🎄 Conservatory of Lights, Wreath Design Workshop & More | This Week in Cheyenne

Welcome to December. 🎀 It’s Monday, December 2nd.

Events

Monday, Dec 2nd

Nutcracker! Magic Christmas Ballet! | 7:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Civic Center, 510 W 20th St | $58-$108 | Celebrate America’s favorite Christmas tradition with an international all-star cast that blends world-class ballet with whimsical puppets, lavish costumes and stunning acrobatics.

Tuesday, Dec 3rd

Coloring Night | 6:00 p.m. | Little America Hotel & Resort, 2800 W Lincolnway | Free to attend | Pick up your sheets and markers, crayons or colored pencils and join in on this coloring night in the Little America Gift Shop.

Wednesday, Dec 4th

Cookies & Coco with Santa & Mrs. Clause (Also Sun, Dec 8th) | 5:00 p.m. | Nagle Warren Mansion, 222 E 17th St | $19.95 | Get your children's picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Clause while they enjoy cookies and coco at the mansion.

Grinch Zine | 5:30 p.m. | Cheyenne Creativity Center, 1620 Thomes Ave | $25 | Design your very own Grinch-themed zine during this interactive workshop.

Ornament Making | 6:00 p.m. | Little America Hotel & Resort, 2800 W Lincolnway | Free to attend | Add a personal touch to your holiday decor by crafting your own ornaments.

Vino & Vinyasa | 6:00 p.m. | Vintages, 309 N American Rd Unit 11 & 12 | $30 | Join this guided wine meditation for a 1 hour Vinyasa Flow and a glass of wine.

Flashback Cinema: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation | 7:05 p.m. | $8-$11 | Revisit the hilarious holiday hijinks of the Griswold family in this timeless Christmas comedy.

Thursday, Dec 5th

Conservatory of Lights | 5:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S Lions Park Dr | Free to attend | Stroll through a magical winter wonderland illuminated with dazzling lights and be transported into the magical world of the Nutcracker.

Angel Luminary Class | 6:30 p.m. | Silver Sage Ceramics, 3110 Old Faithful Rd | $55 | Learn to hand-build your own Angle Luminary during this ceramic experience.

Holiday Trivia | 7:00 p.m. | Hathaway's (Little America), 2800 W Lincolnway | Free to attend | Gather your team and put your holiday knowledge to the test!

Brian Brooks' Sundown Rising | 8:30 p.m. | Outlaw Saloon, 312 S Greeley Hwy | $5 | With inspiration from the legendary voices of Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and Hank Williams, Jr, Brooks has a passion for outlaw country and classic rock.

Friday, Dec 6th

56th Annual Christmas House | 9:00 a.m. | The Geringer Residence, 1507 Romsa Rd | $6-$50 | Join in celebrating the holiday season at the beautifully decorated home of former Governor and First Lady Jim and Sherri Geringer during the Women's Civic League of Cheyenne's 56th Annual Christmas House.

Plant Propagation Workshop | 3:00 p.m. | LCCC, 1400 E College Dr | Free to attend | This hands-on Plant Propagation Workshop will cover techniques like stem cuttings, division and leaf propagation - perfect for anyone interested in growing their plant collection.

First Friday Art Walk | 5:00 p.m. | Multiple Locations, Downtown | Free to attend | Every first Friday of the month, downtown venues and businesses open their doors to showcase unique artists from Cheyenne and the region. Take the self-guided tour to each location and view work by featured artists. This month's walk features the annual cookie-related scavenger hunt and raffle.

Festival of Trees | 5:30 p.m. | The Metropolitan Downtown, 216 W 17th St | $75 | Support a great cause while bidding on stunningly decorated Christmas trees during Magic City Enterprises' annual Festival of Trees fundraising gala.

Veterans Film Making Workshop | 5:30 p.m. | LCCC, 1400 E College Dr | Free to attend | Join this workshop to learn about film making and story telling with fellow veterans.

Hat Bar | 6:00 p.m. | Black Tooth Brewery, 520 W 19th St | $50 | Design, decorate and sip on craft beer while making your perfect custom trucker hat or beanie.

1st Annual Tamale Throwdown | 6:00 p.m. | The Louise Event Venue, 110 E 17th St | $10-$30 | Taste your way through delicious tamales in this flavorful competition supporting Need's Inc.

Holiday Movie Night | 6:30 p.m. | Little America Hotel & Resort, 2800 W Lincolnway | Canned food donation | Get cozy and enjoy the heartwarming holiday classic The Santa Clause. Admission is free with a canned food donation to support local charities.

Christmas Box Angel Candlelight Vigil | 7:00 p.m. | Lakeview Cemetery, 2501 Seymour Ave | Free to attend | Honor and remember loved ones during this serene candlelight vigil.

