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 - August 30, 2025
Cerrillos Hills State Park 16th Birthday at Fiesta de Cerrillos
8am - 3pm, Park Main Entrance & Visitor Center. See events below.
Join Cerrillos Hills State Park and The Amigos, to celebrate summer with Fiesta de Cerrillos, a Raptors Program, and the Park’s Sweet 16th Birthday Party!
Festivities will include:
- 8am – Join Rangers and New Mexico Pack Burros for a Historical Burro Hike. Trek through the park to kick off the day! Donuts will be provided by Donut Vision after the hike. Supplies limited.
- 10am – The fun continues at the Visitor Center for Fiesta de Cerrillos! Art vendors, games and more! Come celebrate the summer season and enjoy live music, food and community.
- 1pm – Come wish Cerrillos Hills State Park a happy Sweet 16th with a custom cake made by Momo & Co! Supplies limited.
- 2pm – We are excited to host Raptors of New Mexico Foundation for an informative demonstration on birds of prey. Come meet live birds and learn about their amazing adaptations!
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