Parks & Recreation Upcoming Events
View upcoming events from the Parks and Recreation Department.
The OSVC Annual Poet's Picnic!
May 02, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 04:30 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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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
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May 13, 2026
12:00 PM
— Erna Fergusson Public Library
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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
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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.
Discovery Day: Powerful Pollinators (ages 0-6)
May 13, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— South Valley Public Library
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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.
Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch
May 16, 2026 from 07:30 AM to 09:30 AM
— Elena Gallegos Open Space | Double Shelter
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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!
May 16, 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!
Foothills Wild Guided Hike
May 17, 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.
Discovery Day: Powerful Pollinators (ages 0-6)
May 20, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Central & Unser Public Library
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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.
Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch
Jun 06, 2026 from 07:30 AM to 09:30 AM
— Wildflower 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.
Open Space Visitor Center Annual Juneteenth Celebration!
Jun 13, 2026 from 01:00 PM to 08:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join us at the Open Space Visitor Center for our Annual Juneteenth Celebration, honoring freedom, history, and community! This FREE family-friendly event highlights the rich cultural heritage and contributions of African Americans through art, music, storytelling, and hands-on activities.