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Produced in Cooperation with
Discover Carbon County, WY
- SPONSORS -
November 28th - December 23rd
Our sneaky elf will pop up in a different downtown business each day!
Find him and enter (once per day) for a
chance to win Downtown Dollars!
Follow our Facebook page for daily
clues to his whereabouts.
Drawings will be taking place on the
following Tinsel Tuesdays:
December 9th - $200
December 16th - $250
December 23rd - $300
Each entry stays for more chances to win!
Enjoy the Holiday Spirit
To view full description of the events - click on the pictures below!
2025
Season Long Events
Downtown Window and Business Displays
Starting December 5th
Enjoy Elf on the Shelf themed window and business displays throughout Downtown Rawlins! Then go to our Facebook page and vote for your favorite one! Winner will be announced on December 22nd.
Enjoy Elf on the Shelf themed window and business displays throughout Downtown Rawlins! Then go to our Facebook page and vote for your favorite one! Winner will be announced on December 22nd.
Tinsel Tuesdays
December 2nd, 9th, 16th, & 23rd | Till 8:00pm | Downtown Rawlins
Tuesdays just got a bit more festive! Participating businesses will stay open till 8pm for late night shopping & activities so you can maximize your downtown holiday experience!
Tinsel Tuesday drawings will take place where Elf is hiding that day.
Drawings:
December 2nd - Warm Wishes Gift Basket
December 9th, 16th & 23rd - Elf on a Downtown Shelf
Tuesdays just got a bit more festive! Participating businesses will stay open till 8pm for late night shopping & activities so you can maximize your downtown holiday experience!
Tinsel Tuesday drawings will take place where Elf is hiding that day.
Drawings:
December 2nd - Warm Wishes Gift Basket
December 9th, 16th & 23rd - Elf on a Downtown Shelf
Kids Learn How to Wrap Presents Class
Every Wednesday & Thursday in December | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Free
LA Looks & More - 405 W. Cedar St., Suite B
Bring your kiddos by for a hands-on class to learn how to wrap gifts for others. Bring a gift to wrap that night or learn with boxes provided.
LA Looks & More - 405 W. Cedar St., Suite B
Bring your kiddos by for a hands-on class to learn how to wrap gifts for others. Bring a gift to wrap that night or learn with boxes provided.
City of Rawlins Holiday Display Map
Do you go all out for the holidays? Would you like to share it with others? Submit your address by December 1st and then on the 4th use the map to enjoy a night out appreciating the other displays!
Gnome Crafting Party
December 3rd | 6:00pm | Free
Red Desert Arts - 116 A 4th St.
Make one of these adorable guys at Red Desert Arts studio. All supplies provided. There is no charge for this but please sign up if you are attending. Supplies & space is limited. A child with an adult is ok. Message on Facebook to sign up, link below.
Red Desert Arts - 116 A 4th St.
Make one of these adorable guys at Red Desert Arts studio. All supplies provided. There is no charge for this but please sign up if you are attending. Supplies & space is limited. A child with an adult is ok. Message on Facebook to sign up, link below.
Night of Nativities
December 4th-5th | 5:00pm-8:00pm | Free
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - 509 Kendrick St.
Experience hundreds of beautiful nativities and musical performances by locals throughout the evening.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - 509 Kendrick St.
Experience hundreds of beautiful nativities and musical performances by locals throughout the evening.
Cookies with Santa
December 5th | 5:30pm-7:00pm | Free
Morgan's Flooring - 214 W. Cedar St.
Soak in the holiday spirit with delicious cookies, coloring pages for the kids, fun for the whole family! A sweet holiday tradition you won't want to miss!
Morgan's Flooring - 214 W. Cedar St.
Soak in the holiday spirit with delicious cookies, coloring pages for the kids, fun for the whole family! A sweet holiday tradition you won't want to miss!
Christmas Out of the Big House
December 6th | 9:00am-2:00pm | $1.00
Jeffrey Center - 315 W Pine St.
33rd Annual Christmas Bazaar at the Jeffrey Center in Rawlins, Wyoming. All proceeds go back to the Friends of the Old Pen, the Wyoming Frontier Prison's non-profit group.
Jeffrey Center - 315 W Pine St.
33rd Annual Christmas Bazaar at the Jeffrey Center in Rawlins, Wyoming. All proceeds go back to the Friends of the Old Pen, the Wyoming Frontier Prison's non-profit group.
