

📍 Enter at Gate 3 (San Pedro & Copper)

For tickets and more information:

Winter Wonderland | NM's #1 Winter Holiday Attraction features immersive holiday attractions and NM culture in a safe, family-friendly winter event

12/06/2025

The annual Twinkle Light Parade is back for another holday season tonight, December 6th at 5:15pm.

This free, family-friendly holiday event lights up a full mile of Route 66 in Nob Hill. The parade features local businesses, school and community groups, and a wide range of Albuquerque organizations—all coming together to celebrate the season, unite the community, and shine bright for everyone to enjoy.

Central Ave. will close traffic starting at 3pm giving shoppers the freedom to get holiday shopping done at a variety of local shops and eat at a variety of local restaurants in Nob Hill. Plan to arrive early, get some shopping done and grab a spot to view the Twinkle Light Parade.

Free Park and Ride:
Free parking will be available at the parking lot located at the southwest corner of Lomas Blvd and University Blvd. Buses will run from 3-10:30pm taking parade goers from the lot to UNM Johnson’s Field near Girard Blvd and Central Ave.

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Twinkling all the way!

12/05/2025

Tonight, December 5th, 2025, is the annual Old Town Holiday Stroll from 5-9pm. This event is always the first Friday in December.

Plaza Don Luis:
6pm - Tree Lighting Ceremony
6:15pm - Mariachi Luna de Plata

Entertainment at the Gazebo before and after tree lighting:
5pm - ABQ Girl Choir - The Albuquerque Girl Choir provides a musical experience for girls to listen to music fundamentals, receive vocal training and perform in an upbeat atmosphere
5:40pm - The Good Apples from The Manzano Day School - The Good Apple Singers from Manzano Day School (4th and 5th graders) love to meet after school to sing, move and enjoy friendship through music
6:15pm - Presentation of San Felipe De Neri Church Royal Court
6:20pm - Baila! Baila! - Baila! Baila! Dance Academy has been teaching children and adults the art of Ballet Folklorico or Traditional Mexican Folk Dance for over 27 years originally starting in 199o by two sisters Israela and Felissa Garcia with the goal of "preserving our culture through the arts"
7:15pm - Mountain View Mennonite Church - The Mountain View Mennonite choir is a diverse group of New Mexico Mennonites singing traditional Christmas carols in acapella style

The Albuquerque Museum will be open until 7pm for the Annual Old Town Holiday Stroll; The NM Museum of Natural History of Science and Explora Science Center and Children's Museum are all offering free admission and special activities until 9pm.

Streets in Throughout Old Town will be closing starting at 2:30pm until 10pm to ensure safety for all shoppers and strollers.
Free parking will be available in the Albuquerque Museum lot as well as surrounding streets.

This is a great opportunity to get out and do your Holiday shopping and support our local merchants!

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Celebrate the tradition with your family and do your holiday shopping with local businesses.

04/01/2025

The New Mexico arestaurant Association is kicking off the 2025 Albuquerque Restaurant Week starting April 4th - April 13th, 2025. With over 37 Albuquerque restaurants participating, this is a great chance to go out and support many of our best and unique local eateries. Participating restaurants are offering special menus, pricing, and/or promotions for the week if you mention the promotion during your visit. Click on the link below to visit the Albuquerque restaurant week website for more information and details.

Experience the best of Albuquerque dining during Albuquerque Restaurant Week. Explore special menus, unique prix-fixe meals, and incredible deals from the city’s top restaurants.

12/06/2024

Tonight, December 6th, 2024, is the annual Old Town Holiday Stroll from 5-9pm. This event is always the first Friday in December. The ABQ Girls Choir kicks off at 5pm at the Old Town Gazebo and the Plaza Don Luise features Old Fashioned Carolers at 5:30pm. The lighting of the 30' Sequoia replica tree is at 6:00pm with Stephanie Chavez and David Romero from the KRQE Morning Show and Chad Brummett and Liz Fellinger from the KRQE Noon as emcees for the ceremony.

Come enjoy a wonderful family evening. stroll Old Town, sip hot chocolate and enjoy the carolers, singers, mariachis and other entertainment throughout all the Old Town Plazas. The Albuquerque Museum of Art, the Natural History Museum and the NM Museum of Natural History of Science are all offering free admission and special activities until 9pm. This is a great opportunity to get out and do your Holiday shopping and support our local merchants!

Streets in Throughout Old Town will be closing starting at 3pm.
Parking is available at the lot on 18th St. between Mountain Rd. and Bellamah Ave. and in the Sawmill area. Free shuttles will take event goers from the Sawmill Lot and to the Albuquerque Museum lot near Old Town plaza. The last shuttle back to the lot leaves at 9:30 p.m. The lot is a short walk to and from the Historic Old Town.

