🎉 First Day Hike, Steak + Whiskey & More | This Week in Cheyenne

It’s Monday, December 29th. 🎆 Happy New Year!

Monday, December 29th

Paint Night: Winter Aspen | 6:00 p.m. | Flydragon Art Studio, 3151 Nationway K6 | $40 | Ease into the final week of the year with a guided painting session.

Tuesday, December 30th

Steak & Whiskey or Whiskey & Steak? | 6:00 p.m. | Olive & Herb Co, 1507 Stillwater Ave Unit G | $60 | Enjoy a delicious five-course meal featuring beef tips as the main entree.

Wednesday, December 31st

6th Annual New Years Eve Seafood Buffet | 5:00 p.m. | The Metropolitan Downtown, 1701 Carey Ave | $90 | This annual buffet featuring crab legs, fresh oyster bar, prime rib carving station and plenty more, is a festive way to toast the final hours of the year.

Open Mic Night | 7:00 p.m. | Blue Raven Brewery, 209 E 18th St | Free to attend | Grab a pint and join Blue Raven for a low-key NYE open-mic night.

New Year's Eve Soiree | 8:00 p.m. | The Paramount Ballroom, 1609 Capitol Ave | $120 | Ring in 2026 in style at this all-inclusive evening with expertly crafted cocktails, elevated bites, live jazz from the 7220 Trio and a late-night DJ set.

Capital City Countdown — Return of the Cheyenne Club | 8:00 p.m. | Westby Edge Brewing, 714 W 20th St | $50 | Westby's New Year's Eve party features DJ SJ Salazar + Supafly spinning old school jams and top hits, midnight pizza buffet and champagne toast.

NYE 2026 Party | 9:00 p.m. | Cadillac Ranch Bar, 3307 E Nationway | Free to attend | Countdown to the new year with Cadillac Ranch, with bottle service available.

Live Music: Grizzly Gopher | 9:00 p.m. | Horse Palace Swan Ranch, 5640 High Plains Rd | Free to attend | This dynamic band from Colorado performs a wide range of musical styles.

Thursday, January 1st

First Day Hike | 10:00 a.m. | Historic Governors Mansion, 300 E 21st St | Free to attend | Learn about the historic districts in the Downtown Cheyenne area during this guided urban hike around the neighborhood.

Wyoming State Parks’ First Day Hikes | 1:00 p.m. | Curt Gowdy State Park, 1264 Granite Springs Rd | Free to attend | Dress weather appropriate and join one of these popular first day hikes at Curt Gowdy.

Friday, January 2nd

WYO Bounce Bash (Also Sat & Sun) | 1:00 p.m. | Event Center at Archer, 3801 Archer Pkwy | $20+ | The Bounce Bash is back! The three days of nonstop fun features over 30 inflatable bounce houses, slides and other attractions.

New Years 108 Sun Salutations | 5:30 p.m. | The Office Bar & Grill, 1600 E Pershing Blvd | $40 | Start fresh by letting go of the past and setting intentions for 2026 during this guided session.

Saturday, January 3rd

Winter Farmers Market | 9:00 a.m. | Depot Lobby, 121 W 15th St | Free to attend | Stock up on baked goods and locally made treats inside the historic depot.

Family Day: Wyoming Winter | 10:00 a.m. | Wyoming State Museum, 2301 Central Ave | Free to attend | Learn all about how plants, animals and people have adapted to the cold winter weather with hands-on activities, games and crafts.

Flavorful Sourdough Workshop | 1:00 p.m. | Olive & Herb Co, 1507 Stillwater Ave Unit G | $60 | This interactive class will give you the foundation for making classic sourdough bread while getting creative with add-ins.

Sunday, January 4th

Yogi Jammie Party | 3:00 p.m. | Vintages, 309 N American Rd | $50 | Join Little Lotus Yoga for this hour-long Anjali Restorative Yoga Experience, including a glass of wine and light charcuterie.

Intro to Oula Series | 4:00 p.m. | GROW Movement and Mindfulness, 600 W 17th St | $40 | This three-class intro series designed just for beginners to learn the basics of dance fitness.

🌡️ Record Warmth: Cheyenne breaks a 137-year-old heat record.

🖥️ Compute Questioned: Scientists and tech advocates raise concerns about the future of the federal supercomputing center in Cheyenne.

🗳️ Senate Bid: Rep. Harriet Hageman announces plans to run for Wyoming’s U.S. Senate seat.

🚰 Saved for Now: Cheyenne City Council takes demolition off the table for the historic 1892 pumphouse.

🎁 Holiday Help: The second annual “We Got Your Back” Christmas event brings support to families in Cheyenne’s West Edge.

🏍️ Fatal Crash: A rider involved in a Dell Range Boulevard motorcycle crash last week has died.

🚔 Arrests Made: Cheyenne police arrest two teens and one adult in a planned attempted murder investigation.

🎨 Arts Move: Arts Cheyenne announces plans to relocate to the Asher Building following the sale of its temporary space.

🏗️ Rec Center Talk: City and county officials share updates on plans for a South-Side Recreation Center.

Winter Knights of Cheyenne is back, bringing armor, pageantry and full-scale medieval spectacle to the Event Center at Archer for an epic two-day takeover. Don't miss the thundering jousts from the Knights of Valour, live sword fighting, aerialists, comedians, sirens and a bustling marketplace filled with medieval treasures. Come dressed for the era or just ready to wander as the action unfolds throughout the day. For those looking to elevate the experience, the Nobles’ Feast offers an evening banquet fit for royalty. Get your tickets now! Sat, Feb 14th & Sun, Feb 15th, 3965 Archer Pkwy, Event Center at Archer, $32+.