Parks & Recreation Upcoming Events

Reading Room Rumble: Central and Unser Library

Sep 27, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 05:00 PM — Central and Unser Library Community Room —

Reading Room Rumble is your free local video game tournament hosted by Parks and Recreation!

Cold and Flu Tincture Workshop with Dara Saville

Sep 27, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join us for this free workshop!

Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch

Oct 04, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM — Piedra Lisa Canyon Trailhead —

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

Bucket Composting with Bokashi

Oct 04, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join us for this FREE composting class for all ages!

Open Space Trail Watch Volunteer Training

Oct 11, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join us for this free training, and become a steward of the land!

Open Space Visitor Center Presents: Maggot Art!

Oct 18, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Come join this unique art class for FREE! Open to art and bug enthusiasts of all ages.

Family Nature Club: Valuable Volunteering (all ages)

Oct 18, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Tingley Beach —

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.

Foothills Wild Guided Hike

Oct 19, 2025 from 08:00 AM to 10:30 AM — Elena Gallegos, —

Come learn about the local flora and fauna in the Sandia Mountains.

Now Accepting 2026 Gallery Applications – Open Space Visitor Center

Oct 31, 2025 — Open Space Visitor Center —

We are excited to announce that the Open Space Visitor Center is now accepting gallery applications for the 2026 calendar year!

Spooky Skate Jam

Oct 31, 2025 from 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM — North Domingo Baca Skate Park —

Get ready for a spooktacular shred fest at our Spooky Skate Jam, where costumes and kickflips collide for a hauntingly good time on the ramps!