Upcoming Events
Untamed adventure lives here year-round. Our calendar of events reflects the all-season nature of our destination. Whether you’re looking for things to do in Cody, Wyoming this weekend or planning a vacation around our exciting annual festivities, there’s always something happening in Buffalo Bill’s wild Wyoming playground.
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Annual Nutcracker Production by Rocky Mountain Dance Theatre
RMDT's production of the Nutcracker brings the classic Nutcracker tale to life. It is a magical night about an enchanted Christmas Party where Clara is the guest of honor. After the party, the audience is witness to Clara's vivid dreams about her Nutcracker who comes to her rescue and then brings her to a magical land of dancing snowflakes and sugar treats.
Join us for Rocky Mountain Dance Theatre's 27th Annual full-length production of The Nutcracker Ballet set to Tchaikovsky's famous score. Choreography, sets, and lighting are all original, led by professionals in their field. Along with a large cast of performers from our local community and surrounding areas, RMDT is proud to announce the return of Randy Pacheco for his 6th year as guest artist. Soloists with Ballet Arizona, Randy will be performing the role of Cavalier, dancing the Grand Pas with RMDT/RMSAs very own Alumni Jessica McNeil as Sugar Plum Fairy.
Reserved Seating Wynona Thompson Auditorium:
Center Seats; Main Level: $32*
Seats in the "wings"; Main Level: $27*
"Balcony"/Mezzanine Seats: $22*
*not including service & processing fees.
- Production is in two Acts with an intermission.
- Use of special effects such as strobe lighting, theatrical fog, and confetti cannon "explosions" do happen in this production.
- We welcome any child who can remain seated in a quite manner through a two-hour performance, we recommend children no younger than 3 attend.
- Everyone must have a ticket and a seat.
- Tickets purchased IN ADVANCE ONLINE will be $2.50 cheaper PER TICKET as fees are more at the door or at the Cody Chamber.
- 2024 we completely SOLD OUT of our Sunday performance. We strongly encourage purchasing tickets beforehand to guarantee yourself a seat.
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17th Annual Meeteetse Ice Fishing Derby
The Meeteetse Ice Fishing Derby is a much-anticipated annual event that draws fishing enthusiasts from across the country to the Sunshine Reservoirs. The 2025 derby is scheduled February 1st and 2nd, featuring a weekend filled with competitive fishing, camaraderie, and community spirit! Participants compete for over $10,00 in prizes, aiming to catch record-winning fish.
Highlights of the event include:
-Team Registration: $175 per team, up to 3 anglers. Teams must register online, providing details such as team captain and members' contact information.
-Small Fry Contest: A special contest for kids aged 14 and under, with goodie bags and prizes.
-Pre-Derby Check-In: Teams check in and sign necessary releases on the Friday night before the derby at the Elkhorn Bar + Grill.
This event not only offers a thrilling fishing competition but also provides an opportunity for families and friends to enjoy the winter outdoors together!
Fishing hours 8:00am-2:00 pm!
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Buffalo Bill Birthday Ball
The Buffalo Bill Birthday Ball is a rip-snorting cowboy extravaganza of music, dancing, prime rib dinner, gun raffle, silent and live auctions, and Wild West entertainment to which the entire adult community is invited. The event is held annually on the Saturday nearest Col. Wm F. Buffalo Bill Codys birthday (February 26), declared Buffalo Bill Day by official proclamation of the Cody City Council.
The Cody Auditorium rocks during the Buffalo Bill Birthday Ball. Earlier in the week, members of Council 4031 will have converted the Cody Auditorium into Wolfville Hall, the dancing and gambling establishment that hosted the towns biggest events in the days when Buffalo Bill walked our streets.
Net proceeds from the Ball benefit local charities and service programs such as the Cody Cupboard, Meals on Wheels, Needy Kids Fund, Bright Futures Mentoring Program, Heart Mountain Volunteer Medical Clinic, Crisis Intervention Services, and Serenity Pregnancy Resource Center, as well as local families, regardless of faith or membership in the Knights of Columbus, experiencing special needs due to uninsured medical expenses, house fires, or other emergencies, and more.
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