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Discover Leather Working with Chris Chapman
2025-09-18 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Denver)
Join By Western Hands artisan Chris Chapman to learn how to restore leather treasures.
Learn the art of leathercraft in this flexible, self-paced class! Explore cutting, stitching, pattern making, and more. Start a pouch, purse, repair, or custom project — we’ll plan it together before class. All tools, supplies & some leather included. Whether you’re a beginner or building skills, this is your chance to create something beautiful at your own pace. Limited to 6 participants.
$195, limited availability. Reservations Required. Located at By Western Hands 1007 12th Street.
Thursday, September 18 from 10AM – 6PM.
*If sold out, contact By Western Hands to add your name to the waitlist. (307) 586-1755

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Cody Firearms Museum Vault Tours
2025-09-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Buffalo Bill Center of the West, BBCW | 720 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
Exclusive Tours Vault Experience Step beyond the galleries and into the hidden heart of the Cody Firearms Museum. This exclusive Vault Tour.

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Rendezvous Royale: Lunch and Lecture – Buffalo Bill Art Show
2025-09-18 12:30 - 14:00 | Buffalo Bill Center of the West, BBCW | 720 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
Join us for a catered lunch followed by a lecture on the arts .
Reservations required. Cost $65, limited space available. Located at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West 720 Sheridan Avenue.
Thursday, September 18, 2024 12:30 – 2PM

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Rigid Heddle Weaving Meet Up
2025-09-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Wyoming Yarn & Fiber, 901 16th Street, Cody, WY
Weaving is great for home goods, scarves, and more. Bring your own loom, or learn as we work on ours!
TIME: 1-3pm. Ages 10 and up are welcome
Difficult warps? Let’s talk about how to handle broken warp threads, sticky warps, doubled warps, etc.
Bring your own knowledge and current projects to share.
New to weaving and want to learn more? Come join in the fun!

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Painting & Magic
2025-09-18 18:00
The painting class will be taught by Ana of 307 art LLC. she’s doing a beautiful pumpkins under night sky painting for $35 a person. Make sure to to reserve your spot with her as space is limited.
Black cat Alchemy, Co will also be there with a mini pop-up shop and will be doing tarot readings.
We look forward to a magical fall night with you all!

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3 Days w/ Bees, Bulbs & Bison
2025-09-19 09:00 - 17:00 | Thomas the Apostle Center, 34 Thomas the Apostle Road
More information on this 3 day Retreat to come. In the meantime you can RSVP online HERE.

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Alaskan Native-Inspired Leather Mitts – A Hands-On Heritage Workshop
2025-09-19 10:00 - 17:00
Create Your Own Alaskan Native-Inspired Leather Mitts – A Hands-On Heritage Workshop
Step into a world of tradition, craftsmanship, and creativity in this immersive two-day class inspired by the beautiful handmade mitts crafted by Native American artisans—many dating back to the 1800s and still cherished today.
In this unique experience, you’ll design and hand-sew your very own pair of heirloom-quality mitts using authentic materials such as supple buffalo split leather, cozy vintage Army blankets, soft shearling sheep hides, and rich beaver belt trim. You’ll stitch everything together using traditional sinew and have access to a gorgeous variety of glass beads to bring your designs to life.
Whether you’re brand new to beadwork or an experienced artist, you’ll find patterns and inspiration to match your skill level. This class is perfect for anyone who wants to explore Native American-inspired art, learn traditional hand-sewing techniques, and create something truly meaningful with their own hands.
We’ll break for lunch each day (on your own), but snacks and refreshments will be provided throughout the class to keep your creativity flowing.
Come get creative, connect with culture, and walk away with a stunning, one-of-a-kind pair of mitts made by you.
*This is a two-day class*September 19: 10-5pmSeptember 20: 10-5pm

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The Art of Hand Stitching Workshop
2025-09-19 13:00 - 16:00
Master the art of hand stitching in this workshop focused on the traditional two-needle and awl technique. Learn to choose the right thread, when to wax, and how different needles—Saddle, Harness, and Glover—serve unique purposes. With a focus on precision awl work, this class enhances craftsmanship for beginners and experts alike.
$125, limited availability. Reservations Required. Located at By Western Hands 1007 12th Street.
Friday, September 19th 1PM to 4PM.
*If sold out, contact By Western Hands to add your name to the waitlist. (307) 586-1755

