Casper, Wyoming is a beautiful town and the perfect home base for your next holiday getaway. Whether you plan on spending the season with your friends or loved ones, there are several fun events in town to enjoy. Remember the weather gets quite cold this time of year so pack appropriately to enjoy your trip.
1. Winter Makers Market
Start your holiday shopping with a look at local, handmade products. Held on Saturdays through January 2020, the Winter Makers Market is at the Good Food Hub from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It features homemade foods as well as local honey and produce. You can also look through the selections of jewelry and furniture to find the perfect, unique holiday present. Vendors accept cash, credit cards, checks, Market Bucks, and Wyoming EBT for your shopping convenience.
2. Reindeer Relay 2019
Start the holiday season with some fun exercise the weekend before Thanksgiving at the 2019 Reindeer Relay on Sunday, November 24. This annual 5k raises money for cancer patients throughout the state of Wyoming. Registration opens at 2:30 p.m. There is a $20 registration fee. The race begins at 4 p.m. Mountain Standard Time in the Conwell Building parking lot. Come dressed in your best holiday costume. Awards for the best individual and team costumes are given out. Following the race, exchange notes and times with your fellow runners or catch up with your family over hot cocoa or Schnapps in the parking lot before more holiday fun.
3. 2019 Tree Lighting and Holiday Parade
Get excited about the holidays as you watch the lights of Holiday Square come to life. The lighting is scheduled for 5 p.m. following the end of the Reindeer Relay. Make sure you arrive at least ten minutes early so you can get a good spot and follow the countdown clock. Free hot cocoa and cookies are available while they last. Pets are not encouraged at this event.
The 2019 Holiday Parade takes place in downtown Casper on Sunday, November 24. It is scheduled to kick off around 6:45 p.m. This year sees a new parade route take effect. The celebration begins at Davis Street Station and ends at the corner of Second and Beech. The theme for this year is Candy Coated Christmas. Bring your blanket and claim your spot early before the crowds arrive. Parade attendees are encouraged to follow directions for parking. CATC and the bus are using a special route to make downtown access easier for the day.
4. A Charlie Brown Christmas Live
Start your Christmas celebration early by enjoying a live performance of A Charlie Brown Christmas. The performance takes place on Monday, December 23, at 7 p.m. inside the Casper Events Center. The show brings this beloved cartoon to life. After the final bow, the audience is invited to sing traditional Christmas songs and carols with the cast.
Don’t forget your camera to capture some special memories during these events. Bring friends and family together in a picture postcard setting for fun and celebrations throughout the season.
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