Festivals, Galas, & Dragons (Oh My!) This Weekend in Cheyenne

Fridays just hit differently. You wake up, roll out of bed, and realize... the weekend's almost here. If you're counting down the minutes for the work day to end, I feel ya! You know what makes time pass by? Daydreaming about weekend plans. Good news - there's plenty of 'em happening in Cheyenne this weekend.

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Friday, September 8

LCCC Soccer vs. Central Wyoming College

Come cheer on the Golden Eagles for a night of epic action on the field!

• When: 1 p.m. (men's team) 3:30 p.m. (women's team)
• Where: LCCC Soccer Fields (1400 E. College Dr.)
• Cost: FREE
• Additional Info: Click here.

Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame Induction

Welcome eight new CFD legends to the Hall of Fame, recognizing their service and contributions to Cheyenne Frontier Days.

• When: 5 to 9 p.m.
• Where: Cheyenne Frontier Days Event Center (1230 W 8th Ave)
• Cost: $75 General Admission/$50 Museum Members
• Additional Info: Click here.

Cowboy Up for CASA Gala

Dust off your boots and get ready for some good ol' fashioned fun! Join Laramie County's CASA at a night of fundraising, games, live music, and dinner.

• When: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
• Where: Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center (204 W. Fox Farm)
• Cost: $75 per person - full table rates available.
• Additional Info: Click here.

Friday Night Jazz @ Little America

Enjoy smooth jazz from the Jazztet at Little America's Hathaway Lounge.

• When: 6 to 9 p.m.
• Where: Hathaway's Lounge (2800 W. Lincolnway)
• Cost: Varies based on drink orders—two drinks minimum.
• Additional Info: Click here.

For the Love of the Arts @ LCCC

Spend the evening celebrating LCCC's Communication & Creative Arts Pathway with dancing, delicious eats, live music, and an art auction!

• When: 6 to 9 p.m.
• Where: LCCC - Surbrugg Prentice Auditorium (1400 E. College Dr.)
• Cost: $30 individual/$50 couple
• Additional Info: Click here.

Jarrod Morris @ the Outlaw

Get your taste of indie music and down-to-earth lyrics at the Outlaw Saloon, courtesy of Jarrod Morris (w/ Justin Baxter.)

• When: 7 p.m.
• Where: Outlaw Saloon (312 S. Greeley)
• Cost: $20 at the door.
• More Info: Click here.

Live Music & Dancing at the Bunkhouse

Dance and jam at the Bunkhouse.

• When: 7 to 11 p.m.
• Where: Bunkhouse Bar and Grill (1064 Happy Jack Rd)
• Cost: FREE to dance. Food and beverages vary.
• Additional Info: Click here.

Comedian Cristela Alonzo @ the Civic Center

Kick-off Cheyenne's Hispanic Fest with a night of laugh-out-loud fun courtesy of comedian Cristela Alonzo. (Check out Cristela's work here.)

• When: 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Where: Cheyenne Civic Center (510 W. 20th St.)
• Cost: $25 to $52
• Additional Info: Click here.

Saturday, September 9

Cheyenne Farmer's Market @ Frontier Park

Shop locally grown and made products at the Cheyenne Farmer's Market! There's something for everyone, from pastries and fresh bread to salsa and produce.

• When: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Where: Frontier Park (Carey Ave. & W. 8th Ave.)
• Cost: Varies.
• Additional Info: Click here.

Dog Jog 5K @ Sweetgrass Community Center

Grab your running shoes and your pup for a jog! The 5K raises funds for the Cheyenne Animal Shelter.

• When: 8 to 10 a.m.
• Where: Sweetgrass Community Center (1401 E. College Dr.)
• Cost: $35 per runner and $10 per dog
• Additional Info: Click here.

Cheyenne Hispanic Festival @ the Depot

Head to the Cheyenne Depot Plaza for a day of mariachi music, dancing, cultural exhibits, a car show, and more. Fun for the whole family!

• When: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Where: Cheyenne Depot Plaza (1 Depot Sq.)
• Cost: Varies - free entry.
• Additional Info: Click here.

Board Game Cafe @ the Library

Try out new board games (or revisit old favorites!) at the Library alongside Kyle from Olympus Games & Comics!

• When: 12 to 4 p.m.
• Where: Laramie County Library (2200 Pioneer Ave.)
• Cost: FREE
• Additional Info: Click here.

LCCC Soccer vs. Northwest College

Come cheer on the Golden Eagles for a night of epic action on the field!

• When: 1 p.m. (men's team) 3:30 p.m. (women's team)
• Where: LCCC Soccer Fields (1400 E. College Dr.)
• Cost: FREE
• Additional Info: Click here.

Saturday STEAM Activities @ the Library

Introduce the kids to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) with fun activities, crafts, snacks, and more! (Grades 3-6)

• When: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
• Where: Laramie County Library (2200 Pioneer Ave.)
• Cost: FREE
• Additional Info: Click here.

Dungeons & Dragons @ the Library

Join the Laramie County Library for an afternoon of dragons, magic, and adventure! Never played? No sweat! At SaturDnD, they'll help you make a character before setting off on your quest. (Teens Event)

• When: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
• Where: Laramie County Library (2200 Pioneer Ave.)
• Cost: FREE
• Additional Info: Click here.

Local Music Showcase (Metal) @ the Lincoln

Catch live music from local metal bands at the Lincoln's Music Showcase.

• When: 7 to 10 p.m.
• Where: The Lincoln (1615 Central Ave.)
• Cost: $5 cover
• Additional Info: Click here.

The Selena Experience - Los Chicos del 512 @ Archer Event Center

Relive the wonder of Selena's phenomenal music, note for note, at the Archer Event Center.

• When: 6 to 9:30 p.m.
• Where: Archer Event Center (3967 Archer Pkwy)
• Cost: $25+
• Additional Info: Click here.

Sunday, September 10

Poetry Open Mic @ the Hawthorn Tree

Bring your verses and prose to the Hawthorn Tree for Open Mic!

• When: 1 to 3 p.m.
• Where: Hawthorn Tree (112 E. 17th St.)
• Cost: FREE
• Additional Info: Click here.

Find more fun events happening in town at Cheyenne.org!