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​?​​

Stars over Rifle Gap.

Apr

25

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Stardust in the Desert

Friday, April 25

Highline Lake State Park

When was the last time you wished upon a shooting star? Join us as we talk about your chances to see meteor showers this year and what Highline Lake is doing to protect these stargazing opportunities. Meet in the Visitor Center.
Stars over Rifle Gap.

Apr

25

Stardust in the Desert

Friday, April 25

Highline Lake State Park

When was the last time you wished upon a shooting star? Join us as we talk about your chances to see meteor showers this year and what Highline Lake is doing to protect these stargazing opportunities. Meet in the Visitor Center.
Roxborough Puppet Theater stage set up for winter

Apr

26

Registration Required:

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Roxborough Puppet Theater

Saturday, April 26

Roxborough State Park

Roxborough puppets present short stories about wildlife and conservation.
Roxborough Puppet Theater stage set up for winter

Apr

26

Roxborough Puppet Theater

Saturday, April 26

Roxborough State Park

Roxborough puppets present short stories about wildlife and conservation.
Hoary bat, NPS

Apr

26

Registration Required:

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Hangin' at Highline: Bats of Colorado

Saturday, April 26

Highline Lake State Park

Come learn about Colorado's coolest critters: bats!
Hoary bat, NPS

Apr

26

Hangin' at Highline: Bats of Colorado

Saturday, April 26

Highline Lake State Park

Come learn about Colorado's coolest critters: bats!
Mountain bike racer rides on the desert trails in Highline Lake State Park during the 18 Hours Biking Event

May

3

Registration Required:

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18 Hours of Fruita

Saturday, May 3

Highline Lake State Park

One of the most beloved endurance events on the western slope. With a fast and fun singletrack lap located within the desert oasis of Highline Lake State Park, this a great race to kick off the summer season. 
Mountain bike racer rides on the desert trails in Highline Lake State Park during the 18 Hours Biking Event

May

3

18 Hours of Fruita

Saturday, May 3

Highline Lake State Park

One of the most beloved endurance events on the western slope. With a fast and fun singletrack lap located within the desert oasis of Highline Lake State Park, this a great race to kick off the summer season. 
Wildflowers

May

3

Registration Required:

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Wildflower Hike

Saturday, May 3

Roxborough State Park

Come out and explore the seasonal wildflowers of Roxborough State Park.
Wildflowers

May

3

Wildflower Hike

Saturday, May 3

Roxborough State Park

Come out and explore the seasonal wildflowers of Roxborough State Park.

May

10

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Homestead Hike of the South Trails

Saturday, May 10

Roxborough State Park

Join volunteers on a guided hike to visit historical places throughout the less-crowded south trails of the park.

May

10

Homestead Hike of the South Trails

Saturday, May 10

Roxborough State Park

Join volunteers on a guided hike to visit historical places throughout the less-crowded south trails of the park.

May

11

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Homestead Hike of the Fountain Valley Trail

Sunday, May 11

Roxborough State Park

Join volunteers on a guided hike to visit historical places on Fountain Valley Trail.

May

11

Homestead Hike of the Fountain Valley Trail

Sunday, May 11

Roxborough State Park

Join volunteers on a guided hike to visit historical places on Fountain Valley Trail.
Common Side-Blotched Lizard, NPS

May

17

Registration Required:

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Kids to Parks Day: Junior Ranger Hike

Saturday, May 17

Highline Lake State Park

We are celebrating #KidsToParksDay, are you? Join us for a Junior Ranger hike and work toward earning your badge. We will meet at the Day Use Restroom building above the Lakeview Swim Beach. Don't forget water, hiking shoes, and weather appropriate clothing.
Common Side-Blotched Lizard, NPS

May

17

Kids to Parks Day: Junior Ranger Hike

Saturday, May 17

Highline Lake State Park

We are celebrating #KidsToParksDay, are you? Join us for a Junior Ranger hike and work toward earning your badge. We will meet at the Day Use Restroom building above the Lakeview Swim Beach. Don't forget water, hiking shoes, and weather appropriate clothing.
Wildflowers

May

17

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Wildflower Hike

Saturday, May 17

Roxborough State Park

Come out and explore the seasonal wildflowers of Roxborough State Park.
Wildflowers

May

17

Wildflower Hike

Saturday, May 17

Roxborough State Park

Come out and explore the seasonal wildflowers of Roxborough State Park.