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 - July 18, 2026

all About Snakes

Program starts promptly at 11am at the Cerrillos Hills State Park Visitor Center

Discover the secret lives of snakes! Learn surprising facts about their parenting skills and survival behaviors. Get tips for how to identify venomous from non-venomous species and what you can do to stay safe during snake season. There will be no live snakes at this event.

This program takes place at the Cerrillos Hills State Park Visitor Center located at 37 Main St. in the village of Los Cerrillos. Parking at the visitor center is free.

Saturday - July 25, 2026

Birds in Watercolor

Class starts promptly at 1pm at the Cerrillos Hills State Park Visitor Center

Learn how to paint birds in watercolor! Ranger Brynn will guide you through different watercolor techniques to depict local bird species. 

Ages 12 and up. Limited to 12 students. Attendees under 18 years of age require an accompanying guardian.

This course is free but donations are greatly appreciated! Select add donation at checkout. Sponsored by Amigos de Cerrillos Hills State Park. Your donation goes towards Cerrillos Hills State Park programs!

This class takes place at the Cerrillos Hills State Park Visitor Center located at 37 Main St. in the village of Los Cerrillos. Parking at the visitor center is free.

Registration ends July 23rd. 

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