Free family event
Community Easter Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/24/2024 - 9:10amJoin Mountain Vista Baptist Church in Carson City for our Easter Eggstravaganza, March 30 from 10 a.m. to noon. We will have egg hunts broken up by age groups, popcorn, cookies, cotton candy, hot cocoa, and coffee. There will be fun crafts, bounce houses, other games, and the Easter Bunny.
Community Easter Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/01/2024 - 12:16pmJoin Mountain Vista Baptist Church in Carson City for our Easter Eggstravaganza, March 30 from 10 a.m. to noon. We will have egg hunts broken up by age groups, popcorn, cookies, hot cocoa, and coffee. There will be fun crafts, bounce houses, other games, and the Easter Bunny.
Santa is Coming to Carson City Motorsports!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/08/2023 - 12:50pmMark your calendars, Santa is coming to town, making a stop before Christmas at Carson City Motorsports for photos.
The Nature Conservancy, Sierra Nevada Journeys to host family STEM night
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/16/2022 - 6:27amThe Nature Conservancy in Nevada and Sierra Nevada Journeys will host a Family STEM Night and Open House from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15 at River Fork Ranch Preserve, 381 Genoa Lane, Minden.
River Fork Ranch in Minden hosts Free Family STEM Night
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 06/04/2022 - 2:15pmThe Nature Conservancy in Nevada and Sierra Nevada Journeys will host a Family STEM Night and Open House from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at River Fork Ranch Preserve, 381 Genoa Lane, Minden, Nevada.
Carson City Library Hosts Virtual Program: Family Storytime
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 05/29/2021 - 5:24pmFor PRE-K (children not yet in elementary school) and families:
Join us for weekly themed stories and crafts. Craft instructions and additional resources, including activities for older children who may be at home, will be included.
Register here to receive a Zoom link for this program: https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/7534639
Carson City Library Hosts Virtual Program: Virtual Storytime
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 05/01/2021 - 4:14pmFor PRE-K (children not yet in elementary school) and families:
Join us for weekly themed stories and crafts. Craft instructions and additional resources, including activities for older children who may be at home, will be included.
Register here to receive a Zoom link for this program. https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/7534635
Carson City Library Hosts Virtual Program: Earth Day with Talewise
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 04/17/2021 - 11:39amFor elementary school ages and families, join us virtually via Zoom. To register, visit https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/7282938
In honor of Earth Day, Talewise presents Revenge of the Toxic Robot! Join us for a 45 minute virtual performance:
When the town’s park is suddenly gated and locked, a group of friends decides to investigate. Their adventure leads them deep into the woods, where they are chased away by an eccentric robot powered by toxic sludge!
Find out what happens by attending our live virtual event! Registration is required.
Carson City Library hosts Family Storytime
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 04/03/2021 - 11:46amJoin us for weekly themed stories and crafts. In honor of Arbor Day, we’ll be reading about the importance of trees, making our own trees, and getting familiar with GLOBE Observer’s Tree Observer community science project.
If you'd like to follow along with the craft at home, you'll just need a clothespin or craft roll, paper and scissors.
Carson City Library Hosts Virtual Program: Family Storytime
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 03/13/2021 - 6:21pmFor PRE-K (children not yet in elementary school) and families: Join us for weekly themed stories and crafts. Craft instructions and additional resources, including activities for older children who may be at home, will be included.
Register here to receive a Zoom link for this program.
Carson City Library Hosts Virtual Program: Family Storytime
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 03/06/2021 - 2:38pmJoin us for weekly themed stories and crafts. Craft instructions and additional resources, including activities for older children who may be at home, will be included.
Carson City Library hosts Virtual Family Reading program Saturdays through March
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 02/28/2021 - 10:33amIn honor of Read Across America, the Carson City Library will be releasing literacy and activity videos every Saturday in March and first week of April for our virtual Family Reading Program series. Go here to register for the first video.
Carson City Library Hosts Virtual Program: Family Storytime
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 02/26/2021 - 6:41pmJoin us for weekly themed stories and crafts. Craft instructions and additional resources, including activities for older children who may be at home, will be included.
Carson City Library Hosts Virtual Program: Family Storytime
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 02/13/2021 - 12:08pmJoin us for weekly themed stories and crafts. This week, we'll be celebrating the landing of Mars Rover Perseverance! We'll read about Mars and make a planet mask.
Carson City Library Hosts Virtual Program: Family Storytime
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/30/2021 - 6:28pmFor PRE-K (children not yet in elementary school) and families: Join us for weekly themed stories and crafts. This week, we'll read about, and make, bears! There are two delicious versions of this edible craft; here are the supplies you need: 1. bread, banana, nut butter, butter knife and chocolate chips or raisins; 2. graham cracker, large and small marshmallows, frosting, knife, scissors and chocolate chips or raisins.
