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Family-friendly events in Carson City this week include BOOnanza, Nevada Day and more

Kelsey Penrose — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 22:06:25 +0000

Event Date:

Repeats every day until Sun Oct 27 2024 .

October 21, 2024 (All day)

October 22, 2024 (All day)

October 23, 2024 (All day)

October 24, 2024 (All day)

October 25, 2024 (All day)

October 26, 2024 (All day)

October 27, 2024 (All day)

by Kelsey Penrose

Looking for a place to take your little ones this week? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around Carson City.

Multiple Days

Teen Hours in the Digitorium

Come visit the Carson City Library and hang out in a space designed with teens in mind! Monday through Friday 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. All teens welcome!

Edwards Motor Car rides at the Nevada State Railroad Museum

Come down Saturdays and Sundays and take a ride on the historic Tucson, Cornelia & Gila Bend No. 401 Edwards Motor Car. Built in 1926 by the Edwards Motor Car Company, the 401 hauled passengers between Ajo and Gila Bend, Arizona, from 1926 until 1947. Rides occur approximately every 40 minutes from 10:00am until 2:00pm. Fares are $8 ages 12 and over; $4 ages 4-11 and museum members; and FREE ages 3 and under.

Tuesday, Oct. 22

Recurring:

After school art for kids offered at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City

The Brewery Arts Center will be hosting After School Art for Ages 7-13 on Tuesdays beginning Oct. 22 through Dec. 3, 2024 with instructor Lee Netzle.

Open Play at Messy Kids Art School

Includes babe area climbing structures for ages 0-2 and gross motor climbing structures for ages 2-8. Dramatic play town, occasional indoor bouncy house and ball pit, open art studio, caregivers internet lounge and coffee bar. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ages 1 and up $10 with siblings half off after first child.

Toddler Time at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Toddler Time Tuesday & Friday 9:30am-11:30am. Designed for children 1-3 years of age. Play with educational toys, encourage social development, and meet other caregivers.

Wednesday, Oct. 23

4-H Harvest Fall Fest happening October 23 at Fuji Park

Start your fall with fun and a festival. 4-H presents Harvest Fall Fest this October at Fuji Park. 4-H clubs will be present with animals and enrollment information.

Recurring:

Creating with Polymer Clay: Mini Donuts at the BAC

Come learn how to sculpt various miniatures and figures with polymer clay in this beginner-friendly class with instructor Kaleb Wyckoff! Every class session is a different item and requests can be made in advance.

Maggie M’s Beginning Art Classes for Teens every Wednesday

Maggie M’s Beginning Art Classes will provide instruction in drawing, sketching, and painting with watercolors and acrylics 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm every Wednesday.

Board Game Night at 3 Arrows Games

Join the Minden Board Game group and others for a weekly meet up of table top fun. Bring a game to share or jump in with others to learn something new for a night of fun. Everyone is welcome!

Open Play at Messy Kids Art School

Grown Up and Guppies at the Carson City Aquatic Center

Head over to the Carson City Aquatics Center every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. for Grown ups and Guppies. Making the water fun for your guppy is the most important step in preparing for swim lessons. This class is designed to acquaint adult and child wild play activities and to teach very basic fundamental skills. The course is parent-driven, under the supervision of an instructor. No registration required. Class is limited to 12 adult/child pairs on a first-come first served basis. For ages 6 months to 4 years.

Storytime Wednesdays at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Join in for weekly storytime with an accompanying craft each Wednesday. Recommended for children ages 1 - 6. All included with museum admission.

Art Studio Craft Classes at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Drop-in art studio every Wednesday and Friday from 2 - 4 p.m. Creative art studio projects are included with museum admission. All ages welcome. Additional crafts are available for cost.

Lego Club at the Carson City Library

For elementary school aged children. Build self-led creations through hands-on learning with Lego education materials. No registration is required. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Bedtime Bears Storytime at the Carson City Library

For kids of all ages: Join us every Wednesday night for stories, songs and crafts designed to help kids wind down at the end of the day. From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Learn to Sketch

In this class you’ll learn about problem-solving through art, as well as how to draw with instructor Kaleb Wyckoff. Whether you can sketch a stick figure or a portrait, this class is for you! All skill levels are welcome. Every class is different and designed to strive for accessibility.

Carson City Dungeon Crawlers

Join the Carson City High School Dungeon & Dragons group every other Wednesday at 2:30PM in the Teen Zone. Learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons and participate in fun campaigns! No registration required.

