Parks & Recreation Upcoming Events
View upcoming events from the Parks and Recreation Department.
A Free Live Painting Demonstration!
Aug 14, 2026 from 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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This demonstration provides a unique opportunity to observe a skilled artist at work while gaining a deeper understanding of the creative process behind landscape painting.
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.
A Free Art Workshop for teens!
Aug 15, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join Susan E. Roden, instructor at the New Mexico Art League, for an engaging art demonstration created especially for teens.
Art Demonstration Created Especially for Teens!
Aug 15, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join us for this free, fun, and inspiring introduction to the type of creative exploration and skill-building offered through the Art League’s Teen Classes and is welcoming to teens of all experience levels.
Pop Up Repair Clinic - International District Library
Aug 19, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
— International District Library
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Esperanza Bicycle Safety Education Center provides hands-on bicycle safety education.
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!
Pop Up Repair Clinic - Main Public Library
Sep 16, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
— Main Public Library
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Esperanza Bicycle Safety Education Center provides hands-on bicycle safety education.
Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch
Sep 19, 2026 from 08:00 AM to 11:00 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!