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Horse Power: A Change of Seasons
2025-09-20 09:00 - 12:30
Join Flyin’ B Equine and Breathe & Balance for their 2025 personal growth and empowerment clinic with horses.
Call Michelle at 307-899-2301 or Nikki at 617-794-9751

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Tribute Sip & Paint
2025-09-20 14:00 | Steph’s Kitchen, 1022 13th Street, Cody WY
A step by step instructed painting with artist Jessica Reesy.
No talent required, family friendly, and everything provided.
$35/seat
PM me or text me at 307-254-0191 to secure your seats.
Steph’s will be serving food and drinks.

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Local Lore Talk: Generations of Ranching on the South Fork
2025-09-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Buffalo Bill Center of the West, BBCW | 720 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
Program Description:
Join us for an engaging Local Lore program with historian Brian Beauvais, who will explore the fascinating evolution of ranching on Cody’s South Fork. In the late 19th century, the South Fork became grazing country for open range cattle ranches, where cowboys managed herds across vast, unfenced public lands. Over time, homesteaders settled the valley, digging canals, building bridges, and carving trails into the mountains under the promise of the Homestead Act. By the early 20th century, pioneers like Nova Brown, Jim McLaughlin, and Sam Aldrich helped transform the South Fork into a hub for dude ranching, introducing vacationers to Wyoming’s rugged landscapes, hunting expeditions, and the wonders of Yellowstone National Park. Beauvais will trace how cattle ranchers, homesteaders, and dude ranchers often competed—and sometimes cooperated—over land and resources, together shaping a dynamic history that continues to define the region today.
About the Speaker:
Brian Beauvais is the Curator of the Park County Archives in Cody. He serves on the Park County Historic Preservation Commission, the Wyoming Historical Foundation, and the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund. Holding dual master’s degrees in history and library science, Beauvais has written extensively and given public presentations on a wide range of topics in northwest Wyoming history, including wildlife conservation, mining, prospecting, ranching, homesteading, historic preservation, vernacular architecture, and local art.

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Tweens & Teens Dance Method Class for Beginners
2025-09-25 17:00 - 18:30
At RMSA, we believe everyone should discover and experience the joy of dance. RMSA’s NEW Tween & Teen Dance Methods Class is for beginners who have never danced or haven’t danced in several years. We are kick starting this class as a 1.5 hour class one time a week, covering 4 disciplines (ballet, jazz, hip hop & contemporary), in 10 week session. Our methods dance class is great option for students who need more technique and foundation before enrolling into our Academy levels or even for those who are not sure about which dance styles they want to learn. Classes will provide quality introduction and foundational training in these 4 dance disciplines for anyone 11 years old and older. No previous dance experience required, no performances expected at this time.
Tuition $50 per month (Sept, Oct, Nov) – REGISTER TODAY
Space is limited; minimum class size required

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Adult Ballet Dance Class
2025-09-25 18:30 - 19:30
At RMSA, we believe you’re never too old to discover the joy of dance. RMSA’s Adult dance classes offer quality training in various dance styles for anyone 16 years old and older. No performances expected, and leotards/tights optional. (IF an adult beginner basic session, no previous dance experience required.)
Adult classes are offered in sessions throughout our school year. Classes in each session do build on each other and each session is independent of each other but as in most things, the more classes/sessions one attends; the more one will learn and foundations will form.
THIS SESSION IS For those with a basic understanding of ballet or revisiting ballet as an Adult. Each class will focus on alignment, foundation of technique, vocabulary, and movement quality. Follows a standard ballet class format; learning combinations at the barre, center, and across the floor.
With so many returning adult students, RMSA has built a foundation for our regular adult dance class sessions! We will again be offering a Beginner Basics Ballet & Tap sessions starting in January 2026. The beginner basic sessions are intended to offer adult students an introduction OR refresher of these dance styles starting at the very beginning to help equip students with the basics, so they are prepared before attending our regular adult dance sessions.
Tuition is per session, charged to accounts in-full first day of class in session. No refunds.
Session 1: Sept 25-November 13; (no class Oct 30), 6:30-7:30 ($80) – REGISTER TODAY

