Parks & Recreation Upcoming Events
View upcoming events from the Parks and Recreation Department.
Concept Site Plan Public Meeting La Cuentista Open Space
Aug 19, 2026 from 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM
— Don Newton Taylor Ranch Community Center
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The City of Albuquerque Open Space Division invites you to attend a community meeting to learn about and provide feedback on the proposed concept site plan for a new trailhead connection serving the recently acquired La Cuentista Open Space. Your input will help guide the planning and design of future public access and site improvements.
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!