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​?​​

May

12

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Outdoor Adventures Open House

Monday, May 12

Learn more about the Logan County Outdoor Equity program, including an open house and dinner. Attendees will learn about the 14 educational workshops that will be delivered over the summer.

May

12

Outdoor Adventures Open House

Monday, May 12

Learn more about the Logan County Outdoor Equity program, including an open house and dinner. Attendees will learn about the 14 educational workshops that will be delivered over the summer.
A dark sky full of small stars with a white streak in the middle.

May

12

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Full Moon Walk

Monday, May 12

Mueller State Park

Watch the full moon rise over Pikes Peak from Outlook Ridge Trail.
A dark sky full of small stars with a white streak in the middle.

May

12

Full Moon Walk

Monday, May 12

Mueller State Park

Watch the full moon rise over Pikes Peak from Outlook Ridge Trail.

May

14

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Wildflower Wednesday Hike

Wednesday, May 14

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Please join us for Wildflower Wednesday, where we will hunt for and discuss "what is blooming” on various trails in the park. The hike is led by a volunteer naturalist, well-versed in the park's trails and botany.

May

14

Wildflower Wednesday Hike

Wednesday, May 14

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Please join us for Wildflower Wednesday, where we will hunt for and discuss "what is blooming” on various trails in the park. The hike is led by a volunteer naturalist, well-versed in the park's trails and botany.

May

15

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Little Naturalists: Windy Days

Thursday, May 15

Lake Pueblo State Park

Join us at Lake Pueblo State Park for Little Naturalists: Windy Days! This program is designed for preschool age children and their grown-ups.

May

15

Little Naturalists: Windy Days

Thursday, May 15

Lake Pueblo State Park

Join us at Lake Pueblo State Park for Little Naturalists: Windy Days! This program is designed for preschool age children and their grown-ups.
CPW staff help children learn to use fishing rods.

May

15

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Learn to Fish at Staunton State Park

Thursday, May 15

Staunton State Park

Learn to fish at Staunton State Park with CPW staff and volunteers.  All equipment will be provided if you don't have your own. Clinic will be held at the Davis Ponds, no registration necessary, just drop by and give fishing a try anytime between 10am and 2pm.  Park pass fees apply and fishing licenses are required for anyone 16 or older.
CPW staff help children learn to use fishing rods.

May

15

Learn to Fish at Staunton State Park

Thursday, May 15

Staunton State Park

Learn to fish at Staunton State Park with CPW staff and volunteers.  All equipment will be provided if you don't have your own. Clinic will be held at the Davis Ponds, no registration necessary, just drop by and give fishing a try anytime between 10am and 2pm.  Park pass fees apply and fishing licenses are required for anyone 16 or older.
Children wearing bike helmets staring down at a table full of craft supplies.

May

16

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Nature Crafts

Friday, May 16

Mueller State Park

Fun crafts for kids!
Children wearing bike helmets staring down at a table full of craft supplies.

May

16

Nature Crafts

Friday, May 16

Mueller State Park

Fun crafts for kids!
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.