Your Guide to Spooky Season & Fall Fun in Cheyenne: 2023 Edition

Pumpkin Patches, Markets, & Fall Festivities

Fall Festival @ Whitt’s End 

Over 80,000 pounds of pumpkins await your family’s jack-o-lantern artists to choose from at Whitt’s End’s Fall Festival. While there, enjoy tractor wagon rides, face painting, games, kiddie rodeo, and more.

• When: Recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday & Sunday starting September 30 until October 29 from 2 to 7 p.m.
• Where: Whitt’s End Cattle Depot (1249 Happy Jack Rd.)
• Cost: $10/ person, $40/family
• Additional Info: Click here.

Fall Fest @ Windy Creek Farm

Discover a trove of Wyoming-grown jack-o-lantern pumpkins, a kiddie train, games, scarecrows, food trucks, and more at this fabulous fall festival!

• When: Recurring Saturdays and Sundays from October 7 to October 22. Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays Noon to 5 p.m.
• Where: Windy Creek Farm (3700 Campstool Rd, Cheyenne, WY (about 5 miles past the Historic Hereford Ranch, East of Cheyenne)
• Cost: Entry by Donation (suggested donation $10 a car load) Pumpkins .70 a pound.
• Additional Info: Click here.

Tankhouse Nursery Fall Festival

Pumpkins, a pie eating contest, vendor shopping, and carriage rides are just a few of the festivities happening at Tankhouse’s Fall Festival.

• When: Recurring Saturdays and Sundays from October 7 to October 28. Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Where: Tankhouse Nursery (521 Southwest Dr.)
• Cost: FREE entry; pumpkins and vendors vary.
• Additional Info: Click here.

WY Market – Halloween Special @ the Cheyenne Depot

Shop local vendors, Halloween-themed goodies, and trick-or-treating for the kids. Costumes recommended.

• When: Saturday, October 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Where: Cheyenne Depot (1 Depot Square)
• Cost: Varies – trick-or-treating FREE.
• Additional Info: Click here.

Afflerbach Elementary Craft Show @ Afflerbach

Local vendors show off unique, handmade items for shoppers.

• When: Saturday, October 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Where: Afflerbach Elementary (400 W. Wallick Rd.)
• Cost: Varies.
• Additional Info: Click here.

Pine Bluffs Fall Festival @ Pine Bluffs Community Center

Free pumpkins, festival activities, and more!

• When: Saturday, October 14, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Where: Pine Bluffs Community Center (708 Lawson St.)
• Cost: FREE entry – vendors vary.
• Additional Info: Click here.

Fall on the Farm @ Archer

Enjoy a pumpkin patch, horse rides, tractor rides, games, and more hosted by East High School FFA and SkillsUSA.

• When: Saturday, October 21 & Sunday, October 22. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.
• Where: Event Center at Archer (3801 Archer Parkway)
• Cost: Varies.
• Additional Info: Click here.

Zentangle @ the Botanic Gardens

Create fun decor with pumpkins covered in magical, intricate designs.

• When: Saturday, October 21, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Where: Cheyenne Botanic Gardens (710 S. Lions Park Dr.)
• Cost: $25
• Additional Info: Click here.

Halloween Harvest Market @ Archer

Shop spooky seasonal products, get a jump on Christmas gifts, and more at the Halloween Harvest Market. Bring the kids to trick-or-treat at the booths and enjoy carnival games while you shop!

• When: Saturday, October 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Where: Archer Events Center
• Cost: Varies – trick-or-treating free
• Additional Info: Click here.

Spooky Season Craft Show @ Burns Town Hall

Shop seasonal products (or get a jump on Christmas shopping!) There’ll be cider, coffee, and popcorn for attendees, plus free balloon twisting and candy bags for the kids (candy bags limited to the first 200 children.)

• When: Saturday, October 28, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Where: Burns Town Hall (327 S Main St.)
• Cost: Varies – entry free.
• Additional Info: Click here.

