Parks & Recreation Upcoming Events
View upcoming events from the Parks and Recreation Department.
Foothills Wild Guided Hike
Sep 20, 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.
Discover the Healing Wisdom of Plants and Learn the Art of Herbal Tincturing with Local Herbalist Dara Saville.
Oct 10, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join us for this Free Workshop!
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.
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!
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.
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.
Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch
Dec 12, 2026 from 07:30 AM to 09:30 AM
— Los Poblanos Open Space
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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.