Parks & Recreation Upcoming Events

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OSVC Annual Star Party with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society (TAAS)

Mar 21, 2026 from 06:00 PM to 10:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join us for an unforgettable evening under the New Mexico sky at the Open Space Visitor Center’s Annual Star Party! This family-friendly event invites visitors of all ages to explore the wonders of the night sky through guided stargazing, telescopes, and hands-on astronomy experiences guided by local astronomers!

Pump It Up! Bicycle Tire Repair at South Valley Library

Mar 26, 2026 from 04:30 PM to 05:30 PM — South Valley Library —

Esperanza Bicycle Safety Education Center presents a FREE bicycle repair class at South Valley Library. Participants will learn how to fix a flat tire and will receive a free bicycle tire repair kit, so they’ll be prepared with the tools to fix any flats they might get in the future. Limited to 8 participants. Call or stop by the library to register. For ages 5 - 18.

Habitat Farms and Central NM Birders present: A Bird Nest Box making workshop!

Mar 28, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Come join Habitat Farms and the Central NM Birders to learn about the importance of nest boxes and how they support local wildlife.

Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Identity Native Plants (ages 18+)

Apr 03, 2026 from 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM — Juan Tabo Library —

Play like a grown-up and join us for classes that introduce the basic principles of various outdoor activities.

Family Nature Club: All About Adaptations (all ages)

Apr 04, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

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 Identity Native Plants (ages 18+)

Apr 08, 2026 from 01:30 PM to 02:30 PM — Main Library —

Play like a grown-up and join us for classes that introduce the basic principles of various outdoor activities.

Discovery Day: Powerful Pollinators (ages 0-6)

Apr 09, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Westgate Heights Public Library —

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 —

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

Learn to Track Wildlife at the OSVC!

Apr 11, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM — Open Space Visitor Center —

The tracking workshop will be a hands-on, in-the-field experience open to all ages and skill levels. The session will last approximately 2–3 hours and cover 1.5 to 2 miles. Participants will learn how to identify tracks and signs left by a variety of bosque wildlife.

Discovery Day: Powerful Pollinators (ages 0-6)

Apr 15, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM — East Mountain Public Library —