Carson City Library Hosts Virtual Program: Family Storytime
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/16/2021 - 12:15pmFor PRE-K (children not yet in elementary school) and families:
Join us for weekly themed stories and crafts. This week, we'll be reading about dogs, and making our own dog craft! If you'd like to follow along with the craft at home, you'll need a paper plate (any size), paper, markers, glue and scissors.
Register below to receive a Zoom link for this program.
Carson City Library hosts Virtual Program: Family Story Time
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/09/2021 - 12:22pmJoin us for weekly themed stories and crafts. Craft instructions and additional resources, including activities for older children who may be at home, will be included. For PRE-K (children not yet in elementary school) and families.
To register, go here.
Carson City Library Hosts Virtual Program: Family Storytime
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/14/2020 - 11:19amFor PRE-K (children not yet in elementary school) and families, join us virtually via Zoom:
Register by visiting https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/6870121
Join us for weekly themed stories and crafts. Craft instructions and additional resources, including activities for older children who may be at home, will be included.
Virtual Family Storytime
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/23/2020 - 10:08amFor PRE-K (children not yet in elementary school) and families:
Join us for weekly themed stories and crafts. Craft instructions and additional resources, including activities for older children who may be at home, will be included.
Register below to receive a Zoom link for this program.
Virtual Family Storytime at the Carson City Library
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/16/2020 - 12:13pmFor PRE-K (children not yet in elementary school) and families:
Join us for weekly themed stories and crafts. Craft instructions and additional resources, including activities for older children who may be at home, will be included.
Register below to receive a Zoom link for this program.
'Homestead Holidays' to bring free, old-fashioned country Christmas to Carson City this Friday through Sunday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 12/12/2019 - 7:10pmThis Friday through Sunday, Dec. 13-15, the first Homestead Holidays at Silver Saddle Ranch, hosted by the Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department, will be bringing a free family event to the community with some good old-fashioned Christmas charm.
Carson City Santa Events Roundup for 2019: How, when and where you can find Old St. Nick
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 11/23/2019 - 12:18pmWhile it isn't quite Christmas-weather yet, I'm assuming at some point it will get cold and we can finally get into the upcoming holiday spirit! When that time comes, there are a ton of great Santa-related events going on in Carson City for you and the little ones to enjoy.
Kona Ice Chill Out Day
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 04/06/2019 - 10:04amTax Day is coming and we want to give you a reason to relax. No taxation without relaxation!
Come on down to The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada in Carson City where we will be outside on Monday, April 15 from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM giving away FREE Kona Ice!
We can't wait to Chill Out with you!
Brewery Arts Center Improv Show March 1
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 02/22/2019 - 12:49pmTime for another night of great comedy! Come see the BAC Improv Troupe create a hilarious show right on the spot.
Everything in the show is make-believe, but the laughs will be real. Come see the Improv Troupe play various games and finish the show off with a Harold! For those who want to be a part of the action: several games will be open to audience participation.
Eighth annual Lake Tahoe Bird Festival June 24
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 06/17/2018 - 8:42amAs part of the Wild Tahoe Weekend, the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS) in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will host the eighth annual Lake Tahoe Bird Festival on Sunday, June 24.
Experts bring fun of outdoors to Carson City children, families
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 06/16/2018 - 1:46pmLocal children and families were treated Saturday to the annual Nevada Outdoor Experience, held this year at the Capital City Gun Club off Arrowhead Drive in Northeast Carson City.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: June 16 - 17
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 06/15/2018 - 4:19pmThis is going to be an epic Fathers’ Day weekend. Carson City Off-Road sponsored by Epic Rides has taken over downtown with everything mountain bike and plays host to a free Music Festival in McFadden Plaza. Don’t miss Arts and Culture Day at the Nevada State Railroad Museum with unlimited rides on the Steam Train, special vendors, and more. Stewart Indian School will be a hotspot of activity with the annual Fathers’ Day PowWow underway. This is just the tip of the iceberg, read on for more fun than you’ll know what to do with.
SATURDAY:
Nevada Outdoor Experience 2018 youth event
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 04/21/2018 - 6:17amThe Nevada Outdoor Experience is a free family event designed to excite and inspire youth and their families to get outdoors, find some neat hobbies, and have fun!
I Love Carson City’s Fathers’ Day Weekend Event Summary: June 17 - 18
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 06/16/2017 - 6:23pmThe weekend hasn’t even started, and I’m already exhausted just trying to decide what to do first! Live music, races, activities, and much more await you downtown as part of the Carson City Off-Road. Stewart Indian School is awash in bright colors, beadwork, and dancers from all across the country during their annual Fathers’ Day Pow Wow. Congratulations to the Show Tree Brewing Company by the Carson Hot Springs; their big grand opening bash includes multiple bands. Keep reading – this weekend has a whole lot to offer.
SATURDAY:
Annual Nevada Outdoor Experience youth event June 17
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 05/13/2017 - 7:15amThe Sixth Annual Nevada Outdoor Experience will take place June 17 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
This free family event is designed to excite and inspire the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts and conservationists.