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​?​​

Bullsnake, Wayne D. Lewis

May

23

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Snakes with Bob Kennemer

Friday, May 23

Lathrop State Park

Join naturalist, Bob Kennemer for an engaging presentation on snakes.
Bullsnake, Wayne D. Lewis

May

23

Snakes with Bob Kennemer

Friday, May 23

Lathrop State Park

Join naturalist, Bob Kennemer for an engaging presentation on snakes.

May

24

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Life Jackets Save Lives

Saturday, May 24

Lathrop State Park

When the unexpected happens, your life jacket is the difference between going down and going home.

May

24

Life Jackets Save Lives

Saturday, May 24

Lathrop State Park

When the unexpected happens, your life jacket is the difference between going down and going home.

May

24

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Live Raptor Program with Nature’s Educators

Saturday, May 24

Cherry Creek State Park

Join us for our first Campfire Program of the year at the Campground Amphitheater for a live raptor presentation from Nature’s Educators.

May

24

Live Raptor Program with Nature’s Educators

Saturday, May 24

Cherry Creek State Park

Join us for our first Campfire Program of the year at the Campground Amphitheater for a live raptor presentation from Nature’s Educators.

May

24

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Raptors of Lathrop

Saturday, May 24

Lathrop State Park

Learn about the raptors of Lathrop State Park and the important role these keystone predators play.

May

24

Raptors of Lathrop

Saturday, May 24

Lathrop State Park

Learn about the raptors of Lathrop State Park and the important role these keystone predators play.
bird watching survey

May

25

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Guided Bird Walk

Sunday, May 25

Lathrop State Park

Join us for a fun and relaxing birdwatching experience!
bird watching survey

May

25

Guided Bird Walk

Sunday, May 25

Lathrop State Park

Join us for a fun and relaxing birdwatching experience!
Four children around a bench with their hands raised, facing a CPW volunteer. They are taking the Junior Ranger oath.

May

26

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Junior Ranger Walk

Monday, May 26

Lathrop State Park

Earn your Junior Ranger badge as we walk along the Hogback Trail and learn about Leave No Trace.
Four children around a bench with their hands raised, facing a CPW volunteer. They are taking the Junior Ranger oath.

May

26

Junior Ranger Walk

Monday, May 26

Lathrop State Park

Earn your Junior Ranger badge as we walk along the Hogback Trail and learn about Leave No Trace.

May

30

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Friendly Feud - Park Ranger Edition

Friday, May 30

Cherry Creek State Park

Join us at Cherry Creek’s Campground Amphitheater for a game of Friendly Feud- Park Ranger Edition. This is a Family Feud inspired game where players try to guess the most common survey responses collected from 134 national and state park rangers. Along the way players will learn about the diverse roles park rangers play and about the Seven Principles of Leave No Trace.

May

30

Friendly Feud - Park Ranger Edition

Friday, May 30

Cherry Creek State Park

Join us at Cherry Creek’s Campground Amphitheater for a game of Friendly Feud- Park Ranger Edition. This is a Family Feud inspired game where players try to guess the most common survey responses collected from 134 national and state park rangers. Along the way players will learn about the diverse roles park rangers play and about the Seven Principles of Leave No Trace.

May

31

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Science at the Creek: Skins & Skulls

Saturday, May 31

Cherry Creek State Park

Learn about the different animals that live in Cherry Creek State Park and how their adaptations allow them to survive so close to an urban environment. Explore and get a close look at real animal pelts and scientific skull replicas.

May

31

Science at the Creek: Skins & Skulls

Saturday, May 31

Cherry Creek State Park

Learn about the different animals that live in Cherry Creek State Park and how their adaptations allow them to survive so close to an urban environment. Explore and get a close look at real animal pelts and scientific skull replicas.
Water washes onto the shore at Cherry Creek State Park

Jul

19

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Lake Appreciation Day

Saturday, July 19

Cherry Creek State Park

Lake Appreciation Day is a day of stewardship, environmental education, and connecting with the outdoors. It's about giving back to our reservoir by helping to keep it clean! During the morning of Lake Appreciation Day, volunteer to help pick up trash and during the afternoon celebrate with us by playing games and exploring educational booths set up by local organizations.
Water washes onto the shore at Cherry Creek State Park

Jul

19

Lake Appreciation Day

Saturday, July 19

Cherry Creek State Park

Lake Appreciation Day is a day of stewardship, environmental education, and connecting with the outdoors. It's about giving back to our reservoir by helping to keep it clean! During the morning of Lake Appreciation Day, volunteer to help pick up trash and during the afternoon celebrate with us by playing games and exploring educational booths set up by local organizations.