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​?​​

Apr

27

Registration Required:

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April 27th Session A: Novice Pheasant Hunter Clinic 101

Sunday, April 27

The Novice Pheasant Hunter Program (NPHP) supports new hunters (adults and youth 12 years and older), with detailed pheasant hunting knowledge, practical field experience, and quality instruction on a trap range. Upon completing NPHP, hunters will have an understanding of common small game biology, hunting skills and hunting laws. Classes, clinics, and mentored hunts are subject to any State or local health orders.

Apr

27

April 27th Session A: Novice Pheasant Hunter Clinic 101

Sunday, April 27

The Novice Pheasant Hunter Program (NPHP) supports new hunters (adults and youth 12 years and older), with detailed pheasant hunting knowledge, practical field experience, and quality instruction on a trap range. Upon completing NPHP, hunters will have an understanding of common small game biology, hunting skills and hunting laws. Classes, clinics, and mentored hunts are subject to any State or local health orders.
Two women and a group of children fish off a pier.

May

3

Registration Required:

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Annual Spring Fishing Clinic

Saturday, May 3

Barr Lake State Park

Join us for a day of fishing and instructional workshops.
Two women and a group of children fish off a pier.

May

3

Annual Spring Fishing Clinic

Saturday, May 3

Barr Lake State Park

Join us for a day of fishing and instructional workshops.

May

3

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Raptor Program

Saturday, May 3

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Cheyenne Mountain State Park is THRILLED  to host Diana Miller and some of her feathered friends from The Nature and Wildlife Discovery Center!  Come learn about hawks, owls, vultures, eagles, and falcons! During this live bird of prey presentation  Diana will introduce you to some  of the raptor ambassadors, tell their stories, and teach you about adaptations, hunting habits, anatomy, and natural history.  The program will begin promptly at 10:30 am and last approximately 1 hour.  All ages welcome!   Where:  Cheyenne Mountain State Park - Visitor Center When:  Saturday May 3rd, 2025 from 10:30am-11:30am Cost:  Free with valid park pass

May

3

Raptor Program

Saturday, May 3

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Cheyenne Mountain State Park is THRILLED  to host Diana Miller and some of her feathered friends from The Nature and Wildlife Discovery Center!  Come learn about hawks, owls, vultures, eagles, and falcons! During this live bird of prey presentation  Diana will introduce you to some  of the raptor ambassadors, tell their stories, and teach you about adaptations, hunting habits, anatomy, and natural history.  The program will begin promptly at 10:30 am and last approximately 1 hour.  All ages welcome!   Where:  Cheyenne Mountain State Park - Visitor Center When:  Saturday May 3rd, 2025 from 10:30am-11:30am Cost:  Free with valid park pass
Mountain bike racer rides on the desert trails in Highline Lake State Park during the 18 Hours Biking Event

May

3

Registration Required:

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18 Hours of Fruita

Saturday, May 3

Highline Lake State Park

One of the most beloved endurance events on the western slope. With a fast and fun singletrack lap located within the desert oasis of Highline Lake State Park, this a great race to kick off the summer season. 
Mountain bike racer rides on the desert trails in Highline Lake State Park during the 18 Hours Biking Event

May

3

18 Hours of Fruita

Saturday, May 3

Highline Lake State Park

One of the most beloved endurance events on the western slope. With a fast and fun singletrack lap located within the desert oasis of Highline Lake State Park, this a great race to kick off the summer season. 
Wildflowers

May

3

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Wildflower Hike

Saturday, May 3

Roxborough State Park

Come out and explore the seasonal wildflowers of Roxborough State Park.
Wildflowers

May

3

Wildflower Hike

Saturday, May 3

Roxborough State Park

Come out and explore the seasonal wildflowers of Roxborough State Park.
bird watching survey

May

7

Registration Required:

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Guided Bird Walk at Barr Lake State Park

Wednesday, May 7

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists Candice and Tim for a walk in the park! This walk is to introduce park visitors and birders at all levels to the park's birds and everything else in the park. There are over 370 species of birds at Barr Lake.
bird watching survey

May

7

Guided Bird Walk at Barr Lake State Park

Wednesday, May 7

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists Candice and Tim for a walk in the park! This walk is to introduce park visitors and birders at all levels to the park's birds and everything else in the park. There are over 370 species of birds at Barr Lake.

May

10

Registration Required:

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Homestead Hike of the South Trails

Saturday, May 10

Roxborough State Park

Join volunteers on a guided hike to visit historical places throughout the less-crowded south trails of the park.

May

10

Homestead Hike of the South Trails

Saturday, May 10

Roxborough State Park

Join volunteers on a guided hike to visit historical places throughout the less-crowded south trails of the park.

May

10

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

National Archery Day

Saturday, May 10

Barr Lake State Park

Join us for a fun day of archery competitions, live raptor presentations, crafts, and more.

May

10

National Archery Day

Saturday, May 10

Barr Lake State Park

Join us for a fun day of archery competitions, live raptor presentations, crafts, and more.

May

10

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Skins and Skulls

Saturday, May 10

North Sterling State Park

Ever wonder what it’d feel like to pet the wild life? This is your chance to do it in a way that is safe for you and the wild life. Explore a variety of fur and skulls of Colorado's native animals.

May

10

Skins and Skulls

Saturday, May 10

North Sterling State Park

Ever wonder what it’d feel like to pet the wild life? This is your chance to do it in a way that is safe for you and the wild life. Explore a variety of fur and skulls of Colorado's native animals.