Parks & Recreation Upcoming Events

View upcoming events from the Parks and Recreation Department.

A Parliament of Trees, with artist Brian Stinson

Oct 08, 2026 02:00 PM to Nov 14, 2026 04:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

East Gallery Opening: Every Cottonwood Is a Poplar, but Not Every Poplar Is a Cottonwood!

Mimbres Reimagined: Then and Now!

Oct 08, 2026 05:00 PM to Nov 14, 2026 04:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Step into the world of the Mimbres through the contemporary artwork of Albuquerque artist Bill Howden.

Fall Kundalini Yoga classes

Oct 31, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join us Saturday mornings for outdoor classes at overlooking the fields at Open Space Visitor Center.

Reading Room Rumble: Central and Unser Library

Nov 21, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Central and Unser Library Community Room —

Reading Room Rumble is your free local video game tournament hosted by Parks and Recreation!

Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch

Nov 07, 2026 from 07:30 AM to 09:30 AM — Mariposa Basin Park —

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

Bosque Wild Guided Hike

Nov 07, 2026 from 08:30 AM to 09:30 AM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join us for a stroll in the Bosque!

Women & Children’s Self-Defense Class

Nov 07, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join us for a free, two-hour self-defense class designed for women and children. Participants will have an opportunity to learn and practice basic self-defense techniques, explore personal safety strategies, and develop greater confidence in recognizing and responding to potentially unsafe situations.