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 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.
Mexican folkloric organization El Fandango dances at the amphitheater at Lathrop State Park.

Jun

14

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

El Fandango Dancers

Saturday, June 14

Lathrop State Park

Learn about Mexican culture through the art of dance, music, and education.
Mexican folkloric organization El Fandango dances at the amphitheater at Lathrop State Park.

Jun

14

El Fandango Dancers

Saturday, June 14

Lathrop State Park

Learn about Mexican culture through the art of dance, music, and education.
Four children around a bench with their hands raised, facing a CPW volunteer. They are taking the Junior Ranger oath.

Jun

15

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Jr. Ranger Scavenger Hunt

Sunday, June 15

Lathrop State Park

Families, bring your little ones along for an exciting scavenger hunt!
Four children around a bench with their hands raised, facing a CPW volunteer. They are taking the Junior Ranger oath.

Jun

15

Jr. Ranger Scavenger Hunt

Sunday, June 15

Lathrop State Park

Families, bring your little ones along for an exciting scavenger hunt!

Jun

21

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Outdoor Adventure Day

Saturday, June 21

Lathrop State Park

Join us for an exciting day of outdoor activities!

Jun

21

Outdoor Adventure Day

Saturday, June 21

Lathrop State Park

Join us for an exciting day of outdoor activities!

Jul

5

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Ridgway Reservoir Smallmouth Bass Classic Tournament

Saturday, July 5

Ridgway State Park

Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites you to the annual Ridgway Reservoir Smallmouth Bass Classic at Ridgway State Park. Anglers of all ages are encouraged to participate.

Jul

5

Ridgway Reservoir Smallmouth Bass Classic Tournament

Saturday, July 5

Ridgway State Park

Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites you to the annual Ridgway Reservoir Smallmouth Bass Classic at Ridgway State Park. Anglers of all ages are encouraged to participate.
A group of teachers at the Delta OUT workshop.

Jul

9

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Delta OUT ‘Adventure Leadership Camp’

Wednesday, July 9

Ridgway State Park

Join us for an immersive two-day <strong>Adventure Leadership Camp for Educators</strong> at Ridgway State Park’s new group camping facility. You’ll gain field archery instructor and fishing instructor support skills, hone outdoor team-building and leadership activities, and learn to craft hands-on field trips that spark student growth and deepen your ability to teach responsible recreation behaviors. We’ll also explore a guided local hike in Ouray, discovering ways to turn every trail into a living classroom. Recharge around the campfire in the evening as you connect with fellow educators and return to school ready to lead transformative outdoor adventures.
A group of teachers at the Delta OUT workshop.

Jul

9

Delta OUT ‘Adventure Leadership Camp’

Wednesday, July 9

Ridgway State Park

Join us for an immersive two-day <strong>Adventure Leadership Camp for Educators</strong> at Ridgway State Park’s new group camping facility. You’ll gain field archery instructor and fishing instructor support skills, hone outdoor team-building and leadership activities, and learn to craft hands-on field trips that spark student growth and deepen your ability to teach responsible recreation behaviors. We’ll also explore a guided local hike in Ouray, discovering ways to turn every trail into a living classroom. Recharge around the campfire in the evening as you connect with fellow educators and return to school ready to lead transformative outdoor adventures.