Community Calendar

Bringing Christmas joy to neighbors in need.

About the Program: Each year, many individuals and families in the Laramie area face challenges making ends meet, yet still hold onto hope for a joyful holiday season. Community Holidays is a collaborative effort to make sure no one is forgotten during Christmas. This program is lead by a group of volunteers from different organizations.

Together with nonprofits, businesses, government offices, families, and students, we unite to provide gifts and support for Albany County residents who live OUTSIDE of the ACSD1 school district. All donations remain within the Laramie community, directly supporting our neighbors in need.

Who We Serve:
• Individuals and families living in Albany County, OUTSIDE of the ACSD1 school district
• Children, adults, and seniors in need of holiday support

How to Get Involved:
Adopt a Family or Individual
Visit www.communityholidays.org to sign up or
make a Donation.
Spread the word.

Contact Us:
Have questions? Reach out to the Community Holidays Committee:
📍 1517 E Canby St, Laramie, WY 82070
🌐 www.communityholidays.org

Join us for a free screening of Ken Burns’ The American Revolution, presented by Western Wyoming Community College in celebration of America’s upcoming 250th anniversary in 2026.

Each evening, Assistant Professor of History Christopher Esing will offer a brief historical overview before the screening and lead a moderated discussion afterward to deepen understanding and spark conversation.

Light refreshments will be served before and after each showing, courtesy of Western’s Cultural Affairs Committee.

Come explore the pivotal moments that shaped our nation and connect with others as we prepare to commemorate 250 years of American history.

Handmade for the Holidays: Local Artist Pop-Up Series
Join us every Saturday in November, 10 AM to 3 PM, at The Brinton Museum Store! Each weekend features a rotating lineup of talented local artists and artisans offering unique, handmade gifts. Shop early, shop local, and find one-of-a-kind treasures — proceeds benefit both the museum and the participating artists. An art-filled weekend with a diverse range of local talent — from painting to pottery to print.
Nov. 1
- Dean States – Original 2D works that celebrate Western life and landscape.
- Neta Old Elk (Crow) – Exquisite beadwork jewelry inspired by Crow tradition and contemporary design.
Nov. 8
- Karmel Timmons – 2D works capturing the beauty and spirit of the American West.
- Janet Bentler – Vibrant 2D pieces reflecting natural forms and emotion.
Nov. 15
- Anne Montgomery – 2D art with a focus on composition and light.
- Deryn Mentock – Handcrafted jewelry combining vintage and modern materials.
- Anna Sensel – 3D Bird Trinket Chains
- Will Lopez – Distinctive ceramic works blending form and texture.
Nov. 22
- Rachel Ruleaux – Expressive mixed-media and functional art.
- Merredeth Viker – Elegant ceramic creations.
- Sandy Glynn – 2D works on display, with MV Morton tabling.
- Jon Quarterman – 2D works, also tabling with MV Morton.
Nov. 29
- Sandra Harris – plein air works from the Absaroka area
- Jessica McClelland – author of the Marley Dearcorn series

Free Discovery Center Project: 3D Paper Pumpkin
Come join us at the Discovery Center for a fun fall art project. We will be showing you how to create your own 3D pumpkin using old book pages and twigs. Don't miss out on some holiday art fun with us here at The NIC!

Learn more about Equine Gestalt Coaching and Adaptive Riding at a fun-filled family event - Hosted by Balanced Horses Healing Humans and their coaching team, who relocated from Colorado, there will be live demos, community involvement, a raffl,e and silent auction along with so much more from your local community including some of your favorite food trucks and local mom and pop shops.

This family event is a perfect way to kick off or end your week with horses and fun in a cozy barn while exploring something new and unique to your equine community.

Riot Act, Inc. Presents: Salon Sundays
Starting September 21 | Sundays, 5–7 PM | Riot Act Studio @ Center for the Arts

Are you brimming with creative energy? Looking for a welcoming space to develop new work, connect with fellow artists, or just get inspired? Salon is for you.

This weekly gathering is a supportive environment for performers, writers, directors, and all kinds of creatives to share ideas, test material, and build community. Salon includes acting exercises, movement expression, scene study, vulnerability work, and fostering the creative process. Whether you have a project in progress or are simply seeking artistic connection, you’ll find space here to grow and explore.

Reserve your spot at riotactinc.org

Join us Small Business Saturday (Sat, November 29th) as we celebrate small businesses and local authors & illustrators. We will be joined by the following authors/illustrators throughout the day (time slots below).

10:30 - 12:30 - Gayle Irwin featuring Yuletide in Yellowstone: A Second-Chance, Later-in-Life, Sweet Holiday Romance - learn more about Gayle here: https://gaylemirwin.com/

11:00 - 1:00 - Casey Rislov & Zachary Pullen featuring A Home For Steamboat, Guyla Greenly featuring M is for Moving - learn more about Casey here: https://www.caseyrislovbooks.com/, Zachary here: https://www.zacharypullen.com/, and Guyla here: https://guylagreenly.com/

1:00 - 3:00 - Daniel Neal featuring No Forgiveness, Sheila Muldoon-Faxon featuring The Gift of Christmas, Heather Denton featuring Hugo Goes on a Hike: Part of the Hugo's Hijinks Series - learn more about Daniel here: https://wordsworthpublishing.com/no-forgiveness-family-polygamy-murder-and-justice-among-idahos-pioneering-mormons/, Sheila here: https://www.hischildpublishing.com/, and Heather here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=61570904795134

*Customers will receive a free advanced reader book with purchase while supplies last*

Riot Act, Inc. Presents: Salon Sundays
Starting September 21 | Sundays, 5–7 PM | Riot Act Studio @ Center for the Arts

Are you brimming with creative energy? Looking for a welcoming space to develop new work, connect with fellow artists, or just get inspired? Salon is for you.

This weekly gathering is a supportive environment for performers, writers, directors, and all kinds of creatives to share ideas, test material, and build community. Salon includes acting exercises, movement expression, scene study, vulnerability work, and fostering the creative process. Whether you have a project in progress or are simply seeking artistic connection, you’ll find space here to grow and explore.

Reserve your spot at riotactinc.org

Join us in our Cook Auditorium for a conversation with award-winning independent filmmaker Tiffany Deater. Deater’s work aims to connect the viewer with other forms of life, sometimes by journeying through their perspectives to help us re-imagine our relationships with animals, the environment, and one another. In this talk, she’ll show her experimental videos, "No Real Distance," "Kansas Ice Storm," and "Tornado Lake," and discuss her process and inspiration, followed by a Q&A. Non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.

This event is free and open to the public.

Deater’s work will be on view in the Wapiti Gallery as part of the exhibit, "Tiffany Deater: What Lives Underneath," November 8th, 2025, to January 4th, 2026.

Header image courtesy of the artist.

Join the Art Association for our Holiday Bazaar! Local artists present their work in a variety of mediums including ceramics, fiber, knitted wares, painting, glass, mixed media and more.

ADMISSION: $6 for adults, Free for children 12 and under.

Located in the Jackson Hole Conference Center, 920 W. Broadway, Jackson, WY.

This art fair showcases the talent of those who live in and around Jackson, WY.