Outdoors Expo

CPW Events

Colorado Parks and Wildlife regularly offers events, classes, and festivals for all our outdoor recreation enthusiasts. See our current events below.

Are you looking for a Hunter Education Course, Boating Safety Course, Clinic, or Seminar​?​​

Outdoors Expo

CPW Events

Colorado Parks and Wildlife regularly offers events, classes, and festivals for all our outdoor recreation enthusiasts. See our current events below.

Are you looking for a Hunter Education Course, Boating Safety Course, Clinic, or Seminar​?​​

Crappie Fishing Clinic - CPW staff assists young angler

May

17

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Bass and Crappie Fishing 101

Saturday, May 17

This will be a warm water fishing clinic focusing on Crappie and Bass. It will take place on a short section of a small reservoir dam and will run from 8-12. I will provide all the equipment (bait, poles, etc...), but you can bring your own equipment if you prefer.
Crappie Fishing Clinic - CPW staff assists young angler

May

17

Bass and Crappie Fishing 101

Saturday, May 17

This will be a warm water fishing clinic focusing on Crappie and Bass. It will take place on a short section of a small reservoir dam and will run from 8-12. I will provide all the equipment (bait, poles, etc...), but you can bring your own equipment if you prefer.

May

17

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Castlewood Canyon Star Party and Sun-Day

Saturday, May 17

Castlewood Canyon State Park

Discover the Universe at Castlewood Canyon! Star Party & Sun-Day | May 17 | 9 AM–12 PM & 8:30–10:30 PM Join us for a day (and night) of celestial fun! Sun-Day (9 AM–12 PM): View the Sun safely through solar telescopes, explore fun science stations, and learn all about our closest star. Star Party (8:30–10:30 PM): After sunset, explore the night sky with telescopes and expert astronomers—see planets, constellations, and more! Where: Castlewood Canyon State Park Admission: Free with a Parks Pass, or if you have the KCW pass All ages welcome—bring your curiosity and dress for the weather! Special thanks to the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society for hosting this stellar event!

May

17

Castlewood Canyon Star Party and Sun-Day

Saturday, May 17

Castlewood Canyon State Park

Discover the Universe at Castlewood Canyon! Star Party & Sun-Day | May 17 | 9 AM–12 PM & 8:30–10:30 PM Join us for a day (and night) of celestial fun! Sun-Day (9 AM–12 PM): View the Sun safely through solar telescopes, explore fun science stations, and learn all about our closest star. Star Party (8:30–10:30 PM): After sunset, explore the night sky with telescopes and expert astronomers—see planets, constellations, and more! Where: Castlewood Canyon State Park Admission: Free with a Parks Pass, or if you have the KCW pass All ages welcome—bring your curiosity and dress for the weather! Special thanks to the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society for hosting this stellar event!

May

17

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Trail Maintenance and Restoration Training

Saturday, May 17

Lathrop State Park

This skills training is designed for volunteer trail stewards and crew leaders who want to take an active role in maintaining and protecting mountain biking trails in Huerfano and Las Animas Counties.

May

17

Trail Maintenance and Restoration Training

Saturday, May 17

Lathrop State Park

This skills training is designed for volunteer trail stewards and crew leaders who want to take an active role in maintaining and protecting mountain biking trails in Huerfano and Las Animas Counties.

May

17

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Birding Hike - Weekend

Saturday, May 17

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists Tammy and Ira for a birding walk in the park. Learn about birds and other natural wonders at Barr Lake. This walk will to introduce park visitors and birders of all levels of experience to the park birds and anything else you happen to see. Registration is encouraged, but if you want to join us last minute please feel free to do so. 

May

17

Birding Hike - Weekend

Saturday, May 17

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists Tammy and Ira for a birding walk in the park. Learn about birds and other natural wonders at Barr Lake. This walk will to introduce park visitors and birders of all levels of experience to the park birds and anything else you happen to see. Registration is encouraged, but if you want to join us last minute please feel free to do so. 

May

17

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Kids to Parks

Saturday, May 17

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Join us for a day full of outdoor adventure that is fun for the whole family!

May

17

Kids to Parks

Saturday, May 17

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Join us for a day full of outdoor adventure that is fun for the whole family!
Common Side-Blotched Lizard, NPS

May

17

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Kids to Parks Day: Junior Ranger Hike

Saturday, May 17

Highline Lake State Park

We are celebrating #KidsToParksDay, are you? Join us for a Junior Ranger hike and work toward earning your badge. We will meet at the Day Use Restroom building above the Lakeview Swim Beach. Don't forget water, hiking shoes, and weather appropriate clothing.
Common Side-Blotched Lizard, NPS

May

17

Kids to Parks Day: Junior Ranger Hike

Saturday, May 17

Highline Lake State Park

We are celebrating #KidsToParksDay, are you? Join us for a Junior Ranger hike and work toward earning your badge. We will meet at the Day Use Restroom building above the Lakeview Swim Beach. Don't forget water, hiking shoes, and weather appropriate clothing.
Family wades in water at Lake Pueblo State Park.

May

17

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Kids to Parks Day at Lake Pueblo

Saturday, May 17

Lake Pueblo State Park

Saturday, May 17 is Kids to Parks Day! Stop at the Visitor Center at Lake Pueblo State Park to enjoy fun activities for the whole family!
Family wades in water at Lake Pueblo State Park.

May

17

Kids to Parks Day at Lake Pueblo

Saturday, May 17

Lake Pueblo State Park

Saturday, May 17 is Kids to Parks Day! Stop at the Visitor Center at Lake Pueblo State Park to enjoy fun activities for the whole family!
Fly Fishing

May

17

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Fly Fishing Basics

Saturday, May 17

Mueller State Park

Learn how to fly fish and test your skills at Dragonfly Pond.
Fly Fishing

May

17

Fly Fishing Basics

Saturday, May 17

Mueller State Park

Learn how to fly fish and test your skills at Dragonfly Pond.
Two mascots and a park ranger standing and smiling.

May

17

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Clean Up Green Up & Gear Up For Summer

Saturday, May 17

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

Two events, one great day! Clean Up Green Up tackles river trash, while Gear Up For Summer offers family fun with games, fishing, PFD fittings, and partner organization booths at Riverside Park.
Two mascots and a park ranger standing and smiling.

May

17

Clean Up Green Up & Gear Up For Summer

Saturday, May 17

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

Two events, one great day! Clean Up Green Up tackles river trash, while Gear Up For Summer offers family fun with games, fishing, PFD fittings, and partner organization booths at Riverside Park.