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Adult Craft: Mop Head Ghosts
2025-09-26 14:00 | Cody Library, Park County Library | 1500 Heart Mountain Street
Get into the spirit of spooky season with us at the Cody Library! Join us in Grizzly Hall to create your very own Mop Head Ghosts.
All supplies are provided while they last
Free & open to the public

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Guardians of Yellowstone: The Yellowstone Cougar Project
2025-09-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Buffalo Bill Center of the West, BBCW | 720 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
The Draper Natural History Museum is excited to host the world premiere of a new documentary exploring the remarkable lives of cougars. This exclusive evening will bring together filmmakers, wildlife researchers, and the community for a night of film, conversation, and discovery.
Event Schedule:
♦ 5:00 – 6:00 PM | Reception with food and cash bar (location TBD)
♦ 6:00 – 7:00 PM | Film Screening in the Coe Auditorium
♦ 7:00 – 8:00 PM | Panel Discussion featuring the filmmakers biologists from Yellowstone and the Shoshone National Forest (Kerry “Murph” Murphy, Dan Stahler, Wes Binder, Andy Adkins, Max Freund)
This premiere takes place just ahead of the film’s October broadcast debut on Wyoming PBS, which will serve as the presenting station. Representatives from Wyoming PBS are also expected to attend.
Additional event details, including press and media information from the fStop Foundation will be shared soon.
Save the date and join us for an evening that highlights the intersection of wildlife, science, and storytelling.
Film Description: For over 35 years, biologists have built one of America’s most enduring wildlife research programs. Guardians of Yellowstone takes viewers into the hidden world of cougars—stealthy predators vital to the park’s ecosystem. Told through three phases of groundbreaking research, the film highlights the science, fieldwork, and passion driving the Yellowstone Cougar Project. Audiences will meet individual cougars, each with a unique story of survival and resilience, set against Yellowstone’s majestic landscapes. With stunning visuals and intimate storytelling, the film honors both the animals and the biologists who protect them.

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Paint Party
2025-09-26 18:00 - 20:00
Here she is….little witch 🧙‍♀️ is here to help with Halloween decorations 🥰
Bring your favorite person and spend couple of hours with us having a blast 💕
$45 per artist 🎨
PLEASE CONTACT TO RESERVE YOUR CANVAS 🥰

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Sip & Paint
2025-09-27 14:00 | Steph’s Kitchen, 1022 13th Street, Cody WY

Anything Goes Watercolor Class
2025-10-01 09:00 - 23:00 | Cody Arts, Cody Country Art League | 836 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
Anything Goes Watercolor Class with Fern Bath
This popular watercolor class is back!
Wednesdays in October from 9 AM to 11 AM.
Fern guides you through basic or more advanced watercolor techniques in this class so you can paint whatever you want. Beginner and up. Material list provided—materials may be available for first-time painters.
Five sessions $150 (CCAL Member $135) or $35 ($31.50) each.
Max 10 students per class.

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Madcap Green Course – Improv Class
2025-10-01 19:00 - 20:30 | The Colonel Venue & Cigar Lounge, 1328 Beck Ave, Cody, WY
Oct 1 is the preview of the class. This class meets on Wednesday nights from 7:00 to 8:30pm on October 8, 15, 22, and 29. Purchase the whole course for $20. Attend all 4 nights and receive a certificate. The Green Course includes beginning improvisational games, short scenes, and objective play.

