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The goal of The Children’s Water Festival is to allow students to dive deeper into water related issues that face the South Platte River Basin, where our food comes from and how to be better stewards of our natural resources.

2024 – 2025 CHILDREN’S WATER FESTIVAL DATES

Spring Festival - Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Larry Rogstad presenting at the Children's Water Festival 2023.Wednesday, May 7, 2025
9:30 am to 1:30 pm

Poudre Learning Center
 8313 W. F Street, Greeley, CO

Registration deadline is January 14, 2025 or until full.

Fall Festival - Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Kids building beaver dams at the Children's Water Festival.Wednesday, October 1, 2025
9:30 am to 1:30 pm

Adams County Fairgrounds
9755 Henderson Road, Brighton, CO

Registration deadline is August 29, 2025 or until full.

Check out the latest water festival here.

Students at the Children's Water Festival with Demensions in Drama.

Central Colorado Water Conservancy District’s Children’s Water Festival on learning about local water issues to fourth and fifth-grade students in Weld, Morgan, and Adams counties.

This one-day FREE event will bring water professionals from around the state of Colorado to provide presentations and activities about water, water conservation, human health, and aquatic life while covering a wide range of core curriculum areas, including language arts, math, science, social studies, visual arts, and health & wellness. The festival goals are to teach fourth and fifth-grade students that water is an essential, limited resource and that they can take action to protect this natural resource.

By teaching students about the water cycle, their local watershed, water supplies in our area, and today’s water issues, the Children’s Water Festival enhances knowledge and appreciation of our most important natural resource. CCWCD’s education programs are hands-on and engaging for students and help teachers meet requirements for STEM education.

Need help funding your trip?

 The Children’s Water Festival will cover the cost of transportation with funds raised by sponsor donations. A confirmation email will be sent to you if you select “Help with Transportation” on the registration form. The confirmation email will contain information for you to pass on to your school’s transportation department for reimbursement. You must make arrangements for bus transportation if needed! 

Important links to information on your trip to the Children’s Water festival.

Busses unloading students at the Children's water festival.

Testimonials

“It is brilliant and flexible. The pledge of allegiance was moving and a great addition!”

“Congratulations on once again creating fabulous learning! So good to have kids outside!”

“It was a great day and I really enjoyed it!”

“Super well organized and so amazing for all the presenters and students. .

“The flag ceremony was cool. Very cool place and the costumed Historic folks were welcoming. “

“These festivals are so well thought-out and planned. I thought the day went amazing! Thank you!”

“Great job!”