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​?​​

May

17

Registration Required:

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Castlewood Canyon Star Party and Sun-Day

Saturday, May 17

Castlewood Canyon State Park

Discover the Universe at Castlewood Canyon! Star Party & Sun-Day | May 17 | 9 AM–12 PM & 8:30–10:30 PM Join us for a day (and night) of celestial fun! Sun-Day (9 AM–12 PM): View the Sun safely through solar telescopes, explore fun science stations, and learn all about our closest star. Star Party (8:30–10:30 PM): After sunset, explore the night sky with telescopes and expert astronomers—see planets, constellations, and more! Where: Castlewood Canyon State Park Admission: Free with a Parks Pass, or if you have the KCW pass All ages welcome—bring your curiosity and dress for the weather! Special thanks to the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society for hosting this stellar event!

May

17

Castlewood Canyon Star Party and Sun-Day

Saturday, May 17

Castlewood Canyon State Park

Discover the Universe at Castlewood Canyon! Star Party & Sun-Day | May 17 | 9 AM–12 PM & 8:30–10:30 PM Join us for a day (and night) of celestial fun! Sun-Day (9 AM–12 PM): View the Sun safely through solar telescopes, explore fun science stations, and learn all about our closest star. Star Party (8:30–10:30 PM): After sunset, explore the night sky with telescopes and expert astronomers—see planets, constellations, and more! Where: Castlewood Canyon State Park Admission: Free with a Parks Pass, or if you have the KCW pass All ages welcome—bring your curiosity and dress for the weather! Special thanks to the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society for hosting this stellar event!

May

23

Registration Required:

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Ghost Stories

Friday, May 23

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Join us at Reverend's Ridge Amphitheater for some spooky story telling with a theatrical twist around the campfire, led by volunteer Naomie. 

May

23

Ghost Stories

Friday, May 23

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Join us at Reverend's Ridge Amphitheater for some spooky story telling with a theatrical twist around the campfire, led by volunteer Naomie. 
Wildflowers

May

25

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Pollinators

Sunday, May 25

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Learn about the importance of pollinators and make a craft afterwards. 
Wildflowers

May

25

Pollinators

Sunday, May 25

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Learn about the importance of pollinators and make a craft afterwards. 
Wilson's Warblers are the most commonly caught species at the Barr Lake Banding Station. Photo by Susan Rosine of Bird Conservancy of the Rockies.

May

27

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Birding 101

Tuesday, May 27

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Meet at the Reverend's Ridge Amphitheater with the Evergreen Audubon Society to learn about birds and go on a short walk. 
Wilson's Warblers are the most commonly caught species at the Barr Lake Banding Station. Photo by Susan Rosine of Bird Conservancy of the Rockies.

May

27

Birding 101

Tuesday, May 27

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Meet at the Reverend's Ridge Amphitheater with the Evergreen Audubon Society to learn about birds and go on a short walk. 
Stars over Rifle Gap.

May

30

Registration Required:

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Night Hike

Friday, May 30

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Learn about nocturnal animals on a short hike on the Snowshoe Hare Trail. 
Stars over Rifle Gap.

May

30

Night Hike

Friday, May 30

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Learn about nocturnal animals on a short hike on the Snowshoe Hare Trail.