Parks & Recreation Upcoming Events
View upcoming events from the Parks and Recreation Department.
Bosque Wild Guided Hike
Apr 04, 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!
Hands-On Soil Microscopy Exploration
Mar 13, 2026 from 01:00 PM to 05:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Come explore the hidden world beneath your feet with Habitat Farms as they present: Meet the Soil Food
Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch
Mar 14, 2026 from 07:30 AM to 09:30 AM
— Embudo Trailhead
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Join staff and volunteer experts and explore various Open Space properties and experience all that your public lands have to offer.
East Gallery Opening Reception for Jane Cornish Smith, artist.
Mar 14, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join us for the opening reception of Jane Cornish Smith art exhibit “Intertwined Detritus”.
East Gallery Exhibit Intertwined Detritus by Jane Cornish Smith!
Mar 14, 2026
02:00 PM
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Apr 25, 2026
05:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join us for the Intertwined Detritus exhibit, it shines a light on challenges facing bodies of water across the globe. Created by artist Jane Cornish Smith, the exhibition underscores how trash and silt threaten the viability and health of community waters.
Nature Unveiled, featuring works by artists Kate Russell and Ioana Villatoro.
Mar 14, 2026
02:00 PM
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Apr 14, 2026
04:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join us in the West Gallery at the Open Space Visitor Center to experience an extraordinary art exhibition.
A Free Vermicomposting Workshop!
Mar 19, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join us for an engaging class on composting—especially vermicomposting (composting with worms). If you’re curious about turning food scraps into nutrient-rich soil naturally, this is a session you won’t want to miss!
Bosque Adventure Hike!
Mar 21, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join us for this free family friendly hike!
Splash Into Summer Hiring Event
Mar 21, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
— West Mesa Aquatic Center
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Join us to learn more about aquatics jobs and programs for summer 2026.
Reading Room Rumble: Central and Unser Library
Mar 21, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 05:00 PM
— Central and Unser Library Community Room
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Reading Room Rumble is your free local video game tournament hosted by Parks and Recreation! Once a month, we meet in the community room and set up gaming stations for all to enjoy! Parent/Guardian supervision required for ages 12 and under.