A female Eleven Mile State Park staff member, sitting on a rock, assists a family in using binoculars for wildlife watching.

CPW Statewide Events

Colorado Parks and Wildlife regularly offers events, classes, and festivals for all our outdoor recreation enthusiasts.

A female Eleven Mile State Park staff member, sitting on a rock, assists a family in using binoculars for wildlife watching.

A female Eleven Mile State Park staff member, sitting on a rock, assists a family in using binoculars for wildlife watching.

A female Eleven Mile State Park staff member, sitting on a rock, assists a family in using binoculars for wildlife watching.

CPW Statewide Events

Colorado Parks and Wildlife regularly offers events, classes, and festivals for all our outdoor recreation enthusiasts.

Two women and a group of children fish off a pier

There are Abundant Opportunities. If you don't have the gear? No problem.

Many parks let you borrow what you need — from fishing poles and tackle boxes to tents, camp chairs, stoves, and coolers. Grab a family activity backpack loaded with bug boxes, magnifiers, binoculars, and nature journals, or pick up snowshoes and life jackets for winter and water adventures. Accessible adaptive equipment like paddleboards, swim chairs, and track chairs is available too, so everyone can enjoy the outdoors. Just ask at the visitor center and get exploring.

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See Colorado Parks and Wildlife current events below.

Are you looking for a Hunter Education Course, Boating Safety Course, Clinic, or Seminar​?​​

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An illustrated event poster for the "Celestial Secrets" Star Party shows families using telescopes under the Milky Way at Ridgway State Park, featuring event details for June 13 from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

Jun

13

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Celestial Secrets Star Party: A Ridgway Night Under the Stars

Jun 13, 2026 · 9:00pm

Ridgway State Park

Join the Black Canyon Astronomical Society (BCAS) for an unforgettable evening of stargazing at the Ridgway State Park Visitors...

Stargazing
An illustrated event poster for the "Celestial Secrets" Star Party shows families using telescopes under the Milky Way at Ridgway State Park, featuring event details for June 13 from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

Jun

13

Celestial Secrets Star Party: A Ridgway Night Under the Stars

Jun 13, 2026 · 9:00pm

Ridgway State Park

Join the Black Canyon Astronomical Society (BCAS) for an unforgettable evening of stargazing at the Ridgway State Park Visitors...

Stargazing

Jun

17

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Public Archery Lessons at Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Jun 17, 2026 · 5:20pm

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

This lesson covers archery safety, range safety, bow basics, proper stance, aiming, and arrow release.

Education

Jun

17

Public Archery Lessons at Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Jun 17, 2026 · 5:20pm

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

This lesson covers archery safety, range safety, bow basics, proper stance, aiming, and arrow release.

Education
An angler leans over to pick up a closed-face spincast rod.

Jun

18

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Learn to Fish Clinic

Jun 18, 2026 · 9:30am

Mueller State Park

Want to try fishing, but unsure where to start? Join this class and learn to fish. No experience required.

An angler leans over to pick up a closed-face spincast rod.

Jun

18

Learn to Fish Clinic

Jun 18, 2026 · 9:30am

Mueller State Park

Want to try fishing, but unsure where to start? Join this class and learn to fish. No experience required.

CWC Meeting Logo

Jun

18

Colorado Wildlife Council/Hunter & Angler Subcommittee Meeting: June 18th, 2026

Jun 18, 2026 · 10:00am

The Colorado Wildlife Council was created in state law by the Colorado legislature in 1998. The council’s mission is to educate...

Commission and Committee Meeting
An illustrated poster for "STARLIT TRAILS: A Twilight Nature Hike & Stargazing Talk" on June 19, showing a group of hikers and a park ranger pointing at constellations and the Milky Way above a mountain valley

Jun

19

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"Starlit Trails" Nature Hike at Ridgway State Park!

Jun 19, 2026 · 7:30pm

Ridgway State Park

Experience the magic of twilight and the wonder of the night sky in one unique event! Join us on June 19 for "Starlit Trails," a...

Stargazing
An illustrated poster for "STARLIT TRAILS: A Twilight Nature Hike & Stargazing Talk" on June 19, showing a group of hikers and a park ranger pointing at constellations and the Milky Way above a mountain valley

Jun

19

"Starlit Trails" Nature Hike at Ridgway State Park!

Jun 19, 2026 · 7:30pm

Ridgway State Park

Experience the magic of twilight and the wonder of the night sky in one unique event! Join us on June 19 for "Starlit Trails," a...

Stargazing
A photo shows a Colorado Parks and Wildlife employee and a volunteer instructor kneeling on a grassy lawn to help two young boys aim blue bows.

Jun

20

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Bullseye Beginners: Kids Archery Adventure

Jun 20, 2026 · 9:00am

Ridgway State Park

Ready to channel your inner archer? Join us at Ridgway State Park for a morning of focus, fun, and flying arrows! This hands-on...

A photo shows a Colorado Parks and Wildlife employee and a volunteer instructor kneeling on a grassy lawn to help two young boys aim blue bows.

Jun

20

Bullseye Beginners: Kids Archery Adventure

Jun 20, 2026 · 9:00am

Ridgway State Park

Ready to channel your inner archer? Join us at Ridgway State Park for a morning of focus, fun, and flying arrows! This hands-on...

Jun

20

Registration Required:

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Persse Place Open House

Jun 20, 2026 · 9:30am

Roxborough State Park

Come out and tour the historical Persse Place and learn about life at Roxborough way before it became a state park!

Education

Jun

20

Persse Place Open House

Jun 20, 2026 · 9:30am

Roxborough State Park

Come out and tour the historical Persse Place and learn about life at Roxborough way before it became a state park!

Education

Jun

27

Registration Required:

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Public Archery Lessons at Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Jun 27, 2026 · 8:50am

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

This lesson covers archery safety, range safety, bow basics, proper stance, aiming, and arrow release.

Education

Jun

27

Public Archery Lessons at Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Jun 27, 2026 · 8:50am

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

This lesson covers archery safety, range safety, bow basics, proper stance, aiming, and arrow release.

Education

Jun

27

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Persse Place Open House

Jun 27, 2026 · 9:30am

Roxborough State Park

Come out and tour the historical Persse Place and learn about life at Roxborough way before it became a state park!

Education

Jun

27

Persse Place Open House

Jun 27, 2026 · 9:30am

Roxborough State Park

Come out and tour the historical Persse Place and learn about life at Roxborough way before it became a state park!

Education