Friends of Roxborough State Park

Spring Wildflower Guided Hike on Willow Creek Trail - June
2026-06-07 17:00 - 18:30 UTC | Private: Rox Visitor Center, 4751 Roxborough Dr, Littleton, CO, 80125, United States
Join the expert Volunteer Naturalists of Roxborough for a guided wildflower hike on the Willow Creek Trail. This trail is 1.45 miles and is categorized as an easy hike.
Learn more from the park brochure: Roxborough-State-Park-Brochure.pdf
Prepare for your visit by learning more about the flowers native to Roxborough you may see on your hike at our Wildlife and Wildflowers page: Wildlife and Wildflowers – Friends of Roxborough State Park

Bigfoot Goin' to Rock the Rox! - Leave No Trace 2026
2026-06-06 09:00 - 14:00
The first Saturday in June, Roxborough Volunteers host the annual “Big Foot Goin’ To Rock The Rox” event which supports the education of Leave No Trace to visitors and features displays, games, music, and fun – all focused around the Leave No Trace Seven Principles. Join us for educational booths promoting each of the Leave No Trace principles, as well as activities for all ages, music, and fun! If you’re lucky, you may even spot Bigfoot!

Moonrise Hike - May
2026-05-29 18:45 - 20:45
As a calm summer evening settles over Roxborough, the park comes alive in a unique way as the moon rises and casts its gentle glow across the landscape. Even if you’ve wandered Roxborough’s trails during the day, you’ll be amazed at how the park transforms under the light of the rising full moon, revealing wonders you’ve never seen before.
The cool night air awakens a whole different side to Roxborough State Park. Begin your adventure at the Visitor Center, then hike alongside the majestic sleeping giant red rocks as you explore the Fountain Valley Trail, discovering Roxborough’s nocturnal magic. The Friends of Roxborough State Park are sponsoring the evening hike series once again for 2026. These monthly hikes throughout Summer and early Fall pair participants with knowledgeable volunteer guides, who explore the secrets and natural beauty of Roxborough as the night unfolds.
We have simplified the Moonrise Hike registration process for this year. To sign up, simply call the Roxborough State Park Visitor Center at 303-973-3959 and ask to register for the hike of your choice, according to the schedule below. If your first choice is full, you’ll be offered alternate dates to ensure you don’t miss this special evening adventure. You can also register in person at the Visitor Center – just be sure to sign up early, as the hikes often fill quickly.
As these Moonrise Hikes are fundraising events for the Friends of Roxborough State Park, we ask for a donation of $8.00 per person. Donations can be made by credit card during registration, and you’ll receive a confirmation receipt via email.

Spring Wildflower Guided Hike on Willow Creek Trail - May
2026-05-24 17:00 - 18:30

Roxborough Puppet Theater - May
2026-05-23 10:00 - 11:00
Join us in the Visitor Center auditorium for a fun and educational puppet show teaching kids (of all ages) about the wildlife, and natural beauty of Roxborough State Park!

Guided Bird Walk - May
2026-05-17 07:30 - 09:30
Grab your bird book and binoculars and join us for bird watching adventures. These hikes are for all ability levels. Dress for changing weather conditions. Registration required and meeting location is at the Visitor Center patio.
Please register for this event through Colorado Parks and Wildlife Connect Event Page: Event Finder | Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Prepare for your visit by learning more about the birds native to Roxborough you may see on your hike at our Wildlife and Wildflowers page: Wildlife and Wildflowers – Friends of Roxborough State Park
Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay

Leave No Trace Table Talks - Taking Care of Mother Earth
2026-05-09 10:00 - 14:00
“Taking Care of Mother Earth” – “Trash Your Trash” is featured with learning how long it takes for trash to decompose. The principle “Leave It As You Find it” has the activity “Plant, Not Pick” with seed pods for visitors to take home. (10 – 2) These events are open to the public, hosted inside the Visitor Center Auditorium or on the patio dependent on weather.

Guided Bird Walk - April
2026-04-19 07:30 - 09:30

Leave No Trace Table Talks - Celebrating Earth Day
2026-04-18 10:00 - 14:00
“Celebrating Earth Day” – “Trash Your Trash” is featured with learning how long it takes for trash to decompose, information shared about the 4 R’s -recycle, reuse, rethink and reduce and “Leave It As You Find it”. “Plant, Not Pick” with seed pod activity for visitors to take home. (10 – 2). These events are open to the public, hosted inside the Visitor Center Auditorium or on the patio dependent on weather.

