Parks & Recreation Upcoming Events
View upcoming events from the Parks and Recreation Department.
Reading Room Rumble: Central and Unser Library
Dec 27, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 05:00 PM
— Central and Unser Library Community Room
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Join us for Albuquerque's monthly video game tournament, hosted at the local public library!
Bosque Wild Guided Hike
Jan 03, 2026 from 08:30 AM to 11:00 AM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join us for a stroll in the Bosque!
"Wing" in the New Year
Jan 03, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM
— Candelaria Nature Preserve
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Join us for a beginner-friendly Birding BioBlitz co-hosted by the Bird Alliance of Central New Mexico, featuring a guided introduction to birding basics, identification tools, and hands-on use of the eBird app.
2026 Polar Plunge
Jan 03, 2026 from 09:45 AM
— Sierra Visa Pool
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Take the plunge at Sierra Vista Pool
Family Nature Club: Carving out History (all ages)
Jan 10, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Rinconada Canyon Trailhead
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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.
Community Biochar Workshop
Jan 17, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join us for this Free community event!
From Bowerbirds to Beautiful Quilts: An Artist’s Journey
Jan 24, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Don't miss this free event!
West Gallery Exhibit, VAST: Under New Mexico Skies by Janet Bothne.
Jan 24, 2026
02:00 PM
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Mar 07, 2026
04:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Janet Bothne has been “weaving” color into bold, abstract paintings for over two decades. Her artistic journey began early, evolving from realistic works in watercolor, oil, and pastel to fully imaginative abstract paintings in acrylic. This shift allowed her work to flourish, leading her to pursue art full time after a career in graphic design.
East Gallery Exhibits titled: Open Spaces with Richard Davidson, Artist.
Jan 24, 2026
02:00 PM
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Mar 07, 2026
04:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join us for Richard Davidson’s East Gallery Show before it closes!
West Gallery Opening Reception with “Upwardly Mobile - Our New Mexico Skies” by Janet Bothne.
Jan 24, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join us for the opening reception!