Thursday, Oct. 24

Carson City BOOnanza trick-or-treat event returns Thursday to Mills Park

Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department invites the community to an evening of family fun at the 8th Annual Carson City BOOnanza event this Thursday, Oct. 24, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Mills Park, 1111 E. William St.

Recurring:

Open Play at Messy Kids Art School

Big Kid Butterflies Storytime at the Carson City Library

For children ages 1 to 5; join for weekly stories, songs and crafts. No registration is required. 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Open STEM Lab Thursdays at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

The STEM Classroom is open every Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. for funny educational, weekly activities. All included with museum admission. All ages welcome.

Fingerboarding Club at the Carson City Library

Enjoy doing tricks and having fun with miniature skateboards. A table will be set up with a skatepark for an hour of fnigerboarding. Fingerboards will be provided but feel free to bring your own. Open to patrons 14 and up. No registration required. From 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 25

Free tethered hot air balloon rides Friday to celebrate Nevada Day at Carson City's BAC

There will be free tethered hot air balloon rides offered Friday, Oct. 25 at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City to celebrate Nevada Day.

Recurring:

Toddler Time at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Toddler Time Tuesday & Friday 9:30am-11:30am. Designed for children 1-3 years of age. Play with educational toys, encourage social development, and meet other caregivers.

Art Studio Craft Classes at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Drop-in art studio every Wednesday and Friday from 2 - 4 p.m. Creative art studio projects are included with museum admission. All ages welcome. Additional crafts are available for cost.

Open Mic Night at the Zen Den Stage

Every Friday at 6 p.m. head down A to Zen for their Open Mic Night which incudes music, comedy, poetry, magic; you name it! All ages and skill levels welcome!

Saturday, Oct. 26

NEVADA DAY!

Parade begins at 10 a.m.

All Aboard the Enchanted Fairytale Train Oct. 26 - 27

Get ready for a magical adventure aboard the Enchanted Storybook Train! The Carson City Railroad Association, in partnership with Wild Horse Productions, is thrilled to bring back this magical Halloween train ride at Mills Park for Nevada Day weekend!

Tradition continues: Capital City Community Band to host free Nevada Day concert

The Capital City Community Band will present its annual Nevada Day concert at 2 p.m. immediately following the parade, on Saturday, Oct. 26 in the Capital Amphitheater in Carson City.

Recurring:

Chess Club for all ages at the Carson City Library

Stop by and play chess, or learn to play chess, at the Carson City Library every Saturday from 12 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. All skill levels are welcome.

Sunday, Oct. 20

Spooky Studio: Kid’s Acrylic Painting Class at the BAC

Welcome to the Spooky Studio! Children ages 6-13 are welcome to come and paint with acrylic to create ghastly creatures and scenes to fit the theme of Halloween.

Every Sunday in October: Nevada Day Exhibit hosted at Carson City Historical Society

The public is invited to see the Carson City Historical Society's exhibit on the history of Nevada Day. The exhibit is in the Carriage House behind the Foreman-Roberts House Museum, located at 1207 North Carson Street, every Sunday in October (Oct. 6, 13, 20, and 27) from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for viewing a Historic Nevada Day exhibit.

Recurring:

Minden Board Game Group - Carson Branch

Carson City Library in the Digitorium Sundays from noon to 3:30 p.m. All ages welcome, no registration required!

Did we miss any? Send any family-friendly event information to kelsey@carsonnow.org.

Family-friendly events in Carson City this week include BOOnanza, Nevada Day and more

Kelsey Penrose — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 22:06:25 +0000

Event Date:

October 21, 2024 (All day)

October 22, 2024 (All day)

October 23, 2024 (All day)

October 24, 2024 (All day)

October 25, 2024 (All day)

October 26, 2024 (All day)

October 27, 2024 (All day)

by Kelsey Penrose

Looking for a place to take your little ones this week? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around Carson City.

Multiple Days

Teen Hours in the Digitorium

Come visit the Carson City Library and hang out in a space designed with teens in mind! Monday through Friday 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. All teens welcome!

Edwards Motor Car rides at the Nevada State Railroad Museum

Tuesday, Oct. 22

Recurring:

After school art for kids offered at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City

The Brewery Arts Center will be hosting After School Art for Ages 7-13 on Tuesdays beginning Oct. 22 through Dec. 3, 2024 with instructor Lee Netzle.

