Christmas is almost here and the cold winter should not stop families from exploring the many kids Christmas events this city has to offer.
Among the many festive activities and Christmas events in Cheyenne today, you’ll find orchestra concerts, parades, holiday crafts programs, trolley tours, and more. It’s easy to get in the holiday spirit when you’re surrounded by dazzling lights and the most enchanting decorations!
That’s what the festivities are all about: celebrating with our loved ones, sipping delicious hot cocoa, decorating the Christmas tree with our children, making special gifts, and spreading cheer with our community.
See the many Christmas events in Cheyenne we’ve found, and if you can’t decide where to start, why not visit all of them?
Kid-friendly Christmas Events in Cheyenne
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The Cheyenne Christmas Parade: Polar Express
It’s the annual Christmas parade in Cheyenne and this year's theme is the Polar Express! Don’t miss out on this fun opportunity to celebrate the festive season with the family, where you can also donate unwrapped presents for local children.2
Holiday Lights Tours 2024
The Cheyenne Street Railway Trolley offers the most amazing Holiday Lights Tours every year, for families to enjoy the views of decorated yards and houses, full of festive delights!3
Holiday Magic: Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra
Enjoy Holiday Magic by Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra, a beautiful concert featuring All-City Children’s Chorus, Cheyenne Chamber Singers, and En Avant Dance Studio. It’s a perfect Christmas event in Cheyenne to get in the holiday spirit!4
Winter Fest at the library!
This free Christmas event for kids at Albany County Public Library invites little ones for an afternoon of games, crafts, and hot cocoa!5
Conservatory of Lights at Cheyenne Botanic Gardens
If you’re looking to escape the cold winter for a while, visit the Botanic Gardens’ tropical winter wonderland and enjoy its warm breezes. There will be music, sparkling lights, fun surprises, and even a scavenger hunt.6
Read-Aloud Cocoa Club at the library
This after-school kids Christmas event features a storytime of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, where little ones will enjoy hot chocolate and popcorn, and more holiday fun!7
Make it Mondays!
Join your little ones every Monday afternoon in December to make fun Christmas-themed crafts! The themes for this kids Christmas event include Candy Cane Trees, Snowflake Ornaments, and more!8
Little Colts Story Time: Christmas
This fun Christmas event for kids includes an interactive reading session and a craft, for families with pre-k children to share a unique moment. On December 17, the storytime’s theme is Christmas, to get in the holiday spirit!9
Friday Matinee at the library
It’s always fun to see holiday movies, especially at this time of the year! Children will get a few belly laughs while watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas at the library, and The Polar Express too. Popcorn will be provided for them to have a real cinematic experience!10
Cuentos y Amigos Spanish Storytime: Christmas
This Christmas-themed storytime session at the library is an educational experience for kids to explore both Spanish and English, through songs, stories, and crafts. There will be tasty snacks too!11
New Year at Noon!
Say an early goodbye to 2024 at Laramie County Library’s Christmas event for kids! The festive balloon drop will be at noon, and there will be fun games, crafts, and snacks for the little ones to have an absolute blast.12
New Year at Noon: Sensory Drops
Celebrate in a more sensory-friendly environment, where there won’t be any balloon popping but bubbles instead. This early celebration of New Year is a safe-sound event for families to enjoy the holidays without having to worry about overwhelming loud sounds.Cheyenne is one of those cities in Wyoming with lots of places filled with family-friendly activities. From parks and playgrounds for kids to have some active fun (and indoor playgrounds in case of rainy days), to more educational experiences like museums and libraries to enjoy a nice storytime session, there’s always something new to discover.
Feel free to check out our Kid City Guides, which include many fun places to visit with kids in Cheyenne and more surrounding areas throughout Wyoming.
