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Santa smiles
Make a holiday memory with photos with Santa.
4th annual · Albuquerque, NM
A little joy.
A lot of good.
Red Kettle KickoffHoliday Festival
Start the season with a little wonder. Bring your favorite people for Santa smiles, local treasures, and a whole lot of holiday spirit.
A season of giving.
A day for everyone.
A day for everyone.
NOVEMBER21SATURDAY
Come for the joy. Share in the good.
Free admissionEveryone is welcome50+ boothsSo much to exploreFamily funHoliday memories await
A day made for making memories
Find your kind
of holiday magic.
Wander the booths. Say hello to Santa. Meet a new furry friend. There’s a little something for every kind of merry.
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Made with love
Find something special at the craft fair and explore 50+ booths.
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A new best friend
Meet adoptable animals and discover a little four-legged joy.
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A little extra merry
Enjoy food, music, prizes, and family fun throughout your visit.
And a little more to loveBounce housePrizesMusicFood & local finds
Your invitation to a little more joy
Good company.
Great cause.
Count you in?
Bring the family, bring a friend, and help The Salvation Army kick off a season of generosity in Albuquerque.
Admission is free. Let us know you’re coming so we can look forward to seeing you.
November 21 · 10 AM–4 PM
A little “we’ll be there.”
Make it a date.
A day of holiday cheer is waiting. Let us know you’re joining the celebration with our quick RSVP form.
Saturday, November 21, 202610 AM–4 PMSt. Stephens United Methodist Church
RSVP for free
Free admission. No donation required.
Bring your favorite people. We’ll bring the holiday spirit.
Put a little merry on your calendar
See you
on Juan Tabo.
Find us at St. Stephens United Methodist Church, near Montgomery and Juan Tabo Boulevards in northeast Albuquerque.
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Your holiday destination
St. Stephens United
Methodist Church
4601 Juan Tabo Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111
Saturday · 10 AM–4 PM
A few good things to know
Less wondering.
More wandering.
Questions about the festival?
Call The Salvation Army: 505-881-4292
Is admission really free?
Yes. Admission to the Red Kettle Kickoff Holiday Festival is free. No donation is required to RSVP or attend. Individual vendors, food, and activities may have their own charges.
Is this a family-friendly event?
Absolutely. The festival features photos with Santa, a bounce house, a craft fair, animal adoption, food, prizes, and music. Bring your favorite people and enjoy the holiday spirit together.
When and where is the festival?
Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 10 AM to 4 PM at St. Stephens United Methodist Church, 4601 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111, near Montgomery and Juan Tabo Boulevards.
How does my RSVP work?
Choose any RSVP button to open our online registration form. Complete and submit the form to let us know you’re coming. Admission is free. You can also open the form in a new tab from the pop-up.
Can I volunteer or help with the event?
We love that you’re interested. Call The Salvation Army at 505-881-4292 to ask about volunteer opportunities and ways to help with the festival.
4th annual Red Kettle Kickoff · Holiday Festival