CHEYENNE, Wyo. — With summer still in full swing, events are still occurring frequently throughout Cheyenne every weekend. The following is a list of events going on Saturday and Sunday to check out.
To view a full list of events going on in Cheyenne, click here to access Cap City News’s online calendar page.
Events’ posts are available below.
Saturday
The Cheyenne Farmer’s Market
Where: Frontier Park, 4204 Volunteer Ave.
When: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Join Community Action of Laramie County each Saturday for 10 weeks of farmer’s market fun and fundraising for a local nonprofit. Come to Frontier Park and meet up with all your favorite vendors and several new ones too. Grease those wagon wheels and come on out to stock up on fresh local and regional fruits and produce, honey, jams, pickled and fermented goods, baked items, kettle corn, fudge and more and support Community Action as we strive to reduce poverty in our community!
Wyoming Aviation Festival
Where: Cheyenne Regional Airport, 300 E. 8th Ave.
When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Come see Nella the AT-6 Texan once flown by Women Airforce Service Pilots, or WASP; FIFI the B-29 Superfortress; and the RC-45J Expediter, plus many other vintage aircraft.
Gov. Mark Gordon will also be there for the Wyoming Aviation History Week proclamation ceremony.
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see these “flying museums” up close and experience their history.
To view the full list of events at the festival through the weekend, click here.
Chub’z Chile 5th Annual Chile Fest
Where: 7017 Solitude Loop
When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Join to celebrate Chub’z Fifth Annual Chile Fest. They’re bringing the finest Hatch Green Chiles straight from Hatch, New Mexico!
Pre-orders only for five or more bushels; all other orders are first come, first served. There will be medium, hot and x-hot! Bushels cost $45 each.
They will also have their Hatch Red and Green Chile powders for sale, along with pre-packaged roasted chile!
Saturday Sangha
Where: The Hawthorn Tree, 112 E. 17th St.
When: 9–10 a.m.
Join for a meditation and mindfulness practice at The Hawthorn Tree. The sessions will be one hour in length, with 15 minutes of instruction and discussion, followed by a 30-minute meditation and then 15 minutes of reflection and discussion. The approach will employ concepts and practices from a secular Buddhist perspective. No particular religion or spiritual practice is being promoted, although participants are free to have whatever private religious or spiritual experiences they may have.
To be mindful is to be in the present moment as fully as possible, observing the events of our bodies and minds with curiosity, without judgment. This allows us to assess our experiences in an objective fashion, to begin to free ourselves from established patterns of thinking, feeling, behaving that may not be giving us the outcomes we would like to have. Focusing on our breathing, regulating our breathing, are the core skills in mindfulness.
There is no charge for this and no one has to divulge any personal information. One may join in any discussions or sit and observe quietly. No one is asked to make any commitment of any kind.
These sessions are conducted by Randy Basden, MS, LPC. Randy is a licensed mental health professional with over 35 years in the field and has used meditation in his personal life for much of that time. Over the years Randy has incorporated mindfulness and breath meditation in his professional work and in recent years has made an even greater commitment to Buddhist philosophy, psychology and lifestyle. He closely follows developments in neuroscience and applies the concepts to his work.
Touch a Truck
Where: Frontier Mall, 1400 Dell Range Blvd.
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Join construction company Simon for a FREE community event! Climb in and see construction equipment up close!
We will also have three bouncy houses, a dunk tank, a monster truck, food trucks and face painting!
Come see us at Frontier Mall in between Verizon and JCPenney. Closed-toed shoes are encouraged. No pets, please.
United Way Education Collaborative Back to School Bash
Where: Boys & Girls Club of Cheyenne, 515 W. Jefferson Road
When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This event is free and open to ALL community members! Made possible by Halladay Auto Group, this event will feature backpacks, school supplies, haircuts (trims and lineups), sports physicals, teeth cleanings, hygiene essentials, lunch and SO MUCH MORE! Back to school, here we come!
Madden NFL 25 Tournament
Where: Game Masters, 1612 Central Ave.
