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​?​​

Hiking at Mancos State Park

Oct

17

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Friday Hikes with GARNA

Friday, October 17

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

GARNA’s Hiking Club gathers in the beautiful nature of the Arkansas River Valley. Hikes are scheduled for every Friday, June...

Hiking at Mancos State Park

Oct

17

Friday Hikes with GARNA

Friday, October 17

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

GARNA’s Hiking Club gathers in the beautiful nature of the Arkansas River Valley. Hikes are scheduled for every Friday, June...

Oct

17

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Volunteer Info Night

Friday, October 17

Chatfield State Park

Come out for an informational meeting and presentation led by Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff, and learn about the current and...

Oct

17

Volunteer Info Night

Friday, October 17

Chatfield State Park

Come out for an informational meeting and presentation led by Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff, and learn about the current and...

A pumpkin with an elk carved into it. Lights are inside to light it up.

Oct

17

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Pumpkin Hike

Friday, October 17

Mueller State Park

Carved pumpkins will light your way as you walk the Wapiti trail. After your walk vote for your favorite pumpkin at the Visitor...

A pumpkin with an elk carved into it. Lights are inside to light it up.

Oct

17

Pumpkin Hike

Friday, October 17

Mueller State Park

Carved pumpkins will light your way as you walk the Wapiti trail. After your walk vote for your favorite pumpkin at the Visitor...

An image of the signage at Highline Lake State Park

Oct

18

Registration Required:

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Friends of Highline Lake Monthly Meeting

Saturday, October 18

Highline Lake State Park

Join the Friends of Highline Lake for their monthly meeting at the Visitor Center. Whether you're looking to become a member of...

An image of the signage at Highline Lake State Park

Oct

18

Friends of Highline Lake Monthly Meeting

Saturday, October 18

Highline Lake State Park

Join the Friends of Highline Lake for their monthly meeting at the Visitor Center. Whether you're looking to become a member of...

A natural art piece is on the ground. The art contains three circles. Each circle is made up of different natural elements: twigs of pine, acorns and flowers.

Oct

18

Registration Required:

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Forest Bathing & Ephemeral Art

Saturday, October 18

Mueller State Park

Let nature's beauty and wonder relax you on a mindful, sensory based forest walk.

A natural art piece is on the ground. The art contains three circles. Each circle is made up of different natural elements: twigs of pine, acorns and flowers.

Oct

18

Forest Bathing & Ephemeral Art

Saturday, October 18

Mueller State Park

Let nature's beauty and wonder relax you on a mindful, sensory based forest walk.

Pumpkin decorations with hay bales and fall trees. Taken at Cherry Creek's 2024 Trunk or Treat Event.

Oct

18

Registration Required:

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Trunk or Treat

Saturday, October 18

Cherry Creek State Park

Put on your favorite costume or decorate your trunk for Cherry Creek's Trunk or Treat at the East Shades Picnic Area. 

Pumpkin decorations with hay bales and fall trees. Taken at Cherry Creek's 2024 Trunk or Treat Event.

Oct

18

Trunk or Treat

Saturday, October 18

Cherry Creek State Park

Put on your favorite costume or decorate your trunk for Cherry Creek's Trunk or Treat at the East Shades Picnic Area. 

Anglers enjoy CPW fishing Clinic

Oct

19

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Fishing Basics

Sunday, October 19

Staunton State Park

Learn to fish at Staunton State Park with CPW staff and volunteers.

Anglers enjoy CPW fishing Clinic

Oct

19

Fishing Basics

Sunday, October 19

Staunton State Park

Learn to fish at Staunton State Park with CPW staff and volunteers.

Four children around a bench with their hands raised, facing a CPW volunteer. They are taking the Junior Ranger oath.

Oct

19

Registration Required:

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Junior Rangers on the Trail

Sunday, October 19

Mueller State Park

Kids take a hike and learn about hiking safety to become a Junior Ranger.

Four children around a bench with their hands raised, facing a CPW volunteer. They are taking the Junior Ranger oath.

Oct

19

Junior Rangers on the Trail

Sunday, October 19

Mueller State Park

Kids take a hike and learn about hiking safety to become a Junior Ranger.

Oct

19

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Buffalo Soldiers Presentation

Sunday, October 19

Mueller State Park

Learn the history of these soldiers, how they became some of our first park guardians and important natural resource stewards.

Oct

19

Buffalo Soldiers Presentation

Sunday, October 19

Mueller State Park

Learn the history of these soldiers, how they became some of our first park guardians and important natural resource stewards.