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​?​​

Children wearing bike helmets staring down at a table full of craft supplies.

Jun

18

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Junior Rangers Program • Buena Vista

Wednesday, June 18

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

Give your kids a summer of outdoor adventure and learning with FREE educational programs from the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area! Our popular Jr. Rangers program (ages 5-11) is back in both Salida and Buena Vista, offering engaging activities that help kids connect with nature. For our youngest park enthusiasts, Tots on Fridays (ages 2-4) provides a special interactive experience in Salida – just remember, an adult needs to be present for these nature-filled Fridays! All programs are free, educational, and perfect for fostering a love for the outdoors.  Don't miss out!  Spaces are limited, so please be sure to register in order to secure your spot.
Children wearing bike helmets staring down at a table full of craft supplies.

Jun

18

Junior Rangers Program • Buena Vista

Wednesday, June 18

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

Give your kids a summer of outdoor adventure and learning with FREE educational programs from the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area! Our popular Jr. Rangers program (ages 5-11) is back in both Salida and Buena Vista, offering engaging activities that help kids connect with nature. For our youngest park enthusiasts, Tots on Fridays (ages 2-4) provides a special interactive experience in Salida – just remember, an adult needs to be present for these nature-filled Fridays! All programs are free, educational, and perfect for fostering a love for the outdoors.  Don't miss out!  Spaces are limited, so please be sure to register in order to secure your spot.
Children wearing bike helmets staring down at a table full of craft supplies.

Jun

25

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Junior Rangers Program • Buena Vista

Wednesday, June 25

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

Give your kids a summer of outdoor adventure and learning with FREE educational programs from the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area! Our popular Jr. Rangers program (ages 5-11) is back in both Salida and Buena Vista, offering engaging activities that help kids connect with nature. For our youngest park enthusiasts, Tots on Fridays (ages 2-4) provides a special interactive experience in Salida – just remember, an adult needs to be present for these nature-filled Fridays! All programs are free, educational, and perfect for fostering a love for the outdoors.  Don't miss out!  Spaces are limited, so please be sure to register in order to secure your spot.
Children wearing bike helmets staring down at a table full of craft supplies.

Jun

25

Junior Rangers Program • Buena Vista

Wednesday, June 25

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

Give your kids a summer of outdoor adventure and learning with FREE educational programs from the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area! Our popular Jr. Rangers program (ages 5-11) is back in both Salida and Buena Vista, offering engaging activities that help kids connect with nature. For our youngest park enthusiasts, Tots on Fridays (ages 2-4) provides a special interactive experience in Salida – just remember, an adult needs to be present for these nature-filled Fridays! All programs are free, educational, and perfect for fostering a love for the outdoors.  Don't miss out!  Spaces are limited, so please be sure to register in order to secure your spot.
Colorful fishing poles for a fishing clinic while a young angler fishes in the background.

Jun

26

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Fishing 101 Clinic

Thursday, June 26

Staunton State Park

Learn to fish at Staunton State Park with CPW staff and volunteers.
Colorful fishing poles for a fishing clinic while a young angler fishes in the background.

Jun

26

Fishing 101 Clinic

Thursday, June 26

Staunton State Park

Learn to fish at Staunton State Park with CPW staff and volunteers.
CPW staff help children learn to use fishing rods.

Jun

30

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Fishing 101 - Staunton State Park

Monday, June 30

Staunton State Park

Learn to fish at Staunton State Park with CPW staff and volunteers, all equipment will be provided if you don't have your own.
CPW staff help children learn to use fishing rods.

Jun

30

Fishing 101 - Staunton State Park

Monday, June 30

Staunton State Park

Learn to fish at Staunton State Park with CPW staff and volunteers, all equipment will be provided if you don't have your own.

Jul

1

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Staunton State Park Management Plan Virtual Public Meeting

Tuesday, July 1

Staunton State Park

Join us for a virtual meeting to discuss the new Park Management Plan for Staunton State Park!

Jul

1

Staunton State Park Management Plan Virtual Public Meeting

Tuesday, July 1

Staunton State Park

Join us for a virtual meeting to discuss the new Park Management Plan for Staunton State Park!
Children wearing bike helmets staring down at a table full of craft supplies.

