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​?​​

Mountain bike racer rides on the desert trails in Highline Lake State Park during the 18 Hours Biking Event

May

3

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

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:

Please register for this event.

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.
bird watching survey

May

7

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Guided Bird Walk at Barr Lake State Park

Wednesday, May 7

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists Candice and Tim for a walk in the park! This walk is to introduce park visitors and birders at all levels to the park's birds and everything else in the park. There are over 370 species of birds at Barr Lake.
bird watching survey

May

7

Guided Bird Walk at Barr Lake State Park

Wednesday, May 7

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists Candice and Tim for a walk in the park! This walk is to introduce park visitors and birders at all levels to the park's birds and everything else in the park. There are over 370 species of birds at Barr Lake.

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

10

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

National Archery Day

Saturday, May 10

Barr Lake State Park

Join us for a fun day of archery competitions, live raptor presentations, crafts, and more.

May

10

National Archery Day

Saturday, May 10

Barr Lake State Park

Join us for a fun day of archery competitions, live raptor presentations, crafts, and more.

May

10

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Skins and Skulls

Saturday, May 10

North Sterling State Park

Ever wonder what it’d feel like to pet the wild life? This is your chance to do it in a way that is safe for you and the wild life. Explore a variety of fur and skulls of Colorado's native animals.

May

10

Skins and Skulls

Saturday, May 10

North Sterling State Park

Ever wonder what it’d feel like to pet the wild life? This is your chance to do it in a way that is safe for you and the wild life. Explore a variety of fur and skulls of Colorado's native animals.

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.

May

12

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Outdoor Adventures Open House

Monday, May 12

Learn more about the Logan County Outdoor Equity program, including an open house and dinner. Attendees will learn about the 14 educational workshops that will be delivered over the summer.

May

12

Outdoor Adventures Open House

Monday, May 12

Learn more about the Logan County Outdoor Equity program, including an open house and dinner. Attendees will learn about the 14 educational workshops that will be delivered over the summer.

May

17

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Trail Maintenance and Restoration Training

Saturday, May 17

Lathrop State Park

This skills training is designed for volunteer trail stewards and crew leaders who want to take an active role in maintaining and protecting mountain biking trails in Huerfano and Las Animas Counties.

May

17

Trail Maintenance and Restoration Training

Saturday, May 17

Lathrop State Park

This skills training is designed for volunteer trail stewards and crew leaders who want to take an active role in maintaining and protecting mountain biking trails in Huerfano and Las Animas Counties.