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

11

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Basic Survival for Kids

Friday, April 11

Mueller State Park

Discover how befriending a tree can help you if you get lost. 2-3 p.m.

Apr

11

Basic Survival for Kids

Friday, April 11

Mueller State Park

Discover how befriending a tree can help you if you get lost. 2-3 p.m.

Apr

12

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

SUN-Day in the Park

Saturday, April 12

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Join us for SUN-Day on a Saturday! The Colorado Springs Astronomical Society (CSASTRO) will set up special solar observing telescopes at the Limekiln Trailhead, providing a way to safely view the Sun's atmosphere. The Sun is at solar maximum and so, with the specially designed solar observing telescopes, we’re looking forward to seeing some amazing views of our dynamic star. This program is free. No advanced registration is required. All vehicles that enter the park are required to have a valid park pass.

Apr

12

SUN-Day in the Park

Saturday, April 12

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Join us for SUN-Day on a Saturday! The Colorado Springs Astronomical Society (CSASTRO) will set up special solar observing telescopes at the Limekiln Trailhead, providing a way to safely view the Sun's atmosphere. The Sun is at solar maximum and so, with the specially designed solar observing telescopes, we’re looking forward to seeing some amazing views of our dynamic star. This program is free. No advanced registration is required. All vehicles that enter the park are required to have a valid park pass.

Apr

13

Registration Required:

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Junior Naturalist-Spring renewal

Sunday, April 13

Mueller State Park

Kids uncover what's emerging in the forest this time of year.

Apr

13

Junior Naturalist-Spring renewal

Sunday, April 13

Mueller State Park

Kids uncover what's emerging in the forest this time of year.
A trash bag sits next to Highway 139 in Mesa County while the clean highway stretches into the distance

Apr

14

Registration Required:

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Highway 139 Clean-Up

Monday, April 14

Highline Lake State Park

Join the Friends of Highline Lake State Park and park staff with our regular Highway 139 Clean-Up. Caring for the first two miles off of the interstate, the Friends of Highline Lake ensures that visitors to the Loma area are greeted with a clean commute and view of the Grand Valley. Email <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> for more details.
A trash bag sits next to Highway 139 in Mesa County while the clean highway stretches into the distance

Apr

14

Highway 139 Clean-Up

Monday, April 14

Highline Lake State Park

Join the Friends of Highline Lake State Park and park staff with our regular Highway 139 Clean-Up. Caring for the first two miles off of the interstate, the Friends of Highline Lake ensures that visitors to the Loma area are greeted with a clean commute and view of the Grand Valley. Email <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> for more details.
Raccoon. Schendel/CPW

Apr

17

Registration Required:

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Little Naturalists: Terrific Trees

Thursday, April 17

Lake Pueblo State Park

Join us at Lake Pueblo State Park for Little Naturalists: Terrific Trees! This program is designed for preschool age children and their grown-ups. This week's Little Naturalists will focus on trees! How do they grow so tall? Who lives in them? What happens after they fall down? Join us for a story time followed by activities and an art project.
Raccoon. Schendel/CPW

Apr

17

Little Naturalists: Terrific Trees

Thursday, April 17

Lake Pueblo State Park

Join us at Lake Pueblo State Park for Little Naturalists: Terrific Trees! This program is designed for preschool age children and their grown-ups. This week's Little Naturalists will focus on trees! How do they grow so tall? Who lives in them? What happens after they fall down? Join us for a story time followed by activities and an art project.

Apr

18

Registration Required:

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Knot Tying for Kids

Friday, April 18

Mueller State Park

Have fun learning the skill of knot tying! 2-3 p.m.

Apr

18

Knot Tying for Kids

Friday, April 18

Mueller State Park

Have fun learning the skill of knot tying! 2-3 p.m.

Apr

19

Registration Required:

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Earth Day Trash Cleanup

Saturday, April 19

Lathrop State Park

Help us #LeaveNoTrash at Lathrop State Park on Saturday, April 19th at 9:00 am.

Apr

19

Earth Day Trash Cleanup

Saturday, April 19

Lathrop State Park

Help us #LeaveNoTrash at Lathrop State Park on Saturday, April 19th at 9:00 am.

Apr

19

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Weekend Birding Walk

Saturday, April 19

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists for a walk in the park!

Apr

19

Weekend Birding Walk

Saturday, April 19

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists for a walk in the park!
A trail cuts through a high desert and disappears over a hill.

Apr

19

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Ride the Reimagined Paths at Mack Mesa

Saturday, April 19

Highline Lake State Park

Are you ready to shred the trails? We are! Grab your bike and come mountain bike with us to explore the new trail section of the Highline Lake Trail. The group ride will start at Mack Mesa Lake near the restrooms. We will then make a loop around Mack Mesa Lake, exploring nearly 2.5 miles. On our ride, we'll explore the highest point in the park while riding the newest section of the Highline Lake Trail.&nbsp;
A trail cuts through a high desert and disappears over a hill.

Apr

19

Ride the Reimagined Paths at Mack Mesa

Saturday, April 19

Highline Lake State Park

Are you ready to shred the trails? We are! Grab your bike and come mountain bike with us to explore the new trail section of the Highline Lake Trail. The group ride will start at Mack Mesa Lake near the restrooms. We will then make a loop around Mack Mesa Lake, exploring nearly 2.5 miles. On our ride, we'll explore the highest point in the park while riding the newest section of the Highline Lake Trail.&nbsp;