| Date | Event |
| 9/1/2024 | Observe nature in a new way as we focus in with each sense. This moderate one mile hike is suitable for the whole family. Meet at Rock Pond Trailhead. more info... |
| 9/2/2024 | Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday in September to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States. |
| 9/2/2024 | Come along to visit one of Mueller's historic buildings where we will learn about who has lived on the land we know as a state park. This is a moderate two mile hike. Meet at Black Bear Trailhead more info... |
| 9/2/2024 | Ever wonder what it’d feel like to pet the wildlife? This is your chance to do it in a way that is safe for you and the wildlife. Explore a variety of fur and skulls of Colorado's native animals. At Camper Services more info... |
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| 9/3/2024 | The park was home to many hard working women. Talk to Naturalist Allison at the Visitor Center to learn about impactful and important women in Colorado history. At the Visitor Center more info... |
| 9/5/2024 | See how your lunch compares to a bear's lunch! And learn how you can protect bears while camping, picnicking, or hiking. You're welcome to bring your own lunch to eat during this program. At the Amphitheater more info... |
| 9/6/2024 | 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. At the Visitor Center parking lot more info... |
| 9/7/2024 | This Annual Cruise Above the Clouds will occur on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Hundreds of Custom and Classic Vehicles descend on Memorial Park for a fun filled day of automotive excellence, great food and old time rock and roll. For over 30 years providing financial support to Teller County Non-Profits. https://cruiseabovetheclouds.com/  more info... |
| 9/7/2024 | Enhance your kiddos observational skills through quiet and artistic time in nature. Please come with your own journal/notebook and writing utensil. Usually lasts 1-1.5 hours. Meet at Camper Services more info... |
| 9/7/2024 | Movies Under the Stars is a FREE family-friendly event, with kids' activities and food trucks. We encourage families to arrive two hours early, bring chairs and blankets and have a family picnic on the green. Location: Ute Pass Cultural Center outdoor pavilion Movie Time: Sunset Movie Rating: PG Other movie dates: Aug 24th and Sept 7th. Weather permitting. more info... |
| 9/7/2024 | Test your knowledge about Colorado's wildlife and lands and maybe even win some prizes. At the Amphitheater more info... |
| 9/9/2024 | Not into hiking? Let this program come to you. This wandering wagon will be about bears. Find naturalist Jo pulling a wagon with a bear skull and pelt and come learn about black bears. At Campgrounds more info... |
| 9/11/2024 | Enjoy views of Pikes Peak as we learn all about it, from when it formed to those who lived in its shadow. This will be a moderate two mile hike. Meet at Elk Meadow Trailhead more info... |
| 9/11/2024 | Come check out what the tracks you may see in the park look like. Then you can make your own track guide. At Camper Services more info... |
| 9/11/2024 | Woodland Park Lions Club Cornhole League more info... |
| 9/12/2024 | Search for tracks and scat of common animals found at the park and use your detective skills to determine what animals made which. more info... |
| 9/12/2024 | Do you know how people lived in the park? Come learn about the different types of homes that people had in history. more info... |
| 9/12/2024 | Join us at a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate New Visions Recovery Solutions joining the Chamber! more info... |
| 9/12/2024 | Join us at a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate New Dwelling Mortgage joining the Chamber! (THIS IS A JOINT RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY) more info... |
| 9/13/2024 | Basic survival and wilderness safety for kids (and parents). Ages 5 and up. more info... |
| 9/14/2024 | This is a laid-back, go-as-you-please event that entails a search by registered hikers for the mighty and semi-accessible (?) Pikes Peak Bigfoot. The hunt will take place on the north side of Pikes Peak, on the outskirts of the town Green Mountain Falls, in the foothills (Bratton-Dewey trail), infamously known to have sightings of the smelly beast. Think of this as geocaching and Where’s Waldo, with a hairy twist. Pre-registered participants will get a chance to win $500 worth of local non-cringy merch! more info... |
| 9/14/2024 | Migrating birds are passing through Mueller for the annual flight south. Joe LaFleur, local bird expert and author of the “Mountain Birds of Teller County,” will be our special guest. One mile slow-paced walk. more info... |
| 9/14/2024 | Come spend time with Joe LaFleur, wildlife biologist and local author of “Mountain Birds of Teller County” as he teaches how to identify common birds by sight and sound. more info... |
| 9/14/2024 | This is an adapted Junior Ranger program for rangers of all ages. They will learn about the park's wildlife and plants. Junior Rangers and their grownups should meet at the Visitor Center flag pole. Please bring water bottles and wear sun protection. Meet at the Visitor Center more info... |
| 9/14/2024 | Enjoy journaling? Ever tried journaling in nature? Discover what you can uncover when slowing down to observe the natural world around you. This month will be focused on the changes seen during fall. Please come with your own journal/notebook and writing utensil. This program is for all ages. Construction paper and crayons will be available for kids. This program is roughly 1.5 hours. Meet at Outlook Ridge Trailhead more info... |
| 9/14/2024 | Joey and Kira, Denise Gard’s famous Border Collies are in the wild west. They need to stop a bank robbery. Will they be able to or will Buster Bart get away with a bag full of gold? Come on up to the DRC to find out what happens. Stay after the show and say “hello” to Joey and Kira and make a fun craft to take home. Show is included with museum admissions. Call for pricing. more info... |
