The River of Lights at the ABQ BioPark runs through Dec. 30. The River of Lights is one of New Mexico's largest walk-through holiday displays. Those who attend can expect to see over 700 light displays.

Tickets for the river of lights must be purchased in advance.

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There are several 'Shop and Stroll' events taking place throughout Albuquerque in December.

Here's a list of events:

• Dec. 1 - Nob Hill Shop and Stroll
• Dec. 2 - Old Town Holiday Stroll & Pueblo Shop and Stroll
• Dec. 10 - Downtown Holiday Shop and Stroll

The yearly tradition is back on Dec. 3 with the Twinkle Light Parade in Albuquerque's Nob Hill.

KOAT's Byron Morton and Sasha Lenninger will be judging the best floats in the nighttime parade.

Attendance is free.

Click here for more information on the Twinkle Light Parade.

The National Hispanic Cultural Center will be celebrating Christmas in New Mexico with performances from the Baila! Baila! dancers.

There are three performances scheduled at the Hispanic Cultural Center.

• Dec. 3 at 2:00 p.m.
• Dec. 3 at 7:00 p.m.
• Dec. 4 at 2:00 p.m.

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The Albuquerque Railyards will have some of the best small businesses gathered to help you pick gifts and treats for the holidays.

The market will take place on Dec. 10 & 11.

Parking and attendance are free.

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The Trolley of Lights will be taking guests around the Albuquerque Metro to see the best Christmas trees, holiday light displays and luminaria displays. The tour will travel through Old Town, the Rio Grande and into Los Ranchos.

The tour runs from Dec. 15 through Dec. 23 and is available for all ages.

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The National Hispanic Cultural Center will host the holiday classic "The Nutcracker".

The holiday classic will celebrate the holidays in Territorial New Mexico during the late 1800's and the performance will include elements of New Mexico's heritage and traditions.

The performance will also include Spanish dancers and other elements unique to the southwest.

Performances will be held on Dec. 16, 17 and 18

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The New Mexico Bowl will bring some of the best in college football to the Land of Enchantment for the state's only bowl game.

The New Mexico Bowl is one of the first college football bowl games to kick off post-season play.

The New Mexico Bowl will take place on Dec. 17,

Teams for the bowl will be announced on Dec. 8.

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You can celebrate the New Year at the Albuquerque Museum.

The museum will feature artwork inspired by the new year. There will be free tours of the museum galleries.

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