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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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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​?​​

Sign up for a class or clinic.

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plenaire painting

Jun

14

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Intro to Nature Journaling

Saturday, June 14

Jackson Lake State Park

Deepen your connection to nature by starting  your own nature journal! No experience required and supplies provided! 
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plenaire painting

Jun

14

Intro to Nature Journaling

Saturday, June 14

Jackson Lake State Park

Deepen your connection to nature by starting  your own nature journal! No experience required and supplies provided! 
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Moon in the night Sky at Mancos State Park

Jun

14

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Dark Sky Stories

Saturday, June 14

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Hear about various wildlife sharing the night sky
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Moon in the night Sky at Mancos State Park

Jun

14

Dark Sky Stories

Saturday, June 14

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Hear about various wildlife sharing the night sky
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Four children around a bench with their hands raised, facing a CPW volunteer. They are taking the Junior Ranger oath.

Jun

15

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Bingo

Sunday, June 15

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Learn about nature and wildlife with fun games 
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Four children around a bench with their hands raised, facing a CPW volunteer. They are taking the Junior Ranger oath.

Jun

15

Bingo

Sunday, June 15

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Learn about nature and wildlife with fun games 
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Castlewood Canyon outdoor amphitheater with wooden benches.

Jun

20

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Meet Your Neighbor

Friday, June 20

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Learn about local history and the people who were in this area years and years ago. 
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Castlewood Canyon outdoor amphitheater with wooden benches.

Jun

20

Meet Your Neighbor

Friday, June 20

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Learn about local history and the people who were in this area years and years ago. 
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Jun

21

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Birding Hike

Saturday, June 21

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Going Evergreen Audubon Society to look for raptors and other birds in the park. 
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Jun

21

Birding Hike

Saturday, June 21

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Going Evergreen Audubon Society to look for raptors and other birds in the park. 
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Night Sky at Pearl Lake State Park

Jun

21

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Star Party!

Saturday, June 21

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Look at the stars with CU Boulder Astronomy Club 
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Night Sky at Pearl Lake State Park

Jun

21

Star Party!

Saturday, June 21

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Look at the stars with CU Boulder Astronomy Club 
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Jun

22

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Yoga in the Park

Sunday, June 22

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Start your morning off with a relaxing yoga session in nature. 
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Jun

22

Yoga in the Park

Sunday, June 22

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Start your morning off with a relaxing yoga session in nature. 
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Sep

27

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Dutch Oven & Chili Cook-off

Saturday, September 27

Jackson Lake State Park

The Dutch Oven and Chili Cook Off has been hosted by Darby Shanks at Jackson Lake State Park for almost 10 YEARS! If you would like to participate, reach out to Darby!
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Sep

27

Dutch Oven & Chili Cook-off

Saturday, September 27

Jackson Lake State Park

The Dutch Oven and Chili Cook Off has been hosted by Darby Shanks at Jackson Lake State Park for almost 10 YEARS! If you would like to participate, reach out to Darby!
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Nov

11

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Free Park Entry for Veterans and Active Military

Tuesday, November 11

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

As a thank you to U.S. military members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers veterans, active-duty military and the National Guard free entry into Colorado state parks on Nov. 11, 2025.
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Nov

11

Free Park Entry for Veterans and Active Military

Tuesday, November 11

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

As a thank you to U.S. military members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers veterans, active-duty military and the National Guard free entry into Colorado state parks on Nov. 11, 2025.
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