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Self Defense Pistol Class
2026-04-11 09:00 - 16:30 (America/Denver) | Cody Firearms Experience, Cody Firearms Experience | 142 W Yellowstone Ave, Cody, Wyoming
Self Defense Pistol Class at Cody Firearms Experience!
Don’t forget you can check out our schedule of events online at codyfirearmsexperience.com
142 W Yellowstone Ave
Call at 307-586-4287

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Pastel Landscape Painting
2026-04-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Cody Arts, Cody Country Art League | 836 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
with James K. Vincent.
No experience necessary, introduction to pastel materials and techniques.
$70 ($63 for CodyArts members)
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Slow Art Day
2026-04-11 10:00 - 17:00 | Buffalo Bill Center of the West, BBCW | 720 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West partners with ZooMontana to celebrate Slow Art Day in 2026.
What is Slow Art Day?
According to slowartday.com, Slow Art Day focuses on “slow looking and its transformative power”. Museums around the world participate by pre-selecting artworks worthy of 5-10 minutes of intentional observation and inviting their visitors to slow down.
Why are we partnering with ZooMontana?
When we think slow, we think sloths! Winston the sloth lives in Billings, Montana, less than 100 miles away from the Center. An honorary Cody local, Winston has been capturing the hearts of ZooMontana guests since 2020.
The gracious staff of ZooMontana are installing six representative images from the Buffalo Bill Center of the West’s collections in Winston’s enclosure and recording his response to each one.
Which image do YOU think will hold Winston’s attention the longest? Vote below when you donate! All donations equally benefit the Buffalo Bill Center of the West and ZooMontana. When you donate, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a painting by Winston the sloth!
We’ll reveal Winston’s favorite image on Slow Art Day – April 11. You can check on Winston anytime through his livestreaming ZooCam: https://www.zoomontana.org/zoocams
Other ways to enjoy Slow Art Day:
Buffalo Bill Center of the West Members enjoy free admission to ZooMontana on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Must present your valid membership card.
ZooMontana members enjoy free admission to the Buffalo Bill Center of the West on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Must present your valid membership card.
To learn more about the animals we care for at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, check out our Draper Museum Raptor Experience.
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Sip & Paint
2026-04-11 14:00, 2026-04-18 14:00, 2026-04-21 18:00 | 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.
Purchase Tickets to secure your seats at:
www.sharkspeaksipandpaint.com
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Teen Craft: Bedazzled Book Cover
2026-04-14 16:15 - 17:15 | Cody Library, Park County Library | 1500 Heart Mountain Street
4:15-5:15- Bedazzled Book Covers: Ms. Sam will be teaching you how to take an ordinary
cover and make it gorgeous. Bring your own book or use one of ours.
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Sip and Paint
2026-04-14 18:00 | 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.
Steph’s Kitchen will be open for Food and Drinks!!
Purchase Tickets to secure your seats at:
www.sharkspeaksipandpaint.com
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Trip Notes: Climbing K2
2026-04-16 18:00 | Sunlight Sports, 1131 Sheridan Ave
Only 862 people have ever stood on the summit of K2. Darren Rogers is one of them.
A chemical engineer from Sheridan, Rogers spent more than two years training and planning before making his summit bid in July 2024.
Rogers will walk through what it actually takes to attempt one of the world’s most dangerous climbs: the training, the logistics, the mental preparation, the things that go wrong at altitude, and what it’s like to stand above the clouds on the second-highest point on Earth. He’s also summited Everest, Aconcagua, Vinson Massif in Antarctica, Elbrus, and Kilimanjaro — so come with questions about any of it.
This presentation is part of our Pint Night series. Every Thursday, we offer complimentary beer or non-alcoholic beverages to anyone with a Sunlight pint glass. Don’t have one yet? You can purchase a limited-edition glass at the event — 100% of proceeds go directly to one of our five local nonprofit partners that get kids outside.
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Gardening From Scratch
2026-04-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Cody Library, Park County Library | 1500 Heart Mountain Street
Celebrate Earth Week with us at the Cody Library by learning how to start your own garden from the ground up.
Join local horticulturist Ted Smith from the UW Extension Office for a beginner-friendly workshop covering all of the basics of gardening.
This event is free and open to the public in Grizzly Hall.
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Behind the Battle Lines: A Revolutionary Preview
2026-04-17 15:30 - 17:00 | Buffalo Bill Center of the West, BBCW | 720 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
Exclusive Tours invites you to answer the call of independence and join us the afternoon before the Cody Firearms Museum unveils its major Arms of the Revolution exhibition. This intimate experience invites guests to hear directly from three leading experts who bring the weapons, evidence, and pivotal moments of the American Revolution to life.
As part of this special program, guests will meet two of the exhibition’s foremost authorities: Erik Goldstein, co-author of The Brown Bess: An Identification Guide and Illustrated Study of Britain’s Most Famous Musket, a full-color reference featuring photographs and an illustrated guide to markings and bayonets used by British forces, and Joel Bohy, co-author of Bullet Strikes From the First Day of the American Revolution, featuring forensic investigations tracing bullet impacts and artifacts along Battle Road from Lexington to Boston.
The afternoon will be hosted by Danny Michael, the Robert W. Woodruff Curator of the Cody Firearms Museum, who will offer an insider’s look at the upcoming exhibition. Guests will also be among the first to view a featured artifact from the Arms of the Revolution and hear firsthand how these historians and curators uncover the stories hidden in muskets, markings, and battlefield evidence.
Following the program, Erik and Joel will be signing their books from 5:00-5:30 PM. Books will be available for purchase at the Points West Market inside the museum.
Tickets are $50 for members, $55 for non-members and include a personal invitation to attend the Members-Only Arms of the Revolution Exhibition opening from 5:30-7:30 PM that evening, plus each guest will receive one drink ticket for the beverage of his choice at the opening.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to discover through rare artifacts, expert insight, and dynamic discussion, how weapons, technology, and individuals shaped the fight for independence and how those stories continue to resonate 250 years later.
Tickets go on sale Monday, March 9 at 10 AM.

