What To Do This Weekend In Wyoming August-28-30-2026

Here comes the weekend, and somebody asks you what the plan is for this weekend.

(CRICKETS).

But hold on, there is plenty to do this weekend in Wyoming. Here is a short list.

Sweetwater Summer Send-Off & Horse Racing: Head to Sweetwater County Travel & Tourism in Rock Springs for the Sweetwater Summer Send-Off festival on Saturday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, plus live horse racing at Sweetwater Downs on Saturday and Sunday starting at 1:00 PM.

Family Fun Fest: Visit the Niobrara County Fairgrounds in Lusk on Saturday, August 29, starting at 10:00 AM for free food, puppet shows, and games.

Rodeo Nights: Catch traditional evening rodeo action at the Cody Nite Rodeo on Sunday night at 8:00 PM, or check out the Jackson Hole Rodeo on Saturday night at 8:00 PM.

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In Cheyenne, Wyoming:

Girls' Day Out: Shop local boutiques, artisans, and specialty makers at the Cheyenne Depot Museum on Saturday during the day.

BBQ on the Patio: Savor slow-cooked ribeye and chicken during Sizzlin' Saturdays at the Little America Hotel & Resort - Cheyenne starting at 5:00 PM on Saturday.

Live Music at the Brewery: Catch a performance by Quinlan Valdez at Black Tooth Brewing Company - Cheyenne on Saturday evening.

Sunday Makers Market: Head to Frontier Mall on Sunday from 11:00 AM for the final end-of-season market featuring a car meet, kids' games, food trucks, and $1 waffles.Live Jazz

Sundays: Unwind with regional musicians playing live jazz over food and drinks at Silly Sips starting at noon on Sunday.

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In Casper, Wyoming:

Casper Celtic Irish Fest: Enjoy family-friendly events, local culture, and performances by groups like the Harp Twins, Volfgang Twins, and On The Lash on Saturday, August 29.

The SteelDrivers Live: Catch a live nighttime concert on Saturday, August 29, at The Gaslight Social (adult-focused venue).

RMG Last Day Par-Tay!: Say goodbye to Riverfront Mini Golf on Sunday, August 30, during their final celebration featuring food trucks, shaved ice, and running waterfalls.

Up in Sheridan, Wyoming, Sunday Polo: Watch free Sunday polo matches at the Big Horn Equestrian Center starting at 1:00 PM on Sunday, August 30, with fieldside parking or bleacher seating.

In Gillette, Wyoming: Rock out to Switchfoot and Hoobastank with tailgating, food, drinks, and ice cream on Saturday, August 29, starting at 3:30 PM and 7:00 PM at CAM-PLEX Multi-Event Facilities.