Wyoming Game and Fish has lifted the voluntary afternoon fishing restrictions along portions of the North Platte River near Casper, including downstream of the Lusby Public Access Area and along Deer Creek.

The change allows anglers to return to full-time fishing in those areas while continuing to enjoy the river responsibly and follow current Wyoming fishing regulations.

Wings of Renewal has launched its first-ever Teacher Appreciation Celebration through the “Wings of Renewal” Teacher Giveback, giving Casper and Natrona County residents an opportunity to recognize educators who go above and beyond for their students. Community members can nominate local teachers through September 20, 2026, with public voting beginning September 21.

When voting concludes, the top three selected teachers will each receive a hand-crafted custom Epoxy award and a $20 movie gift card. The initiative celebrates the time, personal resources and passion educators dedicate to supporting Natrona County students.

The Great Mountain Mingle returns to Hogadon Lodge on Casper Mountain for three free, family-friendly Sundays on September 13, 20 and 27. Presented by OVG Hospitality, the celebration will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and feature live music, outdoor games, local vendors, food and drinks.

New for 2026 is a build-your-own ice cream bar, while the outdoor grill will offer a variety of BBQ favorites. Guests can also participate in beer tasting, vote for their favorite brew, enjoy scavenger hunts and sidewalk chalk activities, and spend the afternoon taking in the fresh mountain air. The event is scheduled to take place rain or shine.

Wyoming Recovery’s 4th Annual Recovery Walk & Block Party will bring Casper residents together on September 12 for an afternoon focused on connection, encouragement and celebrating progress. The event begins with a community walk from Wyoming Recovery to the 12-24 Club.

The afternoon will continue with a free family-friendly street festival featuring live music, food trucks, a bounce house and local recovery art displays. The event offers an opportunity for people in recovery, their families, friends and community supporters to come together and show that every step toward a healthier future is worth recognizing.

Sounds Like September Fest returns to David Street Station on Saturday, September 12, for its third annual outdoor music festival. The free event begins at 4 p.m. and brings together local Casper bands and touring artists from Denver, Salt Lake City and Seattle.

The festival will showcase a variety of musical styles, from acoustic performances to math rock, while food trucks and local vendors add to the afternoon. The event offers Casper residents a free opportunity to enjoy live music, discover new artists and spend time together downtown.

The Casper Fire-EMS Department will host the 25th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Saturday, September 12, at the Ford Wyoming Center. The community memorial will honor the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, including 343 firefighters, as well as the law enforcement officers, emergency responders and civilians who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Participants can climb nine stair laps or complete 18 laps around the arena floor to represent the 110 stories of the World Trade Center. The event also includes an opening ceremony, a fire bell tribute and opportunities to support the Wyoming Heroes Fund, giving Casper a meaningful way to come together, remember and honor those whose lives and service continue to be remembered 25 years later.

Black Tooth Brewing Company is hosting a Community Pint Night today, September 10, benefiting Special Olympics Wyoming athletes. The event features live music, food from WY Knot Pretzel Co. and $1 from every pint going toward supporting Special Olympics athletes.

The evening gives Casper residents an opportunity to enjoy time together while helping athletes pursue their goals, compete and make their families and community proud.

The Friends of the Natrona County Library Fall Book Sale officially opened at 9 a.m. today, September 10, welcoming Casper residents to browse affordable books and a variety of other items. The sale includes hardcover books for $2, along with paperbacks and many other items for $1 or less.

The sale continues through September 12 at the Natrona County Library at 307 E. 2nd St. Shoppers can also find DVDs, vinyl records, puzzles and board games while supporting the library and its community efforts.

Celebrate Community Dinner Brings an Intimate Evening to David Street Station highlights a special evening bringing 100 guests together at one of Casper’s downtown gathering places. The event will feature a champagne welcome, five-course dinner with wine pairings, live music from Adam Tese and stories from members of the David Street Station family.

The September 10 dinner offers a more intimate way to experience David Street Station while celebrating the people, memories and connections that make the community special.

Casper Pickleball and Sports Complex Expanding With New Indoor Adventure Park highlights the facility's plans for a major indoor expansion featuring a multi-story adventure park. The new attraction is expected to include a zip line, ropes courses and a ninja obstacle course.

The climate-controlled space will give Casper children and families another opportunity for year-round recreation, combining active play, adventure and challenges in an indoor setting.

