Parks & Recreation Upcoming Events

View upcoming events from the Parks and Recreation Department.

National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) Walks 2026

Apr 25, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join NAMI Walks at the Open Space Visitor Center as they embark into the Bosque. Step forward. Feel supported. Walk together.

Free Edible & Medicinal Plant Walk at the Open Space Visitor Center Grounds and Traditional Garden!

Apr 25, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join Dara Saville of Albuquerque Herbalism for a relaxed and informative walk through the Open Space Visitor Center grounds.

East Gallery Closing Reception for Jane Cornish Smith, artist.

Apr 25, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join us for this closing reception in the East Gallery with Jane Cornish Smith!

OSVC West Gallery Exhibit: "Between Earth and Sky"

May 01, 2026 05:00 PM to Jun 12, 2026 07:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join us for this exquisite exhibit: Between Earth and Sky is an evocative exhibition exploring the quiet, transformative relationship between land and atmosphere, inviting viewers to reflect on place, light, and our connection to the natural world.

The OSVC Annual Poet's Picnic!

May 02, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 04:30 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Celebrate the power of words and the beauty of nature at the OSVC Annual Poet’s Picnic! Bring your favorite poems, share your own work, or simply relax and listen as local poets take the stage in our scenic outdoor setting.

Discovery Day: Powerful Pollinators (ages 0-6)

May 07, 2026 11:00 AM to May 13, 2026 12:00 PM — Erna Fergusson Public Library —

Join an Open Space Educator with your little one at an Albuquerque Public Library and have fun together making discoveries about the natural world with hands-on science, story time, and an art project.

Join us for a free lecture, Acequias of Albuquerque: Walking Ancient Waterways, with Joyce Salisbury and Kim Hafermalz.

May 09, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Discover the hidden waterways beneath our feet! Join us for a free lecture, Acequias of Albuquerque: Walking Ancient Waterways, with Joyce Salisbury and Kim Hafermalz. Learn how these historic irrigation systems shaped Albuquerque’s landscape, culture, and communities, and why they still matter today. This engaging talk brings history to life and invites you to see the city through the flow of its ancient waters.