Open Space Upcoming Events

Opening Gallery Reception for Geometry of Nature

Mar 15, 2025 02:00 PM to Apr 26, 2025 04:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join us as we celebrate the talented artist Donna Loraine Contractor, Catalina Salinas Gamarra, and Carol Lutz.

Bosque Birds Exploration

May 09, 2025 from 04:00 PM to 05:30 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

A free program for teens and adults ages 13 and above.

Bosque Birds Exploration

May 16, 2025 from 08:00 AM to 10:00 AM — Open Space Visitor Center —

A Free program for youth ages 5-12.

Early Morning Hike Series

Apr 26, 2025 from 08:00 AM to 11:00 AM — Open Space Visitor Center —

This free guided hike will begin at the Open Space Visitor Center and will travel to Piedras Marcadas Canyon for ages 18 and above.

Morning Trek Series

Apr 26, 2025 from 08:00 AM to 11:00 AM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join us as we begin our morning at the Open Space Visitor Center and then travel to one of Open Space Premier Properties for a morning of hiking and discovery.

Kundalini Yoga Spring Session

Apr 26, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join Margaret Lopez on the patio for Saturday morning Yoga this Spring.

Family Nature Club: City Nature Challenge

Apr 26, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Elena Gallegos Open Space | Double Shelter —

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.

Sunset Hike Series

Apr 26, 2025 from 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Do you enjoy hiking? Or would like to begin hiking with a group? Join our Open Space Coordinator has he takes you on a easy to moderate journey through the city of Albuquerque's beautiful Bosque!

Discovery Day: Powerful Pollinators (ages 0-6)

Apr 30, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM — East Mountain 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.

Discovery Day: Powerful Pollinators (ages 0-6)

May 01, 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 Garden (ages 18+)

May 02, 2025 from 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM — Erna Fegusson Library —

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

Bosque Wild Guided Hike the First Saturday of Every Month

May 03, 2025 from 08:00 AM to 11:00 AM — Open Space Visitor Center —

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!

Poets Picnic 2025

May 03, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join us for our annual Poets Picnic at the Open Space Visitor Center.

Discovery Day: Powerful Pollinators (ages 0-6)

May 06, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM — San Pedro 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 Garden (ages 18+)

May 07, 2025 from 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM — Tony Hillerman Library —

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

Discovery Day: Powerful Pollinators (ages 0-6)

May 14, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM — South Valley 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 Garden (ages 18+)

May 16, 2025 from 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM — Rudolfo Anaya North Library —

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

Early Morning Hike Series

May 17, 2025 from 08:00 AM to 11:00 AM — Open Space Visitor Center —

This free guided hike will begin at the Open Space Visitor Center and will travel into the surrounding Bosque for ages 18 and above.

Morning Trek Series

May 17, 2025 from 08:00 AM to 11:00 AM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join us as we begin our journey at the Open Space Visitor Center and then travel to one of Open Space Premier Properties for a morning of hiking and discovery.

Family Bosque Wild Guided Hike

May 17, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 10:30 AM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Come learn about the local flora and fauna along the Bosque during a family-friendly hike.

A Free Gallery Talk

May 17, 2025 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join Alice Webb as she dives into the world of "How to Look at Art", in the East Gallery at the Open Space Visitor Center.

Foothills Wild Guided Hike

May 18, 2025 from 08:00 AM to 10:30 AM — Elena Gallegos, —

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

Sunset Hike Series

May 24, 2025 from 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Do you enjoy hiking? Or would like to begin hiking with a group? Join our Open Space Coordinator has he takes you on a easy to moderate journey through the city of Albuquerque's beautiful Bosque!

Sunset Hike Series

Jun 07, 2025 from 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Do you enjoy hiking? Or would like to begin hiking with a group? Join our Open Space Coordinator has he takes you on a easy to moderate journey through the city of Albuquerque's beautiful Bosque!

Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch

Jun 14, 2025 from 07:30 AM to 09:30 AM — Tingley Beach —

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

A Free Enso Drawing Workshop

Jun 20, 2025 from 02:00 PM to 03:30 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Celebrate a peaceful Summer Solstice learning about ensos, the Zen circle.

Early Morning Hike Series

Jun 21, 2025 from 08:00 AM to 11:00 AM — Open Space Visitor Center —

This free guided hike will begin at the Open Space Visitor Center and will end at Rio Grande Nature Center for ages 18 and above.

Family Nature Club: Powerful Pollinators

Jun 21, 2025 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.

Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch

Jul 12, 2025 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.

Early Morning Hike Series

Jul 19, 2025 from 08:00 AM to 11:00 AM — Open Space Visitor Center —

This Free guided hike will begin at the Open Space Visitor Center and end at Tingley Beach for ages 18 and above.