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!

Family Nature Club: Exploring Elena (all ages)

Aug 30, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Elena Gallegos Open Space —

Join an Open Space educator for a family-friendly hike and engage in hands-on learning together as a family, listen to natural history fun facts, enjoy storytelling, and seek out wildlife.

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

Sep 03, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM — South Broadway 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.

Birdwatching 101: A Beginner’s Guide (18 +)

Sep 05, 2025 from 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM — Juan Tabo Public Library —

Play like a grown-up and join us for classes that introduce the basic principles of various outdoor activities including hiking, map and compass, birding, mountain biking, and more.

Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Rock Climb (ages 18+)

Sep 06, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Route 66 Open Space —

Play like a grown-up and join us for classes that introduce the basic principles of various outdoor activities.

Open Space Visitor Center Arts and Craft Fair!

Sep 06, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join us as we celebrate creativity, culture, and community at our Arts & Craft Fair!

Rio Grande Doggy Paddle - Sold Out!

Sep 06, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM — Rio Grande Outdoor Pool —

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

Home Composting Basics

Sep 06, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join us for this FREE class for all ages! The class will cover the science, art, materials, methods and benefits of home composting.

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

Sep 11, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM — Lomas Tramway 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

Sep 13, 2025 from 07:30 AM to 09:30 AM — Embudo Trailhead —

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