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 02:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

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 —

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.

Summer Adventure: Caving Adventure (Ages 11-14)

Jul 13, 2026 from 07:30 AM to 04:30 PM — Building K —

Have you ever wanted to explore a cave? Are you prepared to climb up and down boulders, crawl on your belly through tight squeezes, and experience true darkness? Come join Outdoor Adventure for a Summer Adventure Caving!

Pop Up Repair Clinic - Cherry Hills Public Library

Jul 15, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM — Cherry Hills Public Library —

Esperanza Bicycle Safety Education Center provides hands-on bicycle safety education.

New Visions of the Natural World, the Albuquerque Abstract Artist Alliance Presents: Oil & Cold Wax Workshop!

Jul 18, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

An introduction to painting with cold wax medium with contemporary artist Kari Bell.

Summer Adventure: Caving Adventure (Ages 11-14)

Jul 21, 2026 from 07:30 AM to 04:30 PM — Building K —

Summer Adventure: Stand Up Paddleboarding (Ages 11-14)

Jul 22, 2026 from 07:30 AM to 04:30 PM — Building K —

Have you ever wanted to try Stand up Paddle Boarding? Join Outdoor Adventure for a day on the water for a Summer Adventure Stand Up Paddle Boarding.

New Visions of the Natural World, the Albuquerque Abstract Artist Alliance is happy to introduce Collage Workshop!

Jul 25, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

A Free collage workshop!

Summer Adventure: Stand Up Paddleboarding (Ages 11-14)

Jul 27, 2026 from 07:30 AM to 04:30 PM — Building K —

Have you ever wanted to try Stand up Paddle Boarding? Join Outdoor Adventure for a day on the water for a Summer Adventure Stand Up Paddle Boarding.

Summer Adventure: Stand Up Paddleboarding (Ages 11-14)

Aug 03, 2026 from 07:30 AM to 04:30 PM — Building K —

Have you ever wanted to try Stand up Paddle Boarding? Join Outdoor Adventure for a day on the water for a Summer Adventure Stand Up Paddle Boarding.