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​?​​

Dec

30

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Winter Adaptations

Monday, December 30

Mueller State Park

How do animals and plants adapt for winter? Come learn during this program and then create a plant/animal based on what you learned. Event at the Visitor Center Auditorium.

Dec

30

Winter Adaptations

Monday, December 30

Mueller State Park

How do animals and plants adapt for winter? Come learn during this program and then create a plant/animal based on what you learned. Event at the Visitor Center Auditorium.
First Day and Forest Bathing Hike at Mueller State Park

Jan

1

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

First Day Hikes

Wednesday, January 1

Mueller State Park

Start 2025 on the right foot by joining one of our First Day Hikes! More hike details to be determined.
First Day and Forest Bathing Hike at Mueller State Park

Jan

1

First Day Hikes

Wednesday, January 1

Mueller State Park

Start 2025 on the right foot by joining one of our First Day Hikes! More hike details to be determined.

Jan

1

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

First Day Elk Meadow Hike

Wednesday, January 1

Mueller State Park

Moderate 2 mile hike past forests, meadows, and a pond. Meet at Elk Meadow trailhead.

Jan

1

First Day Elk Meadow Hike

Wednesday, January 1

Mueller State Park

Moderate 2 mile hike past forests, meadows, and a pond. Meet at Elk Meadow trailhead.
First Day and Forest Bathing Hike at Mueller State Park

Jan

1

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

First Day Forest Bathing

Wednesday, January 1

Mueller State Park

Enjoy a fresh start to 2025 by immersing in the wonder and healing nature offers through the practice of Forest Bathing/Shinrin-Yoku. Meet at Outlook Ridge trailhead.
First Day and Forest Bathing Hike at Mueller State Park

Jan

1

First Day Forest Bathing

Wednesday, January 1

Mueller State Park

Enjoy a fresh start to 2025 by immersing in the wonder and healing nature offers through the practice of Forest Bathing/Shinrin-Yoku. Meet at Outlook Ridge trailhead.

Jan

1

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

First Day Easy Wapiti Hike

Wednesday, January 1

Mueller State Park

1 mile out and back hike perfect for kids or anyone who wants to go a short distance and slow pace.

Jan

1

First Day Easy Wapiti Hike

Wednesday, January 1

Mueller State Park

1 mile out and back hike perfect for kids or anyone who wants to go a short distance and slow pace.

Jan

12

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

School Pond Guided Hike

Sunday, January 12

Mueller State Park

Part of this 2 mile loop was upgraded over the summer. Check out the new reroute and enjoy this beautiful area of the park on this great morning hike. Depending on snow conditions spikes or snowshoes may be helpful. Meet at Preacher’s Hollow Trailhead.

Jan

12

School Pond Guided Hike

Sunday, January 12

Mueller State Park

Part of this 2 mile loop was upgraded over the summer. Check out the new reroute and enjoy this beautiful area of the park on this great morning hike. Depending on snow conditions spikes or snowshoes may be helpful. Meet at Preacher’s Hollow Trailhead.

Jan

17

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Animal Antifreeze

Friday, January 17

Mueller State Park

What  do  wild animals  do in the winter?  Learn  how wildlife survives in the cold, snowy season and try your own animal survival experiment. Prepare for part of the program to be outside. Best for ages 5+. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Jan

17

Animal Antifreeze

Friday, January 17

Mueller State Park

What  do  wild animals  do in the winter?  Learn  how wildlife survives in the cold, snowy season and try your own animal survival experiment. Prepare for part of the program to be outside. Best for ages 5+. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Jan

17

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Star Party-Mars sighting

Friday, January 17

Mueller State Park

If skies are clear Mars will be at its closest point in two years. The Colorado Springs Astronomical Society will have several telescopes set up outside of the Visitor Center for everyone to view the stars and planets of the night sky. Visitor Center parking lot.

Jan

17

Star Party-Mars sighting

Friday, January 17

Mueller State Park

If skies are clear Mars will be at its closest point in two years. The Colorado Springs Astronomical Society will have several telescopes set up outside of the Visitor Center for everyone to view the stars and planets of the night sky. Visitor Center parking lot.

Jan

21

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Osborn Loop Guided Hike

Tuesday, January 21

Mueller State Park

Hike to remnants of a cabin built in the early 1900s by the Osborn family. Learn about homesteaders who called the land home on this 3.5 mile hike. Meet at Black Bear Trailhead.

Jan

21

Osborn Loop Guided Hike

Tuesday, January 21

Mueller State Park

Hike to remnants of a cabin built in the early 1900s by the Osborn family. Learn about homesteaders who called the land home on this 3.5 mile hike. Meet at Black Bear Trailhead.