Casper Events: December 8–14, 2025

Monday, December 8, 2025

Holiday High Tea to Support Casper College Food Pantry 🎄

• Time: 2:00–4:00 p.m.

• Location: Chapman Lobby, Walter H. Nolte Gateway Center, Casper College, 125 College Dr

• Details: Annual holiday high tea hosted by the Casper College Foundation & Alumni Association. Proceeds support the Casper College Food Pantry to help food-insecure students.

• Price: $40 per person (limited seating).

• Info/Tickets: https://caspercollegefoundation.org

 

Wyoming Stock Growers Association – Winter Roundup Convention & Trade Show (Day 1)

• Time: Starts 8:00 a.m. (full-day convention sessions).

• Location: Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center, 800 N Poplar St, Casper

• Details: Annual Winter Roundup for cattle producers: education sessions, Progressive Rancher’s Forum, committee meetings, and annual auction. 2025 theme: “Enabling Technology in Ranching.”

• Price: Registration required (price not listed on public info).

• Info/Registration: https://wysga.org/events/winter-convention

 

Low Vision Support Group – Casper Senior Center

• Time: 10:00 a.m.

• Location: Senior Center Conference Room, Casper Senior Center

• Details: Monthly support group for the vision-impaired community hosted by the Wyoming Council of the Blind; next meeting listed as Monday, Dec. 8.

• Price: Price not listed (likely free).

• Info: https://casperseniorcenter.com

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Tuesday, December 9, 2025

 

Wyoming Symphony Orchestra Trio at Casper Senior Center 🎵

• Time: 1:00 p.m.

• Location: Casper Senior Center

• Details: Afternoon performance by a Wyoming Symphony Orchestra trio for a “little afternoon auditory adventure,” open to Senior Center members/guests.

• Price: Not listed.

• Info: https://casperseniorcenter.com

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Coffee with the Board – Casper Senior Center

• Time: 10:00 a.m.

• Location: Deja Brew coffee shop inside Casper Senior Center

• Details: Monthly informal coffee with staff and board members to talk about Senior Center programs and meet members.

• Price: Not listed.

• Info: https://casperseniorcenter.com

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Winter Roundup Convention & Trade Show – Day 3

• Time: From 8:00 a.m.

• Location: Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center

• Details: Final day of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association’s Winter Roundup convention and trade show.

• Price: Registration required (price not listed).

• Info: https://wysga.org/events/winter-convention

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Notes in the Holiday Glow: Festive Strings Performance 🎄🎶

• Time: 6:00–8:30 p.m. (doors 6:00 p.m., music from 6:30 p.m.)

• Location: Nicolaysen Art Museum, 400 E Collins Dr, Casper

• Details: Intimate holiday string performance by the Ventis Trio (violin, viola, cello), presented by Wyoming Symphony Orchestra. Drinks by Ramkota Hotel and small plates by Queen Bee Charcuterie.

• Price: $20 per guest.

• Info/Tickets: Chamber listing / arts-people ticketing: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=307372

Bingo & Beer – Black Tooth Brewing

• Time: 7:00–9:00 p.m.

• Location: Black Tooth Brewing, Casper

• Details: Weekly “Bingo & Beer” night hosted at Black Tooth Brewing; this Wednesday’s date is Dec. 10.

• Price: Not listed (typically pay for drinks; bingo itself often free).

• Info: Chamber event listing: https://casperwyoming.chambermaster.com/events/details/bingo-beer-12-10-2025-14966

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Artisan Alley @ GBB – Paint Night 🎨 + Beer

• Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m.

• Location: Gruner Brothers Brewing, 1301 Wilkins Circle, Casper

• Details: Guided painting class hosted by Artisan Alley inside Gruner Brothers; create your own “masterpiece” step-by-step. Registration handled via Artisan Alley.

• Price: Tickets via Artisan Alley (price not listed on brewery site).

• Info/Registration: https://grunerbrewing.com/events

• (follow “Artisan Alley @ GBB” link)
  
  
  

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Thursday, December 11, 2025

Compete Casper Classic – High School Basketball Tournament (Day 1) 🏀

• Time: Tickets/sessions begin 9:00 a.m. (tournament games through the day).

• Location: Ford Wyoming Center & Wyo Sports Ranch, Casper

• Details: Multi-day high school basketball tournament bringing teams from across the region to compete at Wyo Sports Ranch and Ford Wyoming Center. Separate tickets for each tournament day, plus tournament passes.

