Teen Craft: Landscape Painting
2026-05-01 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Denver) | Cody Library, Park County Library | 1500 Heart Mountain Street
Landscaping painting class.
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Reconnecting with Nature’s Web
2026-05-01 15:00 - 17:00 | Pardner’s Cafe, Located in the Park County Library (1500 Heart Mtn St)
Join us at Pardner’s Cafe for a great chat with the curator of the Draper Natural History Museum, a Wyoming Naturalist, and senior biologist with Wyoming Game and Fish.
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Coffee and Curators: Plains Indian Museum
2026-05-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Buffalo Bill Center of the West, BBCW | 720 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
FREE for members
10:00-11:30 am | Check in at the main entrance or check your email for a link to attend virtually!
You’re invited to enjoy coffee, refreshments and the company of other members as one of our curators speaks on a topic related to their content area – special projects, recent acquisitions, significant objects, and future plans. A great way to learn what’s going on behind-the-scenes at the Center of the West!
March 7 – McCracken Research Library
May 2 – Plains Indian Museum
June 6 – Cody Firearms Museum
August 1 – Draper Natural History Museum
October 3 – Buffalo Bill Museum
November 7 – Whitney Western Art Museum
Space is limited and reservations are required. E-mail membership@centerofthewest.org or call 307-578-4008 to reserve your seat!
If you’re not a member, you can join here: https://centerofthewest.org/get-involved/membership-support/
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Sip and Paint
2026-05-02 14:00, 2026-05-05 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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Teen Craft: Book Cover/Dice Tower
2026-05-05 16:15 - 17:15 | Cody Library, Park County Library | 1500 Heart Mountain Street
Join us for a couple different crafts making book covers and dice tower.
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McCracken Research Library Book Club
2026-05-06 12:00, 2026-05-06 18:30 | Buffalo Bill Center of the West, BBCW | 720 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
McCracken Research Library Book Club 2026
Buffalo Bill Center of the West
In celebration of the Center of the West’s Buffalo Nation: America at 250, the McCracken Research Library invites readers to explore the powerful history, ecology, and cultural legacy of the American bison through a thoughtfully curated four-book series.
May Selection:
Last Stand: George Bird Grinnell, the Battle to Save the Buffalo, and the Birth of the New West by Michael Punke
A dramatic history of the extermination and recovery of the American bison, told through the story of conservationist George Bird Grinnell by the bestselling author of The Revenant.
Daytime Group
May 6 | 12:00–1:00 p.m.
McCracken Library Reading Room
Limited to 15 participants
RSVP to Nathan Bender: 307-578-4136
Evening Group
May 6 | 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Park County Library (Cody)
No RSVP required
Copies are available for purchase at Points West Market at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. The Park County Library will also have copies available for checkout approximately six weeks before the meetings.
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Paint with Jessica
2026-05-06 13:30 - 14:30 | Cody Senior Center, 613 16th Street, Cody, WY
Come and Join us for our next Sip and Paint
Wednesday May 6
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Following the Herd: How the Social Lives of Buffalo Shape the Prairie
2026-05-07 12:00 | Buffalo Bill Center of the West, BBCW | 720 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
Abstract:
For thousands of years before their near-extinction in the 1800s, enormous herds of bison moved and grazed across the Great Plains, creating a mosaic of habitats. Now, there is growing momentum behind restoring bison to their native landscapes. But in modern, managed settings, can bison still fill their historic role as ecosystem engineers? The Smithsonian’s Great Plains Science Program, working with partners including American Prairie and Tribal Nations in northern Montana, is studying how bison reintroduction affects everything from bird communities and streamside vegetation to soils and insects. This talk will address what it is about bison movement and behavior that produces these effects. Bison live in fission-fusion societies where groups merge and split apart over time. How many bison are in a group changes how intensively they graze, so these social decisions have direct implications for the landscape. By analyzing GPS tracks and behavioral observations, we are finding that bison social structure is surprisingly flexible and closely tied to the distribution of resources in their environment. Beyond grazing, bison also reshape the prairie through wallowing, a rolling behavior that creates patches of bare, depressed soil that serve important ecological functions. We are mapping these features with drone imagery to better understand where they occur and at what scale. As bison reintroduction projects grow across the region, understanding how bison behave and modify their environment is key to restoring not just this iconic species, but the ecological role they once played.
