Parks & Recreation Upcoming Events

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!

Cosmic Carnival and Star Party

Nov 01, 2025 from 01:00 PM to 10:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join us for this free community event in with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society!

Annual Crane Festival at the Open Space Visitor Center!

Nov 15, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Please join us for this free community celebration in the honor of migratory birds!

Family Nature Club: Magnificent Migration (all ages)

Nov 15, 2025 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 Birdwatch

Nov 22, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM — USS Bullhead Memorial Park —

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

Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch

Dec 13, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM — Boca Negra Canyon Open Space —

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

2025 Winter Solstice Celebration

Dec 13, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join us for this family friendly community event.

Family Nature Club: All About Adaptations (all ages)

Dec 20, 2025 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.