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​?​​

Bobcat research project

Dec

14

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Holiday Open House

Saturday, December 14

Highline Lake State Park

Stop into the Visitor Center for hot chocolate or tea, some goodies and a craft! 
Bobcat research project

Dec

14

Holiday Open House

Saturday, December 14

Highline Lake State Park

Stop into the Visitor Center for hot chocolate or tea, some goodies and a craft! 

Dec

14

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Weekend Birding Hike

Saturday, December 14

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists for a walk in the park!

Dec

14

Weekend Birding Hike

Saturday, December 14

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists for a walk in the park!

Dec

19

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Toddler Story Time - Trees Theme

Thursday, December 19

Barr Lake State Park

Join us at Barr Lake's Nature Center for a story time program, including a craft, activity, and a snack!

Dec

19

Toddler Story Time - Trees Theme

Thursday, December 19

Barr Lake State Park

Join us at Barr Lake's Nature Center for a story time program, including a craft, activity, and a snack!

Dec

20

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Nature Nook

Friday, December 20

Mueller State Park

Take a break in between hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing to warm up and refuel.

Dec

20

Nature Nook

Friday, December 20

Mueller State Park

Take a break in between hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing to warm up and refuel.

Dec

21

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Nature Ornaments

Saturday, December 21

Mueller State Park

Create seasonal ornaments with items from nature!

Dec

21

Nature Ornaments

Saturday, December 21

Mueller State Park

Create seasonal ornaments with items from nature!

Dec

21

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

13th Annual Holiday Trail and Chili Cook-off with Santa

Saturday, December 21

Barr Lake State Park

Come take a stroll along our lighted trail with animated inflatables! We have crafts, hot cocoa, apple cider and snacks! Best of all, come meet Santa in the Nature Center when you’ve finished the hike!

Dec

21

13th Annual Holiday Trail and Chili Cook-off with Santa

Saturday, December 21

Barr Lake State Park

Come take a stroll along our lighted trail with animated inflatables! We have crafts, hot cocoa, apple cider and snacks! Best of all, come meet Santa in the Nature Center when you’ve finished the hike!

Dec

23

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Junior Naturalist - Winter Detectives

Monday, December 23

Mueller State Park

This is the first of a three part winter series that will continue in January and February. Discover what is special about winter.

Dec

23

Junior Naturalist - Winter Detectives

Monday, December 23

Mueller State Park

This is the first of a three part winter series that will continue in January and February. Discover what is special about winter.

Dec

28

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Guided Hike Elk Meadow

Saturday, December 28

Mueller State Park

Get outside and move with this post holiday hike.

Dec

28

Guided Hike Elk Meadow

Saturday, December 28

Mueller State Park

Get outside and move with this post holiday hike.

Dec

30

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Wapiti Snowshoe Hike

Monday, December 30

Mueller State Park

Enjoy a short hike involving snowshoes and learn how some animals can "float” across the snow.

Dec

30

Wapiti Snowshoe Hike

Monday, December 30

Mueller State Park

Enjoy a short hike involving snowshoes and learn how some animals can "float” across the snow.