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!
All Events
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Storytime Dance Party
Time: 10:00 AM|Location: Natrona County Library | Casper, WY
Join our moving & grooving StoryTime Dance Party, complete with dancing, singing, and reading along to favorite stories.
Lovely Lemon Lunch and Learn
Time: 12:00–1:00 PM|Location: Lovely Lemon Juice Co.
Enjoy a 'Lunch & Learn' event featuring a guest speaker.
Sewing: Tablet Case
Time: 5:00 PM|Location: Natrona County Library | Casper, WY
Join this exciting sewing project to make a tablet case.
Corner Studio: Wavy Ceramic Charcuterie Platter
Time: 5:30–7:30 PM|Location: Nicolaysen Art Museum | Casper, WY
Create a groovy yet elegant wavy ceramic charcuterie platter.
January ARTWALK Opening Reception
Time: 5:30–7:30 PM|Location: ART 321, 400 W. Midwest Ave.
Celebrate the opening of new exhibits and artwork with live music, drinks, and refreshments at ART321.
Board of Directors for Natrona County Parks & Recreation System Meeting
Time: 5:30 PM|Location: Natrona County Courthouse | Casper, WY
This is a monthly meeting of the Board of Directors for the Natrona County Parks & Recreation System.
Casper Planning & Zoning Commission
Time: 6:00 PM|Location: Natrona County Courthouse | Casper, WY
All applications/petitions requiring a public hearing must be submitted to the Planning & Zoning office at least thirty calendar days prior to the public hearing.
Men's Basketball
Time: 8:30 PM|Location: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 1922 South Poplar Street, Casper, WY
A Men's Basketball event at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Casper Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Meeting
Time: 11:30 PM|Location: CityWorks | Casper, WY
The DDA promotes communication, marketing, and revitalization to strengthen and enhance downtown's business environment and value.
Friday, January 9, 2026
Science Fever Friday: January
Time: 11:00 AM|Location: Nicolaysen Art Museum | Casper, WY
This dynamic homeschool class series explores fascinating topics ranging from biology and chemistry to physics.
Your Tech Questions, Answered: Cryptocurrency
Time: 2:00 PM|Location: Natrona County Library | Casper, WY
Discover the fundamentals of cryptocurrency and gain insights into its potential in this monthly series addressing tech questions.
Winter Opening Reception
Time: 5:30–7:30 PM|Location: Nicolaysen Art Museum, 400 E. Collins Dr., Casper, WY
Celebrate the opening of new winter exhibitions at Nicolaysen Art Museum with $5 admission, free for members.
Opening Reception
Time: 5:30 PM|Location: Central Wyoming Fair & Rodeo | Casper, WY
The Fairgrounds offers a new opportunity for each rider, with all shows held in the Indoor Arena, subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
Grey Areas, Ghost of a Gunslinger, and Bartlett at Oil City Beer Company
Time: 7:00 PM|Location: Oil City Beer Company | Casper, WY
Enjoy a night of music featuring Grey Areas, Ghost of a Gunslinger, and Bartlett at Oil City Beer Company.
Levelin' Up
Time: 7:00 PM|Location: WYO Sports Ranch | Casper, WY
Join the WSB Volleyball Academy - Preseason Training Series to build your game from the ground up and master fundamentals.
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Health & Wellness Expo
Time: 9:00 AM|Location: Parkway Plaza Convention Center | Casper, WY
The annual Health & Wellness Expo offers valuable information and resources for leading a healthy lifestyle, with free admission.
It's Paw-fully Cold Outside: Paws to Read StoryTime
Time: 10:00 AM|Location: Natrona County Library | Casper, WY
Children ages 3 and up can enjoy stories, a fun craft, and interact with therapy dogs at this heartwarming storytime event.
Junk Journaling 101: Play Session
Time: 2:00 PM|Location: Natrona County Library | Casper, WY
Explore mixed media and experiment with various techniques to create a unique journal in this creative and relaxing workshop.
Afternoon Book Club: "A Place to Hang the Moon" by Kate Albus
Time: 2:00 PM|Location: Pickups - Natrona County Library | Casper, WY
Join the January meeting of the Afternoon Book Club to discuss "A Place to Hang the Moon" by Kate Albus.
Alexis & Evan DePaolo
Time: 4:00 PM|Location: Casper College | Casper, WY
Alexis & Evan DePaolo present their senior recital in Music, an integral part of their Bachelor of Music in Cello Performance.
Skills Base Camp
Time: 4:00 PM|Location: WYO Sports Ranch | Casper, WY
Join the WSB Volleyball Academy - Preseason Training Series to build your game from the ground up and master fundamentals like passing, serving, setting, hitting, and blocking.
The Universe Through All the Senses
Time: 7:00 PM|Location: Casper Planetarium | Casper, WY
Experience the wonders of the cosmos as this event transports you on an immersive journey.
Pyre At Dawn, Dream Before Me, The Pearls At Oil City Beer Company
Time: 7:00 PM|Location: Oil City Beer Company | Casper, WY
Enjoy a night of music featuring Pyre At Dawn, Dream Before Me, and The Pearls; all ages are welcome with a $5 door fee.