Casper on a Budget: A $6 Morning of Play for Casper Kids highlights Tot Time at the YMCA of Natrona County as an affordable way for families with young children to enjoy an active Thursday morning together. The program gives kids an opportunity to play and stay active while providing parents and caregivers with a simple local activity.

Tot Time takes place every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon. YMCA members can participate for free, while nonmembers pay $6 per child, making it an accessible option for families looking for enjoyable activities without a large expense.

Canvas of Curiosities Soirée and Gala brings two evenings of art, entertainment and celebration to The Nicolaysen Art Museum on September 9 and 11.

The September 9 Soirée will feature cocktails, live entertainment, art and a silent art auction, with the celebration inspired by Casper artist Jim Kopp and presented by HilltopBank.

Beyond Block Coding: Python and More is part of The Science Zone’s Code @ The Zone series, helping Casper-area youth transition from block-based programming to text-based coding. With separate levels for beginners and more experienced students, the program introduces Python and web design while providing an accessible pathway for young learners to develop their coding skills.

What Makes Casper Work? is a Labor Day reflection on the people whose everyday work helps keep Casper moving. From local businesses and trades to education, healthcare, hospitality and community services, the article celebrates the many contributions—both visible and behind the scenes—that help shape Casper and make it feel like home.

JARABE will bring an evening of music and cultural influences to Casper City Park on Saturday, September 5, with a free performance beginning at 6 PM. Presented by ARTCORE, the concert will feature a lively mix of musical traditions, including Mexican folk, Norteño, Tex-Mex, Cumbia, Caribbean-influenced sounds, Rock en Español and American rock and roll.

The free outdoor performance offers Casper residents and visitors an opportunity to enjoy live music, spend time with family and friends, and experience a diverse musical celebration in a welcoming community setting.

The Riverside will bring an evening of folk music to The Bloomery in Casper on Saturday, September 5. The evening begins at 7 PM following 6 PM gate opening, with Casper singer-songwriter Olivia Wilson opening the show before The Riverside takes the stage. Guests can enjoy the outdoor setting with lawn chairs or blankets, while Black Tooth Brewing will be available on site.

 With an intimate atmosphere and a mix of touring and local talent, the event offers Casper music lovers a chance to spend a relaxed evening discovering something new.

Labor Day weekend in Casper is an invitation to slow down and enjoy Wyoming's outdoors before summer gives way to fall. From mountain biking and trail adventures on Casper Mountain to spending time around the region's waterways, the four-day weekend offers plenty of ways for families, friends and outdoor enthusiasts to reconnect with nature and one another.

With voluntary fishing closures in portions of the North Platte River near Casper, anglers are also encouraged to check current Wyoming Game and Fish guidance and help protect the area's fisheries. More than anything, Labor Day is a chance to step away from the everyday routine, appreciate the places close to home and make the most of a long weekend together.

Back to Hogwarts will bring a day of wizarding adventure to Downtown Casper on Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 10 AM to 5 PM. Participants can pick up a special passport at Bookin' It or The Dreadful Bookshop before visiting participating downtown businesses, where activities, treats and special offerings will be waiting.

Stamps collected along the way will help participants complete their passports, with completed passports entering them for the Grand Wizard Prize. Guests are also encouraged to dress in Hogwarts-inspired attire and celebrate their favorite House while exploring Downtown Casper.

As Casper moves from summer into fall, homeowners have an opportunity to prepare their homes before cooler weather becomes the new routine. Simple tasks such as cleaning gutters, checking windows and doors, preparing heating systems, organizing outdoor spaces and making small changes indoors can help make the seasonal transition smoother.

Fall preparation doesn't have to be overwhelming, a little attention while the weather is still comfortable can go a long way toward making your Casper home ready for the season ahead.

The Casper Senior Center is bringing the community together for a Labor Day BBQ on Friday, September 4, at 1831 E. 4th St. Open to the community, the gathering offers a chance for Casper residents to share a meal, reconnect with familiar faces and create new connections.

Taking place during the Senior Center's 50th anniversary year, the BBQ is also a celebration of the role community gatherings have played in bringing people together throughout the organization's history.

This week's Casper on a Budget is all about giving yourself permission to enjoy a little time alone. A visit to The Nicolaysen Art Museum (The NIC) can turn an ordinary afternoon into an inexpensive solo date, with adult admission costing just $5. Spend a few hours exploring local and contemporary art at your own pace, then extend the outing with a walk downtown, an affordable coffee, or a small treat.

