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​?​​

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. 
A dark sky full of small stars with a white streak in the middle.

Jun

19

Registration Required:

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Little Naturalists: Stars and Space

Thursday, June 19

Lake Pueblo State Park

Join us at Lake Pueblo State Park for Little Naturalists: Stars and Space. This program is designed for preschool aged children and their grown-ups.
A dark sky full of small stars with a white streak in the middle.

Jun

19

Little Naturalists: Stars and Space

Thursday, June 19

Lake Pueblo State Park

Join us at Lake Pueblo State Park for Little Naturalists: Stars and Space. This program is designed for preschool aged children and their grown-ups.

Jun

20

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Junior Rangers: Marvelous Moon

Friday, June 20

Lake Pueblo State Park

Become a Lake Pueblo State Park Junior Ranger! Join us for our Marvelous Moon program where participants will learn all about our closest celestial neighbor, the moon!

Jun

20

Junior Rangers: Marvelous Moon

Friday, June 20

Lake Pueblo State Park

Become a Lake Pueblo State Park Junior Ranger! Join us for our Marvelous Moon program where participants will learn all about our closest celestial neighbor, the moon!
Two women and a group of children fish off a pier.

Jun

21

Registration Required:

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Junior Rangers: Fishin’ Fun!

Saturday, June 21

Lake Pueblo State Park

Join us for a Junior Ranger’s youth fishing clinic at Anticline Fishing Pond located in the Rock Canyon area of Lake Pueblo State Park.
Two women and a group of children fish off a pier.

Jun

21

Junior Rangers: Fishin’ Fun!

Saturday, June 21

Lake Pueblo State Park

Join us for a Junior Ranger’s youth fishing clinic at Anticline Fishing Pond located in the Rock Canyon area of Lake Pueblo State Park.

Jun

26

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Little Naturalists: In a Grasshoppers World

Thursday, June 26

Lake Pueblo State Park

Join us at Lake Pueblo State Park for Little Naturalists: In a Grasshopper’s World. This program is designed for preschool aged children and their grown-ups.

Jun

26

Little Naturalists: In a Grasshoppers World

Thursday, June 26

Lake Pueblo State Park

Join us at Lake Pueblo State Park for Little Naturalists: In a Grasshopper’s World. This program is designed for preschool aged children and their grown-ups.
Kids making crafts at state park event

Jun

26

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Toddler Story Time

Thursday, June 26

Barr Lake State Park

Join us at Barr Lake's Nature Center for a story time program, including a craft, activity, and a snack! Each month will feature a different nature themed program, come and learn about our natural world in a fun and dynamic way. Spots are limited. Please only register the child.
Kids making crafts at state park event

Jun

26

Toddler Story Time

Thursday, June 26

Barr Lake State Park

Join us at Barr Lake's Nature Center for a story time program, including a craft, activity, and a snack! Each month will feature a different nature themed program, come and learn about our natural world in a fun and dynamic way. Spots are limited. Please only register the child.

Jun

27

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Junior Rangers: Insect Inspection

Friday, June 27

Lake Pueblo State Park

Become a Lake Pueblo State Park Junior Ranger!

Jun

27

Junior Rangers: Insect Inspection

Friday, June 27

Lake Pueblo State Park

Become a Lake Pueblo State Park Junior Ranger!

Nov

11

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

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.

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.