🚂 Depot Days, Barley, Oak and Smoke & More | This Week in Cheyenne

It’s Monday, May 12th. Let’s Dive in!

Monday, May 12th

Sketchbook Sessions | 5:30 p.m. | Botanic Gardens, 710 S Lions Park Dr | Free to attend | Unwind in nature while putting pencil to paper at this laid-back creative meet-up.

Birding 101 | 6:00 p.m. | Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave | Free to attend | Learn the basics of bird identification, birdwatching tips and local species in this session led by Kirk Miller of the Cheyenne-High Plains Audubon Society

Corn Bags & Brews | 6:00 p.m. | The Office Bar & Grill, 1600 E Pershing Blvd | $7 | Grab a drink and toss some bags during this weekly corn bags league.

Tuesday, May 13th

Corvettes at Culver's | 5:30 p.m. | Culver's, 2231 E Lincolnway | Free to attend | Join the Classical Glass Corvette Club for this car show on the lot of Culver's. No prizes, no judging, just the love of Corvettes.

Star Wars Trivia | 6:00 p.m. | Freedom's Edge Brewing Co, 1519 Pioneer Ave | Free to attend | Think you know your lightsabers from your Sith Lords? Show off your knowledge and compete for prizes at this Star Wars-themed trivia night.

Wednesday, May 14th

Healing Through Writing | 5:30 p.m. | Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave | Free to attend | Explore the power of writing as a therapeutic tool to support emotional healing during this workshop.

Thursday, May 15th

Painting with Paper: Creative Aging Exhibit | 5:30 p.m. | Wyoming State Museum, 2301 Central Ave | Free to attend | Celebrate the vibrant work of eight artists from the 2025 class in this colorful exhibition and opening reception.

Random Acts of Crafty Kindness: Card Making | 5:30 p.m. | Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave | Free to attend | This drop-in workshop provides all the supplies and inspiration you need to create something heartfelt for someone who needs a smile.

Trivia Night | 7:00 p.m. | Hathaway's Lounge @ Little America, 2800 W Lincolnway | Free to attend | Gather your team and test your knowledge over drinks at one of Cheyenne’s coziest trivia nights.

Brian Brooks' Sundown Rising (Also Fri, May 16th & Sat, May 17th) | 9:00 p.m. | Outlaw Saloon, 312 S Greeley Hwy | Free to attend | Kick off a three-night run with this country band that blends classic influences and contemporary flair with classic rock crowd favorites.

Friday, May 16th

Paint Night | 6:00 p.m. | Flydragon Art Studio, 600 W 17th St | $44 | Follow along with step-by-step instruction and take home "Black Light Rainbow Moon" you painted yourself.

Mountain Force MMA 47 | 7:00 p.m. | Outlaw Saloon, 312 S Greeley Hwy | $30+ | Top-tier fighters from across the region clash in the cage in this high-energy MMA showdown.

Murder on Orient Express (Also Sat, May 17th & Sun, May 18th) | 7:30 p.m. | Mary Godfrey Playhouse, 2706 E Pershing Blvd | $19-$29 | Catch the final weekend of the show! Twists, turns and plenty of intrigue in this stage adaptation of Agatha Christie’s beloved mystery.

Saturday, May 17th

Rooted in Cheyenne Spring Planting Day | 7:30 a.m. | Various Locations | Free to attend | Lend a hand to help grow Cheyenne! Volunteer to hit the streets and help plant trees with Rooted in Cheyenne during its annual Spring Planting event.

Depot Days (Also Sun, May 18th) | 9:00 a.m. | Cheyenne Depot Museum, 121 W 15th St | $10-$20 | Dive into railroad history with rare access to the Union Pacific Steam Shop and Roundhouse. Model trains, exhibits and more await at this weekend-long Cheyenne favorite.

Cheyenne Mineral and Gem Show | 9:00 a.m. | Archer Building M, 3965 Archer Pkwy | $3 | Don't miss the 26th Annual show featuring plenty of rocks and minerals for sale, jewelry, fossils, silent auction and more!

