Parks & Recreation Upcoming Events
View upcoming events from the Parks and Recreation Department.
Bosque Wild Guided Hike
Apr 04, 2026 from 08:30 AM to 11:00 AM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join us for a stroll in the Bosque!
East Gallery Exhibit Intertwined Detritus by Jane Cornish Smith!
Mar 14, 2026
02:00 PM
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Apr 25, 2026
05:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join us for the Intertwined Detritus exhibit, it shines a light on challenges facing bodies of water across the globe. Created by artist Jane Cornish Smith, the exhibition underscores how trash and silt threaten the viability and health of community waters.
Nature Unveiled, featuring works by artists Kate Russell and Ioana Villatoro.
Mar 14, 2026
02:00 PM
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Apr 14, 2026
04:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join us in the West Gallery at the Open Space Visitor Center to experience an extraordinary art exhibition.
Open Space Advisory Board Meeting
Mar 24, 2026 from 01:30 PM to 03:30 PM
— Tijeras Education and Biozone Center
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The monthly meeting of the Open Space Advisory Board
Pump It Up! Bicycle Tire Repair at South Valley Library
Mar 26, 2026 from 04:30 PM to 05:30 PM
— South Valley Library
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Esperanza Bicycle Safety Education Center presents a FREE bicycle repair class at South Valley Library. Participants will learn how to fix a flat tire and will receive a free bicycle tire repair kit, so they’ll be prepared with the tools to fix any flats they might get in the future. Limited to 8 participants. Call or stop by the library to register. For ages 5 - 18.
Habitat Farms and Central NM Birders present: A Bird Nest Box making workshop!
Mar 28, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Come join Habitat Farms and the Central NM Birders to learn about the importance of nest boxes and how they support local wildlife.
20th Anniversary of the Open Space Visitor Center: Book Signing and Tour
Mar 28, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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As a part of an event to celebrate the anniversary of this unique facility, former Open Space Division Superintendent Matt Schmader will give a talk and tour about the the visitor center's origins and the significance of the surrounding public lands
Stories Beneath Our Feet: A Talk & Book Signing with Matthew Schmader
Mar 28, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join us for an engaging book signing and artist talk with Matthew Schmader, Albuquerque’s City Archaeologist and a leading voice in the preservation and interpretation of the region’s cultural history.
Spring Break Skate Jam
Mar 29, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 02:00 PM
— North Domingo Baca Skate Park
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Join us for the first skate jam of 2026!
Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Identify Native Plants (ages 18+)
Apr 03, 2026 from 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM
— Juan Tabo Library
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Play like a grown-up and join us for classes that introduce the basic principles of various outdoor activities.