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October 2023

Halloween at the Governor's Mansion

Event Date: 
October 31, 2023 (All day)

Halloween at the Governor's Mansion.

Photo gallery: Trick-or-Treating at the Governor’s Mansion 2023

Happy Halloween, Carson City! It’s time for the spookiest night of the year, so grab your masks, costumes, treat bags and head down to the historic west side of Carson City, and be sure to stop by and say a Halloween hello to Gov. Joe Lombardo for his first Carson City Halloween.

WNC Child Development Center in Carson City holds precious pumpkin parade

Children discovered something better than a new playground setup on Tuesday at the Child Development Center (CDC) at Western Nevada College: trick or treating.

Carson City Park Ranger-led programs in November feature outdoor safety day, galaxy talk

Event Date: 
November 4, 2023 - 10:00am

Every month the Carson City Park Rangers offer various Ranger-Led programs that include educational opportunities, historical fun, events, and exciting adventures. All programs are offered for free and take place in one of the many Carson City parks and open space areas.

Why it matters that Northern Nevada is a federally designated 'Tech Hub'

The Biden administration named Reno one of its 31 Tech Hubs last week, making the city eligible for federal investment amid Northern Nevada’s transformation into the nucleus of the lithium battery supply chain.

Happy Halloween Carson City and surrounding counties; trick or treating, activities galore tonight

Event Date: 
October 31, 2023 (All day)

Happy Halloween, Carson City! It's time to fish out your favorite costumes, get the littles nice and warm and haunting, make sure your candy bowls are filled, and get spooky!

Let's take a look at all the spooky events happening Halloween night.

Nevada Day Beard Contest results brings Carson City home the gold

With the chilly temperatures on Saturday, there was one demographic who was far warmer than the others: Nevada Day Beard Contest participants!

Armed with wooly face shields, these men braved the cold to have their facial hair judged publicly in McFadden Plaza for the chance to take home the metaphorical gold.

September gaming revenue up slightly statewide and in Carson City, down at Lake Tahoe

Carson City area gaming generated revenue fell relatively flat for the month of September compared to September 2022, according to figures released Tuesday from the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

Downtown Carson City Candy Crawl happening tonight

Kids in costumes
Event Date: 
October 31, 2023 (All day)

The Carson City Downtown Candy Crawl is back. Trick or Treat Downtown at participating businesses. Member businesses in the Downtown Business Association are hosting their 6th annual Candy Crawl on Tuesday, Oct. 31st. This event is free and gives families a safe, fun and centrally-located option for Trick or Treating.

Spike McGuire album release happening Saturday at the BAC's Musicale At The Maizie

Event Date: 
November 4, 2023 - 7:00pm
Once a month the Maizie Harris Jesse Theater in Carson City hosts rising stars in the songwriting world from both near and far. Season 3 the series starts Saturday, Nov. 4 featuring Spike McGuire and Rachael McElhiney.