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​?​​

Hiking at Mancos State Park

Aug

29

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Friday Hikes with GARNA

Friday, August 29

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

GARNA’s Hiking Club gathers in the beautiful nature of the Arkansas River Valley. Hikes are scheduled for every Friday, June...

Hiking at Mancos State Park

Aug

29

Friday Hikes with GARNA

Friday, August 29

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

GARNA’s Hiking Club gathers in the beautiful nature of the Arkansas River Valley. Hikes are scheduled for every Friday, June...

Brazilian free-tailed bat, BT Hamilton, NPS

Aug

29

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Junior Rangers: In a Bat’s World

Friday, August 29

Lake Pueblo State Park

 Become a Lake Pueblo State Park Junior Ranger! Join us for In a Bat’s World at the Visitor Center Auditorium. 

Brazilian free-tailed bat, BT Hamilton, NPS

Aug

29

Junior Rangers: In a Bat’s World

Friday, August 29

Lake Pueblo State Park

 Become a Lake Pueblo State Park Junior Ranger! Join us for In a Bat’s World at the Visitor Center Auditorium. 

Fly Fishing

Aug

29

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Fly Fishing Basics

Friday, August 29

Mueller State Park

Learn how to fly fish with all equipment provided.

Fly Fishing

Aug

29

Fly Fishing Basics

Friday, August 29

Mueller State Park

Learn how to fly fish with all equipment provided.

Black Bear

Aug

29

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Lunch With A Bear

Friday, August 29

Mueller State Park

Learn about bears and play a fun game for kids.

Black Bear

Aug

29

Lunch With A Bear

Friday, August 29

Mueller State Park

Learn about bears and play a fun game for kids.

A trash bag sits next to Highway 139 in Mesa County while the clean highway stretches into the distance

Aug

29

Registration Required:

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Beach and Shore Clean-Up

Friday, August 29

Chatfield State Park

Come out to our big beach and shore clean up day at the park before Labor Day Weekend! We will be focusing on picking up trash...

A trash bag sits next to Highway 139 in Mesa County while the clean highway stretches into the distance

Aug

29

Beach and Shore Clean-Up

Friday, August 29

Chatfield State Park

Come out to our big beach and shore clean up day at the park before Labor Day Weekend! We will be focusing on picking up trash...

Mule deer buck in velvet

Aug

29

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Wildlife Viewing Hike

Friday, August 29

Mueller State Park

Learn best practices for viewing wildlife safely as you quietly hike through the forest for a chance to see animals.

Mule deer buck in velvet

Aug

29

Wildlife Viewing Hike

Friday, August 29

Mueller State Park

Learn best practices for viewing wildlife safely as you quietly hike through the forest for a chance to see animals.

Spotted towhee on a fence post

Aug

29

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Art in the Park: Wildlife Watercolors

Friday, August 29

Lake Pueblo State Park

Join Naturalist Corinne at Kestrel Pond for Art in the Park. 

Spotted towhee on a fence post

Aug

29

Art in the Park: Wildlife Watercolors

Friday, August 29

Lake Pueblo State Park

Join Naturalist Corinne at Kestrel Pond for Art in the Park. 

climbing ropes laying on the ground

Aug

29

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Ouray County: Mountain Rescue

Friday, August 29

Ridgway State Park

Gain critical outdoor safety knowledge and go behind the scenes of mountain rescues with Ouray County Mountain Rescue member...

climbing ropes laying on the ground

Aug

29

Ouray County: Mountain Rescue

Friday, August 29

Ridgway State Park

Gain critical outdoor safety knowledge and go behind the scenes of mountain rescues with Ouray County Mountain Rescue member...

Aug

29

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Ghost Stories

Friday, August 29

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Learn about the local ghosts of Colorado around the campfire

Aug

29

Ghost Stories

Friday, August 29

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Learn about the local ghosts of Colorado around the campfire