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Colorado Parks and Wildlife regularly offers events, classes, and festivals for all our outdoor recreation enthusiasts. See our current events below.

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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​?​​

Sign up for a class or clinic.

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plenaire painting

Jun

14

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Intro to Nature Journaling

Saturday, June 14

Jackson Lake State Park

Deepen your connection to nature by starting  your own nature journal! No experience required and supplies provided! 
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plenaire painting

Jun

14

Intro to Nature Journaling

Saturday, June 14

Jackson Lake State Park

Deepen your connection to nature by starting  your own nature journal! No experience required and supplies provided! 
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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. 
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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. 
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Jun

20

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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!
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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!
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Jun

21

Registration Required:

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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.
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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.
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Jul

5

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Live Snakes!

Saturday, July 5

Trinidad Lake State Park

Join naturalist, Bob Kennemer and his live snakes! 
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Jul

5

Live Snakes!

Saturday, July 5

Trinidad Lake State Park

Join naturalist, Bob Kennemer and his live snakes! 
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Sep

27

Registration Required:

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Dutch Oven & Chili Cook-off

Saturday, September 27

Jackson Lake State Park

The Dutch Oven and Chili Cook Off has been hosted by Darby Shanks at Jackson Lake State Park for almost 10 YEARS! If you would like to participate, reach out to Darby!
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Sep

27

Dutch Oven & Chili Cook-off

Saturday, September 27

Jackson Lake State Park

The Dutch Oven and Chili Cook Off has been hosted by Darby Shanks at Jackson Lake State Park for almost 10 YEARS! If you would like to participate, reach out to Darby!
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Nov

11

Registration Required:

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Free Park Entry for Veterans and Active Military

Tuesday, November 11

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

As a thank you to U.S. military members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers veterans, active-duty military and the National Guard free entry into Colorado state parks on Nov. 11, 2025.
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Nov

11

Free Park Entry for Veterans and Active Military

Tuesday, November 11

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

As a thank you to U.S. military members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers veterans, active-duty military and the National Guard free entry into Colorado state parks on Nov. 11, 2025.
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