More than simply finding something inexpensive to do, it's a reminder that you don't need to wait for someone else to make plans before you can enjoy your own city. Sometimes, the best person to make plans with is yourself.

Glow Skate is bringing a fun adults-only night to Wagon Wheel Roller Skating in Mills on Thursday, September 3. From 7–9 p.m., guests ages 18 and older can enjoy an evening of roller skating, music, dancing, and black-light fun while showing off their brightest neon colors.

Admission is $12, with $3 skate rentals available for those who need them. Whether you're a longtime skating fan or simply looking for something different to do on a Thursday night, Glow Skate offers a colorful way to get out, have fun, and make some glowing memories with friends.

Denaj Permanent Jewelry will join Casper's September Art Walk with a pop-up at Cygnet Brewing Company on September 4. Visitors can browse permanent jewelry options, select their preferred style and have a custom-fitted piece completed on site. Admission is free, with jewelry available for purchase separately.

Casper will remain the host community for the College National Finals Rodeo through 2037 following an agreement between the City of Casper, Natrona County and the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association.

The extension continues a relationship dating back to 1999 and ensures that college rodeo's national championship will keep returning to the Ford Wyoming Center for years to come.

The Wyoming Cancer Council Annual Meeting will take place September 1 in Casper, bringing together healthcare leaders, foundations and state program representatives to discuss updates to Wyoming's new cancer plan. Representatives from several Wyoming organizations are expected to participate in the statewide conversation.

The meeting will conclude with breakout workgroup sessions focused on continuing the planning process. By bringing different organizations together, the meeting provides an opportunity to share perspectives, develop priorities and help move cancer-related initiatives forward across Wyoming.

The Natrona County Library's Beyond the Pages virtual author series will feature award-winning historian and bestselling author David O. Stewart on Tuesday, September 1, at 12:00 p.m. MDT. Stewart will discuss his book The Democracy We Must Keep, which examines nine important documents and the founders involved in America's early experiment with self-government.

The free virtual conversation will include a live Q&A, allowing registered participants to submit questions to Stewart. Readers can join from home after registering online and receiving the event link and instructions by email.

The Center Street railroad underpass in Casper has reopened ahead of schedule following a storm sewer rehabilitation project. Crews reconstructed damaged stormwater catch basins, completed concrete work and cleared two major stormwater pipes as part of the improvements.

The project was funded through Natrona One Cent, Casper and Natrona County's local fifth-cent sales tax program. The completed work strengthens the area's stormwater infrastructure while returning the underpass to regular use, marking another local investment in Casper's transportation and drainage systems.

Art in the Park returns to Casper for its sixth annual celebration on Saturday, August 29, bringing local art, live demonstrations and music to Mike Sedar Park. The free event will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., giving residents an opportunity to spend part of their weekend exploring the city's creative side.

With artists and musicians coming together in an outdoor setting, the event offers something for both longtime supporters of the arts and people experiencing it for the first time. Visitors can take their time exploring the event, enjoying the performances and discovering the people and creativity that continue to add character to the Casper community.

The Science Zone is bringing its annual Elemental Evening fundraiser to Casper tonight, August 28, with an evening of food, drinks, auctions, raffles and science activities. Among the auction experiences are hot air balloon rides, Jackson Hole golfing opportunities and a vacation stay in Brazil, giving guests plenty to look forward to throughout the evening.

The fundraiser also supports The Science Zone's broader educational work, including STEM and STEAM programs and scholarships that help make learning opportunities more accessible to families. With programs reaching communities throughout Wyoming, tonight's event offers Casper residents a chance to enjoy an evening together while supporting hands-on education for young learners.

Two separate Back-to-School Bashes are giving Casper-area families opportunities to prepare for the new school year while highlighting the generosity of the local community. The StillGood Natrona County and Unearthed Beauty event at the North Casper Clubhouse is offering free backpacks, school supplies, clothing, shoes and children's haircuts, with a sensory-friendly hour available before general public hours. Meanwhile, the 2nd Annual Back to School Bash at Shear Designs Salon is raising money for Parker Stevens and his family through admission, shopping and local vendors.

Although the events have different formats, both demonstrate how local businesses, volunteers and community organizations can help make back-to-school season a little easier. From donated essentials to fundraising and supporting local vendors, the two events provide opportunities for Casper residents to either receive assistance, contribute to a local cause, or simply take part in a community effort.