Open Play at Messy Kids Art School

Toddler Time at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Toddler Time Tuesday & Friday 9:30am-11:30am. Designed for children 1-3 years of age. Play with educational toys, encourage social development, and meet other caregivers.

Wednesday, Oct. 23

4-H Harvest Fall Fest happening October 23 at Fuji Park

Start your fall with fun and a festival. 4-H presents Harvest Fall Fest this October at Fuji Park. 4-H clubs will be present with animals and enrollment information.

Recurring:

Creating with Polymer Clay: Mini Donuts at the BAC

Maggie M’s Beginning Art Classes for Teens every Wednesday

Maggie M’s Beginning Art Classes will provide instruction in drawing, sketching, and painting with watercolors and acrylics 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm every Wednesday.

Board Game Night at 3 Arrows Games

Join the Minden Board Game group and others for a weekly meet up of table top fun. Bring a game to share or jump in with others to learn something new for a night of fun. Everyone is welcome!

Open Play at Messy Kids Art School

Grown Up and Guppies at the Carson City Aquatic Center

Storytime Wednesdays at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Join in for weekly storytime with an accompanying craft each Wednesday. Recommended for children ages 1 - 6. All included with museum admission.

Art Studio Craft Classes at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Drop-in art studio every Wednesday and Friday from 2 - 4 p.m. Creative art studio projects are included with museum admission. All ages welcome. Additional crafts are available for cost.

Lego Club at the Carson City Library

For elementary school aged children. Build self-led creations through hands-on learning with Lego education materials. No registration is required. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Bedtime Bears Storytime at the Carson City Library

For kids of all ages: Join us every Wednesday night for stories, songs and crafts designed to help kids wind down at the end of the day. From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Learn to Sketch

Carson City Dungeon Crawlers

Thursday, Oct. 24

Carson City BOOnanza trick-or-treat event returns Thursday to Mills Park

Recurring:

Open Play at Messy Kids Art School

Big Kid Butterflies Storytime at the Carson City Library

For children ages 1 to 5; join for weekly stories, songs and crafts. No registration is required. 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Open STEM Lab Thursdays at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

The STEM Classroom is open every Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. for funny educational, weekly activities. All included with museum admission. All ages welcome.

Fingerboarding Club at the Carson City Library

Friday, Oct. 25

Free tethered hot air balloon rides Friday to celebrate Nevada Day at Carson City's BAC

There will be free tethered hot air balloon rides offered Friday, Oct. 25 at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City to celebrate Nevada Day.

Recurring:

Toddler Time at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Toddler Time Tuesday & Friday 9:30am-11:30am. Designed for children 1-3 years of age. Play with educational toys, encourage social development, and meet other caregivers.

Art Studio Craft Classes at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Drop-in art studio every Wednesday and Friday from 2 - 4 p.m. Creative art studio projects are included with museum admission. All ages welcome. Additional crafts are available for cost.

Open Mic Night at the Zen Den Stage

Every Friday at 6 p.m. head down A to Zen for their Open Mic Night which incudes music, comedy, poetry, magic; you name it! All ages and skill levels welcome!

Saturday, Oct. 26

NEVADA DAY!

Parade begins at 10 a.m.

All Aboard the Enchanted Fairytale Train Oct. 26 - 27

Tradition continues: Capital City Community Band to host free Nevada Day concert

The Capital City Community Band will present its annual Nevada Day concert at 2 p.m. immediately following the parade, on Saturday, Oct. 26 in the Capital Amphitheater in Carson City.

Recurring:

Chess Club for all ages at the Carson City Library

Stop by and play chess, or learn to play chess, at the Carson City Library every Saturday from 12 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. All skill levels are welcome.

Sunday, Oct. 20

Spooky Studio: Kid’s Acrylic Painting Class at the BAC

Welcome to the Spooky Studio! Children ages 6-13 are welcome to come and paint with acrylic to create ghastly creatures and scenes to fit the theme of Halloween.

Every Sunday in October: Nevada Day Exhibit hosted at Carson City Historical Society

Recurring:

Minden Board Game Group - Carson Branch

Carson City Library in the Digitorium Sundays from noon to 3:30 p.m. All ages welcome, no registration required!

Did we miss any? Send any family-friendly event information to kelsey@carsonnow.org.

