Carson City area celebrates Halloween 2019 with trick-or-treating activities and more

The ghosts and zombies and costume super heroes will be out and about now through Thursday, either at organized events or Halloween night trick or treating around the Carson City area, including the Carson Mall, throughout downtown and at the Governor's Mansion.

The Nevada Department of Transportation and Nevada Department of Public Safety, Highway Patrol are reminding drivers and pedestrians to be safe on the road this Halloween and every day.

Halloween is supposed to be a fun time, but sometimes kids and adults don't pay attention or abide by the rules of the road, leading to deadly consequences. There have been a total of seven traffic deaths and 755 crashes during the past five Halloweens in Nevada. For enhanced safety, NDOT and NHP remind drivers and pedestrians to always focus on and share the road. Go here for a safety checklist designed for kids, pedestrians and motorists.

Here's a list of Halloween related and trick or treating events ahead.

Tuesday
— The third annual Carson City BOO-nanza will be held tonight, Tuesday, Oct. 29 at the Carson City Community Center and the Carosn City Library beginning at 4 p.m. Costume contests, goodies and fun for all, go here to learn more about this safe, family event.

Wednesday
— Carson City Parks and Rec hosts costume hike Wednesday at Riverview Park. Come join the Carson City Parks, Rec and Open Space department at Riverview Park this Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. for the second annual Costume Hike. This year, we will be walking along the Carson River at Riverview Park learning about the history of Halloween. It will be a fun-filled adventure with opportunities for prizes, learning, and great photo opportunities.
Bring water, excellent costumes, flashlights, and your excitement! Riverview Park is located at 600 Marsh Rd, Carson City.

— Trunk or Treat at Dayton Valley Library. 5 to 7 p.m. Join us as we partner up with the Boys & Girls Club, Dayton Senior Center and Lyon County Human Services for our 2nd annual Trunk or Treat at the library. Activities will include Decorated Cars, Face Painting, Crafts, Games and a Popcorn Bar with Apple Cider. This is a free event. 321 Old Dayton Valley Road. Go here for more information.

Thursday

— The Lodge in Carson City will be hosting a Safe and Indoor Trick or Treat beginning at 9 a.m. The Montessori School’s students will arrive at 9 a.m. Go here for more information. The Lodge is located at 2200 East Long Street.

— Carson Mall will host its annual Safe Candy Walk Trick or Treat event Thursday. Bring your littlest ghosts and goblins to the Carson Mall. Delicious candy. There will be a kid-friendly photo-booth and maps are available in the south entrance. The event runs from 4 to 6 p.m. throughout all the business in the mall shopping center. Go here for more information.

— Carson Catalina Apartments annual haunted house open to public. 4:30 to 8 p.m. 700 Hot Springs Rd. Carson Catalina Apartments in Carson City announced Tuesday that its 5th Annual Haunted House will be free and open to the public this year. The Haunted House has become a complex event that incorporates animatronics, live actors, mazes, and much more. For more information on The Carson Catalina Apartments 5th Annual Haunted House, call (775) 883-8080. Go here for more information.

— The annual Downtown Candy Crawl will be held in Downtown Carson City on Oct. 31, Halloween, beginning at 5 p.m. and running until 6:30 p.m. Mystery prizes will be given out at surprise locations. The event, organized and sponsored by the Carson City Downtown Business Association, is free and family-friendly. Trick or Treat at nearly 30 participating businesses. There will be a map made available. Go here for more information.

— There will be a Living the Haunt, haunted yard event on Halloween night, Oct. 31, from 6 to 9 p.m. Bring a canned food item. It is being held at 1402 Chimney Drive in Carson City.

— The annual Carson Creepy Short Horror Film Competition will be held Wednesday, Oct. 30 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center as a part of Wired Wednesday Digital Arts Association. You can cast your vote for Best Picture from spooky movies made by your local community members. $5 general admission at the door.

— Western Nevada College will be hosting a Day of the Dead celebration on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 12 - 2 p.m. presented by students of the Latino Cohort and the Puente Parent Committee. The celebration will be held in the Art Gallery of the Bristlecone building.

— Trick-or-Treating at the Governor's Mansion. The official night for trick-or-treating in Carson City this year is Thursday, Oct. 31. Stop by the Governor’s Mansion (606 N. Mountain St.) where Governor Sisolak and First Lady Kathy Sisolak will pass out candy from 5 to 8 p.m.

Friday and Saturday
— ‘Day of the Dead’ community event featured at Nevada State Museum in Carson City. One of Northern Nevada’s most popular cultural events — the annual Day of the Dead Community Celebration — returns to Carson City Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1-2, to the Nevada State Museum with a plethora of family friendly activities. The event is cosponsored by the Nevada State Museum, Western Nevada College and the Carson City Cultural Commission. Admission is free Friday night and Saturday.

Day of the Dead, also known as El Dia de los Muertos, is a holiday rooted in Mexican and indigenous observances dating back to the time of the Aztecs. Today it is celebrated by people of Mexican ancestry living around the world.
The holiday focuses on family and friends gathering to remember loved one who have died. A central feature of the holiday are altars to the dead filled with offerings of their favorite things to welcome them on their journey.

Friday’s evening’s opening event will be held in the museum’s Dema Guinn Concourse starting at 5 p.m., and will include Mexican-style hot chocolate with milk donated by Model Dairy and “pan de muertos” bread donated by El Centro Market as refreshments.

The creative altars decorated with offerings and created by school and community groups will be unveiled. The altars will be judged by local celebrities and the winners will receive awards sponsored by the Friends of the Nevada State Museum and La Hacienda Market and Grill. No reservations are needed and all ages and cultures are welcome to attend.

Saturday’s festivities start at 10 a.m. (doors open at 8:30 a.m.) and will feature performances by Ballet Folklorico Flor de Castilla, Danza Angeles de Guadalupe, El Trio de Dos, and Nuestra Herencia Mexicana. There will also be Day of the Dead crafts like decorating sugar skulls, face painting, an altar exhibition, and a display of ceramic skulls made by Carson High School students.

Food trucks Hot Rodz and King of Kings will be participating in the festivities and attendees can preserve some memories in the photo booth.

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