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​?​​

Kids making crafts at state park event

Jun

26

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Toddler Story Time

Thursday, June 26

Barr Lake State Park

Join us at Barr Lake's Nature Center for a story time program, including a craft, activity, and a snack! Each month will feature a different nature themed program, come and learn about our natural world in a fun and dynamic way. Spots are limited. Please only register the child.
Kids making crafts at state park event

Jun

26

Toddler Story Time

Thursday, June 26

Barr Lake State Park

Join us at Barr Lake's Nature Center for a story time program, including a craft, activity, and a snack! Each month will feature a different nature themed program, come and learn about our natural world in a fun and dynamic way. Spots are limited. Please only register the child.
House Finch, Wayne D Lewis, CPW.

Jul

2

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Birding Hike - Weekday

Wednesday, July 2

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists Candice and Tim for a birding hike in the park.  This walk is to introduce park visitors and all birders at all levels to the park's birds and all other natural wonders you might encounter. Registration is encouraged , but if you want to join us last minute please feel free to do so.
House Finch, Wayne D Lewis, CPW.

Jul

2

Birding Hike - Weekday

Wednesday, July 2

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists Candice and Tim for a birding hike in the park.  This walk is to introduce park visitors and all birders at all levels to the park's birds and all other natural wonders you might encounter. Registration is encouraged , but if you want to join us last minute please feel free to do so.
Wakeboarder at World Wake Association National Championships 2024. Photo provided by World Wake Association.

Jul

31

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

World Wake Association National Championships

Thursday, July 31

Highline Lake State Park

Colorado Parks and Wildlife will welcome the World Wake Association for its wakeboard national championship event August 2-3, 2025 at Highline Lake State Park.
Wakeboarder at World Wake Association National Championships 2024. Photo provided by World Wake Association.

Jul

31

World Wake Association National Championships

Thursday, July 31

Highline Lake State Park

Colorado Parks and Wildlife will welcome the World Wake Association for its wakeboard national championship event August 2-3, 2025 at Highline Lake State Park.
Swimmer wearing a wetsuit adjusts their goggles as they prepare to race during the Desert's Edge Triathlon at Highline Lake State Park

Sep

13

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Desert’s Edge Triathlon

Saturday, September 13

Highline Lake State Park

Join the Grand Junction Sports Commission for the 2025 Desert's Edge Triathlon Series.
Swimmer wearing a wetsuit adjusts their goggles as they prepare to race during the Desert's Edge Triathlon at Highline Lake State Park

Sep

13

Desert’s Edge Triathlon

Saturday, September 13

Highline Lake State Park

Join the Grand Junction Sports Commission for the 2025 Desert's Edge Triathlon Series.

Nov

11

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Free Park Entry for Veterans and Active Military

Tuesday, November 11

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

As a thank you to U.S. military members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers veterans, active-duty military and the National Guard free entry into Colorado state parks on Nov. 11, 2025.

Nov

11

Free Park Entry for Veterans and Active Military

Tuesday, November 11

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

As a thank you to U.S. military members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers veterans, active-duty military and the National Guard free entry into Colorado state parks on Nov. 11, 2025.