• Price: Ticket prices via Ticketmaster (price not listed on arena site).

• Info/Tickets: https://www.fordwyomingcenter.com/events/detail/compete-casper-classic

Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots Toy Drive 🎄

• Time: 7:00 p.m.

• Location: The Gaslight Social, 314 W Midwest Ave, Casper

• Details: Toys for Tots drive at Gaslight Social, with live entertainment as part of their concert lineup. Guests are encouraged to support the toy drive.

• Price: Not listed (very likely free entry; bring a toy/donation).

• Info: https://thegaslightsocial.com

• Friday, December 12, 2025
  
  Compete Casper Classic – Day 2

• Time: 9:00 a.m. start (tournament play all day).

• Location: Ford Wyoming Center / Wyo Sports Ranch

• Price: Ticketed via Ticketmaster (price not listed).

• Info: https://www.fordwyomingcenter.com/events/detail/compete-casper-classic

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Drive-Through Christmas Light Show – Christmas Delight 🎄🚗

• Time: 5:30–9:00 p.m. (Friday night)

• Location: Casper Speedway/Motocross, near Hartrandt, WY

• Details: Large drive-through light show where you stay in your vehicle and drive a light-lined course at Casper Speedway.

• Price: $20 per vehicle (pay cash at the gate or online).

• Info/Tickets:

  • Chamber event page: https://casperwyoming.chambermaster.com/events/details/drive-through-christmas-light-show-12-12-2025-17132

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12 Days of Christmas Cocktails at Backwards Distilling – Day 1 

• Time: 3:00–10:00 p.m. (tasting room Friday hours)

• Location: Backwards Distilling Company Tasting Room, 214 S Wolcott St, Casper

• Details: Launch of the 12 Days of Christmas Cocktails series. Each open day from Dec 12–23, Backwards features a one-day-only themed cocktail tied to the “12 Days of Christmas” song.

• Price: Standard cocktail prices (no special fee listed).

• Info: Event description & calendar: https://www.backwardsdistilling.com/calendar/12-days-of-christmas-cocktails-12/2025-12-23/

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  backwardsdistilliShari Rowe – Live at Gaslight Social (Night 1)

• Time: 9:00 p.m.

• Location: The Gaslight Social

• Details: Country artist Shari Rowe in concert as part of Gaslight’s holiday lineup.

• Price: Not listed (tickets linked from Gaslight’s concert page).

• Info: https://thegaslightsocial.com

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Saturday, December 13, 2025

Compete Casper Classic – Day 3 / Finals 🏀

• Time: 9:00 a.m. and through the day

• Location: Ford Wyoming Center / Wyo Sports Ranch

• Details: Final day of the regional high school basketball tournament.

• Price: Ticketed via Ticketmaster.

• Info: https://www.fordwyomingcenter.com/events/detail/compete-casper-classic

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Skate with Santa at David Street Station ⛸🎅

• Time: 1:00–3:00 p.m.

• Location: Ice rink at David Street Station, 200 S David St, downtown Casper

• Details: Public skating with Santa on the outdoor rink. Santa joins skaters on the ice, takes photos, and visits with kids. Part of a series on Dec 6, 13, and 20.

• Price: Standard rink/skate rental charges; event itself is free to attend.

• Info: David Street Station/AllEvents listing: https://allevents.in/casper/skate-with-santa/200029216457413

• Drive-Through Christmas Light Show – Night 2 🎄🚗

• Time: 5:30–9:00 p.m.

• Location: Casper Speedway/Motocross

• Details: Second night of the Casper Speedway drive-through light show.

• Price: $20 per vehicle.
  
  

The Nutcracker – All-Local Youth Ballet 🎄🩰

• Times:

  • Matinee at 1:30 p.m.

  • Evening performance at 7:00 p.m.

• Location: Kelly Walsh High School Auditorium

• Details: Fifth anniversary all-local production of The Nutcracker, with over 100 young dancers and full-length ballet. Includes Sugarplum Pas de Deux by students Avery Mashek and Ayva Wilfong and evolving choreography every year.

• Price: $18–$28 (tickets via dance ticketing).

• Info/Tickets: https://www.rstd.net/the-nutcracker-2/

12 Days of Christmas Cocktails at Backwards – Day 2 🍸

• Time: 3:00–10:00 p.m.

• Location: Backwards Distilling Tasting Room

• Details: Second day in the Christmas cocktail series with a new themed drink.

