Holiday Magic & More Around Cheyenne this Weekend

Laramie County Spirit of Giving Coat Drive - Event Center at Archer

Recurring daily until 12/18 | 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM | FREE

Spread the warmth this winter by donating new or gently used coats, winter hats, gloves, and boots for those in need. The Laramie County Events Department is hosting its annual Coat Drive during the month of December. Your generous donations will benefit the youth in the Laramie County School Districts. Bring your donations to the lobby of the Event Center at Archer.

A Victorian Christmas Tea - RX Tea Time

Recurring Daily Until 12/23 | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | $34.95

Experience a traditional Victorian Tea. Choose your teacup, and your loose leaf tea from over 65 teas. Steep and strain your tea, and enjoy the best scones from the renowned and award winning Tea Room in Cheyenne! Three tiers are adorned with sandwiches, sweets and fruits. Reservations required.

Dickens & Scrooge High Tea - Nagle Warren Mansion

Recurring (see listing for dates and times) | $49.99+

Savory foods with champagne and tea.

Polar Express Train, Games & Movie - Terry Bison Ranch

Recurring, 12/13,14,15,20,21,22,23 | 5:30 PM | $15 11 & younger; $20 12 & older

Pre-sign up with payment & get the Polar Express tickets. Tickets emailed or mailed to you. Then arrive & take the train and choose your train car. Movie train car or game train car. Bring the imagination of Christmas to life & get your golden ticket today.

Holiday Movie Night: "The Grinch (2018) - Little America Hotel & Resort

Friday, Dec 13 | 6:30 PM | Canned food donation

Delight in a wonderful movie night at Little America! We will screen the 2018 animated film, "The Grinch" in the Grand Ballroom. Seating is picnic style, so feel free to bring your blankets and pillows! Admission is a canned food donation for Needs, Inc, which will also get you a free large popcorn. Drinks and other concessions will be available for purchase!

Sip & Spin Pottery Class - Silver Sage Ceramics

Friday, Dec 13 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | $55

In this one-time 90 min. session your instructor will guide you through the basics of how to center the clay, pull walls and shape the clay using a pottery wheel. Students may keep up to two of their favorite pieces to be fired and glazed. CLASS FEE INCLUDES CLAY, STUDIO GLAZES, FIRING and BASIC TOOLS. BYOB! Must be 21 years of age or older to attend

ANTISAINT: Toys for Tots Fundraiser - The Lincoln Cheyenne

Friday, Dec 13 | 8:00 - 11:00 PM | $10

Concert goers are encouraged to bring a toy to donate for the charity and enjoy live local music!

Trent Hughes - Outlaw Saloon

Friday, Dec 13 | 8:30 PM | $5

Come on in and enjoy this great western honkytonk!

Breakfast with Santa - Archer Complex

Saturday, Dec 14 | 8:30 AM-11:30 AM | Registration Req.

Join Santa for breakfast and a photo op! Don't miss this FREE breakfast and a chance to meet and tell Santa your Christmas list. We will have a camera on site to snap a photo. You are also welcome to bring your own camera. 

Saturday, Dec 14 | 9:00 - 11:00 AM | $8/pound

Pick up homemade cookies: $8.00/pound while supplies last. Hosting a holiday party, need a hostess gift or a cookie plate to give to your neighbor? Come to the 1st Annual Cookie Jar Event. You will receive a clear clamshell to fill with a variety of cookies; only while supplies last - come early.

Christmas Classic 5k - Lions Park

Saturday, Dec 14 | 9:00 - 11:30 AM | $30

This wonderfully festive Christmas themed race is definitely a local favorite!! The course is mostly flat, but has a hill about 1.5 - 2 miles into the race. There are prize opportunities for the guys that beat our Santa runner and for the ladies that beat our Mrs. Claus runner!! Tie our little jingles on your shoes and dress up in a holiday costume, or just come enjoy the fun!!

3rd Annual Holiday Art Shop & Sale - 8160 Firethorn Lane

Saturday, Dec 14 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | FREE

Join some of Cheyenne's finest artists and makers for a day of Holiday shopping and festivities. Steve Knox is hosting the 3rd annual Holiday Shop and Art Sale. Enjoy festive munchies, beverages and hand made arts and fine craft.

Cowboy Christmas Market - Event Center at Archer

Saturday & Sunday, Dec 14 & 15 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM & 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Santa will be onsite with Lisa Heater Photography taking photos with the Big Red Truck.

Old West Holiday - Downtown

Saturday, Dec 14 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | FREE

Downtown becomes a magical wonderland. Visit Santa, meet Santa's horses, write a letter to the North Pole, and more! Locations vary, so check the website for more details!

Christmas Terrarium Workshop - Cheyenne Botanic Garden

Saturday, Dec 14 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Join Brandi Bingham and Danika Lesniak for an enchanting workshop where you'll create your very own winter wonderland terrarium. This hands-on event is perfect for those who love crafting and nature, offering a unique way to bring the charm of winter indoors. All necessary materials will be provided. The workshop will be held on December 14, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens. The cost is $40.00 per participant, and preregistration is required to secure your spot in this delightful experience. Tickets are non-refundable.

Cocoa & Photos with Santa - Edgewood Sierra Hills

Saturday, Dec 14 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | FREE

Free photos with Santa, hot cocoa and candy canes!
The entire family is invited, even the fur-babies!**All photos will be posted on Facebook unless specified otherwise.**

Plants & Cats - Catz N Coffee Connections

Saturday, Dec 14 | 5:00 - 7:30 PM

We are partnering with Sunshine Plant Co. for this paw-some event! Spend some time with the cats while you create a cat-friendly plant garden. Ages 7+. Cost is determined by Sunshine Plant, all materials included. To sign up, call 307-514-0028 or email sunshineplant.wyo@gmail.com.

Live Action Clue: Holiday Edition (RSVP REQ.) - Laramie County Library

Saturday, Dec 14 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | FREE

Bring your sleuthing skills, enjoy dinner and holiday treats....wrap up with a winter movie! RSVP

Holiday Magic - Cheyenne Civic Center

Saturday, Dec 14 | 7:30 - 9:30 PM | $11.50-$53; Livestream $25 per household.

Ring in the season with the CSO at Holiday Magic. A Cheyenne tradition, this concert will feature, All-City Children’s Chorus, Cheyenne Chamber Singers & En Avant Dance Studio. Presented by HF Sinclair.

Fire & Ice/ Project Foreigner - The Outlaw Saloon

Saturday, Dec 14 | 8:30 PM - 12:30 AM

Pat Benatar & Foreigner Tribute!

Santa Send-Off - Cheyenne Regional Airport

Sunday, Dec 15 | 9:30 AM | FREE

See Santa off as he says goodbye for now to his ranch and homestead and heads back to the North Pole to get ready for Christmas Eve. As you know Santa has been here in Cheyenne for Old West Holiday. His sleigh and reindeer went back to the North Pole early to get ready. Now he must fly back to the North Pole to get ready for Christmas himself. See Santa off at the Cheyenne Airport Terminal, doors open at 9:30 with Santa arriving at approximately 10:00 am and then his flight is scheduled for 10:30.

DIY Wood Sign Workshop - Catz N Coffee Connections

Sunday, Dec 15 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | $15

Come join us as Cathy’s Creations hosts a DIY Wood Sign Workshop! There are a few different Cat designs to choose from including different colors and stains. Check out our social media for examples of these signs.