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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Day of Shopping | 601 86th SW | Nov. 23 | 9 am to 2:30 pm |
| Cibola High School Annual Holiday Craft Show | 1520 Ellison NW | Nov. 23 | 9 am |
| Bandelier Holiday Bazar | 3309 Pershing SE | Nov. 23 | 10 am to 4 pm |
| Paws and Stripes Holiday Fair | 6013 Signal NE | Nov. 23 | 10 am |
| Christmas Craft Fair | St Therese Catholic Church Parish Hall | Nov. 23 & 24 | 9 am to 4 pm |
| Holiday Market and Adoption Event | Bear Canyon Neighborhood | Nov. 24 | 10 am to 3 pm |
| Holiday Craft Fair | 3801 Osuna NE | Nov. 24 | 10 am to 3 pm |
| Shine Bright and Shop Local | 1 Civic Plaza | Nov. 26 | 4:30 to 6:30 pm |
| Family Friday Shop and Stroll | 2401 12th NW | Nov. 29 | 9 am to 5 pm |
| Mountain Moon Presents: Black Friday Craft Fair | 6004 Anaheim NE #D | Nov. 29 | 10 am to 4 pm |
| Rio Grande Holiday Festival | Expo Fairgrounds | Nov, 29, 30, & Dec. 1 | Fri & Sat: 10 am to 5 pm Sun: 10 am to 4 pm |
| New Mexico Artisan Festival | 800 Rio Grande NW | Nov, 29, 30, & Dec. 1 | Fri: 11 am to 5 pm Sat: 10 am to 5 pm Sun: 10 am to 3 pm |
| Small Business Saturday Holiday Market | 4201 Crestview SE | Nov. 30 | 10 am to 3 pm |
| Holiday Sip and Shop | 834 US-550 Bernalillo | Dec. 1 | 1 pm to 5 pm |
| Holiday Marketplace | 733 Chavez NW | Dec. 2 | Noon to 5 pm |
| Nob Hill Shop & Stroll | Nob Hill | Dec. 5 | 5 pm to 10 pm |
| Old Town Holiday Stroll | Old Town | Dec. 6 | 5 pm to 9 pm |
| La Cueva Band Holiday Craft Fair | La Cueva High School | Dec. 7 | 8 am to 5 pm |
| Kei and Molly's Annual Holiday Misprint Sale | 4400 Silver SE | Dec. 7 | 9 am to 11 pm |
| Girl Scouts Entrepreneur Holiday Craft Fair | 3315 Louisiana | Dec. 7 | 9 am to 2 pm |
| Christmas at the Marketplace 2024 - A Total Home Event | 8600 Pan American Fwy NE, Ste B | Dec. 7 | 9 am to 3 pm |
| North Valley Holiday Stop & Shop | North Valley - See map of locations | Dec. 7 & 8 | |
| The Los Ranchos Holiday Art Market | 6718 Rio Grande NW | Dec. 7 | 10 am to 2 pm |
| Soul Sisters Holiday Party | 7311 Glenrio NW | Dec. 7 | 10 am |
| Holiday Pop-up Market! | 1959 Juan Tabo NE, Suite H | Dec. 7 | 11 am |
| Holiday Market Sip and Shop | 608 McKnight NW | Dec. 7 | Noon to 6 pm |
| Holiday Fair Plant & Craft Sale | 10120 Lomas NE | Dec. 7 | 4 pm |
| The Grove's Hidden Holiday Market | 309 Gold SW | Dec. 8 | 10 am to 4 pm |
| Holiday Pop-up Party | 901 Rio Grande NW | Dec. 8 | 10 am to 4 pm |
| Squidly Holiday Market | 514 Central SE | Dec. 8 | Noon to 4 pm |
| Wild at Art Holiday Craft Fair | 3701 Eubank NE Ste 19 | Dec. 8 | Noon to 5 pm |
| Holiday Hō'ike at the NDI Hiland Theater | 4800 Central SE | Dec. 8 | 2 pm |
| Valcano Vista Arts and Crafts Fair | 8100 Rainbow NW | Dec. 14 | 9 am to 3 pm |
| The Los Ranchos Holiday Art Market | 6718 Rio Grande NW | Dec. 14 | 10 am to 2 pm |
| Pictures with Santa & Holiday Market at Red Horse BnB | 2823 Viola SW | Dec. 14 | 4 pm to 8:30 pm |
| Twinkle Light Parade | Nob Hill | Dec. 14 | 5:15 pm |
| The Railyards Holiday Market | 777 1st SW | Dec. 14 & 15 | 10 am to 4 pm |
| St Pius X Christmas Craft Show | 5301 St. Josephs NW | Dec. 14 & 15 | Sat - 9 am to 4 pm Sun - 10 am to 3 pm |
| Neecys Treats 2nd Annual Christmas Pop-up shop event! | 3700 Ellison NW | Dec. 15 | Noon to 6 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 |
| 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!