Two bees pollinating a white flower with an orange center at Roxborough State Park

CPW Statewide Events

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

Two bees pollinating a white flower at Roxborough State Park

Two bees pollinating a white flower with an orange center at Roxborough State Park

Two bees pollinating a white flower at Roxborough State Park

CPW Statewide Events

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

Couple kayaking while wearing life vests, boat and dam in distance.

Couple kayaking while wearing life vests

Water Safety

Boating and other water activities are popular for both Colorado residents and park visitors, but safety should always come first. Weather conditions can change rapidly, creating unexpected hazards on the water. While air temperatures may feel warm, water temperatures often remain dangerously cold. Water below 68°F can quickly lead to cold shock, causing involuntary gasping, water inhalation, and rapid loss of muscle function. These effects can result in hypothermia, unconsciousness, or an inability to swim. Wearing a life jacket is one of the most effective ways to stay safe. Most water-related fatalities occur when life jackets are not used. Always wear one and be prepared so you can enjoy your time on the water and return home safely.

Find an Event

See Colorado Parks and Wildlife current events below.

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Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

Jun

19

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Star Party!

Jun 19, 2026 · 8:00pm

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Bring warm clothes, a picnic blanket or chair, and your love of the stars! Our astronomers will help you spot stars, galaxies...

Stargazing
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

Jun

19

Star Party!

Jun 19, 2026 · 8:00pm

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Bring warm clothes, a picnic blanket or chair, and your love of the stars! Our astronomers will help you spot stars, galaxies...

Stargazing

Jun

19

Registration Required:

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Stargazing at Lory

Jun 19, 2026 · 8:30pm

Lory State Park

Join us for a celestial evening of stargazing and planet viewing at Lory State Park, hosted by the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society!

Stargazing

Jun

19

Stargazing at Lory

Jun 19, 2026 · 8:30pm

Lory State Park

Join us for a celestial evening of stargazing and planet viewing at Lory State Park, hosted by the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society!

Stargazing
Elkhead Reservoir State Park

Jun

20

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Tournament - Elkhead Reservoir Fishing Classic

Jun 20, 2026 · 6:29am

Elkhead Reservoir State Park

Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites you to the annual Elkhead Reservoir Fishing Classic at Elkhead Reservoir State Park. Anglers...

Elkhead Reservoir State Park

Jun

20

Tournament - Elkhead Reservoir Fishing Classic

Jun 20, 2026 · 6:29am

Elkhead Reservoir State Park

Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites you to the annual Elkhead Reservoir Fishing Classic at Elkhead Reservoir State Park. Anglers...

Roxborough State Park

Jun

20

Registration Required:

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How to take beautiful pictures of wildflowers, landscapes, and wildlife

Jun 20, 2026 · 8:30am

Roxborough State Park

Learn how to take beautiful pictures of wildflowers, landscapes, and wildlife in the park or your own backyard!

Education
Roxborough State Park

Jun

20

How to take beautiful pictures of wildflowers, landscapes, and wildlife

Jun 20, 2026 · 8:30am

Roxborough State Park

Learn how to take beautiful pictures of wildflowers, landscapes, and wildlife in the park or your own backyard!

Education
Trinidad Lake State Park

Jun

20

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Nature Notes

Jun 20, 2026 · 9:00am

Trinidad Lake State Park

A morning of creative connection.  Let Nature Be Your Inspiration!

Trinidad Lake State Park

Jun

20

Nature Notes

Jun 20, 2026 · 9:00am

Trinidad Lake State Park

A morning of creative connection.  Let Nature Be Your Inspiration!

A CPW officer and an instructor help young children practice archery on a grassy field at Ridgway State Park.

Jun

20

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Bullseye Beginners: Kids Archery Adventure

Jun 20, 2026 · 9:00am

Ridgway State Park

Ready to channel your inner archer? Join us at Ridgway State Park for a morning of focus, fun, and flying arrows! This hands-on...

A CPW officer and an instructor help young children practice archery on a grassy field at Ridgway State Park.

Jun

20

Bullseye Beginners: Kids Archery Adventure

Jun 20, 2026 · 9:00am

Ridgway State Park

Ready to channel your inner archer? Join us at Ridgway State Park for a morning of focus, fun, and flying arrows! This hands-on...

An old wooden barn surrounded by a wooden fence sits in front of a stand of pine trees. Next to it is a small log cabin.

Jun

20

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Cheesman Ranch Hike

Jun 20, 2026 · 9:15am

Mueller State Park

Hike 5.5 miles to the historic Cheesman Ranch.

An old wooden barn surrounded by a wooden fence sits in front of a stand of pine trees. Next to it is a small log cabin.

Jun

20

Cheesman Ranch Hike

Jun 20, 2026 · 9:15am

Mueller State Park

Hike 5.5 miles to the historic Cheesman Ranch.

Roxborough State Park

Jun

20

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Persse Place Open House

Jun 20, 2026 · 9:30am

Roxborough State Park

Come out and tour the historical Persse Place and learn about life at Roxborough way before it became a state park!

Education
Roxborough State Park

Jun

20

Persse Place Open House

Jun 20, 2026 · 9:30am

Roxborough State Park

Come out and tour the historical Persse Place and learn about life at Roxborough way before it became a state park!

Education
Four children around a bench with their hands raised, facing a CPW volunteer. They are taking the Junior Ranger oath.

Jun

20

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Junior Rangers in the Forest

Jun 20, 2026 · 10:00am

Mueller State Park

Explore the forest and become a Jr Ranger.

Four children around a bench with their hands raised, facing a CPW volunteer. They are taking the Junior Ranger oath.

Jun

20

Junior Rangers in the Forest

Jun 20, 2026 · 10:00am

Mueller State Park

Explore the forest and become a Jr Ranger.