Experience the rich history and iconography of La Catrina through colorful and joyful large-scale skeleton sculptures. Discover 8 eight-foot-tall sculptures created by Los Angeles-based artist Ricardo Soltero placed throughout the Shane Smith Conservatory and Paul Smith Children’s Village. The exhibition is on view from September 17, 2024, to November 16, 2024 Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 … Continued

Celebrate the harvest season at the Botanic Gardens in the light of the full harvest moon. Director Scott Aker will lead the group and highlight portions of the garden that take on a completely different character by the light of the moon. Portions of the stroll will be silent so you can enjoy the visual … Continued

Take in the beauty of fall foliage at one of the best local sites for leaf peeping - the High Plains Arboretum! Horticulturist and High Plains Arboretum author Jessica Friis and Director Scott Aker will lead a tour of the trees that exhibit the best fall foliage and explain the science behind the changes in color. This … Continued

Welcome fall by creating beautiful cyanotype prints from nature! This fun workshop will teach you the art of cameraless photography creating one-of-a-kind cyanotypes from nature! Bring your own collections from summer including plants or textures that you find interesting or use our collection from 4th Street Studios Victorian Greenhouse AND we will have remnants that … Continued

The Cheyenne Botanic Gardens is on a festive mission to gather a diverse collection of Santas, and they we your help to reach our goal of 1,000! With the fun initiative "SLEIGH IT AIN’T SO!", we invite you to donate your Santas and spread joy to all who visit. Whether it's a classic Santa, a … Continued

Come celebrate the meaning of Día de los Muertos with Jessica Fernandez-Medina as she walks you through creating a Día de los Muertos paper hat while teaching you about the customs and culture of Calavera Catrina.This is a family-friendly, free workshop. Open from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Gathering Rooms of the Cheyenne … Continued

Are you looking for a creative way to celebrate Día de los Muertos? Join Do Palma and the Cheyenne Botanic Garden as we help you create a personal nicho that represents a passed friend or family member. Materials are provided but we suggest bringing a photo of someone who has passed if you would like … Continued

Celebrate those who have passed on and learn about the culture, traditions, and history of the Day of the Dead. You can find events across town throughout October and into the first week of November! Día de los Muertos is a 2-day holiday that began in Mexico and is traditionally celebrated across Latin America and … Continued

Discover how to press flowers from the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens grounds into glass windows with Danika Lesniak, Horticulturist at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens. The cost of this class is $20, and all supplies are provided. It is necessary to pre-register.

St. Martin's Day is a beloved children's holiday in Germany with homemade lanterns, songs, and stories. Meet darkness with light to bring an end to the harvest season and join us to learn the traditions, make a lantern, and end with a short parade around the Children's Village. This is a fun-filled event for families. … Continued

Create your own glass ornaments/sun catchers using recycled glass that was selected for compatibility, texture, color, and shape. Rene Williams, Glass Artist, and business owner of 4th Street Studios will teach you techniques that will inspire you to get creative with your designs. Registration includes all supplies and tools to create 2 ornaments/sun catchers, professional … Continued

Create your own paint pour ornaments as gifts or jazz up your tree with these fun and organic pieces of artwork that you create! Rene Williams, artist and business owner of 4th Street Studios, has created a unique paint formula that encourages organic and beautiful movement with layers of paint. Art experience is not required, … Continued