Super Hero and Princess Ice Skate
Time: 7:00 PM|Location: David Street Station | Casper, WY
Join us for a magical evening of Super Hero and Princess Ice Skating at David Street Station!
Sunday, January 11, 2026
Second Sunday Soiree - Open Jam
Time: 3:00 PM|Location: Oil City Beer Company | Casper, WY
Join musicians and singers for a music jam and open mic on the second Sunday of each month, bringing your instrument and microphone for a flexible 4-5 pm event.
Skills Base Camp
Time: 3:00 PM|Location: WYO Sports Ranch | Casper, WY
Join the WSB Volleyball Academy - Preseason Training Series to build your game from the ground up and master fundamentals like passing, serving, setting, hitting, and blocking.
Monday, January 12, 2026
Homeschool Meetup: LEGO Club
Time: 11:00 AM|Location: Natrona County Library | Casper, WY
Homeschool families are invited to join us for a LEGO Club where kids can dive into open-ended building, fun challenges, and creative construction.
Crafty Kids Club: Origami Paper Rings
Time: 4:00 PM|Location: Natrona County Library | Casper, WY
Tweens are invited to get creative at Crafty Kids Club by making origami paper rings in fun cat and heart shapes.
Teen Leather: Chapstick Holder
Time: 4:00 PM|Location: Natrona County Library | Casper, WY
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to join us in the Creation Station to create a stylish leather chapstick holder, learning basic leather crafting techniques.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TinyTots StoryTime
Time: 10:00 AM|Location: Natrona County Library | Casper, WY
Introduce your little one to the wonderful world of books and reading with songs, simple books, and learning rhymes.
The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply
Time: 12:00 PM|Location: Natrona County Library | Casper, WY
Join us for Beyond the Pages, a virtual author series with engaging conversations where authors share insights into their works.
Code @ The Zone: First Week of Spring Classes
Time: 7:00 PM|Location: Innovation Zone | Casper, WY
Learn about computer science in a fun, playful environment through a variety of classes focusing on different specialized areas of tech.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Reads & Rhymes StoryTime
Time: 10:00 AM|Location: Natrona County Library | Casper, WY
Join us in the Crawford Room for a storytime that includes read-alouds, interactive storytelling, fingerplays, and songs to help children develop a love for reading.
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Series: Building Foundations for Success
Time: 1:00 PM|Location: Natrona County Library | Casper, WY
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia can be challenging, so gather valuable insights from this four-part caregiver support series at the Library.
Jackpot Bingo
Time: 1:30 PM|Location: Central Wyoming Senior Services, Inc. | Casper, WY
Support the Casper Senior Center by playing Bingo, open to the public (must be 18 years old), with a per-game prize and a weekly progressive jackpot.
Afterschool @ the Library: Pajama Jam!
Time: 4:00 PM|Location: Natrona County Library | Casper, WY
Students in grades 2-6 are invited to cozy up for a special Pajama Jam! event at the library; wear your PJs for extra fun.
Flights ✈️
Las Vegas | Feb 5 - 11 | 1 stop | 4 hr 55 min | $258
New York | Feb 12 - 18 | 1 stop | 9 hr 29 min | $298
San Francisco | Feb 12 - 18 | 1 stop | 6 hr 9 min | $268
Los Angeles | Feb 5 - 11 | 1 stop | 4 hr 58 min | $258
Chicago | Feb 12 - 18 | 1 stop | 4 hr 51 min | $268
Washington, D.C. | Feb 12 - 18 | 1 stop | 7 hr 59 min | $298
Boston | Feb 12 - 18 | 1 stop | 9 hr 44 min | $295
Miami | Feb 19 - 25 | 1 stop | 9 hr 43 min | $298
San Diego | Feb 5 - 11 | 1 stop | 8 hr 20 min | $235
Seattle | Feb 26 - Mar 4 | 1 stop | 8 hr 52 min | $249
New Orleans | Feb 26 - Mar 4 | 1 stop | 9 hr 19 min | $278
Orlando | Feb 5 - 11 | 1 stop | 9 hr 31 min | $298
Denver | Feb 5 - 11 | Nonstop | 1 hr 23 min | $169
Philadelphia | Feb 26 - Mar 4 | 1 stop | 8 hr 10 min | $298
Atlanta | Feb 26 - Mar 4 | 1 stop | 6 hr 59 min | $278
Disclaimer: Prices were correct when posted, but may have changed.
Photo of the Week
White-rumped Shama (Taken in Hawaii on my New Year’s Trip!)- Clayton Jones
☁️ Casper, Wyoming – Weather Forecast
High: ~45 °F (around mid-afternoon) Low: ~25 °F (early morning)
Precipitation: Low chance (10-20% chance of snow) — mostly dry
Conditions: Cloudy throughout the day with increasing clouds at night; strong southwest wind (~27 mph, gusts potentially higher) expected
☀️ Sunrise: ~7:35 AM 🌙 Sunset: ~4:45 PM
🔥 Fire Danger: Low to Moderate (strong winds are present, but temperatures are cool and humidity is around 48%) 💨 Air Quality: Fair (AQI around 37) 🌘 Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous (78% illuminated, 19 days old)