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Autoimmune Remission: The 7 Step Protocol
2026-04-18 09:00 | Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn | 1701 Sheridan Ave
Discover a proven 7-phase protocol to reverse autoimmune symptoms and restore your health. Join our Autoimmune Remission seminar and take the first step toward lasting healing.
Tickets are required to reserve your seat. Register with the link below.
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Beginning Oil Painting
2026-04-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Cody Arts, Cody Country Art League | 836 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
Two-day workshop.
Students will learn or review the very basics of oil painting with an emphasis on knowledge of their supplies and their use; students will also learn artistic expression, while translating color into a landscape, and using oil paint and supplies confidently—without fear!
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Bear Wise Presentation and Lunch
2026-04-18 11:00 | Cody Cowboy Church, 6 Agua Via, Cody, WY
Public Welcome
Must Pre-Register for a free lunch
(HOTDOGS, BURGERS & SIDES)
So we can plan for the correct amount of food;
Please send your lunch request to:
bootandbottletreasurer@gmail.com
OR via text at 307-587-2207 By 4/11/26
LUNCH SERVED 11:00-12:45
Prepared by Cody Cowboy Church
BEARWISE PRESENTATION from 1:00-3:00 PM
Followed by our Club Quarterly Meeting at 3:00PM
Special thanks to:
Mark Aughton, Wyoming Game & Fish
and
Cody Cowboy Church
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Cody Club – Mental Health w/ Erik Goodwyn
2026-04-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn | 1701 Sheridan Ave
Our topic this month is Mental Health Awareness with Dr. Goodwyn from Cody Regional Health:
Dr. Goodwyn will present on:
1) General overview of treatment approaches for depression
2) Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation-a treatment for treatment resistant depression with which 75% of patients experience full or partial remission. It has very few and no significant side effects. Additional Details: https://www.brainsway.com/
3) Brief overview of Medication Assisted Treatment for Opiate Use Disorder (MAT)
About Dr. Goodwyn:
https://www.codyregionalhealth.org/find…/erik-goodwyn-md/
📅 Noon on Monday, April 20 at the Holiday Inn.
🍽️ $20/person, includes plated lunch from QT’s Restaurant.
👉 RSVP REQUIRED by Wednesday, April 15 for catering purposes. Respond “GOING” to the Facebook event or email admin@codychamber.org.
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Knit Class- Ranunculus Sweater
2026-04-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Wyoming Yarn & Fiber, 901 16th Street, Cody, WY
The Ranunculus pattern has been a knitting favorite for years due to its versatility and beautifully simple design. Work with Karista to calculate and adjust this great pattern to a style that fits you!
This class is a series of workshops that will walk through the process of yarn selection, fit, pattern altering, and completing a finished item that meets your expectations.
DATES/TIMES: March 23 & 30, April 6 & 20, 2026; 1-3pm. (The cost covers all sessions, though you can certainly participate even if one of these dates doesn’t work for you. Visit with Karista about a make-up session if that is the case.)
Ages 13 and up are welcome. Beginning knowledge of knitting needed. Participants should be comfortable with basic stitches, knitting in the round, and finding gauge.
Class includes: Measuring a gauge swatch, adjusting yarn/needles to obtain desired fabric, short row shaping, specialty design stitches, determining fit, completing a garment
Materials provided by student:
Pattern- Must be purchased by the student, available here.
Yarn necessary for the project- this will be determined in the first class, bring any yarn, lace through worsted weight, that you would like to consider for your sweater (quantity will depend on details you pick for your own project)
Needles- 24-32″ a couple sizes larger than suggested for the yarn you choose (you’ll also need a couple sizes up and down, interchangeable sets are great for this; you may find that your needles will be adjusted a lot in the first class)
Tape measure or swatch ruler
Stitch markers
Scrap yarn or stitch holders (Purl Strings/Barber Cords/Extension Cords are highly recommended to use for trying fit)
Tapestry needle
Should you need further instructions on any of this, please get in touch with Karista for details.
Sign up for the class here.
All class participants will automatically be entered into the Ranunculus Knit Along with an opportunity to win a prize. Find out more about the KAL here.
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Watercolor Class Sip n Paint
2026-04-21 18:00
✨Save the date ✨
Our next paint party will be on Tuesday April 21st at 6pm
🎨We’ll be painting watercolor cards 🎨 @Kristina Herrera with @MyBloomingArt will be providing the instructions and all the materials.
Register

