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​?​​

Jan

17

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Star Party-Mars sighting - CANCELED

Friday, January 17

Mueller State Park

If skies are clear Mars will be at its closest point in two years. The Colorado Springs Astronomical Society will have several telescopes set up outside of the Visitor Center for everyone to view the stars and planets of the night sky. Visitor Center parking lot.

Jan

17

Star Party-Mars sighting - CANCELED

Friday, January 17

Mueller State Park

If skies are clear Mars will be at its closest point in two years. The Colorado Springs Astronomical Society will have several telescopes set up outside of the Visitor Center for everyone to view the stars and planets of the night sky. Visitor Center parking lot.

Jan

18

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Star Party with Colorado Springs Astronomical Society

Saturday, January 18

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Mars is closest to Earth, Venus is furthest angle away from the Sun at Sunset and we have Saturn and Jupiter to view on a Moonless night. Let’s have a planet party!

Jan

18

Star Party with Colorado Springs Astronomical Society

Saturday, January 18

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Mars is closest to Earth, Venus is furthest angle away from the Sun at Sunset and we have Saturn and Jupiter to view on a Moonless night. Let’s have a planet party!

Jan

19

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Guided Bird Walk

Sunday, January 19

Roxborough State Park

Grab your bird book and binoculars and join us for bird watching adventures.

Jan

19

Guided Bird Walk

Sunday, January 19

Roxborough State Park

Grab your bird book and binoculars and join us for bird watching adventures.
Rabbit Brush plant during sunset at Highline Lake State Park

Jan

20

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Friends of Highline Lake Monthly Meeting

Monday, January 20

Highline Lake State Park

Join the Friends of Highline Lake for their monthly meeting. Friends meetings are open to the public and are a great way to support your local state park. The meeting will take place at the Visitor Center.
Rabbit Brush plant during sunset at Highline Lake State Park

Jan

20

Friends of Highline Lake Monthly Meeting

Monday, January 20

Highline Lake State Park

Join the Friends of Highline Lake for their monthly meeting. Friends meetings are open to the public and are a great way to support your local state park. The meeting will take place at the Visitor Center.

Jan

21

Registration Required:

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Osborn Loop Guided Hike

Tuesday, January 21

Mueller State Park

Hike to remnants of a cabin built in the early 1900s by the Osborn family. Learn about homesteaders who called the land home on this 3.5 mile hike. Meet at Black Bear Trailhead.

Jan

21

Osborn Loop Guided Hike

Tuesday, January 21

Mueller State Park

Hike to remnants of a cabin built in the early 1900s by the Osborn family. Learn about homesteaders who called the land home on this 3.5 mile hike. Meet at Black Bear Trailhead.

Jan

22

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Castlewood Canyon State Park Management Plan Public Meeting

Wednesday, January 22

Castlewood Canyon State Park

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is asking for public input to draft Castlewood Canyon State Park’s Management Plan. The park is creating a 10-year plan to serve as a guideline for future land management and resource use decisions. The public comment period will be open from January 8 to February 9, 2025.

Jan

22

Castlewood Canyon State Park Management Plan Public Meeting

Wednesday, January 22

Castlewood Canyon State Park

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is asking for public input to draft Castlewood Canyon State Park’s Management Plan. The park is creating a 10-year plan to serve as a guideline for future land management and resource use decisions. The public comment period will be open from January 8 to February 9, 2025.

Jan

23

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Toddler Story Time

Thursday, January 23

Barr Lake State Park

Join us at Barr Lake's Nature Center for a story time program, including a craft, activity, and a snack!

Jan

23

Toddler Story Time

Thursday, January 23

Barr Lake State Park

Join us at Barr Lake's Nature Center for a story time program, including a craft, activity, and a snack!
Roxborough Puppet Theater stage set up for winter

Jan

25

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Roxborough Puppet Theater

Saturday, January 25

Roxborough State Park

Roxborough puppets present short stories of wildlife, conservation, feeding behaviors, habitats, ecosystems and adaptations.
Roxborough Puppet Theater stage set up for winter

Jan

25

Roxborough Puppet Theater

Saturday, January 25

Roxborough State Park

Roxborough puppets present short stories of wildlife, conservation, feeding behaviors, habitats, ecosystems and adaptations.
Chair Yoga at Barr Lake

Jan

26

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Chair Yoga and Nature Walk with Jess King

Sunday, January 26

Barr Lake State Park

This is a 30 minute chair yoga class, followed by a 30 minute optional nature hike.
Chair Yoga at Barr Lake

Jan

26

Chair Yoga and Nature Walk with Jess King

Sunday, January 26

Barr Lake State Park

This is a 30 minute chair yoga class, followed by a 30 minute optional nature hike.