After several days of much-needed rain, forecasters are calling for a beautiful weekend in Wyoming. 10/16-18/2026.

Here are a few things worth doing. Whatever your plans, get out there. The weather is not often this nice. It will be a perfect fall weekend.
Casper

WHSAA State Marching Band Championships (Saturday, October 17) – High school marching bands from across the state compete at the annual state championship.

people in blue and red uniform playing musical instrument
Photo by Beth Macdonald on Unsplash

Cheyenne

The Cheyenne Farmers Market (Saturday, October 17, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM). This is the last market of 2026. It will be held at Frontier Park (Corner of 8th & Hynds) – Shop for fresh produce, baked goods, local meats, and artisan crafts on the final market day of the season.

Halloween Harvest Market & Autumn Fest / Windy Creek Farm (Saturday & Sunday, October 17–18) – Family-friendly fall activities, seasonal goods, and local vendor markets.

Hauntings & History Tours (Friday & Saturday, October 16–17) at the Cheyenne Depot Plaza – Guided evening tours exploring local history and ghost lore.

Booklovers Bash 2026 (Friday, October 16) at the Little America Hotel & Resort.

A wooden crate labeled Farmer's Market filled with fresh tomatillos, chili peppers, and blackberries
Photo by Shelley Pauls on Unsplash

Jackson & Teton County

Teton Repair Café (Saturday, October 17, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM) at the Teton County Library Auditorium – Free community event where local volunteers help repair broken household items, small appliances, lamps, and clothing.

Raptor & Wildlife Experiences (Friday, October 16) featuring programs at the Teton Raptor Center, The Cloudveil Hotel, and the National Museum of Wildlife Art.

Jivan Lee Upwelling Artist Reception (Friday, October 16) at Altamira Fine Art.

Framed artwork of a hare and other animals on display
Photo by Geoffrey Moffett on Unsplash

Lander

Verdi’s Macbeth (Saturday, October 17, 10:55 AM – 2:05 PM) in the Carnegie Room at the Fremont County Library – A staged broadcast/screening of Shakespeare's classic drama set in the Elizabethan period (available by donation).

brown bread with tomato and green vegetable
Photo by Daniel Lloyd Blunk-Fernández on Unsplash

Laramie

Toys for Tots Chili Dog Dinner Fundraiser (Friday, October 16, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM) at VFW Post #2221 – Dinner ($10), raffle baskets, and a 50/50 raffle supporting Toys for Tots.

Jay Webb: The HOMESICK Tour (Saturday, October 17, 9:00 PM) live at The Cowboy Saloon.

a group of women dressed up in witches costumes
Photo by Sierra Koder on Unsplash

Rock Springs & Sweetwater County

The Spirit of Wyoming (Saturday, October 17, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM & Sunday, October 18, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM) at the Sweetwater Events Complex – A major regional showcase event.

Rock Springs Miners & Witches Day Out (Saturday, October 17).

SCCDC Annual Trunk-or-Treat (Saturday, October 17, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM).

Fall In Wyoming's Bighorns

Gallery Credit: Glenn Woods

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