This week is packed with fun activities, both FREE and Paid. Hope you find something fun to do!
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Events
This week is packed with fun stuff to do in Casper. Here's what I'm looking forward to the most!
Kids/ Family
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Reads & Rhymes StoryTime
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM|Location: Crawford Room
Join us in the Crawford Room on Wednesdays at 10 AM for Reads & Rhymes - a storytime for our tiny readers!
School's Out! Canvas Pumpkin Paintings
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM|Location: Crawford Room
Kids in grades K-6 are getting creative before the holidays with an afternoon of canvas pumpkin painting.
Monday, December 1, 2025
December DIY Challenge: Sewn Ribbon Candy Ornament
Time: All day event!|Location: Creation Station
Join us for a seasonal DIY Challenge to sew a whimsical ornament designed to look just like real ribbon candy.
Take & Make For Kids & Teens: Scrap Ribbon Tree Ornaments
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM|Location: Children’s Department
Kick off your holiday spirit with our December Take & Make for Kids & Teens!
Homeschool Meetup: Paper Chain Snowman
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM|Location: Crawford Room
Homeschool students will create a paper chain snowman together at this December Homeschool Meetup.
Tween Monday: Snowman Ornaments
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM|Location: Crawford Room
Tweens can create snowman ornaments using wooden beads, paint markers, and googly eyes.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
TinyTots StoryTime
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM|Location: Crawford Room
Babies and toddlers are invited to introduce your baby or toddler to the wonderful world of books and reading.
Scheming Wives And High-Stakes Hilarity With Author Sue Hinchenbergs
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM|Location: Beyond the Pages - Online Webinar
Join us for Beyond the Pages, our virtual author series, for a lively conversation with author Sue Hinchenberg.
Reading The West Book Club: "A Sometimes Paradise Ranch" By Mark S. Miller
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM|Location: Crawford Room
Join us on Tuesday, December 2 at 6 PM in the Crawford Room for the Reading the West Book Club.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Reads & Rhymes StoryTime
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM|Location: Crawford Room
Join us in the Crawford Room on Wednesdays at 10 AM for Reads & Rhymes - a storytime for our tiny readers!
Wednesday Writers
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM|Location: Main Floor
The Natrona County Library's monthly Wednesday Writers program meets the first Wednesday of every month.
Afterschool @ The Library: Hot Chocolate 'Rudolphs'
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM|Location: Crawford Room
Join us for a cozy and creative Afterschool @ the Library program on Wednesday, December 3rd at 4 PM in the Crawford Room.
Other Events
Thursday, November 27, 2025
Early Black Friday Thanksgiving NIGHT
Time: 6 PM|Location: Babe & Ruthie Boutique
An early Black Friday event is happening on Thanksgiving night at Babe & Ruthie Boutique.
Friday, November 28, 2025
BLACK FRIDAY @ Babe & Ruthie
Time: 10 AM–6 PM|Location: Babe & Ruthie Boutique
A Black Friday event at Babe & Ruthie Boutique, featuring sales, treats, coffee, hot chocolate, and wellness services from Aitlin Salt, Hydration & Wellness.
Black Friday Sale
Time: 12 PM|Location: The Dreadful Bookshop
A Black Friday sale at The Dreadful Bookshop offering Buy One Get One 50% off on all used books.
Barn Lights & Mistletoe Nights
Time: Evening|Location: The Barn by the Five Deuces, 7992 Zero Road
A festive event featuring barn lights and mistletoe at The Barn by the Five Deuces.
Saturday, November 29, 2025
Barn Lights & Mistletoe Nights
Time: Evening|Location: The Barn by the Five Deuces, 7992 Zero Road
A festive event featuring barn lights and mistletoe at The Barn by the Five Deuces.
Small Business Saturday
Time: 10 AM–5 PM|Location: The Dreadful Bookshop
Celebrate Small Business Saturday by supporting local businesses and purchasing a $20+ gift card.
🎃 The Best Pumpkin Muffins Recipe - Weekly Recipe
Dry Ingredients (Mix)
1 2/3 Cups Flour
1 Cup Sugar
1 Tbsp Pumpkin Pie Spice (Nutmeg & Cinnamon)
1 tsp Baking Soda
1/4 Baking Powder
1/4 tsp Salt
Wet Ingredients (In Separate Bowl Mix)
2 Eggs (beaten)
1 Cup Canned Pumpkin
1/2 Cup Melted Butter
1 Cup Chocolate Chips
Instructions
Combine: Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients.
Bake: Bake at 350 degrees for 20–25 minutes.
Flights ✈️
Las Vegas | Dec 21 - 30 | 1 stop | 4 hr 48 min | $238
New York | Dec 1 - 7 | 2 stops | 10 hr 23 min | $354
San Francisco | Dec 18 - 25 | 1 stop | 5 hr 13 min | $248
Los Angeles | Dec 18 - 25 | 1 stop | 4 hr 51 min | $238
Chicago | Dec 29, 2025 - Jan 5, 2026 | 1 stop | 4 hr 49 min | $248
Washington, D.C. | Dec 18 - 24 | 1 stop | 5 hr 56 min | $278
Boston | Dec 25, 2025 - Jan 1, 2026 | 2 stops | 6 hr 16 min | $284
Miami | Dec 18 - 24 | 2 stops | 13 hr 14 min | $284
San Diego | Dec 18 - 24 | 1 stop | 4 hr 35 min | $248
Seattle | Dec 25 - 31 | 1 stop | 6 hr 2 min | $238
Toronto | Dec 1 - 7 | 2 stops | 16 hr 18 min | $1,132
Lisbon | Dec 1 - 7 | 2 stops | 13 hr 50 min | $575
Tokyo | Dec 1 - 7 | 1 stop | 14 hr 37 min | $773
Sydney | Dec 1 - 7 | 2 stops | 23 hr 47 min | $2,016
Edinburgh | Dec 1 - 7 | 2 stops | 17 hr 55 min | $2,240
Disclaimer: Prices were correct when posted, but may have changed.
Photo of the Week
Downy Woodpecker - Clayton Jones
❄️ Casper, Wyoming – Weather Forecast
High: ~42 °F (around mid-afternoon) Low: ~24 °F (early morning)
Precipitation: Low chance (20% chance of snow) — likely dry
Conditions: Cloudy throughout the day; breezy west wind (around 18 mph) expected
☀️ Sunrise: ~7:11 AM 🌙 Sunset: ~4:34 PM
🔥 Fire Danger: Low (cooler temperatures and low chance of precipitation)
💨 Air Quality: Good (AQI typically low this time of year)
🌘 Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent (37% illuminated, approaching First Quarter)