Carson City Democrats Announces Office Hours

Wed, 08 May 2024 19:27:42 +0000

By Kelly Clark

The Carson City Democratics has announced open office hours from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. seven days a week through Nov. 6. The office is located at 502 E. John St. Suite G.

Volunteer staff is available to provide signs, candidate information or voter registration forms. Everyone welcome.

If you want to register to vote or update your registration, visit the Nevada Secretary of State’s Office website at www.registertovotenv.gov. The June Primary Election is June 11, with early voting May 25 through June 7. The General Election is Nov. 5, 2024; early voting is Oct. 19- Nov. 1.

The Carson City Democrats meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at 502 E. John Street. More information about the Carson City Democrats is available by phone at 775 841-3367, or online at www.carsoncitydems.org.

Family-friendly events in Carson City this week include BOOnanza, Nevada Day and more

Kelsey Penrose — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 22:06:25 +0000

Event Date:

October 21, 2024 (All day)

October 22, 2024 (All day)

October 23, 2024 (All day)

October 24, 2024 (All day)

October 25, 2024 (All day)

October 26, 2024 (All day)

October 27, 2024 (All day)

by Kelsey Penrose

Looking for a place to take your little ones this week? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around Carson City.

Multiple Days

Teen Hours in the Digitorium

Come visit the Carson City Library and hang out in a space designed with teens in mind! Monday through Friday 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. All teens welcome!

Edwards Motor Car rides at the Nevada State Railroad Museum

Tuesday, Oct. 22

Recurring:

After school art for kids offered at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City

The Brewery Arts Center will be hosting After School Art for Ages 7-13 on Tuesdays beginning Oct. 22 through Dec. 3, 2024 with instructor Lee Netzle.

Open Play at Messy Kids Art School

Toddler Time at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Toddler Time Tuesday & Friday 9:30am-11:30am. Designed for children 1-3 years of age. Play with educational toys, encourage social development, and meet other caregivers.

Wednesday, Oct. 23

4-H Harvest Fall Fest happening October 23 at Fuji Park

Start your fall with fun and a festival. 4-H presents Harvest Fall Fest this October at Fuji Park. 4-H clubs will be present with animals and enrollment information.

Recurring:

Creating with Polymer Clay: Mini Donuts at the BAC

Maggie M’s Beginning Art Classes for Teens every Wednesday

Maggie M’s Beginning Art Classes will provide instruction in drawing, sketching, and painting with watercolors and acrylics 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm every Wednesday.

Board Game Night at 3 Arrows Games

Join the Minden Board Game group and others for a weekly meet up of table top fun. Bring a game to share or jump in with others to learn something new for a night of fun. Everyone is welcome!

Open Play at Messy Kids Art School

Grown Up and Guppies at the Carson City Aquatic Center

Storytime Wednesdays at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Join in for weekly storytime with an accompanying craft each Wednesday. Recommended for children ages 1 - 6. All included with museum admission.

Art Studio Craft Classes at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Drop-in art studio every Wednesday and Friday from 2 - 4 p.m. Creative art studio projects are included with museum admission. All ages welcome. Additional crafts are available for cost.

Lego Club at the Carson City Library

For elementary school aged children. Build self-led creations through hands-on learning with Lego education materials. No registration is required. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Bedtime Bears Storytime at the Carson City Library

For kids of all ages: Join us every Wednesday night for stories, songs and crafts designed to help kids wind down at the end of the day. From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Learn to Sketch

Carson City Dungeon Crawlers

Thursday, Oct. 24

Carson City BOOnanza trick-or-treat event returns Thursday to Mills Park

Recurring:

Open Play at Messy Kids Art School

Big Kid Butterflies Storytime at the Carson City Library

For children ages 1 to 5; join for weekly stories, songs and crafts. No registration is required. 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Open STEM Lab Thursdays at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

The STEM Classroom is open every Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. for funny educational, weekly activities. All included with museum admission. All ages welcome.

Fingerboarding Club at the Carson City Library

Friday, Oct. 25

Free tethered hot air balloon rides Friday to celebrate Nevada Day at Carson City's BAC

There will be free tethered hot air balloon rides offered Friday, Oct. 25 at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City to celebrate Nevada Day.

Recurring:

Toddler Time at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Toddler Time Tuesday & Friday 9:30am-11:30am. Designed for children 1-3 years of age. Play with educational toys, encourage social development, and meet other caregivers.