Bio:
Claire Bresnan is a doctoral candidate in Ecology at Montana State University and a fellow with the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. Based in Bozeman, Montana, her research focuses on bison social organization and movement, and how these behaviors shape the landscapes where bison are being restored. Her work takes place at American Prairie in north-central Montana, where she uses diverse methods, including GPS tracking, behavioral observations, camera traps, drone surveys, genetic analyses, and vegetation chemistry to untangle the complex interactions between bison behavior and grassland function. Beyond her research, she has co-developed field courses and integrated survey data into interactive coursework with faculty at Aaniiih Nakoda College on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation. Claire grew up in the Washington D.C. area and is incredibly grateful that her connections with the Smithsonian led her to discover the beauty of Montana’s prairies and to work with a species that, in addition to their ecosystem impacts, means so much to so many people.
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Club/Merengue Dance Classes
2026-05-07 19:00 - 20:00 | The Colonel Venue & Cigar Lounge, 1328 Beck Ave, Cody, WY
Club/Merengue Dance Classes – Thursdays, 7:00-8:00 PM
Join Mark Fisher and Jill Roberts in this fun, beginner-friendly, 4-week club/merengue dance series. Certainly, the easiest dance to learn because you step on every beat. Whether you’re brand-new or ready to polish your moves, we’ve got you covered. This class will make you want to move your body and your partner to bands playing fast, thumping, driving music. We will start beginning lessons on May 7 and gradually build your skills step by step while dancing to everything from pop hits like “I just Might” (Bruno Mars), to classics like “September” (Earth, Wind & Fire), to rock favorites like “Start Me Up” (Rolling Stones) and country songs like “All Night” (Brothers Osborne). You will own these easy moves and never sit out another wedding reception or a hot band on a Friday night.
And the party doesn’t stop when class ends… Join us afterward for more of this dance music where you can practice your new moves in a relaxed, social setting.
4-Week Session – only $20 per person total
May 7, 14, 21 & 28
Come solo, bring a friend, meet new people—we will rotate partners, and everyone dances.
Join the fun and learn lots of new moves this Spring!
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Community Fly Fishing Fair
2026-05-09 08:00 - 12:00 | Cody Game & Fish Regional Office, 5 Tilden Trail, Cody, WY
Please join us on Saturday, May 9th, between 8 am and 12 pm at the Wyoming Game and Fish Office in Cody for the Fly Fishing Fair. In partnership with the East Yellowstone Trout Unlimited, North Fork Anglers, Wyoming Game & Fish, and the Wyoming Outdoorsmen.Learn how to: Tie a fly- Master a Knot – Identify Insects – Set Up a Rod – Cast a Fly Rod – Read the WaterLearn about fish rescue and conservation projects across the Big Horn Basin.Come one, come all to free workshops to learn the basics of fly fishing.Sign up for future mentoring with WY Hunt Fish “First Fish on a Fly” program. Fred Williams, Program Coordinator at 307-250-0527.
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Beaded Earrings w/ Trudy Fisher
2026-05-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Cody Arts, Cody Country Art League | 836 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
Powell artist Trudy Fisher will be teaching the brick stitch and guiding students through a pair of earrings with fringe. All materials provided.
$85 ($76.50 for members)
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Sip & Paint
2026-05-09 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.
Purchase Tickets to secure your seats at:
www.sharkspeaksipandpaint.com
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Arctic Rivers by Canoe Presentation
2026-05-12 18:00 | Gradient Mountain Sports, Gradient Mtn Sports | 1390 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
Join us on Tuesday, May 12 for an amazing presentation from Cody Local, Jarren Kuipers. Jarren has traversed many rivers in the Canadian and Alaskan Arctic by canoe, is a Naturalist and Biologist by trade, and a great photographer and beer brewer to boot! That all adds up to a great evening that is free and open to everyone. We will supply the beverages, (Jarren’s brew and non-alchoholic drinks), Bring your own chair!
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Long Covid: Why some recover & others don’t.
2026-05-16 11:00 | Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn | 1701 Sheridan Ave
If you’re not fully back to yourself after COVID, there’s a reason – and most people are missing it.
Dr.Thoma will walk through why some people recover quickly while others continue to struggle with fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, and lingering symptoms. You’ll learn how underlying systems in the body influence recovery and what may be preventing true healing.
If you’re still searching for answers or not feeling like yourself, this seminar will help you better understand what your body is going through and what steps you can take toward recovery.
Register with the link below.
