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​?​​

Jun

14

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Nature Notes: a morning of creative connection

Saturday, June 14

Trinidad Lake State Park

Join Deanna Philbin and seasonal interpreter Bethany Key as they share the joy of nature journaling.

Jun

14

Nature Notes: a morning of creative connection

Saturday, June 14

Trinidad Lake State Park

Join Deanna Philbin and seasonal interpreter Bethany Key as they share the joy of nature journaling.

Jun

14

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Hispanic Heritage and Culture of the Purgatoire River Valley

Saturday, June 14

Trinidad Lake State Park

Deanna Philbin will present about Hispanic history and culture of the Purgatoire River Valley. 

Jun

14

Hispanic Heritage and Culture of the Purgatoire River Valley

Saturday, June 14

Trinidad Lake State Park

Deanna Philbin will present about Hispanic history and culture of the Purgatoire River Valley. 
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.

Jun

20

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Rocky Mountain Critters

Friday, June 20

Trinidad Lake State Park

Join us for this popular, family-friendly program and discover the incredible wildlife of our area!

Jun

20

Rocky Mountain Critters

Friday, June 20

Trinidad Lake State Park

Join us for this popular, family-friendly program and discover the incredible wildlife of our area!

Jun

21

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Live Raptors!

Saturday, June 21

Trinidad Lake State Park

Join us in welcoming Diana Miller from the Nature and Raptor Center of Pueblo for a very special presentation about raptors.

Jun

21

Live Raptors!

Saturday, June 21

Trinidad Lake State Park

Join us in welcoming Diana Miller from the Nature and Raptor Center of Pueblo for a very special presentation about raptors.
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.
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

5

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Live Snakes!

Saturday, July 5

Trinidad Lake State Park

Join naturalist, Bob Kennemer and his live snakes! 

Jul

5

Live Snakes!

Saturday, July 5

Trinidad Lake State Park

Join naturalist, Bob Kennemer and his live snakes! 
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.