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Local Lore Talk: Bison of Yellowstone
2026-04-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Buffalo Bill Center of the West, BBCW | 720 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
In celebration of The Buffalo Nation exhibition at the Center of the West, Local Lore kicks off the 2026 season with a look at bison and other wildlife in Yellowstone National Park. Retired National Park Rangers Bob Richard, Brad Ross, and John Lounsbury will share stories of Yellowstone’s bison, along with memorable tales from their years working in the park.
This is a free event.
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‘CARRYING CAPACITY: The Hunt for Resilience’ Film
2026-04-23 17:30 - 20:30 | Buffalo Bill Center of the West, BBCW | 720 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
CODY— The public is invited to a free community event focused on the conservation and management of local bighorn sheep herds. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department, the Draper Museum of Natural History and the Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation are co-hosting “Managing for Resilience: Bighorn Sheep Film and Forum” on April 23 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody.
This special event offers a unique, behind-the-scenes look at wildlife management through film screening and face-to-face discussion with experts. The evening aims to foster a dialogue about how management tools, including hunting and targeted ewe harvest, are vital for keeping bighorn sheep populations healthy and resilient against disease.
The evening features:
➤ Welcome reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres and more.
➤ A screening of the new short film, “Carrying Capacity: The Hunt for Resilience,” which explores the challenges and management of the Ferris-Seminoe and Jackson bighorn sheep herds.
➤ A presentation by local Wildlife Biologist Sam Stephens on the status of the Devils Canyon Bighorn Sheep Herd titled, “What goes up: the challenge of exceeding carrying capacity in an isolated and re-introduced Wyoming bighorn sheep herd.”
➤ Panel discussion and Q&A with local biologists, wildlife disease specialists, a bighorn sheep hunter and a representative from the Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation.
“Our goal is to have a conversation with the community on how these herds are managed,” said Game and Fish Wildlife Biologist Tony Mong. “We hope people will come to enjoy the film screening and stay for the discussions with biologists and other experts afterward. It’s a great opportunity to stay connected to the iconic wildlife we all care about.”
Whether you’re a long-time hunter or simply care about Wyoming’s wildlife, this is an excellent opportunity to learn more and be part of the conversation.
This event is made possible through the generous contributions of the Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation, the Wyoming Outdoorsmen, the WYldlife Fund and the Draper Museum of Natural History.

