The historic façades of downtown Cheyenne are the backdrop for a holiday celebration that has something for tots, teens and travelers of all ages. Activities for Christmas include everything from horses to Harleys and a Russian ballet.

The Plaza in downtown Cheyenne sets the stage for more than a month of Christmas and holiday celebration when the oversized cowboy boots that have graced the area are ornamented by holiday decorations and a Christmas tree that will be lit during a ceremony Nov. 18. That same day, the Depot Museum, housed in the historical Union Pacific Railroad depot, holds a gingerbread house contest with categories for amateur and professional bakers of all ages.

The Depot will be decked in holiday decor in late November, when the Festival of Trees opens just in time for Christkindlemart, a vendor fair of homemade arts and crafts, plus fine gifts. The Christkindlemart runs Nov. 24 - 26 with a special Children's Tea on Nov. 25 that is geared toward youngsters ages 3 to 10. An adult tea is also available on Nov. 25 amidst the fun and glamor of the Festival of Trees. The children bring small gifts and decorate a tree before partaking in their special tea time. The fully laden tree then becomes part of the Festival of Trees, which concludes on Nov. 30 with an auction of the decorated trees.