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​?​​

Dec

7

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Christmas Tree Cut

Saturday, December 7

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

The annual Christmas Tree Cut will occur on Saturday, December 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Only people who won a permit through the lottery system can cut down a tree.

Dec

7

Christmas Tree Cut

Saturday, December 7

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

The annual Christmas Tree Cut will occur on Saturday, December 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Only people who won a permit through the lottery system can cut down a tree.
Crafts in the Park Graphic

Dec

7

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Ornament Craft Pop-Up

Saturday, December 7

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Join us at the Visitor Center to create your very own tree ornament to take home!
Crafts in the Park Graphic

Dec

7

Ornament Craft Pop-Up

Saturday, December 7

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Join us at the Visitor Center to create your very own tree ornament to take home!

Dec

8

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Come Cut Your Christmas Tree

Sunday, December 8

State Forest State Park

Choose and cut your perfect fresh Christmas tree in State Forest State Park ! Pick up your $10 per tree permit (CASH or check only) at the Moose Visitor Center and you will be directed to the designated tree cutting area in the park.

Dec

8

Come Cut Your Christmas Tree

Sunday, December 8

State Forest State Park

Choose and cut your perfect fresh Christmas tree in State Forest State Park ! Pick up your $10 per tree permit (CASH or check only) at the Moose Visitor Center and you will be directed to the designated tree cutting area in the park.

Dec

9

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Nature Journaling Workshop - RESCHEDULED

Monday, December 9

Mueller State Park

This is a guided adventure led by Debbie, Certified Interpretive Guide and Naturalist Instructor at Pikes Peak State College. The event was originally scheduled for November 9, was RESCHEDULED to December 7, then rescheduled again to December 9.

Dec

9

Nature Journaling Workshop - RESCHEDULED

Monday, December 9

Mueller State Park

This is a guided adventure led by Debbie, Certified Interpretive Guide and Naturalist Instructor at Pikes Peak State College. The event was originally scheduled for November 9, was RESCHEDULED to December 7, then rescheduled again to December 9.
Bobcat research project

Dec

14

Registration Required:

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Holiday Open House

Saturday, December 14

Highline Lake State Park

Stop into the Visitor Center for hot chocolate or tea, some goodies and a craft! 
Bobcat research project

Dec

14

Holiday Open House

Saturday, December 14

Highline Lake State Park

Stop into the Visitor Center for hot chocolate or tea, some goodies and a craft! 

Dec

14

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Weekend Birding Hike

Saturday, December 14

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists for a walk in the park!

Dec

14

Weekend Birding Hike

Saturday, December 14

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists for a walk in the park!

Dec

14

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Geminids Meteor Shower Astronomy Party

Saturday, December 14

Join us Friday, December 14th, from 6 pm to 8 pm for a star party in partnership with Standley Lake Stargazing.

Dec

14

Geminids Meteor Shower Astronomy Party

Saturday, December 14

Join us Friday, December 14th, from 6 pm to 8 pm for a star party in partnership with Standley Lake Stargazing.

Dec

19

Registration Required:

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Toddler Story Time - Trees Theme

Thursday, December 19

Barr Lake State Park

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

Dec

19

Toddler Story Time - Trees Theme

Thursday, December 19

Barr Lake State Park

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

Dec

20

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Nature Nook

Friday, December 20

Mueller State Park

Take a break in between hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing to warm up and refuel.

Dec

20

Nature Nook

Friday, December 20

Mueller State Park

Take a break in between hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing to warm up and refuel.