Parks & Recreation Upcoming Events
View upcoming events from the Parks and Recreation Department.
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.
OSVC Annual Star Party with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society! (TAAS)
Mar 21, 2026 from 06:00 PM to 10:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join us for an unforgettable evening under the New Mexico sky at the Open Space Visitor Center’s Annual Star Party! This family-friendly event invites visitors of all ages to explore the wonders of the night sky through guided stargazing, telescopes, and hands-on astronomy experiences guided by local Astronomer's!
Habitat Farms and Central NM Birders present: A Bird Nest Box making workshop!
Mar 28, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Come join Habitat Farms and the Central NM Birders to learn about the importance of nest boxes and how they support local wildlife.
Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Identity Native Plants (ages 18+)
Apr 03, 2026 from 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM
— Juan Tabo Library
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Play like a grown-up and join us for classes that introduce the basic principles of various outdoor activities.
Family Nature Club: All About Adaptations (all ages)
Apr 04, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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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.