APRIL EVENTS
Ongoing throughout the month:
• Wyoming Stargazing offers free, year-round, public stargazing events on clear Thursdays of each month (when the temperature is above zero degrees Fahrenheit!) just after sunset at Rendezvous Park (R-Park) off of Rte. 390, the Teton Village Rd. Astronomy educators use one of their large-aperture telescopes to show you planets, stars, planetary nebulae, galaxies, and more. There is no need to reserve your spot in advance; just come and go as you please. Please park in the main parking area and walk to the far side of the hill following the "Public Stargazing" signs. There is $10/person recommended donation.
• Bluegrass Tuesdays in the Silver Dollar Showroom at the historic Wort Hotel have been bringing locals and visitors together year-round through the music of One Ton Pig, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Fun Fact: One Ton Pig was named "Best Band" in the 2025 Best of Jackson Hole contest.
• Through April 13, the Annual R Park Egg Hunt, a free, family-friendly egg-themed scavenger hunt, is going on. Explore R Park during daylight hours to find 4 unique egg-themed art pieces. Each egg hides a secret letter. Find them all, crack the code and unlock the golden chest on the R Park office steps. Online scavenger hunt maps will be available on the park's webpage closer to March 30. Printed maps will also be available on the porch of the R Park office.
• Check out "Industry Nights" at the Virginian Saloon every Monday, featuring bingo, trivia, rotating themes, and surprise events. Late-night happy hour starts at 8:30 p.m. There are Billy's Burgers specials, too! - virginiansaloon.com
• Enjoy some good old-fashioned swing dancing with the world-famous Stagecoach Band every Sunday from 6-10 p.m. The Stagecoach Band has been playing at the Stagecoach bar since 1969. Often referred to as "Church," the band has been a Sunday night local favorite for generations.
• Pinky G's Pizzeria hosts an open mic from 7 to 9 p.m. on Mondays.
• The Jackson Hole Hootenanny is on hiatus until late May, when it moves from the Silver Dollar Showroom in the Wort Hotel to its summer location outside at the Dornans in Moose.
• Open mic at Cowboy Coffee at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday night of the month
• Free swing dance lessons at the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar on Thursdays from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
• The Melvin Dojo on Town Square, located below Roadhouse Pub & Eatery, has live music on Wednesday evenings between 4 p.m. and midnight.
• Nora's Fish Creek Inn in Wilson offers live music on Sunday mornings and Thursday and Tuesday nights. The eatery's happy hour and a half at the bar-only is happening 7 days a week.
• Thursday Disco nights at the Stagecoach Bar - Get your boogie on starting at 9:30 p.m. every week until April 9.
• Wyoming Wildlife Federation, the state's oldest sportsmen's conservation organization, hosts a free speaker series on the last Tuesday of every month at Roadhouse Pub & Eatery; 7-8 p.m.
• The origami-inspired, vibrantly colored and whimsical sculptures on the Sculpture Trail at the National Museum of Wildlife Art include a bear, a rabbit, a coyote and a canine, and can be viewed through May 2026.
• Through June 30, 2026, AWARE (Archives of Women Artists, Research and Exhibitions) and History Jackson Hole are presenting the second part of the exhibition Women Artists of the American West. The exhibition focuses on Women Artists of the American West: Colorado and Utah, 1885–1935.
• The Silver Dollar Showroom in the Wort Hotel hosts live music every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. The Wort's sister bar, The Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, has music every Monday-Saturday night.
• Teton Raptor Center's "Little Wings Story Time" is held on the second Tuesday of the month from April-October at 11 a.m. It blends gentle storytelling with a special visit from a real, live raptor, up close and feathered. Perfect for children ages infant to 4. Space is limited and registration is required. Donation-based program. Suggested donation: $10 per person. - tetonraptorcenter.org
4, 2026/ Après DJ Set at Tram Dock at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort With Chuck Samples - Time: 3-6 p.m.
4, 2026/ Live Music at Trapper’s Restaurant at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort - Enjoy music, food and craft drinks on the deck. Trapper's is located at Solitude Station, the Sweetwater Gondola's midway station. Time: Noon-3 p.m.
5, 2026/Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Town Square - Grab a bag or basket for the kids and head over to Town Square at 10 a.m. (promptly!) for the egg hunt and mingle with the Easter Bunny and other favorite characters.
10-11, 2026/ Jackson Hole Home and Garden Show at Snow King Sports and Events Center - Kick off spring and summer with activities for the whole family. Hands-on experiences include garden workshops, culinary demonstrations, flower displays, and local businesses offering home renovation projects. Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Entry fee: $5 at the door
11, 2026/ Free Guided Stargazing in Teton Village with Wyoming Stargazing from 7-9 p.m. Take the second left off Hwy 390 as if you are heading to the Ranch Lot, then take the first left (into the field across the street from the Ranch Lot).
12, 2026/ Closing Day at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort - jacksonhole.com
Snake River Brewing closes for the off-season through April 30th
17, 2026/ Yellowstone National Park - Opens north and west entrances - nps.gov/yell
Opening Weekend for Yellowstone Bear World Park
19, 2026/ Closing Day at Grand Targhee Resort - grandtarghee.com
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MAY EVENTS
OTHER SPRING THINGS TO DO
TAKE A GUIDED WILDLIFE TOUR
Wildlife is in abundance during the springtime in the Tetons. Animals such as bears are coming out of hibernation — many with their cubs — bison become more active after a winter of hunkering down, large herds of elk and moose begin to march northward from the National Elk Refuge up into the hills, and eagles prowl the skies for signs of rodent or fish life below. Spring also means it’s time for the ungulates (deer, elk and moose) to begin calving.
Take a sunrise or sunset wildlife tour in and around Grand Teton National Park and Bridger-Teton National Forest with trained and knowledgeable naturalists. Try Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris, Buffalo Roam Tours, Wildlife Expeditions, or Eco Tour Adventures.
While Wyoming Stargazing and its partner Earth and Sky Safaris offer wildlife tours day or night, its signature sunset safari and night sky tour is exclusive to Jackson Hole. Experience the best of both worlds with a knowledgeable wildlife guide and professional astronomer while you watch the day fade into a dazzling and inspiring night sky for stargazing. This special private tour — which includes dinner! — is six to seven hours long for eight people, maximum. Call 844-996-7827 or visit wyomingstargazing.org.
Click here for our story on wildlife spotting in Grand Teton National Park.
GO FISHIN'
Spring fly fishing in Jackson Hole is a terrific activity. In April, as the days get warmer but before the snow melts, river fishing is prime, especially on the Snake River. Good fishing is also found during May in the alpine lakes as they stay clear and are largely unaffected by runoff.
We highly recommend anglers go with a guide, such as Grand Teton Fly Fishing or Fish the Fly.
TAKE A FAT BIKE TOUR
Fat bikes are all the rage here in Jackson Hole, no matter what the weather. The bike's 4- to 5-inch tires allow for durable traction on and off the beaten path.
With the majority of the roads in Grand Teton National Park closed to vehicular traffic until May 1st, bike riding through this gem of a park is especially pleasurable in spring. Rent a bike and take a self-guided tour, or sign up with Teton Mountain Bike Tours for a half or full day fat bike tour with awesome views of the Teton Mountain Range.