CPW Events

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

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Kids making crafts at state park event

Dec

18

Registration Required:

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Toddler Story Time

Thursday, December 18

Barr Lake State Park

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

Kids making crafts at state park event

Dec

18

Toddler Story Time

Thursday, December 18

Barr Lake State Park

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

Dec

18

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Sunset Hike

Thursday, December 18

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Join us for our sunset guided hike series.  

Dec

18

Sunset Hike

Thursday, December 18

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Join us for our sunset guided hike series.  

Dec

20

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Nature Ornaments

Saturday, December 20

Mueller State Park

Let nature inspire you to create a fun piece of art for your home.

Dec

20

Nature Ornaments

Saturday, December 20

Mueller State Park

Let nature inspire you to create a fun piece of art for your home.

Dec

20

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Santa at the State Park

Saturday, December 20

Cherry Creek State Park

Meet Santa at the swim beach, make a pinecone ornament, play games, and learn about nature. 

Dec

20

Santa at the State Park

Saturday, December 20

Cherry Creek State Park

Meet Santa at the swim beach, make a pinecone ornament, play games, and learn about nature. 

Mountain lion tracks in moist soil of stream bed

Dec

20

Registration Required:

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Animal Tracks Walk

Saturday, December 20

Mueller State Park

Take a walk through the forest in search of animal tracks.

Mountain lion tracks in moist soil of stream bed

Dec

20

Animal Tracks Walk

Saturday, December 20

Mueller State Park

Take a walk through the forest in search of animal tracks.

Barr Lake Main trail with Lights

Dec

20

Registration Required:

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Annual Holiday Trail of Lights and Chili Cook Off

Saturday, December 20

Barr Lake State Park

Stroll over a mile of sparkling Christmas lights on the main trail, then warm up with our festive Chili Cook-Off at the Nature...

Barr Lake Main trail with Lights

Dec

20

Annual Holiday Trail of Lights and Chili Cook Off

Saturday, December 20

Barr Lake State Park

Stroll over a mile of sparkling Christmas lights on the main trail, then warm up with our festive Chili Cook-Off at the Nature...

Dec

20

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Chili Cook Off Competition

Saturday, December 20

Barr Lake State Park

Make your best Chili recipe and compete for a grand prize at Barr Lake.

Dec

20

Chili Cook Off Competition

Saturday, December 20

Barr Lake State Park

Make your best Chili recipe and compete for a grand prize at Barr Lake.

popcorn

Dec

21

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Movie on the Mountain

Sunday, December 21

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Come for the free movie and stay to learn more about our park and Colorado public lands!

popcorn

Dec

21

Movie on the Mountain

Sunday, December 21

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Come for the free movie and stay to learn more about our park and Colorado public lands!

A group of children wearing crafted wings

Dec

27

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Creature Feature

Saturday, December 27

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Come learn about Colorado's wildlife and make a take-home craft.  This event is located at the Visitor Center Conference room.  ...

A group of children wearing crafted wings

Dec

27

Creature Feature

Saturday, December 27

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Come learn about Colorado's wildlife and make a take-home craft.  This event is located at the Visitor Center Conference room.  ...