The Cheyenne Botanic Gardens and Paul Smith Children’s Village are open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. We will be closed the week of Thanksgiving (November 23-28) to decorate for our Conservatory of Lights display. We will reopen on Saturday November 29 at 10 AM. The periscope is unavailable until further notice.
Do you have extra vegetables from your garden or the farmer’s market? Peas don’t throw them out! Bring them to the Gardens Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm and we will pass them to Cent$ible Nutrition Program and the Wyoming Hunger Initiative. These programs help feed our community! This program runs until there … Continued
Born in Las Vegas, New Mexico, Jesse (Jesus) Tafoya didn't stay put for long; his family moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming, when he was five, following work on the railroad. But even as a kid, he was already on a different track. By the fourth grade, while most kids were doodling in the margins, he was … Continued
The Cheyenne Botanic Gardens is on a festive mission to gather a diverse collection of Santas, and we need your help to reach our goal of 1,000! With the fun initiative "SLEIGH IT AIN’T SO!", we invite you to donate your Santas and spread joy to all who visit. Whether it's a classic Santa, a … Continued
Celebrate those who have passed on and learn about the culture, traditions, and history of the Day of the Dead. You can find events across town throughout October and into the first week of November!Día de los Muertos is a 2-day holiday that began in Mexico and is traditionally celebrated across Latin America and beyond. … Continued
Meet the creator of the Calaveras Stick Puppet TheaterDave Gutierrez is a native of Rock Springs. He has spent most of his life as an educator, first as a high school teacher and as a college bureaucrat at Western Wyoming Community College. Dave is proud of his Mexican-American heritage. His parents moved to Rock Springs … Continued
Dave Gutierrez and his assistant have volunteered to teach an adult (15 & up) craft workshop on Thursday, October 30, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens. The workshop will allow 12 participants to costume one stick puppet as individual characters based on three models: a Greek tragedy/comedy skeleton, a Mexican … Continued
Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary The Cheyenne Botanic Gardens is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the 43rd Annual Glass Art Celebration. We invite glass artists to participate in celebrating America's 250th Anniversary while highlighting America's journey over the centuries is encouraged. The theme remains optional, allowing artists the freedom to express their … Continued
Celebrate those that have passed on and learn about the culture, traditions, and history of the Day of the Dead. You can find events across town throughout the month of October and into the first week of November!Día de los Muertos is a 2-day holiday that began in Mexico and is traditionally celebrated across Latin … Continued
Discover the beauty and creativity at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens. Currently showcasing the stunning work of artist Patrick Pence, visitors can explore 21 exquisite oil on panel pieces that capture the imagination with their intricate detail and vibrant colors. Each framed masterpiece offers a unique glimpse into Pence's artistic vision and is available for purchase … Continued
St. Martin's Day is a beloved children's holiday in Germany with homemade lanterns, songs, and stories. Meet darkness with light to bring an end to the harvest season and join us to learn the traditions, make a lantern, and end with a short parade around the Children's Village. This is a fun-filled event for families. … Continued
In this class, you will learn how to put together a beautiful paper rose. We'll tangle each petal as we create a unique stem or two (or three!). Bring your basic pair of tangle supplies-micron pen, pencil, and shading stump-if you have them. Also, a good pair of paper-cutting scissors would be helpful to take … Continued
Artist Barb Christofferson of Glass Works Stained Glass Studio of Cheyenne will teach participants how to cut, grind, foil, and solder components of their suncatcher during this three-hour workshop. Band-aides … Continued