Parks & Recreation Upcoming Events
View upcoming events from the Parks and Recreation Department.
Pop Up Repair Clinic - International District Library
Aug 19, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
— International District Library
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Esperanza Bicycle Safety Education Center provides hands-on bicycle safety education.
The Common Edge Habitat Field Presents: A Butterfly Celebration!
Aug 22, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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A Butterfly Celebration with Special Guest Renée Robillard!
Artist Demonstration with Dick Wimberly!
Aug 22, 2026 from 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join artist Dick Wimberly for an engaging live painting demonstration exploring the art of simplifying and organizing the natural world into a compelling landscape composition.
Family Nature Club: Exploring Elena (all ages)
Sep 05, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Elena Gallegos Open Space
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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.
Engaging with the Natural and Human Community Presents: L BaLoMbiNi Dragonfly Sculpture Demo!
Sep 05, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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L BaLoMbiNi invites participants into a creative and engaging Dragonfly Sculpture Demo exploring art, nature, and imagination.
Rio Grande Pool Doggy Paddle
Sep 12, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
— Rio Grande Pool
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Bring your pup for a splashing good time at Rio Grande Pool.
Nepali Society of New Mexico Presents: Teej!
Sep 12, 2026 from 05:00 PM to 08:30 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Celebrate culture, community, and tradition—join the Nepali Society and the Open Space Visitor Center as we celebrate Teej!
Pop Up Repair Clinic - Main Public Library
Sep 16, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
— Main Public Library
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Esperanza Bicycle Safety Education Center provides hands-on bicycle safety education.
Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch
Sep 19, 2026 from 08:00 AM to 11:00 AM
— John A Milne & Gutierrez Canyon
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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.
Bosque Adventure Hike!
Sep 19, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join us for a free, family-friendly hike and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors together!