🎨 Paint and Sip, Flashback Cinema & More | This Week in Cheyenne

It’s Monday, December 23rd. 🎄 Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas!

Events

Monday, Dec 23rd

Winter Art Camp | 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. | Flydragon Art Studio, 600 W 17th St | $25/session | Let your kids explore their creativity at this fun and engaging art camp. Sessions offer unique art projects to keep young artists entertained and inspired.

A Merry Grinch-Mas | 5:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Aquatic Center, 931 Martin Esquibel St | $7 | Help stop the Grinch at the Cheyenne Aquatic Center as you enjoy gift bags, hot chocolate, cookies, an ugly sweater contest and raffle prizes.

Holiday Lights Tour (Also nightly through Sat, Dec 28th) | 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. | Depot Plaza, 121 W 15th St | $15-$20 | Take in the dazzling displays of Cheyenne's beautifully decorated homes and yards, all while staying cozy inside the warmth of the trolley.

Tuesday, Dec 24th

Christmas Eve Buffet | 4:00 p.m. | Little America Hotel & Resort, 2800 W Lincolnway | $39-$89 | Gather the family and friends for a stress-free Christmas Eve celebration featuring prime rib and turkey.

Holiday Lights Competition | Nightly | Cheyenne locations | Free to attend | Load up the car and take the self-guided tour of the Holiday Light Competition entries from homes around town. Click here to find the map and then vote for your favorite on the Cheyenne Street Railway Trolley website.

Wednesday, Dec 25th

Christmas Buffet | 11:00 a.m. | Little America Hotel & Resort, 2800 W Lincolnway | $39-$89 | Celebrate Christmas Day with an elegant buffet that includes special holiday offerings like prime rib, turkey, mimosas and bloody marys.

Flashback Cinema: It's a Wonderful Life | 1:05 p.m. | Capitol 16, 3410 Concord Rd | $8-$9 | Join George Bailey on his heartwarming journey of self-discovery and hope, as you relive his timeless holiday classic in the theater.

Thursday, Dec 26th

Conservatory of Lights (Also Fri, Dec 27th) | 5:00 p.m. | Botanic Gardens, 710 S Lions Park Dr | Free to attend | Stroll through a magical light display that transforms the Botanic Gardens into a sparkling winter wonderland.

Magical Reading Paint & Sip | 6:00 p.m. | Bonsai Books, 126 Quincy Rd | $45 | Combine your love for books and art in this painting session as you create a themed masterpiece and sip your favorite beverage.

Live Music: Randy Burghard (Also Fri, Dec 27th - Sat, Dec 28th) | 8:30 p.m. | Outlaw Saloon, 312 S Greeley Hwy | $5 | Get ready to dance and enjoy live country music as Randy Burghard takes the stage.

Friday, Dec 27th

Holiday Movie Night | 6:30 p.m. | Catz N Coffee Connections, 615 W 20th St | $10 | Cozy up with your favorite holiday film, snacks and the company of friendly cats in this unique movie night experience.

Gnome Mug Pottery Class | 6:30 p.m. | Silver Sage Ceramics, 3110 Old Faithful Rd | $55 | Craft your own adorable gnome-themed mug in this fun and beginner-friendly pottery class.

Saturday, Dec 28th

2024 Wrapped Party | 7:30 p.m. | The Lincoln, 1615 Central Ave | $20-$26 | Wrap up 2024 with the ultimate dance party featuring all the year’s biggest hits from CHARLI XCX, Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift, Gracie Abrams, Clairo, Chappell Roan, Billie Eilish and many more.

Need to Know

🎁 Community Gifts: Meals on Wheels of Cheyenne has brought gifts to the local community this holiday season.

🚧 Theft: Sign theft has increased in southeast Wyoming.

♻️ Sanitation Update: The City of Cheyenne has announced improvements to its sanitation schedule.

🏇 Race Wagering: Commissioners are considering race wagering permissions for new horse betting locations in Cheyenne.

❄️ I’m Dreaming..: Cheyenne has “a chance” for a white Christmas, according to local meteorologist.

🎄 Holiday Spirit: The Cheyenne Shop with a Cop event has helped make the holidays special for local families.

🏗️ Plans Ditched: A developer has abandoned plans to establish a work camp in south Cheyenne.

🏚️ Historic Loss: Residents have been shocked after a historic Union Pacific Water Tower has been torn down.

🏨 Stay Awhile: A new extended-stay hotel has opened at Hitching Post Plaza.

One Last Thing

Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites and Trails invites you to kick off 2025 with the 14th annual First Day Hikes on January 1st! Part of a nationwide initiative by America’s State Parks, these free guided hikes are a fantastic way for people of all ages to step into the New Year while exploring the great outdoors. Happening at 18 Wyoming State Park and Historic Site locations, these hikes range from 1 to 3 miles and are led by friendly park staff and volunteers. Plus, all day-use fees will be waived for the day! Participants will also have the chance to win a 2025 Annual Day-Use Certificate and enter a statewide Grand Prize drawing just for joining the fun. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with nature on the first day of the year! Wed, Jan 1st, 10:30 a.m., Curt Gowdy State Park Visitor Center, 1264 Granite Springs Rd, Free to attend.