Parks & Recreation Upcoming Events
View upcoming events from the Parks and Recreation Department.
Teen Night: Reindeer Games
Dec 12, 2025 from 05:00 PM to 09:00 PM
— Explora X Teen Studio
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It's Teen Night at Explora's X Teen Studio! Featuring Esports, Board games, D&D Sessions, Hangout areas and more!
Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch
Dec 13, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM
— Boca Negra Canyon 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.
2025 Winter Solstice Celebration
Dec 13, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join us for this family friendly community event.
Family Nature Club: All About Adaptations (all ages)
Dec 20, 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.
Reading Room Rumble: Central and Unser Library
Dec 27, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 05:00 PM
— Central and Unser Library Community Room
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Join us for Albuquerque's monthly video game tournament, hosted at the local public library!
2026 Polar Plunge
Jan 03, 2026 from 09:45 AM
— Sierra Visa Pool
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Take the plunge at Sierra Vista Pool
Family Nature Club: Carving out History (all ages)
Jan 10, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Rinconada Canyon Trailhead
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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.
Family Nature Club: Geology Rocks (all ages)
Feb 07, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Volcanoes Day Use Parking
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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
Feb 21, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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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.
Family Nature Club: Cottonwood Forest Creatures (all ages)
Mar 07, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Candelaria Nature Preserve
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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.