Parks & Recreation Upcoming Events
View upcoming events from the Parks and Recreation Department.
Foothills Wild Guided Hike
Oct 18, 2026 from 08:30 AM to 10:30 AM
— Elena Gallegos | Cottonwood Spring Trailhead
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Come learn about the local flora and fauna in the Sandia Mountains.
Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch
Oct 24, 2026 from 07:30 AM to 09:30 AM
— USS Bullhead Memorial Park
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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.
Artist Talk: Parliament of Trees!
Oct 24, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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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
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Join artist Bill Howden for an engaging presentation exploring the remarkable artistry, history, and cultural legacy of the Mimbres people of southwestern New Mexico.
Napali Society of New Mexico Presents: Dashain
Oct 24, 2026 from 04:00 PM to 07:30 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join the Nepali Society and the Open Space Visitor Center for a joyful celebration of Dashain, a vibrant cultural festival!
Pop Up Repair Clinic - South Valley Library
Oct 28, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
— South Valley Library
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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
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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.
Pop Up Repair Clinic - Cherry Hills Public Library
Nov 18, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
— Cherry Hills Public Library
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Esperanza Bicycle Safety Education Center provides hands-on bicycle safety education.
Bosque Adventure Hike!
Nov 21, 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!
Family Nature Club: Magnificent Migration (all ages)
Nov 21, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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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.