The Grinch Visits The Blake
December 6th | 10:00am-2:00pm | Free
Great Divide Outdoors & Mimi's at the Blake - 221 W. Cedar St.
Come meet and take photos with everyone's favorite mischief-maker, the Grinch! Whether you're a Grinch fan or just looking for a unique holiday experience, you won't want to miss it!
Great Divide Outdoors & Mimi's at the Blake - 221 W. Cedar St.
Come meet and take photos with everyone's favorite mischief-maker, the Grinch! Whether you're a Grinch fan or just looking for a unique holiday experience, you won't want to miss it!
Elle-f, A Christmas Dansical by Rawlins in Motion
December 6th | 6:30pm
RHS Fine Arts Auditorium - 1401 Colorado St.
RHS Fine Arts Auditorium - 1401 Colorado St.
English Story Hour with Mrs. Claus
December 9th & 23rd | 6:00pm-6:30pm | Free
LA Looks & More - 405 W. Cedar St., Suite B
Fun for all ages! Enjoy hot cocoa and treats during a classic story time with Mrs. Claus.
LA Looks & More - 405 W. Cedar St., Suite B
Fun for all ages! Enjoy hot cocoa and treats during a classic story time with Mrs. Claus.
Spanish Story Hour with Mrs. Claus
9 y 23 de diciembre | 6:00pm–6:30pm | Gratis
LA Looks & More – 405 W. Cedar St., Suite B
¡Diversión para todas las edades! Disfruta de chocolate caliente y refrigerios durante un cuento clásico con la Sra. Claus.
LA Looks & More – 405 W. Cedar St., Suite B
¡Diversión para todas las edades! Disfruta de chocolate caliente y refrigerios durante un cuento clásico con la Sra. Claus.
Christmas Coloring Contest
December 10th | 12:00pm-8:00pm | Free
LA Looks & More - 405 W. Cedar St., Suite B
Looking for a fun activity for the kids? Stop by LA Looks for a Christmas themed coloring contest. Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 entries!
LA Looks & More - 405 W. Cedar St., Suite B
Looking for a fun activity for the kids? Stop by LA Looks for a Christmas themed coloring contest. Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 entries!
Hot Chocolate with Frosty
December 10th | 3:00pm-5:00pm | Free
RNB State Bank - 220 5th St.
Come warm up and meet Frosty the Snowman before watching the Holiday Parade!
RNB State Bank - 220 5th St.
Come warm up and meet Frosty the Snowman before watching the Holiday Parade!
Starlight Christmas Parade
December 10th | 6:00pm
5th St from Pine to Cedar, Cedar from 5th to 4th, and 4th down to the Depot
Enjoy an Elf on the Shelf themed Christmas parade in Downtown! After the parade head to the Depot to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. An evening you don't want to miss!
Click the link below to print the registration form, fill it out and send it to beccaboo82301@gmail.com
5th St from Pine to Cedar, Cedar from 5th to 4th, and 4th down to the Depot
Enjoy an Elf on the Shelf themed Christmas parade in Downtown! After the parade head to the Depot to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. An evening you don't want to miss!
Click the link below to print the registration form, fill it out and send it to beccaboo82301@gmail.com
Elks Hoop Shoot
December 10th | 7:00pm
Rawlins High School - 1401 Colorado St.
Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest for children ages 8-13.
Rawlins High School - 1401 Colorado St.
Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest for children ages 8-13.
Ole Church Paint Party
December 11th | 6:00pm | $35
Red Desert Arts - 116 A 4th St.
A beautiful painting for the Holidays! This is an 11x14" acrylic painting. You will receive lots of help and stencils. Adults only please. Message on Facebook to sign up, link below.
Red Desert Arts - 116 A 4th St.
A beautiful painting for the Holidays! This is an 11x14" acrylic painting. You will receive lots of help and stencils. Adults only please. Message on Facebook to sign up, link below.
Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus
December 13th | 8:00am - 9:30am | $4/each or $15/family
Jeffrey Center - 315 W Pine St.
This family fun event is one you don't want to miss out on! Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Jeffrey Center is $4/person or $15 for a family up to 6 people!
Jeffrey Center - 315 W Pine St.
This family fun event is one you don't want to miss out on! Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Jeffrey Center is $4/person or $15 for a family up to 6 people!
Christmas Carnival Open House
December 13th | 10:00am-5:00pm | Free
Carbon County Museum - 904 W. Walnut St.
Stop by for games, crafts, facepainting, and more.
