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​?​​

May

31

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Owl Pellet Dissection

Saturday, May 31

North Sterling State Park

Come and enjoy a hands-on class to see the diet of an owl.

May

31

Owl Pellet Dissection

Saturday, May 31

North Sterling State Park

Come and enjoy a hands-on class to see the diet of an owl.

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.
Hiking

Jun

2

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Walk to Grouse Mountain

Monday, June 2

Mueller State Park

Walk one mile to the highest view in the park!
Hiking

Jun

2

Walk to Grouse Mountain

Monday, June 2

Mueller State Park

Walk one mile to the highest view in the park!
House Finch, Wayne D Lewis, CPW.

Jun

4

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Birding Hike - Weekday

Wednesday, June 4

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.

Jun

4

Birding Hike - Weekday

Wednesday, June 4

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.
Columbine Flowers

Jun

5

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Nature Loop

Thursday, June 5

Mueller State Park

Discover the natural plants living in the south side of Mueller State Park.
Columbine Flowers

Jun

5

Nature Loop

Thursday, June 5

Mueller State Park

Discover the natural plants living in the south side of Mueller State Park.

Jun

5

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Little Naturalists: Colorful Colorado

Thursday, June 5

Lake Pueblo State Park

Join us at Lake Pueblo State Park for Little Naturalists: Colorful Colorado! This program is designed for preschool age children and their grown-ups.

Jun

5

Little Naturalists: Colorful Colorado

Thursday, June 5

Lake Pueblo State Park

Join us at Lake Pueblo State Park for Little Naturalists: Colorful Colorado! This program is designed for preschool age children and their grown-ups.
Father helping son fish off bank in Cherry Creek State Park.

Jun

5

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Fishing 101 Clinic

Thursday, June 5

Staunton State Park

Learn to fish at Staunton State Park with CPW staff and volunteers.  All equipment will be provided if you don't have your own. Clinic will be held at the Davis Ponds between 10am and 2pm.  Park pass fees apply and fishing licenses are required for anyone 16 or older.
Father helping son fish off bank in Cherry Creek State Park.

Jun

5

Fishing 101 Clinic

Thursday, June 5

Staunton State Park

Learn to fish at Staunton State Park with CPW staff and volunteers.  All equipment will be provided if you don't have your own. Clinic will be held at the Davis Ponds between 10am and 2pm.  Park pass fees apply and fishing licenses are required for anyone 16 or older.

Jun

6

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Junior Rangers: Observation Officer

Friday, June 6

Lake Pueblo State Park

Become a Lake Pueblo State Park Junior Ranger!

Jun

6

Junior Rangers: Observation Officer

Friday, June 6

Lake Pueblo State Park

Become a Lake Pueblo State Park Junior Ranger!

Jun

7

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Carp Fishing Tournament - Bow and Rod

Saturday, June 7

Barr Lake State Park

Join us for a fun day of fishing, help reduce invasive species and win cash prices. Carp Fishing Tournament Bow and Rod at Barr Lake.&nbsp;Fishing from&nbsp;the Shoreline or&nbsp;Boat. Cash Prices.&nbsp;&nbsp; "<strong>Registration Required - Limited Number of Registrations."</strong> <strong>"35 boat limit registrations and 40 fishing from shore limit registrations</strong>."&nbsp; Only carp are weighted and counted. Must have a Colorado fishing license. Prizes: Boat with most carp - $1,000. Most carp caught from shore - $500. Largest overall carp - $250. Youth largest carp - $250. Smallest overall carp - $100. All carp will be composted.<strong>Register on-line</strong> and pay entry fee at the check-in table by the boat ramp. Entry fee required at the check-in table by the boat ramp. $10.00 Adult Entry Fee, and $5.00 Youth Entry Fee.

Jun

7

Carp Fishing Tournament - Bow and Rod

Saturday, June 7

Barr Lake State Park

Join us for a fun day of fishing, help reduce invasive species and win cash prices. Carp Fishing Tournament Bow and Rod at Barr Lake.&nbsp;Fishing from&nbsp;the Shoreline or&nbsp;Boat. Cash Prices.&nbsp;&nbsp; "<strong>Registration Required - Limited Number of Registrations."</strong> <strong>"35 boat limit registrations and 40 fishing from shore limit registrations</strong>."&nbsp; Only carp are weighted and counted. Must have a Colorado fishing license. Prizes: Boat with most carp - $1,000. Most carp caught from shore - $500. Largest overall carp - $250. Youth largest carp - $250. Smallest overall carp - $100. All carp will be composted.<strong>Register on-line</strong> and pay entry fee at the check-in table by the boat ramp. Entry fee required at the check-in table by the boat ramp. $10.00 Adult Entry Fee, and $5.00 Youth Entry Fee.