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

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.

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.
First Day and Forest Bathing Hike at Mueller State Park

Jan

1

Registration Required:

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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 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.