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Knit Class- Ranunculus KAL
2026-04-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Wyoming Yarn & Fiber, 901 16th Street, Cody, WY
Have you knit this great pattern yet? The Ranunculus pattern has been a knitting favorite for years due to its versatility and beautifully simple design. Let’s knit one together!
Find out more about this fun Knit Along here.
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Adult Craft: Rope Wrapped Planters
2026-04-24 14:00 | Cody Library, Park County Library | 1500 Heart Mountain Street
Adult Craft: Rope Wrapped Planters No sign-up is required and all supplies are provided while they last. Join us in Grizzly Hall!
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Maternal Mental Health Awareness Event
2026-04-25 09:00 - 12:00
Join us for the Maternal Mental Health Awareness Event on April 25th! This is an incredible resource for families in Park County, connecting parents and caregivers with vital support, services, and information.
Date: Saturday, April 25th
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Paul Stock Aquatic & Recreation Center, Cody WY

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Pints and Pottery
2026-04-26 12:30
Join us for our one of a kind Pottery Painting class!

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Cody Fire School
2026-05-01 00:00
🔥🚒 Calling all firefighters and fire enthusiasts! 🔥🚒
Save the date: May 1st – 3rd 2026. Cody Fire School is back in action in Cody, WY! Get ready for a weekend packed with hardcore training, adrenaline-fueled challenges, and the camaraderie of fellow firefighters.
Cody Fire School is a premier training event for firefighters, held annually in Cody, Wyoming. It offers a wide range of classes designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of both new and experienced firefighters. From live fire training to specialized courses, Cody Fire School provides hands-on learning experiences led by expert instructors. It’s a great opportunity for firefighters to network, learn, and grow in their profession.
Registration for 2026 Cody Fire School is now open!
Please remember that all certificates will be sent to the email address used for student registration. If you are registering for any class that will have live fire, please have students complete the live fire form and bring to registration when they check-in.
Please see the grant information from the WY State Fire Marshalls office to determine if your registration is eligible from reimbursement from the state.
We look forward to another safe and successful year with everyone!

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Northwest College Student Academic Showcase
2026-05-01 09:15 - 16:15 | Northwest College, Powell, WY
Northwest College is hosting its fourth Annual Student Academic Showcase on Friday, May 1, in the Yellowstone Building Conference Center. The event is scheduled from 9:15 a.m. – 4:15 p.m., is free and open to the public.
The Student Academic Showcase highlights student work throughout the academic year involving creativity, discovery, research, innovation, and/or entrepreneurship, giving them an opportunity to take part in a professional exhibit of scholarship across the disciplines. It builds on their classroom experiences in a venue where they can share their work with faculty, student peers, and community members, while developing their presentation and performance skills.

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Recommend Cody Tours
2026-05-20 09:00, 2026-05-20 14:00 | Cody Chamber of Commerce, Cody Chamber | 836 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
Join us for Recommend Cody Tours! Sign Up Available Soon.

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Beginner Driving Horses Clinic
2026-05-22 08:00
Learn the skill of driving horses. Singles & teams, hooking correctly and driving safely.

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PRCA Rodeo Academy
2026-06-01 19:30
Take your rodeo skills to the next level with NFR instructors at The Cody Nite RodeoFree school & lodging included.

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Little Bellas Biking Group
2026-06-02 17:30 | Beck Lake, Beck Lake | 2401 14th Street, Cody, Wyoming
Ride into summer with Little Bellas in Cody.
The Little Bellas Cody Weekly Program invites girls ages 7 to 13 to get outside, ride bikes, and explore the trails together throughout the summer. Open to riders of all abilities, this program focuses on helping girls build confidence, learn new skills, and have fun in a positive and supportive environment.
The group meets at Cody Lions Park, right next to the Beck Lake Bike Park trails. With a mix of flowing trails, varied terrain, and a pump track nearby, the area offers plenty of opportunities for riders to explore and challenge themselves at their own pace while enjoying the wide open landscapes of Wyoming.
Girls ride alongside our team of Mentors (we mentor, we don’t coach) and participate in trail rides, games, and skill building activities designed to help riders grow their mountain biking skills. Each week encourages exploration, friendship, and confidence while keeping the focus on fun and the joy of riding together.
✨ Eight weeks of riding and exploration
✨ Trail rides, games, and skill building activities
✨ A fun focused, supportive environment
Dates: June 2 to July 21, 2026 (Tuesdays)
Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Ages: 7 to 13
Location: Cody Lions Park (adjacent to the Beck Lake Bike Park Trails)
Rain Date: July 28
Need a bike or financial assistance?
Let us know on the registration form!

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