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Country Two Step Dance Classes Beginner
2025-10-02 19:00 - 20:00 | The Colonel Venue & Cigar Lounge, 1328 Beck Ave, Cody, WY
Country Two Step Dance Classes – Thursdays, 7:00-8:00 PM
Join Mark Fisher and Jill Roberts for Country Two Step lessons this fall. Whether you’re brand-new or ready to polish your moves, we’ve got you covered. We will start beginning lessons on October 2 and gradually build your skills step by step while dancing to everything from modern hits like “The Kinda Woman I Like” by Zach Top, to timeless classics like “Cherokee Fiddle” by Johnny Lee. This checks all the boxes – fun mental challenge, physical workout, a great way to meet new people, and – let’s be honest – a must-have skill for living in Wyoming. Plus, after class we will play more of this music in the bar so you can practice your new moves in a relaxed, social setting.
Beginning Lessons – $25 per person total for five weeks
October 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30
Intermediate Lessons – $25 per person total for six weeks
November 6, 13, & 20
December 4, 11, & 18
No partner? No problem! Come solo, grab a partner, and rotate through the group— it’s all about having a good time.

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Fall Writer’s Retreat Fiction & Non-Fiction
2025-10-03 09:00 - 17:00 | Thomas the Apostle Center, 34 Thomas the Apostle Road
More information on this 3 day Retreat to come. In the meantime you can RSVP online HERE. You can also be a day guest for the writer workshop on Saturday! Make sure to RSVP or contact them for that as well.

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Flower Pounding Adult Craft
2025-10-03 13:00 - 15:00
Who is ready to do some Flower Pounding for October’s All Ages Crafternoon?
And yes this is the name of this dying technique — — we will be creating our own floral designs by pounding a flower with a hammer to transfer the natural pigment of the flower onto a flour sack towel!!
If your interested in attending, please bring a hammer and/or rubber mallet at 1 p.m. on Friday, October 3rd to the Park County Fairgrounds. Please note that this will be a loud craft so please feel free to also bring some ear protection.
We will have flower cuttings available with special thanks to the City of Powell who is donating the flowers they are removing from the city’s flower beds. But if you have a particular flower you are found of growing at home, however, please feel free to bring flower cuttings.
The address for the Park County Fairgrounds is 655 E. 5th St.
All supplies will be provided for those who attend this free program open to all ages.

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Coffee & Curators
2025-10-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Buffalo Bill Center of the West, BBCW | 720 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
Free for members! Coffee & Curators invites members to enjoy coffee, refreshments, and the company of other members as one of the Center of the West’s curators speaks on a topic related to their content area – special projects, recent acquisitions, significant objects, and future plans. It’s a great way to learn what’s going on behind-the-scenes at the Center of the West!
Our August program features our Whitney Western Art Museum.
Space for this members event is limited and reservations are required. Call 307-578-4008 or e-mail us to reserve your seat. Meet us at the main entrance — or stay tuned for information on how to attend virtually if you prefer.

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Beginning Crochet
2025-10-06 18:00 - 19:00
Join us for the next Beginning Crochet class which will be held on October 6th at 6 p.m. in Heart Mountain Hall at the Park County Fairgrounds!
During the class, participants who would like to learn how to crochet will be able to learn from local experienced enthusiast. Both those who are inexperienced and experienced are encouraged to attend!!
Crochet hooks and yarn will be provided for use during the class for those who are wanting to try crochet but don’t have any of the supplies. If you are self taught and stuck on where to go next on your current project, bring it in and our instructors will be able to help you. If you are experienced at crochet and are just wanting to work on your project somewhere besides at home, come join the class!
Beginning Crochet is open to all ages and free to attend!
The Park County Fairgrounds is located at 655 E. 5th St.
**** Heart Mountain Hall is located north of Homesteader Hall (which is the building where the library is currently located). Heart Mountain Hall is also known as the new building and/or the big building.

