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.

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See Colorado Parks and Wildlife current events below.

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Little brown bat, Sacha Charny/NPS

Jun

12

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Bats!

Jun 12, 2026 · 7:00pm

Trinidad Lake State Park

Bring your naturalist hat as we delve into the mysterious life of bats!

Little brown bat, Sacha Charny/NPS

Jun

12

Bats!

Jun 12, 2026 · 7:00pm

Trinidad Lake State Park

Bring your naturalist hat as we delve into the mysterious life of bats!

Rick McMeehan/NPS

Jun

12

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The Busy Beaver: Nature's Engineer

Jun 12, 2026 · 7:00pm

Lathrop State Park

Learn about beavers' amazing adaptations and how they benefit the ecosystem.

Education
Rick McMeehan/NPS

Jun

12

The Busy Beaver: Nature's Engineer

Jun 12, 2026 · 7:00pm

Lathrop State Park

Learn about beavers' amazing adaptations and how they benefit the ecosystem.

Education
popcorn

Jun

12

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Movie Night!

Jun 12, 2026 · 7:30pm

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Get cozy under the stars to watch a family friendly movie outside!

popcorn

Jun

12

Movie Night!

Jun 12, 2026 · 7:30pm

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Get cozy under the stars to watch a family friendly movie outside!

San Jun Trail Tri Logo Mountains, crossed oars, and a bike gear

Jun

13

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San Juan Trail Tri

Jun 13, 2026 · 8:30am

Ridgway State Park

The 4th Annual San Juan Trail Tri returns on June 13, 2026, challenging athletes to take on one of the region’s most scenic...

Events and Festivals
San Jun Trail Tri Logo Mountains, crossed oars, and a bike gear

Jun

13

San Juan Trail Tri

Jun 13, 2026 · 8:30am

Ridgway State Park

The 4th Annual San Juan Trail Tri returns on June 13, 2026, challenging athletes to take on one of the region’s most scenic...

Events and Festivals
A large blue heron in flight, wings spread wide and showing darker gray and black flight feathers, skims across clear, bright teal water.

Jun

13

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Sky Pilots: Birds in Flight

Jun 13, 2026 · 9:00am

Ridgway State Park

Join us for an uplifting morning at Pa-Co-Chu-Puk Ponds as we explore the incredible world of avian aviation! Presented by the...

Education
A large blue heron in flight, wings spread wide and showing darker gray and black flight feathers, skims across clear, bright teal water.

Jun

13

Sky Pilots: Birds in Flight

Jun 13, 2026 · 9:00am

Ridgway State Park

Join us for an uplifting morning at Pa-Co-Chu-Puk Ponds as we explore the incredible world of avian aviation! Presented by the...

Education
Vic Schendel 2017 Barr Lake State Park

Jun

13

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Birding Hike - Weekend

Jun 13, 2026 · 9:00am

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists Candice and Tim for a birding walk in the park. Learn about birds and other natural wonders at Barr...

Guided Hike or Walk
Vic Schendel 2017 Barr Lake State Park

Jun

13

Birding Hike - Weekend

Jun 13, 2026 · 9:00am

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists Candice and Tim for a birding walk in the park. Learn about birds and other natural wonders at Barr...

Guided Hike or Walk
Fly Fishing

Jun

13

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Fly Fishing

Jun 13, 2026 · 9:00am

Staunton State Park

Ever wanted to give fly fishing a try but didn't know where to start? Are you new to fly fishing and looking for some tips to...

Fly Fishing

Jun

13

Fly Fishing

Jun 13, 2026 · 9:00am

Staunton State Park

Ever wanted to give fly fishing a try but didn't know where to start? Are you new to fly fishing and looking for some tips to...

Jun

13

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Persse Place Open House

Jun 13, 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

Jun

13

Persse Place Open House

Jun 13, 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
Lake Pueblo State Park

Jun

13

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Beginner's Level 2 Mountain Bike Lesson

Jun 13, 2026 · 9:30am

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Ready to add more fundamentals?

Lake Pueblo State Park

Jun

13

Beginner's Level 2 Mountain Bike Lesson

Jun 13, 2026 · 9:30am

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Ready to add more fundamentals?