• Info: https://www.backwardsdistilling.com/calendar/12-days-of-christmas-cocktails-12/2025-12-23/
  
  Comedy Night at Gruner Brothers Brewing 😂

• Time: Seating 7:00 p.m.; show at 7:30 p.m.

• Location: Gruner Brothers Brewing, 1301 Wilkins Circle, Casper

• Details: “Our Final Comedy Night of 2025” with Aaron Fleck (Funniest Comic in Colorado finalist), headliner Talon Saucerman, and others.

• Price: Tickets via Eventbrite (price not listed on main page).

• Info/Tickets:

  • Brewery event list: https://grunerbrewing.com/events

• • Gruner Brothers Brewing

  • Eventbrite listing: “Comedy Night at Gruner Brothers” Eventbrite

Shari Rowe – Live at Gaslight Social (Night 2)

• Time: 9:00 p.m.

• Location: Gaslight Social

• Details: Second night of Shari Rowe’s concerts at Gaslight.

• Price: Not listed.

• Info: https://thegaslightsocial.com

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College Football Saturday / All Day Happy Hour at The Drinkery 🏈

• Time: Opens at 2:00 p.m., happy hour all day during games

• Location: The Drinkery by Cory, 410 S Ash St, Casper

• Details: Multiple college football games on six TVs; bar opens early with all-day happy hour specials.

• Price: Free entry; pay for food/drinks.

• Info: Chamber listing: https://business.casperwyoming.org/events/details/college-football-saturday-all-day-happy-hour-at-the-drinkery-11-29-2025-17001

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Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!) – Stage III Community Theatre 🎭🎄

• Time: Evening show (exact nightly showtime not listed on ticketing page; Stage III holiday shows typically run 7:30 p.m.)

• Location: Stage III Community Theatre, 900 N Center St, Casper

• Details: Madcap three-actor comedy that mashes together every Christmas story and tradition they can think of, instead of doing “A Christmas Carol” again. The run is Dec 5–21, so performances fall within your Dec 8–14 window.

• Price: $12–$15.

• Info/Tickets: https://www.simpletix.com/e/every-christmas-story-ever-told-and-then-s-tickets-221261

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Sunday, December 14, 2025

Breakfast with Santa – Ford Wyoming Center 🎅🥞

• Time:

  • Doors open 8:30 a.m.

  • Breakfast buffet at 9:00 a.m.

  • Santa arrives at 9:30 a.m.

• Location: Ford Wyoming Center, #1 Events Dr, Casper

• Details: Family breakfast with Santa featuring buffet breakfast, photos with Santa (downloadable later), coloring and craft stations, letter-writing to the North Pole, and cookie decorating. Presented by E & F Towing & Recovery.

• Price: Ticketed (price not listed; sold via Ticketmaster).

• Info/Tickets: https://www.fordwyomingcenter.com/events/detail/breakfast-with-santa-2025

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A Charlie Brown Christmas – Opera Wyoming at The Lyric 🎄🎶

• Time: 2:00–3:30 p.m.

• Location: The Lyric, 230 W Yellowstone Hwy, Casper

• Details: Opera Wyoming’s stage adaptation of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at The Lyric, listed as a Sunday, Dec. 14 matinee.

• Price: Approx. $10–$15 (as shown on Opera Wyoming’s ticketing pages).

• Info/Tickets: Opera Wyoming on WellAttended / Facebook event: “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at The Lyric Facebook+1

Sunday Football at The Drinkery – Sunday Funday 🏈

• Time: 10:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.

• Location: The Drinkery by Cory, 410 S Ash St, Casper

• Details: All-day NFL viewing event with specials; listed specifically on the Chamber calendar for Sunday Dec. 14, 2025.

• Price: Free entry; pay for food/drinks.

• Info:

  • Event detail snippet: https://integrations.casperwyoming.org/events/details/sunday-football-at-the-drinkery-12-14-2025-16931

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12 Days of Christmas Cocktails at Backwards – Sunday Edition 🍸

• Time: 2:00–6:00 p.m. (Sunday tasting room hours)

• Location: Backwards Distilling Tasting Room, 214 S Wolcott St

• Details: Ongoing Christmas cocktail countdown; each day features a new, one-day-only themed drink, continuing through Dec 23.

• Price: Standard cocktail pricing.

• Info: https://www.backwardsdistilling.com/calendar/12-days-of-christmas-cocktails-12/2025-12-23/