CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The following is a list of events going on in Wyoming’s capital city this weekend. This list focuses on curating local events that are free, family friendly and community-based. Some listings may be seasonal and require an entrance fee or ticket. Weekly recurring events in the community are typically not included in this list. To view more articles detailing upcoming events in Cheyenne, click here.
Event descriptions and details are taken from various community sources, including Facebook event listings, Eventbrite, Visit Cheyenne and local organizations’ web pages. Summaries are edited for formatting and clarity.
Christmas Tree Lighting
Where: F.E. Warren AFB Outdoor Recreation
When: 4 p.m.
Festivities include refreshments, ornament making, music, face painting, balloon twisting, etc. Starts at 4 p.m. Ceremony starts at 5:30 p.m., followed by Santa’s arrival for photos.
Arts Cheyenne First Friday Artwalk
Where: Various locations
When: 5–8 p.m.
Join Arts Cheynne for its annual cookie-related scavenger hunt and raffle, featuring items from our amazing venues!
Here’s how to participate:
- Pick up a scavenger paper provided at ALL participating venues to track which cookies you’ve tried.
- Get involved with the raffle by visiting HALF of the venues available during the event. Eat a cookie, mark your paper, and head to the next stop!*
- HAVE FUN!
- Leave your marked scavenger paper at your final stop to enter the raffle.
What could you win?
- Gift cards from Paramount, The Hawthorn Tree and Outcast Vintage
- Handmade ornament from Clay Paper Scissors
- Art Journaling Pages from the Art @ the Hynds Collective
- Framing Certificate from Deselms Fine
- Art workshop certificate from the Cheyenne Creativity Center
Winners will be chosen based on the number of items available, and will be contacted the following Monday.
The Cookie Crawl will be at the following downtown establishments:
- Art @ The Hynds: Linzer cookies
- Blue Door Arts: Diamond cream cheese bars
- Blue Raven Brewery: Pumpkin cookies and beer
- Cheyenne Creativity Center: Double chocolate chip mint
- Clay, Paper Scissors: Caramel cream sandwich cookies
- Deselms Fine Arts: Oatmeal Scotchies
- Westward: Cowgirl cookies
- The Hawthorn Tree: Chocolate peppermint twist tea
- Cheyenne Civic Center: Frosted sugar cookie
- Outcast Vintage: Chocolate chip cookie
To learn more about any of the venues, click here.
Festival of Trees
Where: 216 W. 17th St.
When: 5:30 p.m.
Join us at The Gallery at The Met for the Magic City Enterprises’ annual Festival of Trees fundraising gala! Our evening will kick off with an amazing dinner followed by a silent auction full of gifts for everyone on your list! The main event is a live auction of donated, decorated Christmas Trees and wreaths!
This event sold out last year, so get your tickets early here.
Needs Inc.’s 1st Annual Tamale Throwdown
Where: The Louise Event Venue, 110 E. 17th St.
When: 6–9 p.m.
Do you think you have the BEST tamales in town? Does your abuela, tía, neighbor, dentist, barber or dog walker claim their tamales can’t be beat?! Well, we want to hear from you!
Needs Inc. is looking to name the Heavyweight Tamale Champion of Laramie County, all in the name of fighting hunger in our community! Join us for a night of libations, fighting hunger and celebrating one of our favorite cultural culinary creations: the tamale!
Business sponsor teams can compete for $100 here. Individuals in our community can compete for FREE with the link here.
Don’t make tamales, just LOVE to eat them? Tickets for admission to the event can be purchased here.
Proceeds help Needs Inc. continue #FeedingLaramieCounty and just in time for our Holiday Meal Boxes!
Hat Bar
Where: Black Tooth Brewery, 520 W. 19th St.
When: 6–8 p.m.
Join Cathy and the Black Tooth crew on Friday to decorate your very own trucker hat or beanie! Tickets are available for $50 and can be purchased in the taproom. This cost includes a hat, up to four decorative patches and two beers. We’ll see you there!!
Face Vocal Band
Where: The Lincoln, 1615 Central Ave.
When: 7–10 p.m.
Face Vocal Band is an internationally acclaimed all-vocal rock band from Boulder, Colorado, who have been captivating audiences for over a decade with their infectious energy punctuated by an endearing love of performance. “Blending modern popular tunes with complex harmonies, brilliant beat-box rhythms, and superb singing … Face takes their audience on a musical journey and it’s fantastic fun.”
Ho-ho-hold on to your Santa hats! Face Vocal Band is back with their Holiday Show, and this year’s theme is “Joy To The World”! Get ready for a sleigh ride of laughter, music and holiday cheer that’ll make even the Grinch crack a smile. Imagine your favorite holiday tunes, but with a twist — like eggnog with an extra splash of fun! From jingle bells to beatboxing elves, this show has it all. Expect vocal harmonies so tight, they could wrap your presents for you! Bring your family, your friends and anyone who needs a little extra joy this season. It’s going to be a night of music, laughter and pure fun.
To purchase a ticket, click here.
22nd Annual Renaissance Christmas Festival
Where: 8806 N. Yellowstone Road
When: 7–9 p.m.
An evening of music and merrymaking celebrating the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Enjoy music, wassail, a light Renaissance-inspired meal and a dessert. Reservations are required; call or email.