Art Studio Craft Classes at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Drop-in art studio every Wednesday and Friday from 2 - 4 p.m. Creative art studio projects are included with museum admission. All ages welcome. Additional crafts are available for cost.

Open Mic Night at the Zen Den Stage

Every Friday at 6 p.m. head down A to Zen for their Open Mic Night which incudes music, comedy, poetry, magic; you name it! All ages and skill levels welcome!

Saturday, Oct. 26

NEVADA DAY!

Parade begins at 10 a.m.

All Aboard the Enchanted Fairytale Train Oct. 26 - 27

Tradition continues: Capital City Community Band to host free Nevada Day concert

The Capital City Community Band will present its annual Nevada Day concert at 2 p.m. immediately following the parade, on Saturday, Oct. 26 in the Capital Amphitheater in Carson City.

Recurring:

Chess Club for all ages at the Carson City Library

Stop by and play chess, or learn to play chess, at the Carson City Library every Saturday from 12 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. All skill levels are welcome.

Sunday, Oct. 20

Spooky Studio: Kid’s Acrylic Painting Class at the BAC

Welcome to the Spooky Studio! Children ages 6-13 are welcome to come and paint with acrylic to create ghastly creatures and scenes to fit the theme of Halloween.

Every Sunday in October: Nevada Day Exhibit hosted at Carson City Historical Society

Recurring:

Minden Board Game Group - Carson Branch

Carson City Library in the Digitorium Sundays from noon to 3:30 p.m. All ages welcome, no registration required!

Did we miss any? Send any family-friendly event information to kelsey@carsonnow.org.

Family-friendly events in Carson City this week include BOOnanza, Nevada Day and more

Kelsey Penrose — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 22:06:25 +0000

Event Date:

October 21, 2024 (All day)

October 22, 2024 (All day)

October 23, 2024 (All day)

October 24, 2024 (All day)

October 25, 2024 (All day)

October 26, 2024 (All day)

October 27, 2024 (All day)

by Kelsey Penrose

Looking for a place to take your little ones this week? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around Carson City.

Multiple Days

Teen Hours in the Digitorium

Come visit the Carson City Library and hang out in a space designed with teens in mind! Monday through Friday 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. All teens welcome!

Edwards Motor Car rides at the Nevada State Railroad Museum

Tuesday, Oct. 22

Recurring:

After school art for kids offered at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City

The Brewery Arts Center will be hosting After School Art for Ages 7-13 on Tuesdays beginning Oct. 22 through Dec. 3, 2024 with instructor Lee Netzle.

Open Play at Messy Kids Art School

Toddler Time at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Toddler Time Tuesday & Friday 9:30am-11:30am. Designed for children 1-3 years of age. Play with educational toys, encourage social development, and meet other caregivers.

Wednesday, Oct. 23

4-H Harvest Fall Fest happening October 23 at Fuji Park

Start your fall with fun and a festival. 4-H presents Harvest Fall Fest this October at Fuji Park. 4-H clubs will be present with animals and enrollment information.

Recurring:

Creating with Polymer Clay: Mini Donuts at the BAC

Maggie M’s Beginning Art Classes for Teens every Wednesday

Maggie M’s Beginning Art Classes will provide instruction in drawing, sketching, and painting with watercolors and acrylics 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm every Wednesday.

Board Game Night at 3 Arrows Games

Join the Minden Board Game group and others for a weekly meet up of table top fun. Bring a game to share or jump in with others to learn something new for a night of fun. Everyone is welcome!

Open Play at Messy Kids Art School

Grown Up and Guppies at the Carson City Aquatic Center

Storytime Wednesdays at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Join in for weekly storytime with an accompanying craft each Wednesday. Recommended for children ages 1 - 6. All included with museum admission.

Art Studio Craft Classes at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Drop-in art studio every Wednesday and Friday from 2 - 4 p.m. Creative art studio projects are included with museum admission. All ages welcome. Additional crafts are available for cost.

Lego Club at the Carson City Library

For elementary school aged children. Build self-led creations through hands-on learning with Lego education materials. No registration is required. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Bedtime Bears Storytime at the Carson City Library

For kids of all ages: Join us every Wednesday night for stories, songs and crafts designed to help kids wind down at the end of the day. From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Learn to Sketch

Carson City Dungeon Crawlers

Thursday, Oct. 24

Carson City BOOnanza trick-or-treat event returns Thursday to Mills Park

Recurring:

Open Play at Messy Kids Art School

Big Kid Butterflies Storytime at the Carson City Library

For children ages 1 to 5; join for weekly stories, songs and crafts. No registration is required. 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Open STEM Lab Thursdays at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

The STEM Classroom is open every Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. for funny educational, weekly activities. All included with museum admission. All ages welcome.

