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​?​​

A black and white drawing of a mountain chickadee on a whiteboard.

Jun

12

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Sketch Hike

Thursday, June 12

Mueller State Park

This hike will fulfill your passion for art and nature.
A black and white drawing of a mountain chickadee on a whiteboard.

Jun

12

Sketch Hike

Thursday, June 12

Mueller State Park

This hike will fulfill your passion for art and nature.

Jun

12

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Archery at Mueller

Thursday, June 12

Mueller State Park

This archery class is for beginners and seasoned archers. All equipment is provided by the park.

Jun

12

Archery at Mueller

Thursday, June 12

Mueller State Park

This archery class is for beginners and seasoned archers. All equipment is provided by the park.
A man paddleboarding at Lathrop

Jun

13

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Sunset Paddle

Friday, June 13

Lathrop State Park

Watch the sun set over the Sangre De Cristo Mountains on this relaxing paddle.
A man paddleboarding at Lathrop

Jun

13

Sunset Paddle

Friday, June 13

Lathrop State Park

Watch the sun set over the Sangre De Cristo Mountains on this relaxing paddle.

Jun

13

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Friday Night Campfire

Friday, June 13

Trinidad Lake State Park

Join us for a cozy evening under the stars with s'mores and stories!

Jun

13

Friday Night Campfire

Friday, June 13

Trinidad Lake State Park

Join us for a cozy evening under the stars with s'mores and stories!

Jun

14

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Nature Notes: a morning of creative connection

Saturday, June 14

Trinidad Lake State Park

Join Deanna Philbin and seasonal interpreter Bethany Key as they share the joy of nature journaling.

Jun

14

Nature Notes: a morning of creative connection

Saturday, June 14

Trinidad Lake State Park

Join Deanna Philbin and seasonal interpreter Bethany Key as they share the joy of nature journaling.

Jun

14

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Birding Hike - Weekend

Saturday, June 14

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. 

Jun

14

Birding Hike - Weekend

Saturday, June 14

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. 

Jun

14

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Forest Bathing at Mueller

Saturday, June 14

Mueller State Park

Unwind and immerse in nature's joy and wonder through the wellness practice of Forest Bathing ”shinrin yoku.”

Jun

14

Forest Bathing at Mueller

Saturday, June 14

Mueller State Park

Unwind and immerse in nature's joy and wonder through the wellness practice of Forest Bathing ”shinrin yoku.”
Colorado Natural Areas photos

Jun

14

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Rock Talk

Saturday, June 14

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Learn about the local geology 
Colorado Natural Areas photos

Jun

14

Rock Talk

Saturday, June 14

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

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

Jun

14

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Jr. Rangers at the Pond

Saturday, June 14

Mueller State Park

Learn about the ponds and aquatic critters at Mueller State Park to become a Jr. Ranger. 
Four children around a bench with their hands raised, facing a CPW volunteer. They are taking the Junior Ranger oath.

Jun

14

Jr. Rangers at the Pond

Saturday, June 14

Mueller State Park

Learn about the ponds and aquatic critters at Mueller State Park to become a Jr. Ranger.