4 POPULAR HOLIDAY EVENTS IN RIO RANCHO, NM

One of the keys for seniors to enjoy healthy lifestyles is to remain active. At the MorningStar senior housing center in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, our monthly activities list is chock-full of fun things to do that keep your senior loved one engaged. From yoga classes to individual activities such as solving puzzles, our residents keep busy throughout the year.

An important part of our activities calendar involves leaving our assisted living facility in Rio Rancho to attend special events. This is an especially important part of our activities calendar during the winter holidays when several events help enrich the lives of our residents.

Old Town Holiday Stroll

One of the many attractive features of Albuquerque concerns the year-round mild, dry climate. This is an especially attractive feature in winter when temperatures typically average above freezing and the skies do not unleash a load of snow on residents. During December, Albuquerque’s favorable climate takes center stage during several winter holiday events. One of the most popular outdoor winter holiday events in Albuquerque is called the Old Town Holiday Stroll. This free special winter holiday event takes place on December 6, 2023. from 5 to 9 p.m.

The highlight of the event is the tree lighting at Plaza Don Luis.

Mannheim Steamroller

The winter holidays evoke a wide variety of fond memories based on tradition. From decorating a tree to hanging lights around the house, the winter holiday season represents the essence of charm and energy. As the top-selling live act during the winter holidays, Mannheim Steamroller rolls into Albuquerque, New Mexico on December 27, 2023. Enjoy traditional holiday songs that present a one-of-a-kind Neo-classical twist.

Make sure to get your tickets to this one-time winter holiday event before the show sells out.

Trolley of Lights

Nothing dazzles the eyes more than to be immersed in a sea of colorful holiday lights. The best way to discover dazzling holiday lights is to join the ABQ Trolley Company Trolley of Lights tour that runs from December 15 through December 28. This 75-minute unforgettable holiday light tour takes you through neighborhoods and business districts displaying beautiful winter holiday lights that hang from rooftops and around large pine and cedar trees.

Make sure to dress warmly to get the most out of this popular winter holiday event.

Winterfest Arts & Crafts Festival

At the Santa Ana Center on December 14, 2023, arts and crafts enthusiasts can attend one of the most popular festivals located in greater Albuquerque. Not only do you get the opportunity to shop for arts and crafts, but you also can offer your creations for sale during the winter holiday event. This free winter holiday event represents an ideal way to get most, if not all of your shopping done for the holidays.

Learn More About the Activities Calendar at MorningStar-Rio Rancho

One of the most influential reasons why our residents choose MorningStar-Rio Rancho is that we offer three lifestyle options: Independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The three lifestyle options allow new residents of our independent living program to transition into an assisted living arrangement as circumstances warrant, without having to search for another assisted living facility in Rio Rancho, NM.Learn more about the three lifestyle options at MorningStar-Rio Rancho by scheduling a tour today