Fingerboarding Club at the Carson City Library

Friday, Oct. 25

Free tethered hot air balloon rides Friday to celebrate Nevada Day at Carson City's BAC

There will be free tethered hot air balloon rides offered Friday, Oct. 25 at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City to celebrate Nevada Day.

Recurring:

Toddler Time at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Toddler Time Tuesday & Friday 9:30am-11:30am. Designed for children 1-3 years of age. Play with educational toys, encourage social development, and meet other caregivers.

Art Studio Craft Classes at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Drop-in art studio every Wednesday and Friday from 2 - 4 p.m. Creative art studio projects are included with museum admission. All ages welcome. Additional crafts are available for cost.

Open Mic Night at the Zen Den Stage

Every Friday at 6 p.m. head down A to Zen for their Open Mic Night which incudes music, comedy, poetry, magic; you name it! All ages and skill levels welcome!

Saturday, Oct. 26

NEVADA DAY!

Parade begins at 10 a.m.

All Aboard the Enchanted Fairytale Train Oct. 26 - 27

Tradition continues: Capital City Community Band to host free Nevada Day concert

The Capital City Community Band will present its annual Nevada Day concert at 2 p.m. immediately following the parade, on Saturday, Oct. 26 in the Capital Amphitheater in Carson City.

Recurring:

Chess Club for all ages at the Carson City Library

Stop by and play chess, or learn to play chess, at the Carson City Library every Saturday from 12 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. All skill levels are welcome.

Sunday, Oct. 20

Spooky Studio: Kid’s Acrylic Painting Class at the BAC

Welcome to the Spooky Studio! Children ages 6-13 are welcome to come and paint with acrylic to create ghastly creatures and scenes to fit the theme of Halloween.

Every Sunday in October: Nevada Day Exhibit hosted at Carson City Historical Society

Recurring:

Minden Board Game Group - Carson Branch

Carson City Library in the Digitorium Sundays from noon to 3:30 p.m. All ages welcome, no registration required!

Did we miss any? Send any family-friendly event information to kelsey@carsonnow.org.

Nevada Day Parade lineup announced

Kelsey Penrose — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 20:55:20 +0000

Event Date:

October 26, 2024 (All day)

The Nevada Day Parade returns this Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024! The parade kicks off at 10 a.m.

Check below for the full list of entries.

Division 1
1(a) Carson City Sheriff
1(b) Carson City Sheriff’s Search and Rescue
2 Carson City Sheriff's Office Aero Squadron
3 Washoe County Sheriff's Office
4 Lyon County Sheriff's Search and Rescue
5 Storey County Sheriff's Office
6 Nevada State Police/Nevada Highway Patrol
7 NDOC Honor Guard
8 Nevada Department of Corrections
9 REMSA- Care Flight
10 American Red Cross
11 Warren Engine Company 1
12 Carson City Fire Department
13 Storey County Fire District
14 Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue
15 Central Lyon Fire Protection District
16 Bureau of Land Management
17 USDA Forest Service
18 Nevada Division of Forestry
19 Nevada Department of Wildlife
20 Nevada National Guard
21 Grand marshal Lacy J Dalton
22 Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo
23 Nevada Lieutenant Governor Stavros Anthony
24 U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen
25 U.S. Congressman Mark Amodei
26 Nevada Attorney General's Office Aaron Ford
27 UNR Marching Band- The Pride Of The Sierra Wolf Pack Marching
28 Reno-Sparks Indian Colony's Tribal Council Elected Officials
29 Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar
30 Nevada State Treasurer Zach Conine
31 NV State Senator Lisa Krasner
32 Assemblyman PK O’Neill - District 40
33 Assemblyman Rich DeLong - District 26
34 Carson City Mayor Lori Bagwell
35 Las Vegas Raiders
36 Reno Aces
37 Tahoe Knight Monsters

