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​?​​

Short-eared Owl, Michael Meneffe, CNHP

Jul

12

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Nocturnal Creatures

Saturday, July 12

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Learn about and meet some nocturnal animals

Short-eared Owl, Michael Meneffe, CNHP

Jul

12

Nocturnal Creatures

Saturday, July 12

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Learn about and meet some nocturnal animals

Four children around a bench with their hands raised, facing a CPW volunteer. They are taking the Junior Ranger oath.

Jul

12

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Jr. Rangers in the Forest

Saturday, July 12

Mueller State Park

Explore the montane forest and become n official Jr. Ranger at Mueller State Park.

Four children around a bench with their hands raised, facing a CPW volunteer. They are taking the Junior Ranger oath.

Jul

12

Jr. Rangers in the Forest

Saturday, July 12

Mueller State Park

Explore the montane forest and become n official Jr. Ranger at Mueller State Park.

Jul

12

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Fire Education

Saturday, July 12

North Sterling State Park

You will learn the importance of fire safety and the difference between good and bad fires.

Jul

12

Fire Education

Saturday, July 12

North Sterling State Park

You will learn the importance of fire safety and the difference between good and bad fires.

A man standing in a grassy field, painting a scenic landscape.

Jul

12

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Nature Watercolor Painting

Saturday, July 12

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Join a local artist on a guided watercolor painting experience

A man standing in a grassy field, painting a scenic landscape.

Jul

12

Nature Watercolor Painting

Saturday, July 12

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Join a local artist on a guided watercolor painting experience

Brazilian free-tailed bat, BT Hamilton, NPS

Jul

12

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Batty for the Truth

Saturday, July 12

Trinidad Lake State Park

Join Park Interpreter Bethany Key as we shed light on the myths and mysteries surrounding bats. 

Brazilian free-tailed bat, BT Hamilton, NPS

Jul

12

Batty for the Truth

Saturday, July 12

Trinidad Lake State Park

Join Park Interpreter Bethany Key as we shed light on the myths and mysteries surrounding bats. 

Jul

12

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Creatures of the Night

Saturday, July 12

Jackson Lake State Park

Come on a journey to explore the world of some of our favorite nocturnal animals such as owls and bats!

Jul

12

Creatures of the Night

Saturday, July 12

Jackson Lake State Park

Come on a journey to explore the world of some of our favorite nocturnal animals such as owls and bats!

Jul

13

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Bootlegger History Hike

Sunday, July 13

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Join Ranger Jason on a guided hike and learn about the bootlegger history of the area

Jul

13

Bootlegger History Hike

Sunday, July 13

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Join Ranger Jason on a guided hike and learn about the bootlegger history of the area

Jul

13

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Crafts and Coffee

Sunday, July 13

Jackson Lake State Park

Swing by the marina to do a butterfly craft for kids and enjoy coffee for adults!

Jul

13

Crafts and Coffee

Sunday, July 13

Jackson Lake State Park

Swing by the marina to do a butterfly craft for kids and enjoy coffee for adults!

A natural art piece is on the ground. The art contains three circles. Each circle is made up of different natural elements: twigs of pine, acorns and flowers.

Jul

13

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Forest Bathing & Ephemeral Art

Sunday, July 13

Mueller State Park

Unwind and immerse in nature's joy and wonder through the wellness practice of Forest Bathing “shinrin yoku".

A natural art piece is on the ground. The art contains three circles. Each circle is made up of different natural elements: twigs of pine, acorns and flowers.

Jul

13

Forest Bathing & Ephemeral Art

Sunday, July 13

Mueller State Park

Unwind and immerse in nature's joy and wonder through the wellness practice of Forest Bathing “shinrin yoku".