From haunted houses to pumpkin patches to trick-or-treats, Cheyenne has it ALL this October. Check out our comprehensive list of Fall Festivities and Halloween events happening in and around the city this year!

We've broken down the 2023 guide into four categories to make planning your spooky season schedule a cinch: Pumpkin Patches, Markets, & Fall Festivities, Trick-or-Treats & Haunted Happenings, Family Friendly Fall Fun, and Activities for Adult Ghouls and Ghosties. Enjoy!

Pumpkin Patches, Markets, & Fall Festivities

Fall Festival @ Whitt's End 

Over 80,000 pounds of pumpkins await your family's jack-o-lantern artists to choose from at Whitt's End's Fall Festival. While there, enjoy tractor wagon rides, face painting, games, kiddie rodeo, and more.

  • When: Recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday & Sunday starting September 30 until October 29 from 2 to 7 p.m.
  • Where: Whitt's End Cattle Depot (1249 Happy Jack Rd.)
  • Cost: $10/ person, $40/family
  • Additional InfoClick here.

Fall Fest @ Windy Creek Farm

Discover a trove of Wyoming-grown jack-o-lantern pumpkins, a kiddie train, games, scarecrows, food trucks, and more at this fabulous fall festival!

  • When: Recurring Saturdays and Sundays from October 7 to October 22. Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays Noon to 5 p.m.
  • Where: Windy Creek Farm (3700 Campstool Rd, Cheyenne, WY (about 5 miles past the Historic Hereford Ranch, East of Cheyenne)
  • Cost: Entry by Donation (suggested donation $10 a car load) Pumpkins .70 a pound.
  • Additional InfoClick here.

Tankhouse Nursery Fall Festival

Pumpkins, a pie eating contest, vendor shopping, and carriage rides are just a few of the festivities happening at Tankhouse's Fall Festival.

  • When: Recurring Saturdays and Sundays from October 7 to October 28. Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Where: Tankhouse Nursery (521 Southwest Dr.)
  • Cost: FREE entry; pumpkins and vendors vary.
  • Additional InfoClick here.

WY Market - Halloween Special @ the Cheyenne Depot

Shop local vendors, Halloween-themed goodies, and trick-or-treating for the kids. Costumes recommended.

  • When: Saturday, October 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Where: Cheyenne Depot (1 Depot Square)
  • Cost: Varies - trick-or-treating FREE.
  • Additional InfoClick here.

Afflerbach Elementary Craft Show @ Afflerbach

Local vendors show off unique, handmade items for shoppers.

  • When: Saturday, October 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Where: Afflerbach Elementary (400 W. Wallick Rd.)
  • Cost: Varies.
  • Additional InfoClick here.

The Great Pumpkin Giveaway @ Coldwell Banker

  • When: Saturday, October 14, from 9 a.m. until pumpkins run out.
  • Where: Coldwell Banker (255 Storey Blvd.)
  • Cost: FREE.
  • Additional InfoClick here.
  • When: Saturday, October 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Where: Afflerbach Elementary (400 W. Wallick Rd.)
  • Cost: Varies.
  • Additional InfoClick here.
  • When: Saturday, October 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Where: Afflerbach Elementary (400 W. Wallick Rd.)
  • Cost: Varies.
  • Additional InfoClick here.

Pine Bluffs Fall Festival @ Pine Bluffs Community Center

Free pumpkins, festival activities, and more!

  • When: Saturday, October 14, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Where: Pine Bluffs Community Center (708 Lawson St.)
  • Cost: FREE entry - vendors vary.
  • Additional InfoClick here.

Fall on the Farm @ Archer

Enjoy a pumpkin patch, horse rides, tractor rides, games, and more hosted by East High School FFA and SkillsUSA.

  • When: Saturday, October 21 & Sunday, October 22. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.
  • Where: Event Center at Archer (3801 Archer Parkway)
  • Cost: Varies.
  • Additional Info: Click here.

Zentangle @ the Botanic Gardens

Create fun decor with pumpkins covered in magical, intricate designs.

  • When: Saturday, October 21, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • Where: Cheyenne Botanic Gardens (710 S. Lions Park Dr.)
  • Cost: $25
  • Additional InfoClick here.

Halloween Harvest Market @ Archer

Shop spooky seasonal products, get a jump on Christmas gifts, and more at the Halloween Harvest Market. Bring the kids to trick-or-treat at the booths and enjoy carnival games while you shop!

