2026  Children’s Water Festival Dates

Spring Festival - Wednesday, May 13, 2026
9:30 am to 1:30 pm

University of Northern Colorado, McKee Hall
1200 21st St, Greeley, CO

Registration deadline is January 13, 2026 or until full.

Teachers Click Here To Register For The Spring Festival

Fall Festival - Wednesday, September 30, 2026
9:30 am to 1:30 pm

Adams County Fairgrounds
9755 Henderson Road, Brighton, CO

Registration deadline is August 28, 2026 or until full.

Teachers Click Here To Register For The Fall Festival

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! 

Teacher Resources

• Teacher Check List
• Contact Information
• CCWCD – Children’s Water Festival
• CCWCD – Confluence Institute
• CCWCD – Well Watch Program
• CCWCD – Scholarship
• Oberk Water Cycle Glossary of Term
• Macroinvertebrates.org
• NEEF – Watershed Basics
• NEEF – Water
• PBS Earth & Space Science
• Stroud Water Research Center
• Learning to See – Seeing to Learn
• My American Farm
• Project WET Discover Water
• Discovery Education
• USGS
• Project Wet
• South Platte River Basin Teacher Resource
• Groundwater Guardian
• Groundwater Glossary
• Generation Genius
• Zoo To You
• Instant Freeze Super-Cooled Water
• River Systems and Fluvial Landforms
• Weld County Weed Management

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. .

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

“Great job!”