Fa La La Fridays, Small Business Saturday, Virginia City train rides and more highlight weekend events around Carson City

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Virginia City will kick off its Candy Cane Express and Train of Lights on Friday with all day train rides. Small Business Saturday will begin in downtown Carson City with COVID-19 restrictions put in place. Combined with pool tournaments at Bulldog Billiards and live music at Living the Good Life, the state capital will be buzzing with excitement! Read on for more information.

Friday, November 27

— Fa La La Fridays in Carson City. Hosted by CC Downtown Business Association, Agency 36 and Carson Jewelry & Loan, Friday shopping special offered from participating businesses each Friday thru Christmas. Go here for more information and a list of participating businesses.

— Candy Cane Express, Train of Lights steam up for the holidays in Virginia City (all day). The V&T’s traditional Candy Cane Express will also be running during the day at 11:30am, 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. The Train of Lights will be running at 5 and 6:30 p.m. starting Nov. 27 and running Friday and Saturday evenings through Dec. 20. All trains will be thoroughly disinfected between runs and set up at half capacity for social distancing. Masks are required. Tickets will be limited, so reservations are highly recommended.

— Wildlife and Holiday Show. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Art Gallery at Prism, 1615 U.S. Hwy 395 N. in Minden. Each month we ask a new eclectic group of Regional artists to exhibit their award winning work, keeping our gallery fresh! This season we have fine art jewelers, hand painted silk scarfs, original works of art, archival prints and seasonal note cards depicting scenes of the region for your gift giving.

— Carson Mall Craft Fair, Santa Claus brings holiday spirit to Carson City. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1313 S. Carson St. The annual holiday craft fair has taken up residence in the Carson Mall just in time for the season of giving, with health considerations in place. Shoppers are encouraged to come into the mall, where masks are required, to buy their holiday wares from over twenty local vendors.

— Nevada Artists Association Nevada Day Show. 12 to 4 p.m. at 449 W. King St. Stop by the Nevada Artists Association now to see the Nevada Day show, hosting art made from local artists through the end of December. Open every day 12-4 p.m. except Mondays and Thanksgiving Day at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery, 449 West King Street, Carson City, NV.

— Open Mic Night at A to Zen Gift Shop. 6 p.m. at 1803 N. Carson St. Open Mic is back at A to Zen tonight in person and virtual! Come and support local musicians from all over and enjoy a night of music.

— Live Music at Living the Good Life. 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. at 1480 N. Carson St. Enjoy a nice dinner and live music, this Friday evening. Please make sure to call ahead for reservations. (775) 841-4663.

— Friday Night Karaoke at the Whiskey Tavern. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at 3481 Hwy 50 E. in Carson City. Come hang out with the Whiskey Tavern and J and M Productions as we sing the night away every Friday! Must be at least 21 years old.

Saturday, November 28

— Small Business Saturday in Carson City. Most participating shops are open by 9 a.m. Start your Small Business Saturday with a free coffee and cookie in Laxalt Plaza. The first 100 shoppers will also receive $10 in Downtown Dollars to spend at any of the participating businesses, including shops, restaurants, entertainment & more. Go here for a list of participating businesses. Spend the day Downtown enjoying Food, Fun & Holiday Shopping while you support your local businesses.

— Holiday season begins with COVID safety measures during Carson City Small Business Saturday happening throughout the day. While Carson City may be on a pause, residents and visitors are encouraged to safely support small businesses, every day not just on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28.

— Candy Cane Express, Train of Lights steam up for the holidays in Virginia City (all day). The V&T’s traditional Candy Cane Express will also be running during the day at 11:30am, 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. The Train of Lights will be running at 5 and 6:30 p.m. starting Nov. 27 and running Friday and Saturday evenings through Dec. 20. All trains will be thoroughly disinfected between runs and set up at half capacity for social distancing. Masks are required. Tickets will be limited, so reservations are highly recommended.

— Santa Pictures at the Carson Mall. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1313 S. Carson St. We are so excited to have Santa coming to visit all the good boys, girls and their family! Below is Santa’s current schedule. We are highly encouraging everybody that wants to see Santa, do so sooner than later.

— Carson Valley's Small Business Saturday. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Small Business Saturday is the Saturday following Thanksgiving and Black Friday, and is a day dedicated to encouraging consumers to support smaller local businesses. In Carson Valley, the Chamber, and Main Street Gardnerville promote this Shop Local effort. Click the link above to locate Carson Valley small businesses.

— Nevada Artists Association Nevada Day Show. 12 to 4 p.m. at 449 W. King St. Stop by the Nevada Artists Association now to see the Nevada Day show, hosting art made from local artists through the end of December. Open every day 12-4 p.m. except Mondays and Thanksgiving Day at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery, 449 West King Street, Carson City, NV.

— One Pocket Pool Tournament at Bulldog Billiards. 6 p.m. at 251 Jeanell Dr. Suite 9 in Carson City. We will be following BCA rules and double elimination.Sign-ups start at 5 p.m. and tournament tables will be open for practice to enrolled players. There will be a $10 entry and $2 greens fee.

— Saturday Night Karaoke at the Whiskey Tavern. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at 3481 Hwy 50 E. in Carson City. Come hang out with the Whiskey Tavern and J and M Productions as we sing the night away every Friday! Must be at least 21 years old.

Sunday, November 29
— Sign ups available for Carson City holiday fitness favorite virtual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot event (all day). Sign ups are available for the virtual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot set for Nov. 26-29. Don’t let COVID-19 stop your Turkey Trot tradition. Carson City’s Turkey Trot may look a little different this year, but you and your family can still be a part of the tradition by registering in our first ever St. Teresa 2020 Carson City Virtual Turkey Trot. In this year's revised event: You choose the day. You choose the route. You still get the swag and all the fun!

— Carson City Library hosts National Novel Writing Month (all day). Do you aspire to be a writer? Do you have a writing project that you keep postponing? Do you want to compete in a challenge this November? Be a part of the worldwide pledge to write 50,000 words during the month of November!

— Raiders Chapter Game Watch at Jimmy G's Cigar Bar. 9:30 a.m. at 301 N. Carson St. Nevada Raider Nation we love each and everyone of you all!! Please look at our latest post on new restrictions that must be followed in order to keep the watches.

— Nevada Artists Association Nevada Day Show. 12 to 4 p.m. at 449 W. King St. Stop by the Nevada Artists Association now to see the Nevada Day show, hosting art made from local artists through the end of December. Open every day 12-4 p.m. except Mondays and Thanksgiving Day at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery, 449 West King Street, Carson City, NV.

— Sunday Maker "Morning" at The Nest. 12 to 4 p.m. at 3189 Hwy 50 East in Carson City. Come make things with us! Bring supplies or use some of ours, use the creative momentum of others to fuel your own inspiration! Perfect for Artists, Developers, Modeling enthusiasts, and so many more.

— 9-Ball Texas Express at Bulldog Billiards. 2 p.m. at 251 Jeanell Dr. Suite 9 in Carson City. Another pool event will be hosted by Bulldog Billiards on Sunday. There will be a $15 buy in and sign ups begin at 1 p.m.