Division 2
38 Carson High School Blue Thunder Marching Band
39 Carson High School Varsity and JV Cheer Team
40 Carson High School Navy JROTC
41 Carson High School Capitol FFA
42 Reno Orthopedic Center
43 Casino Fandango
44 Reno Rodeo Association
45 Miss Rodeo Nevada 2024, Annemarie Vogedes
46 The Happy Outlet
47 Miss Nevada Organization
48 Les Schwab Tires Centers of Nevada
49 Nevada Cinderella Girl Pageant
50 Robert McQueen High School Lancer Pride Marching Band
51 Carson Tahoe Health
52 Carson City Hyundai
53 Freedom Crane Service
54 The Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care Community
55 Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada
56 Nevada Division of the Pony Express
57 State Farm Insurance Agents Lydia Romero & Nicole Williams
58 Panera Bread
59 Boys and Girl Club of Western Nevada

Division 3
60 Douglas High School Marching Band
61 Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Program, Inc.
62 Nevada Tea Festival
63 Michael's Reno Powersports
64 Special Olympics Nevada
65 1st Nevada Cavalry
66 Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California
67 Nevada Humane Society
68 Greater Nevada Credit Union
69 President and First Lady of the Republic of Molossia
70 Parading Arabians
71 Nevada All American Girl
72 Miss/Mrs. Nevada America Queens
73 Carson City Florist
74 Impalas Car Club
75 Fernley High School Vaquero Marching Band
76 Washoe County School Police & School Police Jr Cadets
77 Jolt Electric LLC
78 Battle Born Tree Service LLC
79 Veterans of Foreign Wars
80 United Rentals

Division 4
81 The Dayton High School Bronco Band
82 Youth Theatre Carson City
83 Sons & Daughters of Erin Northern Nevada Celtic Community
84 Miss Pahrump Pageant
85 National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI
86 Truckee Tahoe Lumber Company
87 Fleet Reverve Association
88 Carson Victory Rollers
89 Henderson Wellness Clinic
90 Western Nevada Community College
91 University Regent - Nevada System of Higher Education
92 Wild Horse Preservation League
93 National Automobile Museum
94 Carson City First United Methodist Church
95 Helping Hearts Estate Services
96 Chrysalis
97 Forever Dance
98 PhoneFix Center
99 Carson City BMX
100 Visiting Angels of Carson City

Division 5
101 Churchill County High School Greenwave Marching Band
102 Carson City Rotary Club
103 Bighorn Plumbing
104 Rebel Rousers
105 SHINE// A Jesus Church
106 St. Peter's Episcopal Church
107 KOLO 8 News
108 Perez Dancing Horses
109 Carson Nugget Casino Batmobile
110 Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America)-Nevada Area Council
111 Infinity Hospice Care
112 Nevada State Parks
113 Carson Middle and Eagle Valley Middle School Marching Bands
114 American Legion Post 4
115 My Ride to Work
116 Sierra Academy of Style
117 Sierra Nevada REALTORS
118 Sierra Nevada Hounds

Division 6
119 Pyramid Lake Jr./Sr. High School Padu Nugadu group
120 Northern Nevada Antique Power Club
121 Silver State Model T Ford Club
122 Sagebrush Model A Ford club
123 Bobby Mello Opportunity House
124 The Wheelhouse
125 Forever14
126 Bethlehem Lutheran Church & School
127 Sierra Lutheran High School
128 Mrs Nevada USA/Continental Worldwide Pageant
129 Sierra Regional Roller Derby
130 FRIENDS TO ALL, INC.
131 Carson Animal Services Initiative
132 SPARKS GREENBRAE LIONS CLUB
133 Sierra Nevada Junior Rodeo/Gymkhana Club, Inc.
134 Sierra Basin Post Acute
135 Misfits Theater Group
136 Silver Raven Haunted House
137 Carson City RV
138 Proscenium Players Inc.

Division 7
139 Cecil The Sea Serpent
140 Carson Senators Cycling Team
141 Reno Corvettes Club
142 Nevada Civil War Volunteers
143 Carson City Boxing Club
144 Untouchable Image Car Club
145 Eden Home Health, Hospice, Palliative, and Home Care Services
146 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the USA Lodge #2177
147 Vietnam Veterans of America
148 FitzHenry's Funeral Homes
149 National School of Dental Assisting
150 Battle Born Indian Motorcycle Riders Group #2066
151 Saint Sebastian Orthodox Church
152 Greenhouse Garden Center
153 Korean War Veteran’s
154 Ballet Folklórico Raíces Del Fuego
155 HomeGrown Bowling LLC

