EVENTS
Friends of Castlewood Canyon State Park hosts various events throughout the year to engage and entertain our community as well as raise funds for the betterment of the Canyon. We also assist in the planning and organization of many well-attended Park sponsored events.
There's always something to do at Castlewood Canyon State Park!
Friends of Castlewood Events:
at Castlewood Canyon
- Live & Virtual Editions
5k and 10k Trail Runs
September 18, 2022
Registration Required
(Limited to 300 Participants)
True Trail Runs (little to no asphalt)
Both Runs are Timed
Both courses are non-certified for length:
5K - Short at approx. 3.0 Miles
10K - Long at approx. 6.5 Miles
Participant Award provided upon logging of your run.
All Profits Benefit
Castlewood Canyon State Park
Friends Also Contributes to Park Sponsored Events:
Weekly Meditations
Sundays @ 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Our Mindfulness in Nature Series continues this Sunday with a "Tree of Life" body scan. This is a fun one... we'll be meditating barefoot! We'll meet in the Juniper Rock parking lot at 10 AM and will go for an hour. See you there!
Free with Park Admission
(Donations Appreciated)
International Vulture Day
2023
Vulture conservation and awareness is important to Castlewood Canyon. This is a fun, education day. Hope you can join us. You'll see a Turkey Vulture up close and more!
Free with Park Admission
(Donations Appreciated)
Haunted Trails
Oct 14 & 15 2022, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Exact Fri & Sat dates will be announced in 2022. Castlewood will get a little spooky in anticipation of Halloween! Bring the kids. Bring your friends. Wear a costume. Have some scary fun!
Free with Park Admission
(Donations Appreciated)
Dam Day
August 5, 2023 11:00 - 3:00
Dam Day is a great way to learn about the 1933 Dam failure and enjoy a Dam good lunch (startng at 11:30). History, kids games, food, hikes, nature - what could be better. Here's some fun info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjDtKaTGxng
Free with Park Admission
(Donations Appreciated)