Parks & Recreation Upcoming Events
View upcoming events from the Parks and Recreation Department.
Join us for International Mud Day 2026!
Jul 11, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Celebrate the joy of getting a little messy at the Open Space Visitor Center with this free, family-friendly event honoring one of nature’s most playful elements—mud!
Family Nature Club: Covering Camping (all ages)
Jul 11, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Carolino Canyon Reservation Area
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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.
NM Art League presents: Engaging with the Natural and Human Community!
Aug 08, 2026
02:00 PM
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Sep 26, 2026
04:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join the Open Space Visitor Center as we welcome this beautifully crafted art exhibit in the East Gallery.
Family Nature Club: In a Flash (all ages)
Aug 15, 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.
Family Nature Club: Exploring Elena (all ages)
Sep 05, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Elena Gallegos Open Space
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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.
Nepali Society of New Mexico Presents: Teej!
Sep 12, 2026 from 05:00 PM to 08:30 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Celebrate culture, community, and tradition—join the Nepali Society and the Open Space Visitor Center as we celebrate Teej!
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 01:00 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.
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!
Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch
Oct 24, 2026 from 07:30 AM to 09:30 AM
— USS Bullhead Memorial Park
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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.