Parks & Recreation Upcoming Events

West Gallery Opening Reception: Roots to Routes by P.K. Williams

Oct 18, 2025 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join us for this exquisite exhibit!

Foothills Wild Guided Hike

Oct 19, 2025 from 08:00 AM to 10:30 AM — Elena Gallegos, —

Come learn about the local flora and fauna in the Sandia Mountains.

Open Space Visitor Center Annual Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration

Oct 25, 2025 from 07:00 AM to 08:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the indigenous nations and peoples of New Mexico and throughout the country and world who continue to thrive to this day. All are welcome to join in the celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day!

Now Accepting 2026 Gallery Applications – Open Space Visitor Center

Oct 31, 2025 — Open Space Visitor Center —

We are excited to announce that the Open Space Visitor Center is now accepting gallery applications for the 2026 calendar year!

Spooky Skate Jam

Oct 31, 2025 from 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM — North Domingo Baca Skate Park —

Get ready for a spooktacular shred fest at our Spooky Skate Jam, where costumes and kickflips collide for a hauntingly good time on the ramps!

Cosmic Carnival and Star Party

Nov 01, 2025 from 01:00 PM to 10:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join us for this free community event in with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society!

Annual Crane Festival at the Open Space Visitor Center!

Nov 15, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Please join us for this free community celebration in the honor of migratory birds!

Family Nature Club: Magnificent Migration (all ages)

Nov 15, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

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.

Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch

Nov 22, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM — USS Bullhead Memorial Park —

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

Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch

Dec 13, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM — Boca Negra Canyon Open Space —

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