Not a Creature was Stirring, Not Even a Mouse (Also Sat, Dec 7th & Sun, Dec 8th) | 7:30 p.m. | Historic Atlas Theatre, 211 W Lincolnway | Enjoy Cheyenne Little Theater's Christmas show during this screwball comedy in style of the old Frank Capra comedies and perfect for all audiences.

Saturday, Dec 7th

Alta Vista Craft Fair | 9:00 a.m. | Alta Vista Elementary, 1514 E 16th St | Free to attend | Explore a wide range of crafts, perfect for everyone on your list, while supporting local makers and the community.

Winter Farmers' Market | 9:00 a.m. | Cheyenne Depot, 121 W 15th St | Free to attend | Support local vendors and shop produce, artisanal goods and handmade crafts inside the warmth of the depot downtown.

Modern Wreath Design Workshop | 10:00 a.m. | Black Tooth Brewery, 520 W 19th St | $65 | Enjoy a morning of wreath designing and tasty beverages with the ladies of That Flower Shop.

Family Day: Space! | 10:00 a.m. | Wyoming State Museum, 2301 Central Ave | Free to attend | Talk to an aerospace engineer and other experts from the UW Planetarium, the Science Initiative Roadshow and more during Space Day at the museum.

Dicken's Afternoon Tea | 1:00 p.m. | Nagle-Warren Mansion, 222 E 17th St | $19.95-$34.95 | Step back in time with a traditional Victorian tea featuring festive treats and tea blends. Seating is limited and reservations are required.

Running of the Santas | 3:00 p.m. | Railspur, 707 W Lincolnway | $25 | This festive mini-run invites you to don your best Santa suit, grab some friends and join in on a one-of-a-kind adventure as you enjoy sweet treats, beers and festive cocktails at stops along the way.

Jazz Night | 6:00 p.m. | Hathaway's (Little America), 2800 W Lincolnway | Free to attend | Catch Jazztet as they perform smooth sounds and Christmas classics.

The Mashup Live | 6:00 p.m. | Black Tooth Brewery, 520 W 19th St | Free to attend | Enjoy a brew and live music from The Mashup, playing a supernatural blend of reggae, country and all thangs groovy.

Indoor Drive-In Movie | 6:00 p.m. | Event Center at Archer, 3801 Archer Pkwy | Free to attend | Drive right onto the main floor of the Event Center at Archer for a unique movie experience, complete with complimentary popcorn and soft drinks

Face Vocal Band | 7:30 p.m. | The Lincoln, 1615 Central Ave | $24-$40 | Don't miss the internationally acclaimed all-vocal rock band from Boulder, Colorado who have been captivating audiences for over a decade with their infectious energy.

Sunday, Dec 8th

The Seventh Annual Holiday Collage | 3:00 p.m. | LCCC, 1400 E College Dr | Free to attend | Enjoy seasonal music performed by LCCC Music Ensembles during its Seventh Annual Holiday Collage.

Paint & Sip | 3:00 p.m. | Beach Please, 200 E 17th St | $45 | Enjoy step-by-step instruction as you paint a masterpiece will enjoy a drink. All supplies needed are included.

Need to Know

🚗 Cyber: Meet the Wyoming grandma who's redefining what it means to own a Cybertruck.

💙 Inspiration: A Cheyenne teen battling brain cancer has inspired a symphony by an L.A. composer and University of Wyoming band director.

🛒 Farewell: Jax Mercantile has announced the closure of its Frontier Mall store.

🌋 Resiliency: F.E. Warren Air Force Base is exploring geothermal power to guard against catastrophe.

🚸 Crusade: A Cheyenne mom has channeled personal tragedy into a mission for safer streets.

🏇 Gallop: Wyoming’s only mile-long horse track will open in Cheyenne in 2025.

🏊 Splash: The Cheyenne Aquatic Center has temporarily shut its doors for repairs.

💵 Payback: Former employees of Dog Haus have won a court case for thousands in unpaid wages.

One Last Thing

Discover all that downtown Cheyenne has to offer and cruise by Santa's favorite stops during the Old West Holiday Santa Stop Sweepstakes! From December 7th to 15th, explore the festive Santa Stop locations with your exclusive passport book. Hunt for the hidden Frosty Joe and collect digital stamps along the way. With 12 stamps, you’ll be entered to win an incredible Grand Prize Basket valued at over $1,000! Feeling ambitious? Collect all 19 stamps for TWO entries into the sweepstakes! Redeem your entries in the passport by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18th. The winner will be announced on Friday, December 20th. Find the Santa Stop locations here. Dec, 7th - Dec 15th, various locations downtown, Free to attend.