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'Tis the Season
Come to downtown Rawlins this holiday season and enjoy fun events, business specials, and chances to win Main Street Money. Check out all the details below and contact us at 307-328-2099 for any questions.
This week will randomly give out $300 in Main Street Money
as a Thank You to people shopping and eating in
downtown RAWLINS!
Six people will receive $50 in Main Street Money throughout the week!
Enjoy the Holiday Spirit
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Attend these classic downtown holiday events to enjoy the Holiday Spirit this season!
One-Time Events
Free Movie Day!
Thursday, December 28th
10 am
Carbon County Library - Rawlins
215 W. Buffalo
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Come enjoy a free showing of the Flight Before Christmas to brighten your winter day!
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There are other special Winter events throughout the county. Visit www.carbonlibraries.org for more details.
Season Long & Past Events
Start a Coin Collection!
Friday, November 24th to Saturday, December 23rd
Steven’s Gold & Silver Coin Shop
103 4th Street
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Children of all ages are invited to learn more about fascinating world of coins and start their own collection! Coin books will be provided + kids will have opportunity to sort through coins at the store.
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Available while supplies last.
Holiday Book Sale
Mon, Dec 4th to Friday, Dec 29
Regular Hours
215 W. Buffalo
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Find a little extra for the stocking this holiday season!
All items available by donation​
Give Back this Holiday Season
Give back to others in our community through the St. Christopher's Highway and Rawlins Police Department Reverse Advent, who pass donations to 9 local organizations. You can also find other opportunities listed on their site.
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https://www.stchristophershwycc.com/2023-reverse-advent-calendar
Weekly Free Activities at the Library
Rawlins Library ​
215 W. Buffalo
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The Rawlins Library hosts numerous free programs throughout the year, including Story Time, Lego Club, Sit & Stitch, D&D Club, Arts & Crafts Club, Book Club, and free tech one-on-one training. Many meet weekly! Find the full schedule at carbonlibraries.org/rawlins or call 307-328-2618.
Winter Reading Program
December 18th-January 19th
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Fill your winter with books (including audiobooks!). Complete a reading challenge based on your age to win a prize!
Enjoy Holiday Window Displays!
On your own schedule, view holiday decorations in downtown businesses! Our downtown window decorating contest will be judged the first week of December.
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The City of Rawlins also creates a map of decorated homes throughout Rawlins. Find out more at www.rawlinswy.gov/holidaymap
Friends of the Needy
Saturday, November 4th
9 am - 2 pm
Jeffrey Center
315 W. Pine
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Craft Bazaar featuring 92 tables!
to support St. Vincent de Paul
$1 Admission
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Questions? Nicole Jaramillo
307-321-6996
Christmas Open House
Saturday, November 4th
Windswept Goods
410 W. Cedar
10am - 4pm
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All Christmas Inventory will be on display with in-store specials
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"Sip & Shop" Friday
Friday, November 10th
2pm - 8pm
Red Desert Arts (116 4th St.)
Windswept Goods (410 W. Cedar)
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Enjoy free refreshments in two businesses while perusing art, decor, and more. Free gift with a purchase of $50 from Red Desert Arts.
Serendipity's 1st Anniversary Celebration
Friday, November 24th
10 am - 6pm
311 West Cedar
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Stop by to celebrate the 1-Year Anniversary of our opening and check out our new 250+ square foot section for seasonal items and more
T-Tech Grand Opening
Thursday, November 30th
4pm - 6pm
T-Tech
508 W. Cedar
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Celebrate the opening of Rawlins' newest locally-owned computer and repair service. Stop by to meet the owners, enjoy refreshments, and be entered to win $25 in Main Street Money.
Christmas Out of the Big House
Saturday, December 2nd
9am - 2pm
Jeffrey Center
315 W. Pine
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Craft Bazaar to benefit the Wyoming Frontier Prison
$1 Admission
Paint Your Own Wood Slice Ornament
Saturday, December 2nd
2 pm - 3 pm
Red Desert Arts
116 4th Street
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Free class sponsored by Wyoming Arts Council. Limited to 15 people.
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Text or call Marge at 307-321-9920 to sign-up.
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Starlight Christmas Parade
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
5:30pm
Downtown Rawlins
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Theme - Wild West Christmas
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Sponsored by Rawlins Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, December 7, 2023
6pm - 8pm
116 4th Street
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Adults, come paint an adorable holiday gnome picture while enjoying sips and snacks. $35
Christmas Truck Paint Party
Friday, December 8, 2023
5:30 to 7:30 pm
519 W. Cedar St. ​
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Come paint a classic red truck for the holiday season! $35. Snacks and drinks provided. Adult-focused class - teens allowed with an adult.