Roxborough Puppet Theater - March
2026-03-28 10:00 - 11:00

Guided Bird Walk - March
2026-03-15 08:30 - 10:30

Leave No Trace Table Talks - It's Your Lucky Day At Roxborough State Park
2026-03-14 10:00 - 14:00
“It’s Your Lucky Day At Roxborough State Park” – Featuring the history of Roxborough and activities for “Know Before You Go” with spring weather hiking and “Stick To The Trails” activities to prevent widening of trails by walking through the mud, and learning about durable surfaces. (10 – 2). These events are open to the public, hosted inside the Visitor Center Auditorium or on the patio dependent on weather.

History Table Talk - Women of Roxborough
2026-03-08 10:00 - 12:00
Join us for a Roxborough Table Talk supported by the Friends of Roxborough State Park. These events are open to the public, hosted inside the Visitor Center Auditorium and cover important elements of Roxborough area and the people who made it what it is today.

History Table Talk - Silicated Brick and the Silica Branch (Colorado and Southern Railroad)
2025-10-25 10:00 - 12:00

Leave No Trace Table Talk - "Leave It As You Find It"
2025-10-18 09:00 - 13:00
join us Saturday, October 18 for a Leave No Trace Table Talk on the principle of “Leave It As You Find It”, given in conjunction with International Archeological Day

History Table Talk - Mountain Jeannie
2025-09-27 10:00 - 12:00

History Table Talk - Sundance Ranch
2025-09-13 10:00 - 12:00

History Table Talk - Homesteading and the Public Land Survey System
2025-08-23 10:00 - 12:00

History Table Talk - Ute STEM Kit
2025-07-26 10:00 - 12:00

Roxborough 50th Anniversary Celebration
2025-07-19 10:00 - 16:00
Did you know 2025 will celebrate 50 years of Roxborough State Park? Come celebrate with us all year long with activities and events. Celebrate with us park staff, volunteers, and community members as we honor 50 years of Roxborough with history events, family fun, and displays from organizations who support the park!
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History Table Talk - The Long Expedition
2025-07-06 08:00 - 17:00

History Table Talk - Henry Persse
2025-06-21 10:00 - 12:00

Concert - Danielle Anderson - Danielle Ate the Sandwich
2025-06-12 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for an evening of music on the Visitor Center Patio with Danielle Ate the Sandwich!
Danielle Ate the Sandwich is the stage name of Danielle Anderson (she/her), a songwriter, ukulele and guitar player, and performer based in Kansas City, MO. Danielle combines soft, lilting vocals with poignant honesty to create songs for the biggest and smallest moments of life. Danielle Ate the Sandwich plays with the joy and sadness of the human experience, sharing her thoughtful and emotional pop/folk songs through interactive performances with humor and audience interaction. She first found her place at open mic nights and coffee shops in Fort Collins, Colorado, and grew a fan base through her homemade videos on YouTube, Danielle toured extensively from 2009-2018, has released 7 albums of original music, and over 300 YouTube videos. Danielle conducts an annual 24 Hour Album project, writing and producing new songs with the help of her patrons in only twenty four hours. She has opened for Mumford and Sons, Pomplamoose, Jake Shimabukuro, and wrote the soundtrack to the Emmy nominated HBO documentary, “Packed in a Trunk: The Lost Art of Edith Lake Wilkinson.” Danielle will release her 8th full length release of original folk songs in March 2025.
Website: www.danielleatethesandwich.com

Bigfoot Goin' to Rock the Rox! - Leave No Trace
2025-06-07 09:00 - 14:00
The first Saturday in June, Roxborough Volunteers host the annual “Big Foot Goin’ To Rock The Rox” event which supports the education of Leave No Trace to visitors and features displays and activites discussing the Leave No Trace Seven Principles.

History Table Talk - Roxborough History in Photos
2025-05-03 10:00 - 12:00
Join us for a Roxborough Table Talk supported by the Friends of Roxborough State Park. These events are open to the public, hosted inside the Visitor Center Auditorium and cover important elements of Roxborough’s history and usage.