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CFI Class
2026-05-18 09:00 | Choice Aviation, Choice Aviation | 3001 Duggleby Dr, Cody, Wyoming
CFI class is coming up! Call now to get a seat in our May class. You can complete the ground school only for 2 weeks or do ground and flight to have the checkride completed in 3 weeks. For more information contact Sheena at scichosz@choiceaviation.com or call 307-587-9262.
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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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61st Annual Community Art Show
2026-05-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Cody Arts, Cody Country Art League | 836 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
61st Annual Community Art Show & Sale
CodyArts invites you to participate in this year’s community art show! All artists, abilities, and mediums welcome, you do not need to be a member of CodyArts to enter this show. Cash awards are given in all categories.
The opening reception and award ceremony is Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 5-7 pm.
Final deadline for entries is Wednesday, May 13.
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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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The Sleeper Ranch: How a Meeteetse Sheep Rancher’s Daughter Became a Hollywood Starlet
2026-05-23 14:00 - 18:00 | Meeteetse Museums
Join us at the Meeteetse Museums on May 23rd at 2:00 PM for a presentation by Wyoming journalist and historian Jackie Dorothy titled The Sleeper Ranch: How a Meeteetse Sheep Rancher’s Daughter Became a Hollywood Starlet. Learn all about the Sleeper family’s time in Meeteetse and their interesting lives beyond Wyoming! This presentation is free and open to the public.

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BBAS Master Class: Expressive Wildlife and Horse Portraits with Krystii Melaine
2026-05-29 18:30 - 21:00 | Cody Arts, Cody Country Art League | 836 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
Join Buffalo Bill Art Show artist Krystii Melaine for a two-day oil painting workshop focused on creating emotional connection in wildlife and equine portraits. Through discussion, live demonstrations, and individual instruction, you’ll learn to move beyond copying photographs to infuse your work with life.
Topics include design and composition, reference photo selection, form and gesture, color mixing, and expressive brushwork. You’ll follow the full painting process from accurate drawing and quick underpainting to wet-in-wet techniques including how to handle edges, light, and values. Krystii will also share her approach to blending realistic subjects with abstracted backgrounds.
Students will receive personalized guidance while developing your own wildlife or horse painting on linen panel. You will gain practical skills and a deeper understanding of how to paint animals with emotional power and artistic expression.
Learn more about Krystii here.
May 29-31, 2026.
Friday, May 29: Evening meet-and-greet at Krystii’s new studio 15 minutes from town.
Saturday, May 30: 9 am – 4 pm.
Sunday, May 31: 9 am – 1 pm, with extended Q&A for those who wish to stay longer.
Skill level: Intermediate to advanced painters with oil painting experience.
Class will be limited to 15 participants.
Supply list will be shared upon registration.
Krystii will provide reference photos, or bring your own head photos of wildlife or horses to work from.
Once you’ve signed up, Krystii will be happy to answer your questions about materials, reference photos, and what you hope to get from this workshop.
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PRCA Rodeo Academy
2026-06-01 19:30, 2026-07-06 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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Coffee and Curators: Cody Firearms Museum
2026-06-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Buffalo Bill Center of the West, BBCW | 720 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming

Author Talk and Booking Signing: Paul Hedren
2026-07-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Buffalo Bill Center of the West, BBCW | 720 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
Monday, July 6 | Coe Auditorium | 2 – 4 PM
Join us for an evening with award-winning historian Paul L. Hedren as he presents his new book, Sitting Bull’s War: The Battle of Little Bighorn and the Fight for Buffalo and Freedom on the Plains. This special author talk and book signing will take place Monday, July 6, in the Coe Auditorium.
A retired historian and superintendent with the National Park Service, Hedren spent thirty-seven years working at historic sites across the West, from Minnesota to Wyoming, Montana, Utah, North Dakota, and Nebraska. His many books have earned top honors, including a Spur Award from the Western Writers of America, a Western Heritage Wrangler Award from the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, and multiple Best Book awards from the Little Big Horn Associates.
A lifelong student of the Great Sioux War, Hedren continues to explore the trails, battlefields, back corners, and sacred sites of that dramatic 1870s conflict. He now resides in Omaha, Nebraska.
This is a free event open to the public.
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Coffee and Curators: Draper Natural History
2026-08-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Buffalo Bill Center of the West, BBCW | 720 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming

Coffee and Curators: Buffalo Bill Museum
2026-10-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Buffalo Bill Center of the West, BBCW | 720 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