  • When: Saturday, October 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Where: Archer Events Center
  • Cost: Varies - trick-or-treating free
  • Additional Info: Click here.

Spooky Season Craft Show @ Burns Town Hall

Shop seasonal products (or get a jump on Christmas shopping!) There'll be cider, coffee, and popcorn for attendees, plus free balloon twisting and candy bags for the kids (candy bags limited to the first 200 children.)

  • When: Saturday, October 28, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Where: Burns Town Hall (327 S Main St.)
  • Cost: Varies - entry free.
  • Additional InfoClick here.

Trick-or-Treats & Haunted Happenings

Nightmare on 17th Street @ Knights of Pythias

Can you survive your worst nightmares? Spread out over 14 rooms, the Nightmare on 17th Street is a horrifically good time.

  • When: Recurring weekly on Fridays & Saturdays starting September 30 until October 28, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Where: Knights of Pythias (312 1/2 W 17th St.)
  • Cost: $17
  • Additional InfoClick here.

Trick-Or-Treat @ Sierra Hills

Visit Sierra Hills' residents for an afternoon of trick-or-treating fun, games, and snacks!

  • When: Saturday, October 21, from 2 to 4 p.m.
  • Where: Sierra Hills (4606 N. College Dr.)
  • Cost: FREE
  • Additional InfoClick here.

Trunk-or-Treat @ First United Methodist Church

Food, music, and fun. Proceeds benefit Xplosion Volley Ball.

  • When: Saturday, October 21, from Noon to 9 p.m.
  • Where: First United Methodist Church (108 E. 18th St.)
  • Cost: Varies.
  • Additional InfoClick here.

Trick-or-Treat @ the Peach Pit

A free trick-or-treat with options for all: sugar-free, gluten-free, and dye-free available.

  • When: Friday, October 27, from 3 to 6 p.m.
  • Where: The Peach Pit (1805 E. 19th St.)
  • Cost: FREE
  • Additional Info: Click here.

Trick or Tree Street @ South High School

Trick-or-treat with the Bison Herd.

  • When: Friday, October 27, from 3 to 5 p.m.
  • Where: South High (1213 W. Allison Rd.)
  • Cost: Canned food donation.
  • Additional Info: Click here.

Tunnel of Terror @ Tommy's Express Car Wash 

A new spin on the haunted house...take a tour through terror in a haunted car wash!

  • When: October 27 and 28, October 31 from 7 to 11 p.m.
  • Where: Tommy's Car Wash (4435 Windmill Rd.)
  • Cost: $20 per person - free for car wash members.
  • Additional Info: Click here.

Trick-Or-Treat on 20th Street @ the Cheyenne Civic Center

Trick-or-treaters must stop Dr. Vonhellstein, master of Diabolicology, from destroying Halloween with his legion of monsters. Find your way through a maze to earn candy. TICKETS ARE LIMITED.

  • When: Friday through Sunday, October 27, 28, 29, at 6 p.m.
  • Where: Cheyenne Civic Center (510 W. 20th St.)
  • Cost: $5 per person (reservations required.)
  • Additional Info: Click here.

Trunk-or-Treat @ Cheyenne Police Department 

Trick-or-treat with Cheyenne PD!

  • When: Saturday, October 28, from 5 to 1 p.m.
  • Where: Cheyenne PD (415 W. 16th St.)
  • Cost: FREE
  • Additional Info: Click here.

Fall Festival Carnival @ Beacon Hill Church

Trick-or-treat your way through a Fall-themed carnival!

  • When: Saturday, October 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Where: Beacon Hill Church (3411 Cleveland Ave.)
  • Cost: None listed.
  • Additional Info: Click here.

Jeep Trunk-or-Treat Extravaganza @ 

  • When: Saturday, October 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Where: 807 S Greeley Hwy
  • Cost: FREE
  • Additional InfoClick here.

Trunk-or-Treat @ Beach Please

Head to Cheyenne's favorite beach for a fun trunk-or-treat.

  • When: Saturday, October 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Where: Beach Please (200 E. 17th St.)
  • Cost: FREE
  • Additional Info: Click here.

Disney-themed Halloween @ Thunder Mountain Harley Davidson

Free trick-or-treating, snacks, crafts, and more at Thunder Mountain!

