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🍿 Movie Night, Scrooge High Tea & More | This Week in Cheyenne

Plus: Make your reservations now for the "Champagne & Quail" New Year's Eve Party.

December 18, 2023

Happy Holidays! 🦌 It’s Monday, December 18th.

Visit the Wyoming Historic Governors’ Mansion to see holiday decorations through various eras, all focused around this years theme: “Holly Jolly Christmas.”

Monday, Dec 18th

Pet Photos with Santa | 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Frontier Mall, 1400 Dell Range Blvd | Varies | Take your family pet for a photo with Jolly Old Saint Nick.

Gentle Yoga | 6:30 p.m. | Through the Woods Wellness Center, 623 W 20th St | $12 | Unwind and connect with your body to set a positive tone for the week ahead. Jasmine will guide you through 30 minutes of gentle yoga, followed by 30 minutes of Yoga Nidra; a blissful guided meditation practice for ultimate relaxation.

Will Read for Beer | 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Freedom's Edge Brewing Co, 1509 Pioneer Ave | Free to attend | Enjoy craft beer and reading books? Head to Freedom's Edge and join in on this book club that shares conversation, beer and a love for reading.

Tuesday, Dec 19th

Tipsy Tuesday: Moss Ball Aquariums | 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Freedom's Edge Brewing Co., 1509 Pioneer Ave | $40 | Join Freedom's Edge & Sunshine Plant Co to build your own low maintenance moss ball aquarium. All materials and one pint included.

Conservatory of Lights (Also Thurs, Dec 21st) | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Botanic Gardens, 710 S Lions Park Dr | Free to attend | Be transported into the magical world of the Nutcracker. Each floor has a theme for you to enjoy as you experience the dream-like candy land in the Grand Conservatory.

Movie Night at Little America: "The Polar Express" | 6:00 p.m. | Little America Hotel & Resort, 2800 W Lincolnway | Free to attend | This family-friendly movie night will have you enjoying popcorn and drinks as you watch the 2004 animated Christmas film, "The Polar Express." Bring a canned food donation to be given to Needs, Inc.

Wednesday, Dec 20th

Plant & Paint Night: Holiday Candles! | 6:00 p.m. | Sunshine Plant Company, 600 W 17th St | $66 | Two workshops & free hot chocolate. Pour your own candle, drink some hot cocoa and make a beautiful candle painting to add to your holiday décor as Sunshine Plant Co teams up with Flydragon Art Studio.

Trivia Night | 7:00 p.m. | Westby Edge Brewing, 714 W 20th | Free to attend | Gather your friends and test your knowledge at trivia night as you sip on a pint or two in Cheyenne's west edge.

Thursday, Dec 21st

Cheyenne Aquatic Center's Merry Grinch-mas! | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Aquatic Center, 910 Martin Esquibel Dr | $7 | This Thursday evening session will have you enjoying a unique low light swim experience, playing games, ornament decorating, time for family photos with The Grinch and your chance to conquer the inflatable obstacle course. Don't forget to wear your ugly Christmas sweater.

Three Days of Pop-Ups (Also Fri, Dec 22nd & Sat Dec 23rd) | 6:00 p.m. | Railspur, 707 W Lincolnway | Free to attend | It's your chance to find those perfect last-minute gifts with the incredible lineup of pop-up shops including: Sunshine Plant Company, Lulu Moon's, Angelic Beauties Boutique and Charlie Beth Designs' beautiful handmade jewelry. Or pre-order a Spiked Cocoa gift box that includes a $15 gift card, 3 different types of spirits, gourmet cocoa mix, candy garnishes, house made syrups and more!

Friday, Dec 22nd

Scrooge High Tea | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Nagle Warren Mansion, 222 E 17th St | $39.95 | Experience the elegance of the Nagle Warren Mansion at Christmas time while you enjoy champagne and desserts. 21+ only.

Jason Lenyer Buchanan & The Short Timers | 6:00 p.m. | Blue Raven Brewery, 209 E 18th St | Free to attend | The band returns to Blue Raven with new original music! Lots of harmonies and creative arrangements of your favorite songs from artists like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Willie Nelson, Soundgarden and CCR; with some Christmas songs mixed in too!

Krampus Terrariums | 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Sunshine Plant Company, 600 W 17th St | $55 | Two Christmas season legends in one workshop, skulls (Wassailing) & Krampus. Tiny Bones & Things joins Sunshine Plant Co. to bring you a terrarium workshop with tiny bones and tiny plants. BYOB!

90's Country Christmas with Double Wide | 8:00 p.m. | The Outlaw Saloon, 312 S Greeley Hwy | $15 | Put on your boots and swing into The Outlaw for all of your favorite 90's country songs from Garth, Shania, Alan and more; with some Christmas favorites mixed in.

🥂 Upcoming: A magical evening and overnight stay at The Nagel Warren Mansion awaits you this New Year's Eve! The "Champagne & Quail" A Magical Victorian Party, will feature hors d’oeuvres throughout the evening, a formal 7 course dinner, live evening entertainment & bar, midnight champagne toast and more! You'll have your choice of room and a 5-star cuisine breakfast on New Year's Day. Don't miss your chance to ring in the new year at the historic bed and breakfast in downtown Cheyenne. Learn more here.

Saturday, Dec 23rd

Holiday Lights Tour (Also each night this week) | 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Depot, 121 W 15th St | $9-$18 | Embark on a whimsical journey through Cheyenne neighborhoods to view beautifully decorated homes and yards, all from the warmth and comfort of the trolley.

Tinsel Through Time (Also Wed, Dec 20th 5 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.) | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Historic Governors' Mansion, 300 E 21st St | Free to attend | Take a step back in time to see holiday decorations through various eras all focused around this years theme: “Holly Jolly Christmas.”

Sunday, Dec 24th

Need to Know

🚝 All Aboard: The Cheyenne Mayor announced the formation of a new passenger rail commission that will work on establishing a passenger rail service in Cheyenne.

🏆 Appreciation: Local heroes were recognized for saving lives by the Laramie County Sheriff.

📪󠁵󠁳󠁷󠁹󠁿 Delivery: Changes may be coming to Cheyenne's mail processing facility.

🥦 Nutritious: Clean Eatz, a new Cheyenne restaurant, aims to help the community be healthier.

🎮 Champions: LCCC's Esports team took home two National Junior College Athletics Association Esports national championship titles.

🚗 Performance: Mobile 1 Car Care Center is now open in Cheyenne.

🎧 Listen Up: Two Cheyenne realtors have started a podcast to share inspirational, insightful and positive stories from other real estate professionals, homebuyers and local business owners.

🖼️ Peruse: Wyoming State Museum guests can enjoy a special holiday display that highlights Christmas and Hanukkah artifacts from the State Museum’s permanent collection through the end of the year.

One Last Thing

Looking for a stress-free Christmas celebration this season? Skip the shopping and the usual hustle and bustle of the kitchen and head out or order-in for your holiday dinner. Forgo the traditional home-cooked feast with some of these options:

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