Holiday 'Buy Local' Events
Albuquerque is home to over 40,000 small businesses that enrich the city and are a key part of the local economy. The holiday season is an important time for many businesses and serves as a great reminder to everyone to spend money locally and support our small business economy. Get involved as a local business owner.
Events
Click on the event name for more information. The events listed below are open to the public. Some events may have an entry fee.
| Event Name | Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Governor Bent Elementary PTO Holiday Craft Fair | 5700 Hendrix Rd NE | Dec. 17 | 5 to 7:30 pm |
| Atrisco Heritage Academy High School Winter Craft Fair | 10800 Dennis Chavez SW | Dec. 21 | 9 am to 4 pm |
| Humble Holiday Market | 4200 Lomas NE | Dec. 21 | 10 am |
| Boxing Bear Holiday Market | 8420 Firestone LN NE | Dec. 21 | 10 am |
| Upside Holiday Market | 4900 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy | Dec. 2` | 10 am to 3 pm |
| Merry Mingle and Holiday Jingle Market at the Brewhouse | 2391 Aztec NE | Dec. 22 | Noon to 4 pm |
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How to Get Involved If You Don't Own A Business
Buy Local is a community initiative that extends beyond City Hall. We encourage all Albuquerque residents to make conscious decisions to #BuyLocal. This means making choices like eating at local establishments, shopping local, purchasing produce at farmers markets, and getting haircuts by a local barber or salon. For every $100 spent in locally owned businesses $68 dollars stays in the Albuquerque economy, through taxes, payroll and other expenditures as compared to only $43 when selecting to spend at larger chains based in other parts of the country or world.
How to Get Involved If You Are A Local Business Owner
Let your customers know you are a local business by requesting a One Albuquerque #BuyLocalABQ sticker! Upon request, the City provides businesses with free window stickers to be displayed prominently for customers to easily identify local businesses. Post the sticker on your business window, on your booth, or near your register. If you don't have a #BuyLocalABQ sticker request one below!
Request a One Albuquerque Buy Local Sticker
Is Your Business Hosting A Holiday Shopping Event?
The holiday shopping season is upon us and the Small Business Office would love to help promote the events, deals, or holiday happenings your business is planning! We're looking for your Shop & Strolls, Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, and special promotions from your Albuquerque small business!
Fill out this form with information about your event or deal, and we'll share via the Economic Development Department's social media channels, and this webpage. Help us show our community where to #BuyLocalABQ!