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​?​​

Apr

5

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Leave No Trace Volunteer Team Meeting

Saturday, April 5

Lathrop State Park

Join Lathrop's volunteer team to help us achieve Leave No Trace Gold Standard designation.

Apr

5

Leave No Trace Volunteer Team Meeting

Saturday, April 5

Lathrop State Park

Join Lathrop's volunteer team to help us achieve Leave No Trace Gold Standard designation.

Apr

6

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Guided Pond Hike

Sunday, April 6

Mueller State Park

Join this 5 mile hike to beautiful water features in the park. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Apr

6

Guided Pond Hike

Sunday, April 6

Mueller State Park

Join this 5 mile hike to beautiful water features in the park. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Apr

11

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Basic Survival for Kids

Friday, April 11

Mueller State Park

Discover how befriending a tree can help you if you get lost. 2-3 p.m.

Apr

11

Basic Survival for Kids

Friday, April 11

Mueller State Park

Discover how befriending a tree can help you if you get lost. 2-3 p.m.

Apr

13

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Junior Naturalist-Spring renewal

Sunday, April 13

Mueller State Park

Kids uncover what's emerging in the forest this time of year.

Apr

13

Junior Naturalist-Spring renewal

Sunday, April 13

Mueller State Park

Kids uncover what's emerging in the forest this time of year.
A trash bag sits next to Highway 139 in Mesa County while the clean highway stretches into the distance

Apr

14

Registration Required:

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Highway 139 Clean-Up

Monday, April 14

Highline Lake State Park

Join the Friends of Highline Lake State Park and park staff with our regular Highway 139 Clean-Up. Caring for the first two miles off of the interstate, the Friends of Highline Lake ensures that visitors to the Loma area are greeted with a clean commute and view of the Grand Valley. Email <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> for more details.
A trash bag sits next to Highway 139 in Mesa County while the clean highway stretches into the distance

Apr

14

Highway 139 Clean-Up

Monday, April 14

Highline Lake State Park

Join the Friends of Highline Lake State Park and park staff with our regular Highway 139 Clean-Up. Caring for the first two miles off of the interstate, the Friends of Highline Lake ensures that visitors to the Loma area are greeted with a clean commute and view of the Grand Valley. Email <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> for more details.

Apr

18

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Knot Tying for Kids

Friday, April 18

Mueller State Park

Have fun learning the skill of knot tying! 2-3 p.m.

Apr

18

Knot Tying for Kids

Friday, April 18

Mueller State Park

Have fun learning the skill of knot tying! 2-3 p.m.

Apr

19

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Earth Day Trash Cleanup

Saturday, April 19

Lathrop State Park

Help us #LeaveNoTrash at Lathrop State Park on Saturday, April 19th at 9:00 am.

Apr

19

Earth Day Trash Cleanup

Saturday, April 19

Lathrop State Park

Help us #LeaveNoTrash at Lathrop State Park on Saturday, April 19th at 9:00 am.
A trail cuts through a high desert and disappears over a hill.

Apr

19

Registration Required:

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Ride the Reimagined Paths at Mack Mesa

Saturday, April 19

Highline Lake State Park

Are you ready to shred the trails? We are! Grab your bike and come mountain bike with us to explore the new trail section of the Highline Lake Trail. The group ride will start at Mack Mesa Lake near the restrooms. We will then make a loop around Mack Mesa Lake, exploring nearly 2.5 miles. On our ride, we'll explore the highest point in the park while riding the newest section of the Highline Lake Trail.&nbsp;
A trail cuts through a high desert and disappears over a hill.

Apr

19

Ride the Reimagined Paths at Mack Mesa

Saturday, April 19

Highline Lake State Park

Are you ready to shred the trails? We are! Grab your bike and come mountain bike with us to explore the new trail section of the Highline Lake Trail. The group ride will start at Mack Mesa Lake near the restrooms. We will then make a loop around Mack Mesa Lake, exploring nearly 2.5 miles. On our ride, we'll explore the highest point in the park while riding the newest section of the Highline Lake Trail.&nbsp;
Stars over Rifle Gap.

Apr

25

Registration Required:

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Stardust in the Desert

Friday, April 25

Highline Lake State Park

When was the last time you wished upon a shooting star? Join us as we talk about your chances to see meteor showers this year and what Highline Lake is doing to protect these stargazing opportunities. Meet in the Visitor Center.
Stars over Rifle Gap.

Apr

25

Stardust in the Desert

Friday, April 25

Highline Lake State Park

When was the last time you wished upon a shooting star? Join us as we talk about your chances to see meteor showers this year and what Highline Lake is doing to protect these stargazing opportunities. Meet in the Visitor Center.