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 17, 2026
Tales & Trails Creative Writing Workshop
Workshop begins at 10am.
Meet at the State Park Visitor Center at 37 Main Street, Los Cerrillos NM 87010. Be prepared to carpool or caravan to the State Park Entrance 1/2 mile from the Visitor Center.
Join Seasonal Ranger Jamie for a creative writing workshop in Cerrillos Hills State Park and explore ways to be inspired by nature! The day will begin at the Visitor Center with readings from selected authors. Afterward, we will caravan to the park for a guided hike. Following, we will meet back at the Visitor Center to collect our inspiration and work on writing to share with each other.
Please pack lunch or plan to eat in the area. Supplies recommended: paper pad, pen/pencil, sketchbook, phone or camera, sunhat, water bottle, snacks and good hiking shoes.
Friday - October 23, 2026
Moon Hike
Program begins at 7pm
Meet at Park Main Entrance
Join this guided hike to learn interesting lunar facts and folklore! We will take time to observe the moon through the park's spotting telescope. Be prepared to hike in low light conditions. Red light flashlights will be provided.
Saturday - October 31, 2026
Tarantula Hike
10am
Meet at the Park Main Entrance
Happy Halloween! Spiders the size of doughnuts?! Where are they going and what are they doing? Come find out on this creepy jaunt through the hills. Learn about tarantula lifecycle and behaviors. We may even encounter one!
Tuesday - January 01, 2030
Mining History of the Cerrillos Hills
Cerrillos Amigos would like to share a video we think everyone would enjoy. In Mining History of the Cerrillos Hills, historian Bill Baxter describes the beginnings of the area's first mines. Cerrillos Hills State Park contains 5+ miles of trails and is located on the southern edge of the Cerrillos mining district.
Mining History of the Cerrillos Hills - YouTube