paint-outs

Front-Range Paint-Outs

Paint-outs are on the third Saturday of the month (except for January 2026). No paint-outs in November and December. Details will be published in the newsletter in advance of each event.

You are required to text your RSVP to 503.956.0130 (Karen Morjig) or 970.593.2767 (Sue Fody) by end of day Friday before the paint out.

Paint-outs will be cancelled if the temperature at the location is below 35 degrees, it’s snowing, raining or windy. 

Littleton Museum
Littleton Museum
January Front-Range Paint-Out

Location: Littleton History Museum

Date: Saturday, Jan 24th, 2026

Address: 6028 S. Gallup St, Littleton, CO 80120

Time: 10 am – 1 pm

Fee: Free. Parking lot in front

Meet in the parking lot.

www.museum.littletonco.gov

Description: Walk through museum to see living farm. Livestock, farm equipment, buildings, tools, etc.

You are required to text your RSVP to 503.956.0130 (Karen Morjig) or 970.593.2767 (Sue Fody) by end of day Friday before the paint out. Paint outs will be cancelled if the temperature at the location is below 35, its is snowing or raining or windy. 

January 24, 2026
Barr Lake
Barr Lake
February Front-Range Paint-Out

Location: Barr Lake Visitor and Nature Center

Date: Saturday, Feb 21, 2026

Address: 13401 Picadilly Rd, Brighton, CO 80603

Time: 10 am – 1 pm

Fee: State Park pass (free) or vehicle day pass $10. Meet at the Nature Center at the SOUTH parking lot.

https://cpw.state.co.us/state-parks/barr-lake-state-park

Description: Wildlife refuge. Scenery, lake, wildlife, birds. Views of the Rocky Mt. range. Some trails leading to viewing platforms. Bald eagles nest at the lake every winter. 

February 21, 2026
Morrison
Morrison, CO
March 2026 Front-Range Paint-Out

Location: Downtown Morrison

Date: Saturday, Mar 21, 2026

Address: Morrison, CO

Time: 10 am – 1 pm

Fee: Paid parking Meet in the public parking lot across from La Rocca Rossa restaurant, by the “parking-pay-here” sign.

https://www.morrisonco.us

Description: Charming downtown area with shops and restaurants. Creek view off rec path. Red Rocks and Morrison Park nearby.

March 21, 2026
Forsberg Iron Springs
Forsberg Iron Springs
April 2026 Front-Range Paint-Out

Location: Forsberg Iron Spring Park

Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026

Address: 14800 W. Alameda Pkwy., Lakewood, CO 80228

Time: 9 am – 12 pm

Fee: Free. Parking lot.Meet in the parking lot, west side

https://www.lakewood.org/Home

Description: Spectacular view of front range, open space and green mountain.

April 18, 2026
Three Sisters
Three Sisters
May 2026 Front-Range Paint-Out

Location: Alderfer/Three Sisters

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026

Address: 30357 Buffalo Park Rd, Evergreen, CO

Time: 9 am – 12 pm

Fee: Free. Park along Buffalo Rd adjacent to East Trailhead or in the East Trailhead parking lot. Carpool if possible. Meet in the East Trailhead pk lot.

https://www.jeffco.us/980/Alderfer-Three-Sisters-Park

Description: Large rocks/boulders; unique, gnarly trees; a meadow with a path leading through a field of wildflowers. 

May 16, 2026
Sawhill Ponds
Sawhill Ponds
June 2026 Front-Range Paint-Out

Location: Sawhill Ponds (NOT Walden!)

Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026

Address: 3400 75th Street, Boulder, CO 80301

Time: 9 am – 12 pm

Fee: free. Meet by the bathrooms, west side of parking lot.

https://bouldercolorado.gov/traihead/sawhill-ponds

Description: Wildlife preserve and trail system. Multiple ponds, abundant birdlife (herons and eagles), scenic views of Flatirons

June 20, 2026
Staunton State Park
Staunton State Park
July 2026 Front-Range Paint-Out

Location: Staunton State Park

Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026

Address: 12102 S Elk Creek Rd, Pine, CO 80470

Time: 9 am – 12 pm

Fee: State Park pass (free) or vehicle day pass $10. Meet in the Meadow Parking lot by the kiosk. Drive past the pay station, keeping to the right, past the covered group area to Meadow Parking lot.

https://cpw.state.co.us/state-parks/staunton-state-park

Description: Views of Lion’s head, granite rocks, forests, meadows, some old cabins a short drive from Meadow Park lot.

July 18, 2026
Castlewood Canyon
Castlewood Canyon
August 2026 Front-Range Paint-Out

Location: Castlewood Canyon State Park

Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026

Address: 2989 CO-83, Franktown, CO 80116

Time: 9 am – 12 pm

Fee: State Park pass (free) or vehicle day pass $10. Meet at the Visitor Center at the EAST end of the park. 

https://cpw.state.co.us/state-parks/castlewook-canyon-state-park

Description: Dramatic canyon scenery, large rocks, gnarly trees, wildlife and bird viewing. 

August 15, 2026
Central City Cemetery
Central City Cemetery
September 2026 Front-Range Paint-Out

Location: Central City

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026

Address: Upper Apex Road near Central City, CO

Time: 9 am – 12 pm

Fee: free. Meet at Central City Cemetery

https://centralcity.colorado.gov

Description: Historic city or cemetery west of town. Victorian architecture in town, cemetery features historic headstones, mountain views, colorful aspen trees

September 19, 2026
17 Mile Farmhouse
17 Mile Farmhouse
October 2026 Front-Range Paint-Out

Location: 17 Mile House

Date: Saturday, Oct 17, 2026

Address: 8181 S Parker Rd, Centennial, CO 80016

Time: 9 am – 12 pm

Fee: Free. Parking lot.

Meet in parking lot

https://www.arapahoeco.gov/business_detail_T15_R74.pphp

Description: Old farm with buildings, silo, windmills, open space.

October 17, 2026

Western Slope Paint-Outs

Western Slope Weekly Plein Air Get-togethers are on Thursdays, in the Grand Junction area (or within a one hour drive of Grand Junction)

If you are interested in joining the Thursday group, please email glendebmallory@gmail.com and Deb will add you to the distribution list. 

Northern Colorado Paint-Out Group

The paint-outs are over for the winter, and we’ll resume in spring 2026.

If you would like to be on the NoCo list sent out around the middle of each month, let Karen Spotts know: kespotts@gmail.com