Events

Cerrillos Hills State Park offers a full range of recreational, educational and nature-based programs held throughout the year. Activities include native grass & wildflower hikes, bird watching, landscape photography, geology, snakes, high desert animals, star gazing, lunar facts and lore with the ranger & talented guest speakers.

From cultural and historical facets, to natural history and traditional programs, you’re invited to learn, to play and to enjoy! We encourage families, friends and youth to enjoy the great outdoors.

For more information about any of the events listed below, please contact Cerrillos Hills State Park (505) 474-0196 or email [email protected].

Saturday - October 11, 2025

Tarantula Hike

Hike starts promptly at 8am.

Spiders the size of donuts? Where are they going, what are they up to? Hike the hills of Cerrillos Hills State Park to learn about tarantula behavior, life cycle and biology. If we’re lucky, we might encounter one!

Meet at the state park entrance, 1/2 mile north of Cerrillos Village on County Rd 59. October – April, NM Residents enjoy free day use of state parks. (NM license plate or ID required). $10 day use fee year-round for out of state visitors. 

Wednesday - December 31, 2025

Mining History of the Cerrillos Hills

Cerrillos Amigos would like to share a video we think everyone would enjoy. In the Mining History of the Cerrillos Hills, historian Bill Baxter describes the beginnings of the area's first mines. Cerrillos Hills State Park contains a little over 5 miles of trails and is located on the southern edge of the Cerrillos mining district. 

 Mining History of the Cerrillos Hills - YouTube