Brewsana | 10:30 a.m. | Black Tooth Brewery, 520 W 19th St | $30 | Join Little Lotus Yoga as they team up with Black Tooth for this hour-long Flow Yoga Practice followed by a locally crafted pint of beer.

Musical Story Time & Instrumental Petting Zoo | 11:00 a.m. | Paul Smith's Children's Village, 616 S Lions Park Dr | Free to attend | Join Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra musician Sarah McCoy and narrator Jenny Wacker for a musical story time telling of Ferdinand the Bull: for violin and narrator.

Seed Collecting 101 | 2:00 p.m. | Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave | Free to attend | Learn how to create a seed kit tailored to your garden needs during this part one of a two-part series.

Bingo Loco | 5:30 p.m. | The Lincoln, 1615 Central Ave | $34.50 | Expect dance-offs, confetti, crazy prizes and plenty of surprises at this wildly entertaining, adult-themed game night.

Live Music: Gordon Creek Band | 7:00 p.m. | Wigwam Lounge, 1600 Central Ave | Free to attend | Kick back with cold drinks and a night of live music from this country-blues-Americana band based out of Livermore, Colorado.

Live Music: Kingpin Posse | 6:00 p.m. | Outlaw Saloon, 312 S Greeley Hwy | $18 | Get ready to party with this dynamic country and rock band from Denver.

Glow Party | 9:00 p.m. | Cadillac Ranch Bar, 3307 E Nationway | Free to attend | Dance the night away under the blacklights and show off your neon style.

Live Music: LoCo Country | 9:00 p.m. | Horse Palace Swan Ranch, 5640 High Plains Rd | Free to attend | All country, all night, from this Colorado band on the Horse Palace stage.

Sunday, May 18th

Old West Museum: International Museum Day | 9:00 a.m. | CFD Old West Museum, 4610 Carey Ave | Free to attend | In celebration of International Museum Day, enjoy free admission to the museum, along with 20% off at Chute 10 Mercantile.

Brunchasana | 11:00 a.m. | The Metropolitan Downtown, 1701 Carey Ave | $50 | Join Theresa of Little Lotus Yoga for an hour long Vinyasa Flow, followed by a delicious brunch.

Cowboys & Cars Car Show | 11:00 a.m. | Little America Hotel & Resort, 2800 W Lincolnway | Free to attend | View a full lineup of stunning cars, get free ice cream tokens and more!

🔐 Secret’s Out: A new members-only speakeasy has opened in downtown Cheyenne.

⚡ Trail Charge: E-bikes may be rolling out in record numbers across Wyoming trails this summer.

☕ Caffeine Shuffle: A coffee shop is relocating and opening inside the Depot, as Beach Please expands north to its 3rd location.

💰 Budget Season: Elected officials begin hearing department requests for the $74M proposed budget for fiscal year 2026.

🚂 Full Steam Ahead: Depot Days brings railroad history to life for the next generation.

🤠 Gunslingers Uprooted: Cheyenne’s famous reenactors will need to find a new home soon.

🔫 Policy Drafted: School trustees have released a proposed firearms policy for public feedback.

🛒 Keyed Up: A Cheyenne man has been charged after stealing Walmart’s master keys.

🚓 Copilot: Local law enforcement is offering residents a chance to ride their motorcycles.

🚆 Station Situation: A recent study outlines the potential sites and costs for a future Cheyenne Passenger Rail Station.

The Wyoming Brick Convention LEGO Fan Expo is stacking up to be one of the coolest family events of the summer, and it's rolling into the Cheyenne Ice & Events Center in mid-June. This hands-on LEGO fan expo has something for every kind of builder, from curious kids to AFOLs (that’s Adult Fans of LEGO, of course). Explore life-sized LEGO creations, dive into interactive play zones, meet pro builders and shop vendors stocked with everything from the newest sets to hard-to-find treasures. It’s creative, colorful chaos and a must for anyone who’s ever loved snapping the small bricks together. Tickets are available now! Sat, June 14th & Sun, June 15th, 10:00 a.m., Cheyenne Ice and Events Center, 1530 W Lincolnway, $13.88.