Trick-or-Treats & Haunted Happenings

Nightmare on 17th Street @ Knights of Pythias

Can you survive your worst nightmares? Spread out over 14 rooms, the Nightmare on 17th Street is a horrifically good time.

• When: Recurring weekly on Fridays & Saturdays starting September 30 until October 28, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Where: Knights of Pythias (312 1/2 W 17th St.)
• Cost: $17
• Additional Info: Click here.

Trick-Or-Treat @ Sierra Hills

Visit Sierra Hills’ residents for an afternoon of trick-or-treating fun, games, and snacks!

• When: Saturday, October 21, from 2 to 4 p.m.
• Where: Sierra Hills (4606 N. College Dr.)
• Cost: FREE
• Additional Info: Click here.

Trick-Or-Treat on 20th Street @ the Cheyenne Civic Center

Trick-or-treaters must stop Dr. Vonhellstein, master of Diabolicology, from destroying Halloween with his legion of monsters. Find your way through a maze to earn candy. TICKETS ARE LIMITED.

• When: Friday through Sunday, October 27, 28, 29, at 6 p.m.
• Where: Cheyenne Civic Center (510 W. 20th St.)
• Cost: $5 per person (reservations required.)
• Additional Info: Click here.

Downtown Halloween Trick-or-Treat

Stroll Downtown Cheyenne and collect candy from local businesses.

• When: Saturday, October 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Where: Downtown Cheyenne
• Cost: FREE
• Additional Info: Click here.

Wild West Trick-or-Treat @ the Old West Museum

Enjoy some trick-or-treating at the Old West Museum.

• When: Saturday, October 28, at 1 p.m.
• Where: Old West Museum (4610 Central Ave.)
• Cost: FREE
• Additional Info: Click here.

Trunk or Treat @ Railspur

Costume contest, trunk-or-treat, and spooky eats!

• When: Saturday October 28, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
• Where: Railspur (707 W Lincolnway)
• Cost: FREE
• Additional Info: Click here.

Connections Trick-or-Treat

Trick-or-treat from local businesses. Bring a gently used or new coat to donate to the coat drive!

• When: Saturday, October 28, from 4 to 6 p.m.
• Where: Connections Cheyenne (2142 W. Lincolnway)
• Cost: FREE
• Additional Info: Click here.

Family Friendly Fall Fun

Young Frankenstein @ the Mary Godfrey Playhouse

Enjoy Mel Brooks’ famed parody of Frankenstein. Note: rated PG-13 for language and innuendo.

• When: September 29 to October 15 – times vary.
• Where: Mary Godfrey Playhouse (2706 E. Pershing Blvd)
• Cost: Varies – $18 to $30 per ticket.
• Additional Info: Click here.

Harvest Festival @ the Library

Bring the kids for a morning of autumnal harvest-themed games, activities, and treats.

• When: Saturday, September 30, from 10 a.m. to Noon
• Where: Laramie County Library (2200 Pioneer Ave.)
• Cost: FREE
• Additional Info: Click here.

Arboretum Fall Foliage Tour

Stroll through the stunning fall foliage at the High Plains Arboretum while High Plains Arboretum author Jessica Friis and Director Scott Aker tell the story of the trees.

• When: Friday, October 6, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Where: High Plains Arboretum (8301 Hildreth Rd.)
• Cost: $10
• Additional Info: Click here.

Creepy Crawly Critters Family Day @ the Wyoming State Museum

This family-friendly event includes creepy bugs, crawly arachnids, games, activities, and more!

• When: Saturday, October 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Where: Wyoming State Museum (2301 Central Ave.)
• Cost: FREE
• Additional Info: Click here.

Annular Lunar Eclipse Party @ the Laramie County Library

What’s more ‘Halloween’ than an eclipse in October? Head to the library to learn about the eclipse, participate in eclipse-themed activities, and watch the eclipse.

• When: Saturday, October 14, from 10 a.m. to Noon
• Where: Laramie County Library (2200 Pioneer Ave.)
• Cost: FREE
• Additional Info: Click here.

