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​?​​

Aug

23

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Birding Hike - Weekend

Saturday, August 23

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists Tammy and Ira for a birding walk in the park. Learn about birds and other natural wonders at Barr...

Aug

23

Birding Hike - Weekend

Saturday, August 23

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists Tammy and Ira for a birding walk in the park. Learn about birds and other natural wonders at Barr...

Aug

23

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

11th Annual Mentor Day

Saturday, August 23

Barr Lake State Park

Join us for a fun day while learning more about outdoor skills. Activities will include canoeing, archery, orienteering, fishing...

Aug

23

11th Annual Mentor Day

Saturday, August 23

Barr Lake State Park

Join us for a fun day while learning more about outdoor skills. Activities will include canoeing, archery, orienteering, fishing...

Suncatchers Craft Made from Wildflowers

Aug

23

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Suncatchers

Saturday, August 23

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Suncatchers catch the light hanging in a window bringing a smile to all who see them. You will make these with dried flowers in...

Suncatchers Craft Made from Wildflowers

Aug

23

Suncatchers

Saturday, August 23

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Suncatchers catch the light hanging in a window bringing a smile to all who see them. You will make these with dried flowers in...

Little brown bat, Sacha Charny, NPS

Aug

23

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Nature Detectives: Bats!

Saturday, August 23

Ridgway State Park

Calling all young adventurers! Join us for "Nature Detectives: Bats!" and uncover the mysterious world of these fascinating...

Little brown bat, Sacha Charny, NPS

Aug

23

Nature Detectives: Bats!

Saturday, August 23

Ridgway State Park

Calling all young adventurers! Join us for "Nature Detectives: Bats!" and uncover the mysterious world of these fascinating...

A pond surrounded by pine trees with a large rock cliff on one side.

Aug

23

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Jr. Rangers at the Pond

Saturday, August 23

Mueller State Park

Explore the habitat and wildlife around Peak View Pond and become a Jr. Ranger!

A pond surrounded by pine trees with a large rock cliff on one side.

Aug

23

Jr. Rangers at the Pond

Saturday, August 23

Mueller State Park

Explore the habitat and wildlife around Peak View Pond and become a Jr. Ranger!

Prairie rattlesnake, Wayne D. Lewis

Aug

23

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Snakes: Venomous Vs. Non-venomous

Saturday, August 23

Cherry Creek State Park

Learn about Colorado's snakes and how to tell the difference between venomous and non-venomous snakes.  

Prairie rattlesnake, Wayne D. Lewis

Aug

23

Snakes: Venomous Vs. Non-venomous

Saturday, August 23

Cherry Creek State Park

Learn about Colorado's snakes and how to tell the difference between venomous and non-venomous snakes.  

Colorado Natural Areas photos

Aug

23

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Rocks that Glow

Saturday, August 23

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Learn about the gleaming night time of rocks

Colorado Natural Areas photos

Aug

23

Rocks that Glow

Saturday, August 23

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Learn about the gleaming night time of rocks

Night Sky at State Forrest State Park

Aug

23

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AHRA Evening Campground Talks

Saturday, August 23

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

Discover the secrets of the night! Every Saturday evening through August, we'll host campground talks at different campgrounds...

Night Sky at State Forrest State Park

Aug

23

AHRA Evening Campground Talks

Saturday, August 23

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

Discover the secrets of the night! Every Saturday evening through August, we'll host campground talks at different campgrounds...

Moth on white flowers, original image by Else Siegel from Pixabay

Aug

23

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Moth Night

Saturday, August 23

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Join the Mile High Bug Club for Moth Night! Lights will be used to attract moths, but beetles, scorpions, centipedes, solifugae...

Moth on white flowers, original image by Else Siegel from Pixabay

Aug

23

Moth Night

Saturday, August 23

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Join the Mile High Bug Club for Moth Night! Lights will be used to attract moths, but beetles, scorpions, centipedes, solifugae...