Carbon County Museum - 904 W. Walnut St.
Stop by for games, crafts, facepainting, and more.
A Festive Christmas Celebration
December 14th | 4:00pm | Free
RHS Fine Arts - 1401 Colorado St.
A glorious night of music presented by The Rawlins Music Academy.
RHS Fine Arts - 1401 Colorado St.
A glorious night of music presented by The Rawlins Music Academy.
Christmas Food Baskets
December 20th | 11:00am-1:00pm
St. Vincent de Paul will be distributing Christmas food baskets to those in need. You do not need to call in to reserve a Christmas basket. Please drive to the south entrance (Pine Street) of the Catholic Church parking lot & drive up to the back of the school building, where our
volunteers will hand you a food basket.
San Vicente de Paul estará distribuyendo canastas de comida
navideña el sábado 20 de diciembre, de 11:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. No necesita llamar para reservar una canasta navideña. Por favor, conduzca hasta la entrada sur (Calle Pine) del estacionamiento de la iglesia católica y avance hasta la parte trasera del edificio de la escuela, donde nuestros voluntarios le entregarán una canasta de comida. Luego, por favor salga del estacionamiento por la puerta este.
St. Vincent de Paul will be distributing Christmas food baskets to those in need. You do not need to call in to reserve a Christmas basket. Please drive to the south entrance (Pine Street) of the Catholic Church parking lot & drive up to the back of the school building, where our
volunteers will hand you a food basket.
San Vicente de Paul estará distribuyendo canastas de comida
navideña el sábado 20 de diciembre, de 11:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. No necesita llamar para reservar una canasta navideña. Por favor, conduzca hasta la entrada sur (Calle Pine) del estacionamiento de la iglesia católica y avance hasta la parte trasera del edificio de la escuela, donde nuestros voluntarios le entregarán una canasta de comida. Luego, por favor salga del estacionamiento por la puerta este.
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Past Events
Thank You for participating!
Turkey Trot
Thanksgiving Day | Rawlins High School
Join Ribbons of Hope for their annual fundraiser! You can run in Rawlins, Saratoga or from anywhere virtually!
Join Ribbons of Hope for their annual fundraiser! You can run in Rawlins, Saratoga or from anywhere virtually!
Warm Wishes from Downtown Rawlins
Black Friday, November 28th - Small Business Saturday, November 29th
Shop at participating businesses for chances to win a Warm Wishes Gift Basket valued at over $350!
Shop at participating businesses for chances to win a Warm Wishes Gift Basket valued at over $350!
Black Friday Sale
November 28th | 6:00am-8:00pm
Great Divide Outdoors & Mimi's at the Blake - 221 W. Cedar St.
Shop local and get up to 75% off, a free gift with purchase for the first 25 customers and amazing doorbusters every hour!
Good Days Tea House will be selling hot drinks and Bagels & Badges will be selling delicious food in the parking lot!
Great Divide Outdoors & Mimi's at the Blake - 221 W. Cedar St.
Shop local and get up to 75% off, a free gift with purchase for the first 25 customers and amazing doorbusters every hour!
Good Days Tea House will be selling hot drinks and Bagels & Badges will be selling delicious food in the parking lot!
Kathy Palochak Jewelry
November 28th | 3:00pm-8:00pm
November 29th | 10:00am-2:00pm
Red Desert Arts - 116 A 4th St.
Artist Kathy Palochak joins Red Desert Arts with her silver jewelry. She will be here selling her incredible pieces Friday and Saturday.
November 29th | 10:00am-2:00pm
Red Desert Arts - 116 A 4th St.
Artist Kathy Palochak joins Red Desert Arts with her silver jewelry. She will be here selling her incredible pieces Friday and Saturday.
Tree Trimming Party at the Blake House
November 29th | 10:00am-6:00pm
Great Divide Outdoors & Mimi's at the Blake - 221 W. Cedar St.
Donate an ornament to decorate the tree to get an extra 15% off of your purchase!
Great Divide Outdoors & Mimi's at the Blake - 221 W. Cedar St.
Donate an ornament to decorate the tree to get an extra 15% off of your purchase!
T'Keg for the Cure Soup Extravaganza
November 29th | 12:00pm | $10.00
T'Keg Spirits & Saloon - 307 E. Cedar St
All you can eat soup for a good cause!
T'Keg Spirits & Saloon - 307 E. Cedar St
All you can eat soup for a good cause!
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