Parks & Recreation Events

Discovery Day: Powerful Pollinators (ages 0-6)

May 20, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Central & Unser 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.

Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch

Jun 06, 2026 from 07:30 AM to 09:30 AM — Wildflower Park —

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 —

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.

Family Nature Club: Powerful Pollinators (all ages)

Jun 17, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

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.

The OSVC Annual Pollinator Day Celebration!

Jun 17, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Celebrate the vital role of pollinators at the OSVC Annual Pollinator Day Celebration!

Join us for International Mud Day 2026!

Jun 27, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Celebrate the joy of getting a little messy at the Open Space Visitor Center with this free, family-friendly event honoring one of nature’s most playful elements—mud!

Family Nature Club: Covering Camping (all ages)

Jul 11, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Carolino Canyon Reservation Area —

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.

Family Nature Club: In a Flash (all ages)

Aug 15, 2026 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.

Family Nature Club: Exploring Elena (all ages)

Sep 05, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Elena Gallegos Open Space —

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.

Bosque Adventure Hike!

Sep 19, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join us for a free, family-friendly hike and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors together!

Celebrate culture, community, and creativity at the OSVC Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration!

Sep 19, 2026 from 01:00 PM to 08:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join us for a FREE vibrant, family-friendly event honoring the rich traditions, art, music, and stories of Hispanic and Latinx communities. Enjoy live performances, hands-on cultural activities, traditional crafts, and local cuisine that highlight the diversity and heritage of our community.