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Parks & Recreation Upcoming Events

View upcoming events from the Parks and Recreation Department.

Discovery Day: Powerful Pollinators (ages 0-6)

May 07, 2026 11:00 AM to May 13, 2026 12:00 PM Erna Fergusson Public Library
Join an Open Space Educator with your little one at an Albuquerque Public Library and have fun together making discoveries about the natural world with hands-on science, story time, and an art project.

Join us for a free lecture, Acequias of Albuquerque: Walking Ancient Waterways, with Joyce Salisbury and Kim Hafermalz.

May 09, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM Open Space Visitor Center
Discover the hidden waterways beneath our feet! Join us for a free lecture, Acequias of Albuquerque: Walking Ancient Waterways, with Joyce Salisbury and Kim Hafermalz. Learn how these historic irrigation systems shaped Albuquerque’s landscape, culture, and communities, and why they still matter today. This engaging talk brings history to life and invites you to see the city through the flow of its ancient waters.

Discovery Day: Powerful Pollinators (ages 0-6)

May 13, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM South Valley Public Library
Join an Open Space Educator with your little one at an Albuquerque Public Library and have fun together making discoveries about the natural world with hands-on science, story time, and an art project.

Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch

May 16, 2026 from 07:30 AM to 09:30 AM Elena Gallegos Open Space | Double Shelter
Join staff and volunteer experts and explore various Open Space properties and experience all that your public lands have to offer.

Bosque Adventure Hike!

May 16, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM Open Space Visitor Center
Join us for a free, family-friendly hike and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors together!

Discovery Day: Powerful Pollinators (ages 0-6)

May 20, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Central & Unser Public Library
Join an Open Space Educator with your little one at an Albuquerque Public Library and have fun together making discoveries about the natural world with hands-on science, story time, and an art project.

Open Space Visitor Center Annual Juneteenth Celebration!

Jun 13, 2026 from 01:00 PM to 08:00 PM Open Space Visitor Center
Join us at the Open Space Visitor Center for our Annual Juneteenth Celebration, honoring freedom, history, and community! This FREE family-friendly event highlights the rich cultural heritage and contributions of African Americans through art, music, storytelling, and hands-on activities.

Family Nature Club: Powerful Pollinators (all ages)

Jun 17, 2026 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.