Parks & Recreation Upcoming Events

Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Rock Climb (ages 18+)

Sep 06, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Route 66 Open Space —

Play like a grown-up and join us for classes that introduce the basic principles of various outdoor activities.

Discovery Day: Nature's Superpowers (ages 0-6)

Sep 11, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM — Lomas Tramway 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.

Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch

Sep 13, 2025 from 07:30 AM to 09:30 AM — Embudo Trailhead —

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

Discovery Day: Nature's Superpowers (ages 0-6)

Sep 17, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM — Cherry Hills 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.

Birdwatching 101: A Beginner’s Guide (18 +)

Sep 19, 2025 from 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM — Rudolfo Anaya North Valley Public Library —

Play like a grown-up and join us for classes that introduce the basic principles of various outdoor activities including hiking, map and compass, birding, mountain biking, and more.

Family Nature Club: In a Flash (all ages)

Sep 20, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Tingley Beach —

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.

Foothills Wild Guided Hike

Sep 21, 2025 from 08:00 AM to 10:30 AM — Elena Gallegos, —

Come learn about the local flora and fauna in the Sandia Mountains.

Birdwatching 101: A Beginner’s Guide (18 +)

Sep 25, 2025 from 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM — Tony Hillerman Public Library —

Play like a grown-up and join us for classes that introduce the basic principles of various outdoor activities including hiking, map and compass, birding, mountain biking, and more.

Discovery Day: Nature's Superpowers (ages 0-6)

Sep 26, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM — Central & Unser 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.

Sharing Our Open Spaces and Trails

Sep 27, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM — Embudo Trailhead —

Join the Open Space Division to explore Leave No Trace principles, trail etiquette, wilderness safety, fire awareness, and responsible e-bike use in Albuquerque's Open Space areas.