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Wildly Welcoming: The Cody Way of Doing Business
2025-10-07 08:30 - 09:30 | Cody Chamber of Commerce, Cody Chamber | 836 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
Storytelling, and Community-Driven Marketing. Happening Tuesday mornings from 8:30-9:30.
Free for Chamber members, $20 per class for non-chamber members. Limit 20 participants. Please visit the Chamber Events Calendar to RSVP for one or more classes!
In Cody Country, doing business isn’t just about selling, it’s about welcoming. Whether you’re running a business, guiding a tour, repairing vehicles, or working behind the scenes, how you make people feel is your most powerful marketing.
This six-week class series will help Chamber members turn everyday hospitality into a strategic advantage, blending warmth, authenticity, and brand alignment to create memorable customer experiences that grow loyalty, referrals, and revenue. Even if your business isn’t directly tied to tourism, these principles apply. Welcoming builds relationships, earns trust, and strengthens your reputation across all industries.
WEEK 1 – October 7: Telling Your Story Through Service
Learn how every customer interaction is a chance to share your business story and Cody’s unique charm. We’ll explore how to identify your brand voice, embed it into your service culture, and make each guest or client feel like a valued part of your business story.
WEEK 2 – October 14: Creating Consistency Across the Cody Brand
Discover how aligning your business with a unified community narrative strengthens the whole. This session dives into Cody’s regional identity, how to reflect it in your messaging, and why a shared voice—even from non-tourism sectors—builds a stronger, more connected local economy.
WEEK 3 – October 21: Social Media That Feels Like a Handshake
From photo captions to comments, your online presence should feel as warm as a storefront greeting. We’ll show you how to create approachable, engaging content that reflects the values and voice of Cody while inviting authentic connection—even if you’re marketing B2B or behind the scenes.
WEEK 4 – October 28: The Power of Referrals & Cross-Promotion
Great communities lift each other up. Learn practical ways to collaborate with fellow businesses, create reciprocal referrals, and build partnerships that enrich the entire community – from storefronts to service providers to trades.
WEEK 5 – November 4: Hospitality During High Season: Training & Culture
During peak times, it’s easy for service to slip. This week focuses on building a resilient team culture that maintains warm, attentive hospitality under pressure. Tools shared will apply to both front-facing businesses and those managing internal or behind-the-scenes teams.
WEEK 6 – November 18: Making Visitor Experience Your Best Marketing Funnel
Turn guests and clients into ambassadors by creating memorable moments worth sharing. Learn how to collect testimonials, encourage social tags, and turn reviews into reach. Whether your audience is local or global, great experiences drive great growth.

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Grants for Growth
2025-10-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn | 1701 Sheridan Ave
Join us for an informative session designed to help Wyoming Businesses access the resources the need to strengthen and grow their workforce. At this grants for growth workshop, you will learn how to use grants to fund professional development opportunities for yourself and your staff to help improve your business.
Speakers include representatives from Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, Manufacturing Works, Small Business Administration, Wyoming Business Council, and the Grants Management Office.
Registration is required.

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Weaving Meeting
2025-10-07 10:30 - 12:00 | Wyoming Yarn & Fiber, 901 16th Street, Cody, WY
Get together with other weavers from across the Big Horn Basin and share your weaving accomplishments!
This meeting will take place in a conference room at the Park County Complex (above the public library) 1501 Stampede Ave.
When: October 7 from 10:30 am -12:00 pm
What: A meeting to discuss weaving. Bring some of your recently finished projects to share with the group. There are a variety of weavers that will be present sharing floor loom or rigid heddle projects. This is a time for show and tell, not a class, but a fabulous opportunity for inspiration and information.

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Beginning Crochet
2025-10-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Wyoming Yarn & Fiber, 901 16th Street, Cody, WY
Learn to Crochet!
This will be a very beginning crochet class with an introduction on yarn, hooks, introductory stitches, and getting started with crochet. Learn this fabulous skill to keep you busy in the cold winter months!
Ages 10 and up are welcome!
DATE/TIME: October 8; 1-3pm.
Class includes: Basic stitches (chain, single crochet, double crochet); yarn information; determining hook sizes
Materials provided by student (the shop can help you find these):
Worsted-weight yarn
Size H (5mm) crochet hook
Register Here

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Bats Art & Info Class
2025-10-09 15:45 - 16:45 | Cody Library, Park County Library | 1500 Heart Mountain Street
The Cody Conservation District hosts a monthly Art and Info Class with a half hour of information about a wildlife or natural resource related topic and a half hour of a related craft. We host these on the second Thursday of each month, and our October topic is Bats!

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