  • When: Saturday, October 28, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Where: Thunder Mountain Harley Davidson (4250 Byrd Dr.)
  • Cost: FREE
  • Additional Info: Click here.

Downtown Halloween Trick-or-Treat

Stroll Downtown Cheyenne and collect candy from local businesses.

  • When: Saturday, October 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Where: Downtown Cheyenne
  • Cost: FREE
  • Additional InfoClick here.

Wild West Trick-or-Treat @ the Old West Museum

Enjoy some trick-or-treating at the Old West Museum.

  • When: Saturday, October 28, at 1 p.m.
  • Where: Old West Museum (4610 Central Ave.)
  • Cost: FREE
  • Additional InfoClick here.

Trunk-or-Treat @ Railspur

Costume contest, trunk-or-treat, and spooky eats!

  • When: Saturday October 28, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
  • Where: Railspur (707 W Lincolnway)
  • Cost: FREE
  • Additional InfoClick here.

Trunk-or-Treat @ Laramie County Community College

Enjoy an afternoon of trick or treating followed by a spooky concert by the LCCC music department.

  • When: Saturday, October 28, starting at 1:30 p.m.
  • Where: LCCC (100 E. College Dr.)
  • Cost: FREE
  • Additional Info: Click here.

Connections Trick-or-Treat @ Connections Cheyenne

Trick-or-treat from local businesses. Bring a gently used or new coat to donate to the coat drive!

  • When: Saturday, October 28, from 4 to 6 p.m.
  • Where: Connections Cheyenne (2142 W. Lincolnway)
  • Cost: FREE
  • Additional InfoClick here.

Glow in the Dark: Creature of the Haunted Sea

Dive into the Cheyenne Aquatic Center's pool to hunt for treasure and square off against sea monsters! Note: Swimsuits are required.

  • When: Saturday, October 28, from 6 to 9 p.m.
  • Where: Cheyenne Aquatics Center (931 Martin Esquibel St.)
  • Cost: $5 per person.
  • Additional InfoClick here.

Trunk-or-Treat @ CrossBridge Alliance Church

Food, games, candy, and more!

  • When: Sunday, October 29, from 3 to 5 p.m.
  • Where: CrossBridge Alliance Church (3501 Forest Dr.)
  • Cost: FREE
  • Additional InfoClick here.

Fallin' for Jesus @ Cavalry Chapel

Games, candy, food trucks, and bounce houses!

  • When: Tuesday, October 31, from 4 to 6:30 p.m.
  • Where: Cavalry Chapel Cheyenne (9209 Ridge Rd.)
  • Cost: FREE - food trucks vary.
  • Additional InfoClick here.

Truck-or-Treat @ Laramie County Fire Authority

Treats and pictures with the fire trucks!

  • When: Tuesday, October 31, from 4 to 7 p.m.
  • Where: Laramie County Fire Authority (5800 N. College Dr.)
  • Cost: FREE.
  • Additional InfoClick here.

Trunk-or-Treat @ Twisted Wrench

Bring the family for a safe trick-or-treat this Halloween.

  • When: Tuesday, October 31, from 5 to 9 p.m.
  • Where: Twisted Wrench Mobile Truck & Auto Service (E. 2508 Fox Farm #4)
  • Cost: FREE
  • Additional InfoClick here.

Halloween Scavenger Hunt @ Jax

Hunt around Jax for treats!

  • When: Tuesday, October 31, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
  • Where: Jax Outdoor Gear (1400 Dell Range.)
  • Cost: FREE
  • Additional InfoClick here.

Trick-or-Treat @ the Governor's Mansion

Say 'trick-or-treat' to Governor Mark Gordon and First Lady Jenny Gordon (and the First Dogs!)

  • When: Tuesday, October 31, from 5 to 7 p.m.
  • Where: Governor's Mansion (5001 Central Ave.)
  • Cost: FREE
  • Additional InfoClick here.

Pirate's Plunder Trunk-or-Treat @ Frontier Mall

Pirate-themed trunk-or-treat featuring treats, live music, a pet show, and live music.

  • When: Tuesday, October 31, from 6 to 9 p.m.
  • Where: Frontier Mall Parking Lot (1400 Dell Range.)
  • Cost: FREE
  • Additional InfoClick here.

