🎃 Fall on the Farm, Cowboy Joe Club Auction & More | This Week in Cheyenne

It’s Monday, October 2nd. Yes, October!

Events

Tuesday, Oct 3rd

Cheyenne Tuesday Farmers Market | 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Frontier Mall, South of JCPenny | Free to attend | It's the last farmer's market of the season. Visit the parking lot south of JCPenny to find a variety of local goods, including: farm fresh eggs, grass fed beef and bison, breads, pies, salsas and more.

LCCC Volleyball vs Western Nebraska Community College | 7:00 p.m. | Storey Gym, 2811 House Ave | $5 | Pass, Set, Spike! Catch the Golden Eagles in action as they host the Cougars of Western Nebraska.

Wednesday, Oct 4th

Creepy Carnivorous Creations | 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Creativity Center, 1620 Thomes Ave | $40 | Get in the Halloween spirit with Sunshine Plant Company as they team up with the Cheyenne Creativity Center to bring you a night of building carnivorous bog gardens. Make your own garden and fill it with scary-cool handmade decorations.

Thursday, Oct 5th

Literary Connection | 5:30 p.m. | LCCC - ANB Bank Leadership Center in the Clay Pathfinder Building, 1400 E College Dr | $35 | Join the annual gathering at LCCC to celebrate the written word and acknowledge the special relationship between authors and readers. This years featured authors will be Shreve Stockton and Ben Mikaelsen and they will share experiences and stories and take questions. Cost includes entry, dinner and book signing.

West Edge Dinner Club Vol. 1 | 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | Railspur, 707 W Lincolnway | $75 | In the first of a series, Vol 1 of the “West Edge Dinner Club” hosted by Chef Seth Stefanik will feature a five course wood-fired themed Chef's Table meal including cuts from Harding Ranch - some of Wyoming best beef - perfect cocktails to pair from Pine Bluffs distillery and a “tall tale” or two.

Jam Night | 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | The Lincoln, 1615 Central Ave | Free to attend | Learn and build your skills with likeminded individuals during Jam Night. Drums, amps, and keys will be provided while any other instruments will need to be brought with you. Not looking to play? No problem, hang out and enjoy some tunes, drinks will be available from the bar.

Friday, Oct 6th

Arboretum Fall Foliage Tour | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | High Plains Arboretum, 8301 Hildreth Rd | $10 | As the leaves change, take in the beauty of fall foliage with this tour of the arboretum led by Paul Smith Children’s Village Horticulturist and High Plains Arboretum author Jessica Friis and Botanic Gardens Director Scott Aker.

37th Annual Cowboy Joe Club Auction | 5:00 p.m. | Little America Hotel & Resort, 2800 W Lincolnway | $125 | Get ready for an evening of entertainment, food & drink and exciting silent and live auctions at the annual fundraiser for University of Wyoming athletics. This year's goal is to raise over $500,000 for the success of Cowboy and Cowgirl student-athletes.

Midnight West Fest (Also Oct 6th - 7th) | 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | Historic Atlas Theatre, 211 W Lincolnway | $15-$50 | The 5th Annual event will feature genre films, live music, ghost hunts of the most haunted building in the state and plenty more.

Young Frankenstein (Also Oct 7th & Oct 8th) | 7:30 p.m. | Mary Godfrey Playhouse, 2706 E Pershing Blvd | $18-$28 | Follow the journey of the infamous Victor Frankenstein's grandson, Frederick, as he inherits his family's estate in Transylvania.

Cheyenne First Friday Artwalk | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Multiple Businesses, 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. Visit each location and view work by featured artists. This month's featured venue is Cheyenne Creativity Center with Halloween-themed art and artists, music and food truck.

Rittz | 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | The Lincoln, 1615 Central Ave | $25 | Southern hip-hop artist Rittz will bring his smooth, precise delivery to The Lincoln stage that is sure to have the crowd grooving to his chart-topping hits all night long.

LCCC Shawn Dubie Memorial Rodeo (Also Oct 7th & Oct 8th)| 7:00 p.m. | LCCC, 1400 E College Dr | $10 | Saddle up for the annual 3-day rodeo event hosted by the LCCC Rodeo Team. Teams from across the region compete in rodeo events including bull riding, barrel racing, roping and more.

80's Party with Dirty Side Down | 8:30 p.m. | Outlaw Saloon, 312 S Greeley Hwy | $10 | Get ready to travel back in time to the era of big hair and neon colors at the Outlaw, as it hosts an 80's cover band that will take you on a nostalgic journey. Contest for the best dressed.

 Saturday, Oct 7th

Autumn Fest - Pumpkin Patch (Also, Sun oct 8th) | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Windy Creek Farm-Nursery, 3700 Campstool Rd | Gate Fee | Take the family to pick up your own Cheyenne-grown pumpkins. While you're there, check out the food trucks, several vendors, outdoor games, hay maze and much more!

Fall on the Farm (Also, Sun Oct 8th) | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Events Center at Archer, 3801 Archer Pkwy | $5 entry | The 2nd Annual student-led fundraiser supporting East High School's SkillsUSA and FFA Programs will feature the pumpkin patch, tractor and horse rides, petting zoo and more!

Plants & Pints | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Black Tooth Brewery, 520 W 19th St | $35 | Plant your own mini terrariums inside a Black Tooth branded glass with lots of spooky decorations to ring in the Halloween season. Includes all materials and two pints.

Family Day - Creepy Crawly Critters | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Wyoming State Museum, 2301 Central Ave | Free to attend | Join in for some spooky season fun and learn all about the weird and creepy animals that live amongst us. Don't miss meeting the experts from the Biodiversity Institute and the Cheyenne Animal Shelter as well as real life creepy crawly critters.

Great Cheyenne Bed Race | 1:00 p.m. | Blue Raven Brewery, 209 E 18th St | Free to Attend | You won't want to miss the excitement! Teams of five racers build a bed on wheels and drag race to win. Proceeds from this year's event will support ForMak.

Bark and Wine | 5:30 p.m. | Red Lion Hotel and Conference Center, 204 W Fox Farm Rd | $90 | Join Black Dog Animal Rescue for their annual fundraiser and celebrate your love for shelter pets. Happy hour, dinner, auctions and live music. Dine, groove to the music and bid generously to ensure a brighter future for our four-legged companions.

Need to Know

🎾 Craze: The Picklr, an indoor pickleball center with dozens of locations across the country, is coming to Cheyenne.

☀️ Warmth: Cheyenne has seen the longest streak of 40+ degree days on record.

🎭 On the Road: The nationally-recognized Bored Teachers Comedy Tour is headed to Cheyenne in April and tickets are on sale now.

✈️ Mail Time: An air cargo company will soon operate a new facility at Cheyenne Regional Airport.

🏈 Elite: A Cheyenne South High senior made a state-record 61-yard field.

🌮 Anniversary: Cheyenne food truck, Queso's, celebrates two years in business.

🍂 Seasonal: Fall colors of Wyoming's aspens and cottonwoods are peaking now.

One Last Thing

Rope, Ride & Harvest - Experience an unforgettable October evening in Laramie County celebrating Rodeo, Bourbon and Bison. Hosted by Visit Cheyenne, the afternoon kicks off with a scenic ride on the Cheyenne Street Railway followed by a rodeo at the Pine Bluffs arena. Dinner is served at 7 p.m. featuring a 4-course farm-to-table dinner expertly crafted by Crow Creek Catering. Handcrafted cocktails from Pine Bluffs Distilling complement the flavors of the region. Don't miss your chance to enjoy this unique Fall experience. Tickets are on sale now.

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