Parks & Recreation Events
Bosque Wild Guided Hike the First Saturday of Every Month
Sep 06, 2025 from 08:30 AM to 11:30 AM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Come join the Open Space Nature Guides and Trail Watch Volunteer Stewards on an adventure into one of the gems of Albuquerque’s Open Spaces on the first Saturday of every month!
Family Nature Club: Exploring Elena (all ages)
Aug 30, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Elena Gallegos Open Space
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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.
Discovery Day: Nature's Superpowers (ages 0-6)
Sep 03, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
— South Broadway 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.
Birdwatching 101: A Beginner’s Guide (18 +)
Sep 05, 2025 from 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM
— Juan Tabo Public Library
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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.
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
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Play like a grown-up and join us for classes that introduce the basic principles of various outdoor activities.
Open Space Visitor Center Arts and Craft Fair!
Sep 06, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join us as we celebrate creativity, culture, and community at our Arts & Craft Fair!
Rio Grande Doggy Paddle - Sold Out!
Sep 06, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
— Rio Grande Outdoor Pool
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The City of Albuquerque Aquatics Division is teaming up with the Department of Animal Welfare to host a dog swim day at Rio Grande Pool.
Home Composting Basics
Sep 06, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join us for this FREE class for all ages! The class will cover the science, art, materials, methods and benefits of home composting.
Discovery Day: Nature's Superpowers (ages 0-6)
Sep 11, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
— Lomas Tramway 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
Sep 13, 2025 from 07:30 AM to 09:30 AM
— Embudo Trailhead
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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.
Kid's Nature Poetry
Sep 13, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join us for this Free community event!
Open Space Visitor Center Presents: Fall Yoga
Sep 13, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join Margaret Lopez in the grass under the Ash and Cottonwood trees for Saturday morning Yoga this Fall.
Discovery Day: Nature's Superpowers (ages 0-6)
Sep 17, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
— Cherry Hills 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.
Birdwatching 101: A Beginner’s Guide (18 +)
Sep 19, 2025 from 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM
— Rudolfo Anaya North Valley Public Library
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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
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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.
Hispanic Heritage Celebration- "Celebrating our past, empowering tomorrow's brilliance"
Sep 20, 2025 from 01:00 PM to 08:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join the Open Space Visitor Center for this FREE community event!
Foothills Wild Guided Hike
Sep 21, 2025 from 08:00 AM to 10:30 AM
— Elena Gallegos,
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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
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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
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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.
Sharing Our Open Spaces and Trails
Sep 27, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM
— Embudo Trailhead
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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.
Cold and Flu Tincture Workshop with Dara Saville
Sep 27, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join us for this free workshop!
Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch
Oct 04, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM
— Piedra Lisa Canyon Trailhead
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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.
Bucket Composting with Bokashi
Oct 04, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join us for this FREE composting class for all ages!
Open Space Visitor Center Presents: Maggot Art!
Oct 04, 2025 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Come join this unique art class for FREE! Open to art and bug enthusiasts of all ages.
Open Space Trail Watch Volunteer Training
Oct 11, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join us for this free training, and become a steward of the land!
Family Nature Club: Valuable Volunteering (all ages)
Oct 18, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Tingley Beach
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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.
Foothills Wild Guided Hike
Oct 19, 2025 from 08:00 AM to 10:30 AM
— Elena Gallegos,
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Come learn about the local flora and fauna in the Sandia Mountains.
Now Accepting 2026 Gallery Applications – Open Space Visitor Center
Oct 31, 2025
— Open Space Visitor Center
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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
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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!
Family Nature Club: Magnificent Migration (all ages)
Nov 15, 2025 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.