OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS IN THE PIONEER VILLAGE

LANDER, WY / December 13 – Pioneer Museum, 1443 Main St, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. – Evening event with carriage rides, tree lighting, caroling, hot cider and festive community celebration. For more information, visit https://www.landerwy.org/events/old-fashioned-christmas

ackson Hole Holiday Bazaar

Dec. 5–6, 2025 / JACKSON HOLE — The Conference Center hosts a cozy indoor bazaar with local artisans selling jewelry, leatherwork, art, and gourmet gifts — an easy getaway for holiday shopping away from the slopes.
For more information, visit: https://www.eventeny.com/events/holiday-bazaar-2025-15401/

Light Up Lander Parade

Dec. 6, 2025 / LANDER — Main Street lights up for the annual parade beginning at 5:30 PM, featuring festive floats, a visit from Santa riding with the Volunteer Fire Department, free cookies and cocoa beforehand, and local businesses staying open late for holiday cheer.
For more information, visit: https://www.landerwy.gov/community/page/lander-shines-bright-december-holiday-celebrations

Cowboy Christmas Market

Dec. 6–7, 2025 / CHEYENNE — Wyoming’s largest holiday market offers 200+ vendors, Santa photos, unique handcrafted gifts, and festive atmosphere across two days for early holiday shopping and family fun.
For more information, visit: https://www.laramiecountyevents.com/event/cowboy-christmas-market-2025/

Casper Downtown Christmas Parade

Dec. 6, 2025 / CASPER — An evening parade through downtown featuring floats, lights, holiday cheer and the chance to enjoy local shops and seasonal treats along the route — great for families or a quick winter trip.
For more information, visit: https://www.visitcasper.com/events/holiday-events/downtown-christmas-parade/

Depot Christmas Market & Holiday Festivities (Cheyenne)

Dec. 6, 2025 / CHEYENNE — As part of the holiday season celebrations, the historic depot hosts a festive market, lights, artisan vendors, and family-friendly holiday events to kick off December’s festivities.
For more information, visit: https://www.cheyenne.org/oldwestholiday/featured-festivities/

Winterfest at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

Dec. 19–31, 2025 / JACKSON HOLE — Includes tree-lighting, GlowNights light displays, snow-castle opening, free hot chocolate/cookies, snow-cat & avalanche-dog demos, free skate nights, and a torchlight parade with fireworks on New Year’s Eve. Family-friendly winter fun framed by Teton peaks.
For more information, visit: https://www.jacksonhole.com/winterfest

Downtown Holiday Parade & Train Lighting (Laramie)

Dec. 12, 2025 / LARAMIE — Starting at 5:00 PM with a Holiday Open House at the Train Depot, followed by music, refreshments, a festive train-lighting in Depot Park, and a downtown parade along 1st and 2nd Streets — a community gathering full of local charm.
For more information, visit: https://laramiemainstreet.org/holiday-events

Holiday Shopping & Santa Visits — Jackson Hole Town Square

Dec. 14–24, 2025 / JACKSON HOLE — Town Square’s elk-antler arches glow with holiday lights, Santa appears for photos 5–7 PM, hot chocolate flows, and small-town holiday atmosphere combines with mountain scenery for a memorable winter outing.
For more information, visit: https://www.townsquareinns.com/blog/top-holiday-events-in-jackson-hole/

‘Tis the Season’ Downtown Holiday Fun (Rawlins)

Now through Dec. 23, 2025 / RAWLINS — Holiday-themed scavenger hunt with a hidden “elf,” daily chances to win Downtown Dollars, and rotating business specials — a fun local flair to December visits.
For more information, visit: https://www.downtownrawlins.org/tis-the-season-2025

Holiday Makers’ Market (Art Association of Jackson Hole)

Dec. 10–23, 2025 / JACKSON HOLE — Local artists and makers gather under one roof selling handmade ceramics, glass, fiber art, prints, and gifts — perfect for unique presents and supporting small-town artisans.
For more information, visit: https://www.jacksonhole.com/events/holiday-makers-market

Winter Lights Festival – Grand Opening (Laramie)

Dec. 2025 / LARAMIE — Seasonal holiday-light festival turning streets and public spaces into shimmering displays. A festive way to enjoy a winter evening stroll or take holiday photos.
For more information, visit: https://www.visitlaramie.org/event/winter-lights-festival-the-grand-opening-2025/38497/

Holiday Lights & Local Shopping Events (Cheyenne – Old West Holiday)

Dec. 5–27, 2025 / CHEYENNE — Ongoing “Holiday Light Tours” plus themed events like “Miracle on 34th Street,” nightly lights, depot holiday market, and seasonal performances — blending frontier history with holiday cheer in the state capital.
For more information, visit: https://www.cheyenne.org/oldwestholiday/featured-festivities/

Snow-Season Shopping & Festivities — Jackson Hole Holiday Events

Dec. 5–31, 2025 / JACKSON HOLE — Enjoy festive lights, holiday shopping, sleigh rides or skiing, live music, and seasonal charm throughout the mountains and town — ideal for a winter getaway blending adventure and holiday spirit.
For more information, visit: https://visitjacksonhole.com/do/events

Rawlins Holiday Celebration & Local Winter Fest

Dec. 14, 2025 / RAWLINS — A one-day community celebration including local gift-shopping, festive décor, holiday music, and small-town charm that captures the spirit of Wyoming winter.
For more information, visit: https://christmasmarketusa.com/christmas-markets-wyoming-2025/

Holiday Markets & Local Artisan Shopping — Statewide Highlight

Various Dates Dec. 2025 / WYOMING — Throughout towns and mountain communities, expect holiday-markets, craft fairs, festive lights, Santa visits, sleigh rides and winter events statewide — combining Wyoming charm and seasonal traditions for travelers and locals alike.
For more information, visit: https://travelwyoming.com/blog/stories/post/christmas-in-wyoming/