11/30/2024

Looking for something to do? The 27th annual River of Lights event opens tonight at the Albuquerque Bio Park! This wonderful Albuquerque Attraction will be open from Nov. 30 - Dec. 30, 2024 (Closed Dec. 24 & 25) from 5:pm-10:00pm daily and offers a1.6-mile path of over 700 one-of-a-kind hand-welded light displays, animated and 3D sculptures, and millions of twinkling lights at New Mexico’s favorite and largest original walk-through holiday light show. The Botanic Garden parking lot at 2026 Central Avenue SW and the City of Albuquerque Park & Ride at the Albuquerque Zoo provide plenty of parking for all guests. Tickets for Friday-Sunday Adult: $19 and Youth (age 3-12): $9 Ticket costs for Monday-Thursday Adult: $15 and Youth (age 3-12): $8 with tickets. (Children 2 and under free-must purchase a $0 reservation) For more information and online ticketing, visit the Albuquerque River of Lights website at https://riveroflights.org/

09/13/2024

New Mexico State Fair....This weekend is the last days for this years NM State Fair! We want to encourage everybody to attend this wonderful event. the New Mexico State Fair has consistently been in the top 5 ranked fairs in the nation based on affordability, programming and weather. There are great things to do and see daily including The Great American Pig Races and the Great American Duck Races or how about the Sea Lion Splash or the Duke City Champion Wrestling? Of course, the fabulous carnival rides are always great for everyone. The evenings this weekend will be great as on Friday, the Tingley Coliseum Host Cole Swindell with the PRCA Rodeo and Saturday's entertainment is Josh Turner with the PRCA Rodeo! The weather looks great, and we hope everyone can get out and enjoy the last weekend of our great fair.

Welcome to the New Mexico State Fair, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Join us Sept 5 - 15, 2024.

12/07/2023

We are excited to announce the Grand Opening of our "Casas de Suenos Old Town Historic Inn "Adobe Gardens Hot Tub Relaxation Area!" Located in our back gardens and inside 2000 sq. ft adobe walls, this one-of-a-kind luxury amenity is a great addition to our Historic Inn and is complementary to our registered overnight guests aged 21 and older. There is plenty of space for all our guests to enjoy this soothing environment and these beautiful hot tubs are now available year-round. Soaking in hot tubs can alleviate stress and promote relaxation. The warm water and massaging jets can contribute to muscle relaxation, improved circulation, reduced muscle tension, and relief from certain types of pain like arthritis, back and joint pain. These hot tubs are simply enjoyable. Whether you're traveling with friends, family, or meeting new people, this exceptional communal area is a place where all our registered guests can retreat to and relax during their stay at our historic Inn. Complimentary towels are provided for all guests during their visit to the tubs. Come on in, the water is great! Please call our friendly reservation staff for room availability, rates and information at (505) 767-1000 daily from 8:30am - 9:30pm

06/03/2023

Congratulations to Albuquerque for being named as one of the ‘Best Place to Travel 2023!
Albuquerque was named one of the Best Places to Travel to in 2023, by Money Magazine. The list also includes international destinations like Barcelona, Spain; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Money says destinations on the list give travelers ” incredible bang for their buck, and to take out all the guesswork.” Money’s spotlight article on Albuquerque notes the city “boasts public art, day spas and much more.” Businesses and landmarks spotlighted in the feature were Old Town, Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, and the Sawmill Market. https://money.com/best-places-to-travel/?ref=/announcing-best-in-travel-2023/

12/13/2022

Albuquerque! Old Town will continue its December calendar of celebrations tomorrow evening December 13th with a concert by the Sandia High School Choir from 5pm - 6pm in the Old Town Plaza. We hope all of you can make this concert to support the Sandia High Choir Members and make a visit to support our local restaurants and shops in the Old Town area.
The following is a list of the schedule events for the rest of the Holiday season 2022:
Tuesday, December 13
5 – 6 p.m. – Sandia High School Choirs
Thursday, December 15
5 – 6 p.m. – UNM’s Something Major A Ca****la
Friday, December 16
3 – 5 p.m. – New Mexico Bowl Pep Rally
7 – 8 p.m. – High Tea Carolers
Saturday, December 17
4 – 5:30 p.m. - Roadrunner Brass
Sunday, December 18
1 – 2 p.m. – Enchanted Mesa Show Chorus
Friday, December 23
4 – 8 p.m. – Howl at the Moon – at Plaza Don Luis
Saturday, December 24
6:15 – 7 p.m. – Mountain View Mennonite Choir
We wish all of you a very happy holiday season. For more information and details visit:

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02/21/2022

March 4-6th, 2022 is the return of Albuquerque's own National Fiery Foods Festival. This is the 33rd annual return of this event that is loved by so many of New Mexico's chili connoisseurs. The festival will host more than 170 vendors along with more than 20,000 attendees over its three-day schedule. Enjoy wandering the booths, enjoying samples of delicious and unique Firey foods, along with watching cooking and barbecue demonstrations, a culinary competition for charity and professional cooks and chefs from around the state performing head-to-head creating dishes based on mystery ingredients. For more information on this event visit: https://www.fieryfoodsshow.com/.

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