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​?​​

Dec

30

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Winter Adaptations

Monday, December 30

Mueller State Park

How do animals and plants adapt for winter? Come learn during this program and then create a plant/animal based on what you learned. Event at the Visitor Center Auditorium.

Dec

30

Winter Adaptations

Monday, December 30

Mueller State Park

How do animals and plants adapt for winter? Come learn during this program and then create a plant/animal based on what you learned. Event at the Visitor Center Auditorium.
First Day Hikes

Jan

1

Registration Required:

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First Day Hikes

Wednesday, January 1

Celebrate the new year by hiking at a Colorado state park. First Day Hikes offer a chance to start the new year off on the right foot by exercising in nature. Each participating state park offers a unique opportunity to enjoy self-guided hikes, scavenger hunts, or limited capacity guided hikes.
First Day Hikes

Jan

1

First Day Hikes

Wednesday, January 1

Celebrate the new year by hiking at a Colorado state park. First Day Hikes offer a chance to start the new year off on the right foot by exercising in nature. Each participating state park offers a unique opportunity to enjoy self-guided hikes, scavenger hunts, or limited capacity guided hikes.

Jan

1

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Nature Detectives: Who Stole the Milky Way? (First Day Hike)

Wednesday, January 1

Highline Lake State Park

Calling all Nature Detectives! On January 1, 2025, Grand Valley residents reported the Milky Way was missing from the night sky. Can you help our nocturnal wildlife and return it to its rightful place?

Jan

1

Nature Detectives: Who Stole the Milky Way? (First Day Hike)

Wednesday, January 1

Highline Lake State Park

Calling all Nature Detectives! On January 1, 2025, Grand Valley residents reported the Milky Way was missing from the night sky. Can you help our nocturnal wildlife and return it to its rightful place?
Blue Heron Reservoir

Jan

1

Registration Required:

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First Day Hikes

Wednesday, January 1

St. Vrain State Park

There will be two hikes, both around 1 1/2 miles. Coffee, swag, and a warm fire will be available to all hikers while supplies last.
Blue Heron Reservoir

Jan

1

First Day Hikes

Wednesday, January 1

St. Vrain State Park

There will be two hikes, both around 1 1/2 miles. Coffee, swag, and a warm fire will be available to all hikers while supplies last.
First Day and Forest Bathing Hike at Mueller State Park

Jan

1

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

First Day Hikes

Wednesday, January 1

Mueller State Park

Start 2025 on the right foot by joining one of our First Day Hikes! More hike details to be determined.
First Day and Forest Bathing Hike at Mueller State Park

Jan

1

First Day Hikes

Wednesday, January 1

Mueller State Park

Start 2025 on the right foot by joining one of our First Day Hikes! More hike details to be determined.

Jan

1

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

First Day Hike

Wednesday, January 1

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Come start the year on the right foot! Join us on a guided hike up the Mountain Lion Trail for a 2.6 mile hike round trip.

Jan

1

First Day Hike

Wednesday, January 1

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Come start the year on the right foot! Join us on a guided hike up the Mountain Lion Trail for a 2.6 mile hike round trip.

Jan

1

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

First Day Hikes

Wednesday, January 1

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Kick 2025 off on the right foot by getting outdoors! There will be several group hikes to choose from.

Jan

1

First Day Hikes

Wednesday, January 1

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Kick 2025 off on the right foot by getting outdoors! There will be several group hikes to choose from.
Hikers on the Hogback Trail during First Day Hike Event at Lathrop State Park

Jan

1

Registration Required:

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First Day Hike

Wednesday, January 1

Lathrop State Park

Get your boots dirty on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Lathrop's First Day Hike with La Veta Trails. 
Hikers on the Hogback Trail during First Day Hike Event at Lathrop State Park

Jan

1

First Day Hike

Wednesday, January 1

Lathrop State Park

Get your boots dirty on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Lathrop's First Day Hike with La Veta Trails. 

Jan

1

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

First Day Hike

Wednesday, January 1

Eldorado Canyon State Park

Lace up your hiking boots and prepare for an adventure to kick off the new year!

Jan

1

First Day Hike

Wednesday, January 1

Eldorado Canyon State Park

Lace up your hiking boots and prepare for an adventure to kick off the new year!