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​?​​

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.
Wildflowers

May

29

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Wildflower Hike

Thursday, May 29

Roxborough State Park

Come out and explore the seasonal wildflowers of Roxborough State Park.
Wildflowers

May

29

Wildflower Hike

Thursday, May 29

Roxborough State Park

Come out and explore the seasonal wildflowers of Roxborough State Park.
Four kids jump and cheer as they finish an obstacle course during the a Kids Adventure Games event

May

31

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Kids Adventure Games - Desert Edition

Saturday, May 31

Highline Lake State Park

Team up. Tackle obstacles. Have fun. Our mission is to inspire and empower kids through exciting, challenging adventure races that emphasize teamwork, sportsmanship, critical thinking, perseverance, and ignite a passion for the outdoors. 
Four kids jump and cheer as they finish an obstacle course during the a Kids Adventure Games event

May

31

Kids Adventure Games - Desert Edition

Saturday, May 31

Highline Lake State Park

Team up. Tackle obstacles. Have fun. Our mission is to inspire and empower kids through exciting, challenging adventure races that emphasize teamwork, sportsmanship, critical thinking, perseverance, and ignite a passion for the outdoors. 
Visitors at educational tables with red rocks in background

Jun

7

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Big Foot Goin' to Rock the Rox

Saturday, June 7

Roxborough State Park

Join Big Foot at the park to learn how we can all Leave No Trace!
Visitors at educational tables with red rocks in background

Jun

7

Big Foot Goin' to Rock the Rox

Saturday, June 7

Roxborough State Park

Join Big Foot at the park to learn how we can all Leave No Trace!
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.