Parks & Recreation Upcoming Events

Bosque Wild Guided Hike the First Saturday of Every Month

Sep 06, 2025 from 08:30 AM to 11:30 AM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Come join the Open Space Nature Guides and Trail Watch Volunteer Stewards on an adventure into one of the gems of Albuquerque’s Open Spaces on the first Saturday of every month!

Montgomery Pool Doggy Paddle

Aug 09, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM — Montgomery Pool —

The City of Albuquerque Aquatics Division is teaming up with the Department of Animal Welfare to host a dog swim day at Montgomery Pool.

Discovery Day: Nature's Superpowers (ages 0-6)

Aug 15, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM — Main Library —

Join an Open Space Educator with your little one at an Albuquerque Public Library and have fun together making discoveries about the natural world with hands-on science, story time, and an art project.

Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch

Aug 16, 2025 from 07:30 AM to 09:30 AM — Elena Gallegos Open Space | Kiwanis Shelter —

Join staff and volunteer experts and explore various Open Space properties and experience all that your public lands have to offer.

West Gallery Closing Reception- for Bosque in Black and White

Aug 16, 2025 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Don’t miss your chance to see this beautiful show at our venue!

East Gallery Closing Reception- Material World

Aug 16, 2025 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Don’t miss your chance to see this unique show in our gallery!

Composting with Worms

Aug 19, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join us for this free class for all ages!

Animal Tracking Workshop

Aug 23, 2025 from 08:00 AM to 11:00 AM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join the Open Space Visitor Center for this FREE community event!

The Common Edge Habitat Field Presents: A Butterfly Celebration

Aug 23, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

This is a free community event for all ages!

Sharing Our Open Spaces and Trails

Aug 23, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM — Elena Gallegos Open Space hosted inside the Kiwanis shelter area —

Join the Open Space Division to explore Leave No Trace principles, trail etiquette, wilderness safety, fire awareness, and responsible e-bike use in Albuquerque's Open Space areas.