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.

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. 

Jun

18

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Wildflower Wednesday Hike

Wednesday, June 18

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Please join us for Wildflower Wednesday, where we will hunt for and discuss "what is blooming” on various trails in the park. The hike is led by a volunteer naturalist, well-versed in the park's trails and botany.

Jun

18

Wildflower Wednesday Hike

Wednesday, June 18

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Please join us for Wildflower Wednesday, where we will hunt for and discuss "what is blooming” on various trails in the park. The hike is led by a volunteer naturalist, well-versed in the park's trails and botany.

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.

Jun

21

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Moth Night with Mile High Bug Club

Saturday, June 21

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Join the Mile High Bug Club for the first Moth Night of the season!

Jun

21

Moth Night with Mile High Bug Club

Saturday, June 21

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Join the Mile High Bug Club for the first Moth Night of the season!

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! 

Nov

11

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

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.

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.