The Weekender: Christmas cheer and ugly sweaters

If you’ve got holiday lights to show off, make sure you add your name to the list for the Riverton Holiday Festival home decorating contest.

πŸ… And don’t forget to check what garage sales there are around Fremont County, or what’s at the farmers markets this weekend.

Friday:

πŸ”” Challenge for Red Kettle Bell Ringers -The Riverton Help Center is looking for bell ringers for the annual Red Kettle Campaign which kicks off this Friday, November 22nd and runs through Saturday December 21st. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Carol at 463-0799.

πŸ¦– Fremont County Museums First Friday – Take the kids to any of our Fremont County Museums (Dubois Museum, Pioneer Museum in Lander, Riverton Museum) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for free admission with at least one paying adult.

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πŸ› Free Play Friday – The Lander Library (451 N Second St, Lander) hosts play time for moms and their little ones in the Discovery Room, starting at 10:30 a.m.

β˜• The Veterans Coffeehouse – Every weekday from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Lander Community Veterans Resource Center (190 Custer Street, Lander), enjoy a free cup of coffee and spend some time with a veteran.

πŸŽ„ 7th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting – Tonight at Jason’s Park (110 S First St., Riverton, behind the Depot Restaurant)! The tree lighting will be at 6:30 p.m. The first 100 attendees get a light-up necklace!

πŸ‘Ό It’s a Wonderful Life: The Musical – Central Wyoming University hosts the stage adaptation of the Christmas classic starting at 7 p.m. in the Robert A. Peck Arts Center Theatre (2660 Peck Ave, Riverton). Cost: $12+

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πŸ‘• Ugly Sweater Murder Mystery – A night of fun, food, prizes and some master sleuthing at Brown Sugar Coffee Roastery (203 E. Main St., Riverton) starts at 7 p.m.

πŸ†“ FREE EVENT: Peter Mawanga Concert – Malawian musician and record producer Peter Mawanga will be performing a solo concert at Covenant Presbyterian Church (875 Fremont St., Lander) starting at 7 p.m.

Saturday:

πŸŽ… Santa Experience Sessions – Shelle Anderson Photography (612 E Main Street, Riverton) is hosting 15 minute photo sessions with Santa starting at 9 a.m. Cost: $119

βœ‚οΈ Lander Senior Craft Bazaar – Stop by the Lander Senior Center (205 S. 10th, Lander) from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. for homemade goods and one-of-a-kind treasures.

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🧢 Christmas Craft Festival – Stop by St. Margaret’s Gym (220 N 7th Street E, Riverton) from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. for a craft fair with door prizes and free hot coffee.

βš“ Tattoo Pop-Up Shop – Studio 402 Day Spa (402 E Main St, Riverton) hosts a flash tattoo session from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Cost: $40

❄️ Kids Corner: DIY Christmas Ornament – From 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Dubois Museum (909 W Ramshorn, Dubois) you can learn about how beautiful bulbs became a staple of Christmas decoration and make one yourself! Advanced registration is required and material will be provided. $3 per child.

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πŸͺ€ Santa’s Workshop – Riverton Museum (700 E Park Ave, Riverton) hosts a build-your-own-toy event from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Cost: $7

πŸ’— Chili Dinner Fundraiser – Stop by Heritage Hall (705 Fairgrounds Dr., Riverton) at 4 p.m. to enjoy a bowl of chili and participate in the silent auction to benefit Sarah Rose Adams. Cost: $10

🚨 Light Up Lander Parade – The 2024 Christmas parade down Main Street starts at 6 p.m. at the corner of Main Street and Baldwin Creek Road.

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πŸ‘Ό It’s a Wonderful Life: The Musical – Central Wyoming University hosts the stage adaptation of the Christmas classic starting at 7 p.m. in the Robert A. Peck Arts Center Theatre (2660 Peck Ave, Riverton). Cost: $12+

πŸ†“ FREE EVENT: Jam Time – Every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Lander Art Center (258 Main St., Lander) welcomes people of all ages and skill sets to jam together.

Sunday:

πŸ‘Ό It’s a Wonderful Life: The Musical – Central Wyoming University hosts the stage adaptation of the Christmas classic starting at 2 p.m. in the Robert A. Peck Arts Center Theatre (2660 Peck Ave, Riverton). Cost: $12+

🎱 Christmas Bingo – Stop by Heritage Hall (705 Fairgrounds Dr., Riverton) starting at 4 p.m. for a round of bingo, raffles, and an ugly sweater competition!

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πŸ†“ FREE EVENT: Ladies’ Christmas Party – Grab your gal pals and come on out to First Baptist Church (840 N 1st St, Riverton) for Cookies and Christmas Karaoke! From 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

πŸ“… Get started this Winter with your events, activities, classes, workshops, meetings, etc. in the County 10 event calendar. It’s easy to do, and it’s free! Just click on β€œAdd Event”, sign up or log in to CitySpark, then enter your information, and you’ll receive an email notification that it’s been posted. Then be sure to share your event(s) on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Pinterest!

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