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Text or call Heidi at 307-941-2014 to sign-up.
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Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 9th
8am - 9:30am
Jeffrey Center
315 W. Pine
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Breakfast & Photos with Santa sponsored by the Rotary Club
Create a Christmas Collage Ornament
Saturday, December 9th
2 pm to 4 pm
519 W. Cedar
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Drop in anytime between 2 to 4 pm to create your own unique collage ornament. Free (no registration required) and great for kids!
Sponsored by Studio 519 and the Wyoming Arts Council.
Make Mosaic Art!
Thursday, December 14th
5:30 pm
Carbon County Library - Rawlins
215 W. Buffalo
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Use tile pieces to create a beautiful piece of art! Great for gifts. Free activity brought to you by the Carbon County Libary System and the Wyoming Arts Council.
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Limited to 15 people. Call the Rawlins Library at 307-328-2618 to sign-up.
Cookies with Santa Claus
Friday, December 15th
5:30 pm
Morgan's Flooring and Cabinets
214 W. Cedar Street
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Come enjoy free cookies and hot chocolate as you visit with Santa!
Saturday, December 16th
1pm and 6pm
Sunday, December 17th
11am
**Ages 0-12 Free, thanks to a Wyoming Arts Council grant
**Ages 13+ $8
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Presented by Rawlins in Motion
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Rawlins High School Fine Arts Auditorium
1401 Brooks Street
Contemporary Christmas Concert
Sunday, December 17th
Time to be determined
Rawlins High School Fine Arts Auditorium
1401 Brooks Street
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Featuring Jubilante Ensemble, Community Choir, and Carbon Strings
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By Rawlins Music Academy, sponsored by part by the Wyoming Arts Council ​
Blue Plaid Friday/Small Business Saturday
Friday and Saturday, Nov 24 & 25
Shop small this holiday season! Small businesses are the backbone of any community. Small businesses donate to local organizations, create local jobs, and make products available here.
Tax dollars also stay local to support schools, parks, roads, safety, and more.
For every $1 spent at a local business, $.67 stay in our local community.
Specials
Show Your Local Love
Spend $10+ to get free gift that shows your love for our small businesses!
Chance to Win
We will be giving $50 in Main Street Money away to 10 lucky shoppers throughout the day Friday and Saturday.
This Holiday Season
Win $1200 in Main Street Money
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Shop downtown businesses each week from November 24th to December 17th. Receipts from all businesses in Downtown Rawlins (2nd to 6th; Front to Pine) are eligible. Shop Downtown, Win Big Main Street Money is provided by RNB State Bank.
Bring your receipts to ticket locations to receive tickets each week! 2023 Ticket Locations: Bi-Rite Sporting Goods, Desert Dust Antiques, Mabuhay Oriental Market, Morgan's Flooring & Cabinets, Red Desert Arts, RNB State Bank, Serendipity Thrift Boutique, Steve's Coins, T-Tech, and Wyoming Women's Consignment & Gifts. Addresses for each business on the Downtown Business Guide below.
To Play:
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Shop downtown businesses each week from November 24th to December 17th.
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Receipts must be exchanged for tickets by Monday at noon following the week purchases were made.
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Tickets are only good for one week.
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Shop Friday, Nov. 24th to Sunday, Dec. 3rd to be eligible to win $150 in Main Street Money - drawing at 4 pm on Monday, Dec. 4th.
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Shop Mon, Dec. 4th to Sunday, Dec. 10th to be eligible to win $250 in Main Street Money -drawing at 4 pm on Monday, Dec 11th.
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Shop Mon Dec. 11th to Sun Dec 17th to be eligible to win $500 in Main Street Money - drawing at 4 pm on Monday, Dec 18th.
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Receipts can be brought to ticket locations during their normal business hours, which will be posted soon. ​
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Each receipt will be worth one ticket for the drawings.
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Receive double tickets for shopping on Saturdays, Sundays, and Blue Plaid Friday (Black Friday/Nov. 24th).
Drawings will take place at 4 p.m. on each Monday at RNB State Bank, 220 5th Street. Do not need to be present to win. Winners will be notified via phone call. Main Street Money can be picked up at RNB State Bank during normal business hours.
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Christmas Cash in Your Pocket - Bonus Week​ December 18th - 22nd
An additional $300 will randomly be given out as a THANK YOU to people shopping and eating in downtown! Six people will receive $50 in Main Street Money throughout the week.