Apothe-SCARY-Terrariums & Painting @ Sunshine Plant Co./Flydragon Studios

Plant yourself a spooky terrarium before heading to Flydragon for a Jack-O-Lantern painting session.

• When: Wednesday, October 25, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Where: Sunshine Plant Co. (600 W. 17th St.)
• Cost: $74 – includes all workshop supplies.
• Additional Info: Click here.

Teen Fright Night @ the Laramie County Library

Teens – get ready for a night of fun and fright! Help solve the scandals and mysteries at the annual Skull Manor Costume Ball.

• When: Saturday, October 28, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
• Where: Laramie County Library (2200 Pioneer Ave.)
• Cost: FREE
• Additional Info: Click here.

Witch’s Night Out @ Board & Brush

Head to Board & Brush for a spooky-themed painting session.

• When: Saturday, October 28, at 6 p.m.
• Where: Board & Brush (1719 Pioneer Ave.)
• Cost: $73
• Additional Info: Click here.

Activities for Adult Ghouls and Ghosties

Midnight West Fest 

Midnight West Fest is one of Wyoming’s best independent film celebrations. Explore creepy oddities, catch spooky films, look for ghosts, and enjoy a creepy carnival midway.

• When: Friday, October 6, starting at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, October 7, from Noon to Midnight.
• Where: The Atlas Theatre (211 W. Lincolnway)
• Cost: $5 to $75
• Additional Info: Click here.

Plants & Pints @ Black Tooth Brewery

Make yourself a witches brew terrarium while sipping tasty brews from Black Tooth Brewery.

• When: Saturday, October 7, from 10 a.m. to Noon
• Where: Black Tooth Brewery (520 W. 19th St.)
• Cost: $35 (includes two beers and workshop supplies)
• Additional Info: Click here.

Plant Shop Tarot Night @ Sunshine Plant Co.

Visit Sunshine Plant Co. to hear from psychic medium Jill Grund, who will hold tarot readings and share messages from the other side.

• When: Wednesday, October 11, from 5 to 7 p.m.
• Where: Sunshine Plant Co. (600 W. 17th St.)
• Cost: $30 for 20 minutes
• Additional Info: Click here.

Doll Head Cactus Gardens @ Freedom’s Edge

Sip on locally brewed libations while DIYing your own doll-head cactus garden.

• When: Tuesday, October 17, from 6 to 7 p.m.
• Where: Freedom’s Edge Brewing (1509 Pioneer Ave.)
• Cost: $32 – materials and one beer included.
• Additional Info: Click here.

Black CAT-cus Gardens @ Catz N Connections

Make a pet-friendly cactus garden in a spooky-season-approved black cat planter while hanging out with the adorable cats at the cafe.

• When: Saturday, October 21, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
• Where: Catz N Coffee Connections (615 W. 20th St.)
• Cost: $35
• Additional Info: Click here.

Boo Ball Monster Mash @ the Red Lion

Don your best costume & get ready to do the Monster Mash at Leadership Cheyenne’s Boo Ball. Enjoy a night of dancing, dining, and auctions and help raise money for the future Legacy Landscapes Water Conservation Turf Park.

• When: Saturday, October 21, from 6 to 11 p.m.
• Where: Red Lion Hotel (204 W. Fox Farm)
• Cost: $75 per person
• Additional Info: Click here.

Silent Movie: Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hide @ the Atlas

Grab your ghouls and ghosties for a showing of the 1920 classic tale of a respectable physician-turned-diabolical monster in 19th-century London.

• When: Saturday, October 21, at 7 p.m. and October 22, at 2 p.m.
• Where: Atlas Theatre (211 W. Lincolnway)
• Cost: $12
• Additional Info: Click here.

Rocky Horror Picture Show @ the Atlas Theatre

Do the Time Warp and dive into the mind-boggling, spooky world of the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Costumes encouraged!

• When: Saturday, October 28, from 7 to 10 p.m.
• Where: Atlas Theatre (211 E. Lincolnway)
• Cost: $20
• Additional Info: Click here.

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