Parks & Recreation Upcoming Events

View upcoming events from the Parks and Recreation Department.

Artist Talk: Parliament of Trees!

Oct 24, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join us for an engaging artist talk featuring “Parliament of Trees,” a discussion exploring the Bosque as a rural and natural space within the heart of an urban environment.

Artist Presentation: Exploring the Art, History, and Legacy of the Mimbres People with Bill Howden

Oct 24, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join artist Bill Howden for an engaging presentation exploring the remarkable artistry, history, and cultural legacy of the Mimbres people of southwestern New Mexico.

Pop Up Repair Clinic - South Valley Library

Oct 28, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM — South Valley Library —

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

Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch

Nov 07, 2026 from 07:30 AM to 09:30 AM — Mariposa Basin Park —

Join staff and volunteer experts and explore various Open Space properties and experience all that your public lands have to offer.

Bosque Wild Guided Hike

Nov 07, 2026 from 08:30 AM to 09:30 AM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join us for a stroll in the Bosque!

Women & Children’s Self-Defense Class

Nov 07, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join us for a free, two-hour self-defense class designed for women and children. Participants will have an opportunity to learn and practice basic self-defense techniques, explore personal safety strategies, and develop greater confidence in recognizing and responding to potentially unsafe situations.