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​?​​

Rabbit Brush plant during sunset at Highline Lake State Park

Jan

20

Registration Required:

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Friends of Highline Lake Monthly Meeting

Monday, January 20

Highline Lake State Park

Join the Friends of Highline Lake for their monthly meeting. Friends meetings are open to the public and are a great way to support your local state park. The meeting will take place at the Visitor Center.
Rabbit Brush plant during sunset at Highline Lake State Park

Jan

20

Friends of Highline Lake Monthly Meeting

Monday, January 20

Highline Lake State Park

Join the Friends of Highline Lake for their monthly meeting. Friends meetings are open to the public and are a great way to support your local state park. The meeting will take place at the Visitor Center.

Jan

21

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Osborn Loop Guided Hike

Tuesday, January 21

Mueller State Park

Hike to remnants of a cabin built in the early 1900s by the Osborn family. Learn about homesteaders who called the land home on this 3.5 mile hike. Meet at Black Bear Trailhead.

Jan

21

Osborn Loop Guided Hike

Tuesday, January 21

Mueller State Park

Hike to remnants of a cabin built in the early 1900s by the Osborn family. Learn about homesteaders who called the land home on this 3.5 mile hike. Meet at Black Bear Trailhead.

Jan

23

Registration Required:

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Toddler Story Time

Thursday, January 23

Barr Lake State Park

Join us at Barr Lake's Nature Center for a story time program, including a craft, activity, and a snack!

Jan

23

Toddler Story Time

Thursday, January 23

Barr Lake State Park

Join us at Barr Lake's Nature Center for a story time program, including a craft, activity, and a snack!
Roxborough Puppet Theater stage set up for winter

Jan

25

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Roxborough Puppet Theater

Saturday, January 25

Roxborough State Park

Roxborough puppets present short stories of wildlife, conservation, feeding behaviors, habitats, ecosystems and adaptations.
Roxborough Puppet Theater stage set up for winter

Jan

25

Roxborough Puppet Theater

Saturday, January 25

Roxborough State Park

Roxborough puppets present short stories of wildlife, conservation, feeding behaviors, habitats, ecosystems and adaptations.
Chair Yoga at Barr Lake

Jan

26

Registration Required:

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Chair Yoga and Nature Walk with Jess King

Sunday, January 26

Barr Lake State Park

This is a 30 minute chair yoga class, followed by a 30 minute optional nature hike.
Chair Yoga at Barr Lake

Jan

26

Chair Yoga and Nature Walk with Jess King

Sunday, January 26

Barr Lake State Park

This is a 30 minute chair yoga class, followed by a 30 minute optional nature hike.

Jan

26

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Junior Naturalist-Winter Detectives #2

Sunday, January 26

Mueller State Park

This is the second of a three part winter series that will continue in February. What is hiding in the dead of winter? What do you enjoy about nature this time of year? Attend all three programs and receive a Junior Naturalist Certificate. All are welcome even if you can’t make it to the other programs in the series. Come prepared to be outside! Meet at the Visitor Center.

Jan

26

Junior Naturalist-Winter Detectives #2

Sunday, January 26

Mueller State Park

This is the second of a three part winter series that will continue in February. What is hiding in the dead of winter? What do you enjoy about nature this time of year? Attend all three programs and receive a Junior Naturalist Certificate. All are welcome even if you can’t make it to the other programs in the series. Come prepared to be outside! Meet at the Visitor Center.

Jan

27

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Nature Journaling Workshop (register in advance)

Monday, January 27

Mueller State Park

This is a guided adventure led by Debbie, Certified Interpretive Guide and Naturalist Instructor at Pikes Peak State College. In this workshop you will discover the history, science and art of observing nature and recording observations. Nature journaling helps us reflect and expand our perspectives of the natural world around us and our place within it. All materials will be provided for you; you are welcome to bring your own journal if you’d prefer. Come prepared for a short hike, sitting outdoors for a short period of time (some chairs will be available), and changing weather. Ages 16+. To register, call the Visitor Center at 719-687-2366 or online. Meet at the Visitor Center auditorium.

Jan

27

Nature Journaling Workshop (register in advance)

Monday, January 27

Mueller State Park

This is a guided adventure led by Debbie, Certified Interpretive Guide and Naturalist Instructor at Pikes Peak State College. In this workshop you will discover the history, science and art of observing nature and recording observations. Nature journaling helps us reflect and expand our perspectives of the natural world around us and our place within it. All materials will be provided for you; you are welcome to bring your own journal if you’d prefer. Come prepared for a short hike, sitting outdoors for a short period of time (some chairs will be available), and changing weather. Ages 16+. To register, call the Visitor Center at 719-687-2366 or online. Meet at the Visitor Center auditorium.

Feb

6

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Weekday Birding Walk

Thursday, February 6

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists Candice and Tim for a walk in the park!

Feb

6

Weekday Birding Walk

Thursday, February 6

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists Candice and Tim for a walk in the park!

Feb

8

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

13th Annual Bald Eagle Festival

Saturday, February 8

Barr Lake State Park

Our Eagle Festival is back for the 13th year! This is one of our most popular events and can be very busy!

Feb

8

13th Annual Bald Eagle Festival

Saturday, February 8

Barr Lake State Park

Our Eagle Festival is back for the 13th year! This is one of our most popular events and can be very busy!