Family Friendly Fall Fun

Young Frankenstein @ the Mary Godfrey Playhouse

Enjoy Mel Brooks' famed parody of Frankenstein. Note: rated PG-13 for language and innuendo.

  • When: September 29 to October 15 - times vary.
  • Where: Mary Godfrey Playhouse (2706 E. Pershing Blvd)
  • Cost: Varies - $18 to $30 per ticket.
  • Additional InfoClick here.

Annular Lunar Eclipse Party @ the Laramie County Library

What's more 'Halloween' than an eclipse in October? Head to the library to learn about the eclipse, participate in eclipse-themed activities, and watch the eclipse.

  • When: Saturday, October 14, from 10 a.m. to Noon
  • Where: Laramie County Library (2200 Pioneer Ave.)
  • Cost: FREE
  • Additional Info: Click here.

Apothe-SCARY-Terrariums & Painting @ Sunshine Plant Co./Flydragon Studios

Plant yourself a spooky terrarium before heading to Flydragon for a Jack-O-Lantern painting session.

  • When: Wednesday, October 25, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Where: Sunshine Plant Co. (600 W. 17th St.)
  • Cost: $74 - includes all workshop supplies.
  • Additional InfoClick here.

Teen Fright Night @ the Laramie County Library

Teens - get ready for a night of fun and fright! Help solve the scandals and mysteries at the annual Skull Manor Costume Ball.

  • When: Saturday, October 28, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
  • Where: Laramie County Library (2200 Pioneer Ave.)
  • Cost: FREE
  • Additional Info: Click here.

Witch's Night Out @ Board & Brush

Head to Board & Brush for a spooky-themed painting session.

  • When: Saturday, October 28, at 6 p.m.
  • Where: Board & Brush (1719 Pioneer Ave.)
  • Cost: $73
  • Additional Info: Click here.

Activities for Adult Ghouls and Ghosties

Doll Head Cactus Gardens @ Freedom's Edge

Sip on locally brewed libations while DIYing your own doll-head cactus garden.

  • When: Tuesday, October 17, from 6 to 7 p.m.
  • Where: Freedom's Edge Brewing (1509 Pioneer Ave.)
  • Cost: $32 - materials and one beer included.
  • Additional InfoClick here.

Black CAT-cus Gardens @ Catz N Connections

Make a pet-friendly cactus garden in a spooky-season-approved black cat planter while hanging out with the adorable cats at the cafe.

  • When: Saturday, October 21, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
  • Where: Catz N Coffee Connections (615 W. 20th St.)
  • Cost: $35
  • Additional InfoClick here.

Boo Ball Monster Mash @ the Red Lion

Don your best costume & get ready to do the Monster Mash at Leadership Cheyenne's Boo Ball. Enjoy a night of dancing, dining, and auctions and help raise money for the future Legacy Landscapes Water Conservation Turf Park.

  • When: Saturday, October 21, from 6 to 11 p.m.
  • Where: Red Lion Hotel (204 W. Fox Farm)
  • Cost: $75 per person
  • Additional Info: Click here.

Silent Movie: Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hide @ the Atlas

Grab your ghouls and ghosties for a showing of the 1920 classic tale of a respectable physician-turned-diabolical monster in 19th-century London.

  • When: Saturday, October 21, at 7 p.m. and October 22, at 2 p.m.
  • Where: Atlas Theatre (211 W. Lincolnway)
  • Cost: $12
  • Additional InfoClick here.

Rocky Horror Picture Show @ the Atlas Theatre

Do the Time Warp and dive into the mind-boggling, spooky world of the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Costumes encouraged!

  • When: Saturday, October 28, from 7 to 10 p.m.
  • Where: Atlas Theatre (211 E. Lincolnway)
  • Cost: $20
  • Additional InfoClick here.

Halloween Party @ the Outlaw

Special drinks, live music, and a costume contest that scores the winner $1,000!

  • When: October 28, from 8:30 p.m. to Close.
  • Where: Outlaw Saloon (312 S. Greeley)
  • Cost: $5 cover charge. Food and drink prices vary.
  • Additional Info: Click here.

Adults-Only Halloween Party @ Railspur

Dress in your best costume and join Railspur for a Halloween party. Festive drinks, costume contests, and more!

  • When: Saturday, October 28, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
  • Where: Railspur (1578 Bent Ave.)
  • Cost: Varies - free entry.
  • Additional InfoClick here.

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