Parks & Recreation Upcoming Events
View upcoming events from the Parks and Recreation Department.
Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch
Sep 19, 2026 from 08:00 AM to 10:00 AM
— John A Milne & Gutierrez Canyon
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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.
Bosque Adventure Hike!
Sep 19, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join us for a free, family-friendly hike and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors together!
Celebrate culture, community, and creativity at the OSVC Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration!
Sep 19, 2026 from 04:00 PM to 08:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join us for a FREE vibrant, family-friendly event honoring the rich traditions, art, music, and stories of Hispanic and Latinx communities. Enjoy live performances, hands-on cultural activities, traditional crafts, and local cuisine that highlight the diversity and heritage of our community.
Foothills Wild Guided Hike
Sep 20, 2026 from 08:30 AM to 10:30 AM
— Elena Gallegos | Cottonwood Spring Trailhead
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Come learn about the local flora and fauna in the Sandia Mountains.
Sharing Our Open Spaces and Trails
Sep 26, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
— Elena Gallegos Open Space hosted at the double shelter
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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.
A Parliament of Trees, with artist Brian Stinson
Oct 02, 2026
02:00 PM
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Nov 14, 2026
04:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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East Gallery Opening: Every Cottonwood Is a Poplar, but Not Every Poplar Is a Cottonwood!
Mimbres Reimagined: Then and Now!
Oct 02, 2026
05:00 PM
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Nov 14, 2026
04:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Step into the world of the Mimbres through the contemporary artwork of Albuquerque artist Bill Howden.
Discover the Healing Wisdom of Plants and Learn the Art of Herbal Tincturing with Local Herbalist Dara Saville.
Oct 10, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join us for this Free Workshop!
Family Nature Club: Valuable Volunteering (all ages)
Oct 17, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Tingley Beach
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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.
Cosmic Carnival and Star Party
Oct 17, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join us for a full day and evening of out-of-this-world fun at the Cosmic Carnival & Star Party, presented in partnership with the Albuquerque Astronomical Society (TAAS)!