| 9/14/2024 | The night sky is beautiful and mysterious. Discover the importance of dark skies. Hear ranger Stephani's journey of trying to protect dark skies at Mueller by preparing an application to become a Dark Sky Park. At the Visitor Center more info... |
| 9/16/2024 | Come see how bird nests look up close and learn about the birds that make them. At Camper Services more info... |
| 9/17/2024 | Chamber Business After Hours is Teller County's largest networking event. All Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce members are encouraged to attend. Take advantage of this opportunity to network and catch up with your friends, clients and customers plus meet new members in an informal setting. Business After Hours is a great way to share information about your business and learn about other members. Fun, food, drinks and door prizes. Don't forget your business cards! September 17 is hosted at Community Partnership Family Resource Center more info... |
| 9/18/2024 | See how your lunch compares to a bear's lunch. And learn how you can protect bears while camping, picnicking or hiking. You're welcome to bring your own lunch to eat during this program. At the Amphitheater more info... |
| 9/18/2024 | Join us at a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate VERO Fiber joining the Chamber! more info... |
| 9/18/2024 | Woodland Park Lions Club Cornhole League more info... |
| 9/19/2024 |  more info... |
| 9/20/2024 | Make cool things with help from Mother Nature. Ages 3 and up. At Camper Services more info... |
| 9/21/2024 | Learn how to fly fish and how it’s different from other styles like bait fishing, trolling and spinning. This program will start at the Visitor Center but will move to the nearby Rainbow Valley Fishing Club. Equipment will be provided. Meet at the Livery more info... |
| 9/22/2024 | Ever wanted to learn more about the forest and critters at Mueller State Park? Mueller has lots of wildlife and wildlands to see. We will learn about the basics of Mueller State Park's wilderness and wildlife and complete the requirements to become a Junior Ranger. Children and their grown ups should attend together. Meet at the Visitor Center more info... |
| 9/23/2024 | Not into hiking? Let this program come to you. This wandering wagon will be about bears. Find naturalist Jo, pulling a wagon with a bear skull and pelt and come learn about black bears. At Campgrounds more info... |
| 9/25/2024 | Woodland Park Lions Club Cornhole League more info... |
| 9/27/2024 | Want to learn another good survival skill? Knot tying is important when building outdoor shelters, fishing and rescuing yourself or others. Learn how to tie two commonly used knots. Everyone will create a project to take home. Best for ages 6+. At Camper Services more info... |
| 9/27/2024 | Fall is a great time of year to see and hear elk. Join us on this three mile hike through elk habitat to learn about elk and their behavior. Bring binoculars if you have them because the group will stop at certain locations to spend time looking for elk and other wildlife. The hike back to the trailhead will be dark, so also bring a headlamp or flashlight. This hike does include hills. Fun is guaranteed, seeing and/or hearing elk is not. In order to have a better chance at seeing wildlife the number of spots for this hike are limited. Please call the visitor center to sign up at 719-687-2366. Meet at Grouse Mountain Trailhead more info... |
| 9/28/2024 | Hike less than a mile up to the Grouse Mountain overlook. This is a beautiful overlook with a stunning view, and the highest point in the park. See a bit of natural history and entertain the question, “do moss prefer the north side of a tree?” One mile slow-paced loop. Led by volunteer naturalist Michael. Meet at Grouse Mountain Trailhead more info... |
| 9/28/2024 | By taking in the natural surroundings, you become more aware of the changes around you. In return, you possibly gain a deeper understanding of yourself. This month we will focus on changes seen during fall. Please come with your own journal/notebook and writing utensil. Usually lasts 1.5-2 hours. Meet at Camper Services more info... |
| 9/29/2024 | This is the ultimate beginners class with in depth, classroom style class on equipment, how to cast, and if time, fly choice. Then end with an hour or more time on the water. Don’t forget to bring a lunch! This program is roughly four hours long, not including actual fishing time. Participation in a Mueller fly fishing basics program or personal experience fly fishing is required. It is suggested that you bring your own rod to continue to hone your skills on the equipment you will use outside of the class. Rods are available if needed. You must pre register for this class by calling the Visitor Center at 719-687-2366. 15 spots available. Meet at the Visitor Center more info... |
| 9/29/2024 | Tired of sweating the big stuff? Come and enjoy the small things. Learn about the beneficial bugs in the environment here at the park. There is limited parking at Peak View trailhead. Homestead trailhead is close by with more parking spots. Meet at Peakview Trailhead more info... |
| 9/29/2024 | This is the 3rd year for the Woodland Park Wind Symphony’s concert in the Shockley-Zalabak performance theater at the Ent Center for the Arts at UCCS.Under the direction of Craig Harms, this 65-piece Wind Symphony is made up of musicians from the Ute Pass and Pikes Peak areas. The generosity of sponsors and a grant from the Ute Pass Saddle Club have made possible these ticket prices: General Admission - $10 (plus $2.75 service fee) per person; and FREE STUDENT tickets. The Wind Symphony and its sponsors’ goal is to provide this musical experience to a wide audience who can experience the sounds of music in the beautiful Shockley-Zalabak Theater. Visit www.woodlandparkwindsymphony.com, go to the "Tickets" button on the homepage. This will take you directly to the concert ticketing page.  more info... |
Events available for Registration... Chamber Lunch and Learn - December 12/5/2024 register for this event... Chamber Business After Hours - December 12/17/2024 register for this event... |
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