When: 1 p.m.
Calling all Madden enthusiasts and football fanatics! It’s time to show off your skills and compete for the ultimate prize in our Madden NFL 25 Tournament. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, this is your chance to claim victory and take home a copy of Madden NFL 26 for the system of your choice! (If we have 16-plus people sign up, first and second place will both win a copy!)
Don’t miss your chance to compete for glory and score big with a copy of Madden NFL 25. Gather your team, bring your A-game, and get ready for an epic showdown!
To sign up online, click here.
Get ready to tackle this challenge head-on. We can’t wait to see you at the tournament!
Ice Cream Social
Where: Flydragon Design Art Studio, 600 W. 17th St.
When: 1–4 p.m.
Flydragon Design is hosting this ice cream social to celebrate its one-year anniversary. Bring friends to enjoy an afternoon with delicious ice cream, fun activities and great company.
The Gathering
Where: Lions Park, 710 S. Lions Park Drive
When: 2–6 p.m.
Come to Lions Park at the South Picnic Shelter (near the Botanical Garden) for a FREE family-friendly community event that is open to the public. BBQ, live music with Kenny Cable and a cornhole tournament with no strings attached. This event is hosted by the Men of Impact from Family Harvest Church. Bring a lawn chair and if you want to be in the cornhole tournament, register on the link so we can put your team (of two) down on the roster or match you up with another individual player as team.
Fifth Annual Cars, Cigars and Guitars
Where: Frontier Park Exhibition Hall, 1312 W. 8th Ave.
When: 3–8 p.m.
Join us Aug. 17 for the Fifth Annual Cars, Cigars and Guitars. Beautiful cars, live music, cigars and dinner included!
This year’s proceeds benefit these local Cheyenne Charities: Cheyenne Depot Museum, Rise Foundation, Unaccompanied Student Initiative and Lion’s Disability Transport Service.
This premier charity Classic Car show will be held at the CFD Exhibition Hall. To register your car, click here.
Pokémon TCG Saturdays
Where: Collectors Hub, 312 W. 17th St.
When: 3–6 p.m.
Come on in and learn the game or just come in for free play, or join a tournament. All new and novice players are welcome.
We will be hosting Leagues and other Pokémon Events in the future as well.
Tournament entry is $5 and does include prize support.
Please feel free to come in if you have any questions.
Sunday
Drop-In Conformation in the Park
Where: Lions Park, 789–829 S. Lions Park Drive
When: 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Drop-in classes are held every Sunday (weather and volunteers permitting) in Lions Park between the South Lions Park Picnic Shelter and the Softball Fields.
Cost is $10 for the public and free for CKC members.
Wyoming Aviation Festival
Where: Cheyenne Regional Airport, 300 E. 8th Ave.
When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Come see Nella the AT-6 Texan once flown by Women Airforce Service Pilots, or WASP; FIFI the B-29 Superfortress; and the RC-45J Expediter, plus many other vintage aircraft.
Gov. Mark Gordon will also be there for the Wyoming Aviation History Week proclamation ceremony.
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see these “flying museums” up close and experience their history.
To view the full list of events at the festival through the weekend, click here.
Chub’z Chile 5th Annual Chile Fest
Where: 7017 Solitude Loop
When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Join to celebrate Chub’z Fifth Annual Chile Fest. They’re bringing the finest Hatch Green Chiles straight from Hatch, New Mexico!
Pre-orders only for five or more bushels; All other orders are first come, first served. There will be medium, hot and x-hot! Bushels cost $45 each.
They will also have their Hatch Red and Green Chile powders for sale, along with pre-packaged roasted chile!
Sunday Bingo
Where: Cheyenne Knights of Columbus, 507 W. 28th St.
When: 1–4 p.m.
Doors open at 11 a.m. Kitchen opens at noon. Paper sales only starts at noon. Early Bird starts at 1 p.m. with bingo starting at 1:30 p.m. Door Book $6 for first 3-on; $3 for each additional 3-on. Additional games are available with a total of 17 games.
