Parks & Recreation Upcoming Events
View upcoming events from the Parks and Recreation Department.
Join us for the opening reception for the East Gallery titled: Open Spaces with Richard N. Davidson
Jan 24, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join us for this dynamic opening reception.
An Artist Rendering of Open Spaces by Richard Davidson, Artist.
Jan 30, 2026 from 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Don't miss this free artist demonstration!
Family Nature Club: Geology Rocks (all ages)
Feb 07, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Volcanoes Day Use Parking
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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.
Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch
Feb 21, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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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.
Family Nature Club: Cottonwood Forest Creatures (all ages)
Mar 07, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Candelaria Nature Preserve
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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.
Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch
Mar 14, 2026 from 07:30 AM to 09:30 AM
— Embudo Trailhead
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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.
Discovery Day: Powerful Pollinators (ages 0-6)
Apr 09, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Westgate Heights Public Library
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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
Apr 11, 2026 from 07:30 AM to 09:30 AM
— Alameda Open Space
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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.
Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch
May 16, 2026 from 07:30 AM to 09:30 AM
— Elena Gallegos Open Space | Double Shelter
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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.
Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch
Jun 06, 2026 from 07:30 AM to 09:30 AM
— Wildflower 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.