Jul

2

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Junior Rangers Program • Buena Vista

Wednesday, July 2

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

Give your kids a summer of outdoor adventure and learning with FREE educational programs from the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area! Our popular Jr. Rangers program (ages 5-11) is back in both Salida and Buena Vista, offering engaging activities that help kids connect with nature. For our youngest park enthusiasts, Tots on Fridays (ages 2-4) provides a special interactive experience in Salida – just remember, an adult needs to be present for these nature-filled Fridays! All programs are free, educational, and perfect for fostering a love for the outdoors.  Don't miss out!  Spaces are limited, so please be sure to register in order to secure your spot.
Children wearing bike helmets staring down at a table full of craft supplies.

Jul

2

Junior Rangers Program • Buena Vista

Wednesday, July 2

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

Give your kids a summer of outdoor adventure and learning with FREE educational programs from the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area! Our popular Jr. Rangers program (ages 5-11) is back in both Salida and Buena Vista, offering engaging activities that help kids connect with nature. For our youngest park enthusiasts, Tots on Fridays (ages 2-4) provides a special interactive experience in Salida – just remember, an adult needs to be present for these nature-filled Fridays! All programs are free, educational, and perfect for fostering a love for the outdoors.  Don't miss out!  Spaces are limited, so please be sure to register in order to secure your spot.

Jul

8

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Staunton State Park Management Plan In Person Public Meeting

Tuesday, July 8

Staunton State Park

Join us for an in person meeting to discuss the new Park Management Plan for Staunton State Park! No registration required.

Jul

8

Staunton State Park Management Plan In Person Public Meeting

Tuesday, July 8

Staunton State Park

Join us for an in person meeting to discuss the new Park Management Plan for Staunton State Park! No registration required.
Children wearing bike helmets staring down at a table full of craft supplies.

Jul

9

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Junior Rangers Program • Buena Vista

Wednesday, July 9

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

Give your kids a summer of outdoor adventure and learning with FREE educational programs from the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area! Our popular Jr. Rangers program (ages 5-11) is back in both Salida and Buena Vista, offering engaging activities that help kids connect with nature. For our youngest park enthusiasts, Tots on Fridays (ages 2-4) provides a special interactive experience in Salida – just remember, an adult needs to be present for these nature-filled Fridays! All programs are free, educational, and perfect for fostering a love for the outdoors.  Don't miss out!  Spaces are limited, so please be sure to register in order to secure your spot.
Children wearing bike helmets staring down at a table full of craft supplies.

Jul

9

Junior Rangers Program • Buena Vista

Wednesday, July 9

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

Give your kids a summer of outdoor adventure and learning with FREE educational programs from the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area! Our popular Jr. Rangers program (ages 5-11) is back in both Salida and Buena Vista, offering engaging activities that help kids connect with nature. For our youngest park enthusiasts, Tots on Fridays (ages 2-4) provides a special interactive experience in Salida – just remember, an adult needs to be present for these nature-filled Fridays! All programs are free, educational, and perfect for fostering a love for the outdoors.  Don't miss out!  Spaces are limited, so please be sure to register in order to secure your spot.
Children wearing bike helmets staring down at a table full of craft supplies.

Jul

16

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Junior Rangers Program • Buena Vista

Wednesday, July 16

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

Give your kids a summer of outdoor adventure and learning with FREE educational programs from the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area! Our popular Jr. Rangers program (ages 5-11) is back in both Salida and Buena Vista, offering engaging activities that help kids connect with nature. For our youngest park enthusiasts, Tots on Fridays (ages 2-4) provides a special interactive experience in Salida – just remember, an adult needs to be present for these nature-filled Fridays! All programs are free, educational, and perfect for fostering a love for the outdoors.  Don't miss out!  Spaces are limited, so please be sure to register in order to secure your spot.
Children wearing bike helmets staring down at a table full of craft supplies.

Jul

16

Junior Rangers Program • Buena Vista

Wednesday, July 16

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

Give your kids a summer of outdoor adventure and learning with FREE educational programs from the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area! Our popular Jr. Rangers program (ages 5-11) is back in both Salida and Buena Vista, offering engaging activities that help kids connect with nature. For our youngest park enthusiasts, Tots on Fridays (ages 2-4) provides a special interactive experience in Salida – just remember, an adult needs to be present for these nature-filled Fridays! All programs are free, educational, and perfect for fostering a love for the outdoors.  Don't miss out!  Spaces are limited, so please be sure to register in order to secure your spot.