Albuquerque Halloween Events 2026

Your guide to the best Halloween events in Albuquerque and nearby

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Albuquerque delivers Halloween 2026 in Old Town and near the Plaza with ghostly tours, haunted happenings, and fall entertainment through the main district.

Plan to see spooky happenings, fall entertainment, and Halloween gatherings including lantern-lit walks, haunted markets, and family pumpkin events.

Editor's Picks

  1. Old Town Albuquerque Ghost & History Tours
    Lantern-lit walking tour sharing authentic haunted legends and Albuquerque history.
  2. Boo at the Zoo
    Daytime Halloween fundraiser featuring trick-or-treating and themed animal habitats
  3. South Valley Día de los Muertos Celebration and Marigold Procession
    Longstanding grassroots South Valley celebration featuring a parade and ofrenda exhibit.
  4. Aki Matsuri Japanese Fall Festival 2026
    Annual celebration of Japanese culture featuring martial arts, cosplay, and cuisine.
  5. Haunted Scarecrow: Depths of Despair
    All-ages, no-touch haunted house hidden beneath 505 Central Food Hall.
  6. The Rocky Horror Afternoon Delight Matinee
    Daytime audience participation screening of the classic annual spectacle.

Events Happening Soon

Ghosted! by Roz Hernandez LIVE Wed, Oct 21 View →
Monster Mash - Trunk or Treat Event Sat, Oct 24 View →
Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat Sat, Oct 24 View →
ABQLive's Hallow-Weird Halloween Party Sat, Oct 24 View →
Kids Market at Big Jim Farms Halloween Spooktacular Sat, Oct 24 View →
Operation Great Pumpkin Wed, Oct 28 View →

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Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 13 Boo at the Zoo Albuquerque

Daytime Halloween fundraiser featuring trick-or-treating and themed animal habitats

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Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 8 Albuquerque Halloween Bar Crawl Albuquerque

Costumed bar tour featuring waived covers, drink vouchers, and after parties.

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Haunted Experiences

1 of 5 Haunted Scarecrow: Depths of Despair Albuquerque

All-ages, no-touch haunted house hidden beneath 505 Central Food Hall.

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Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 4 The Rocky Horror Afternoon Delight Matinee Albuquerque

Daytime audience participation screening of the classic annual spectacle.

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Unique & Unusual Halloween Events

1 of 7 Old Town Albuquerque Ghost & History Tours Albuquerque

Lantern-lit walking tour sharing authentic haunted legends and Albuquerque history.

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