Division 8
156 AFSCME - American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. Local 4041
158 Dark Corner Haunt
159 America First Credit Union
160 Truckee Meadows Community College
161 McClain's Mobile DJ
162 Meek's Lumber & Hardware
163 First Presbyterian Church of Carson City
164 Tazmanian Boxing Club
165 Donor Network West
166 Lake Tahoe Corvette Club
167 PBS Reno
168 SloGoin VWs
169 Gold Dust West Bowling Center
170 H&D Construction LLC
171 Sierra Nevada Properties
172 AARP Nevada
173 BELFOR Property Restoration
174 National Guard Products

Division 9
175 Truck Envy
176 KRNV/KRXI/KNSN
177 Sierra Nevada Minis
178 DeVoe Construction & Design
179 Optimist Club of Reno
180 Carson Girls Softball
181 St. Andrew Orthodox Church
182 Carson Bulldogs Wrestling Club
183 Rango Broadband
184 The Salvation Army of Northern Nevada
185 Just Grind Roses and Tackle Football
186 Honors Academy of Literature
187 Communities In Schools of Western Nevada
188 NORIEGA ELECTRIC LLC
189 The Yard Guys
190 Reno Kerak Shrine
191 Daughters of the Nile Ammon-Ra Temple
192 WALKER RIVER PAIUTE TRIBE
193 Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce

Division 10
194 United World 2024 Pageant Queens
195 Carson City Library
196 Good Nuff Stuff Car Club
197 Still Tippin Car Club
198 Peak Pet Urgent Care
199 Pharoahs Car Club
200 Chili's Grill and Bar
201 Thursday Nite Cruisers Carson City
202 Nestory Park Self Storage
203 Cinderlite & The Virginia City Silent Riders
204 U.S. Submarine Veterans/Corvina Base
205 Snowshoe Thompson Chapter #1827 - E Clampus Vitus
206 Controlled Burn
207 Fjorgyn
208 Red Rooster Ranch
209 Devil Mountain Brigade
210 Gallavant- Burning Man

Family-friendly events in Carson City this week include BOOnanza, Nevada Day and more

Kelsey Penrose — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 22:06:25 +0000

Event Date:

October 21, 2024 (All day)

October 22, 2024 (All day)

October 23, 2024 (All day)

October 24, 2024 (All day)

October 25, 2024 (All day)

October 26, 2024 (All day)

October 27, 2024 (All day)

by Kelsey Penrose

Looking for a place to take your little ones this week? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around Carson City.

Multiple Days

Teen Hours in the Digitorium

Come visit the Carson City Library and hang out in a space designed with teens in mind! Monday through Friday 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. All teens welcome!

Edwards Motor Car rides at the Nevada State Railroad Museum

Tuesday, Oct. 22

Recurring:

After school art for kids offered at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City

The Brewery Arts Center will be hosting After School Art for Ages 7-13 on Tuesdays beginning Oct. 22 through Dec. 3, 2024 with instructor Lee Netzle.

Open Play at Messy Kids Art School

Toddler Time at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Toddler Time Tuesday & Friday 9:30am-11:30am. Designed for children 1-3 years of age. Play with educational toys, encourage social development, and meet other caregivers.

Wednesday, Oct. 23

4-H Harvest Fall Fest happening October 23 at Fuji Park

Start your fall with fun and a festival. 4-H presents Harvest Fall Fest this October at Fuji Park. 4-H clubs will be present with animals and enrollment information.

Recurring:

Creating with Polymer Clay: Mini Donuts at the BAC

Maggie M’s Beginning Art Classes for Teens every Wednesday

Maggie M’s Beginning Art Classes will provide instruction in drawing, sketching, and painting with watercolors and acrylics 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm every Wednesday.

Board Game Night at 3 Arrows Games

Join the Minden Board Game group and others for a weekly meet up of table top fun. Bring a game to share or jump in with others to learn something new for a night of fun. Everyone is welcome!

Open Play at Messy Kids Art School

Grown Up and Guppies at the Carson City Aquatic Center

Storytime Wednesdays at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Join in for weekly storytime with an accompanying craft each Wednesday. Recommended for children ages 1 - 6. All included with museum admission.

Art Studio Craft Classes at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Drop-in art studio every Wednesday and Friday from 2 - 4 p.m. Creative art studio projects are included with museum admission. All ages welcome. Additional crafts are available for cost.

Lego Club at the Carson City Library

For elementary school aged children. Build self-led creations through hands-on learning with Lego education materials. No registration is required. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Bedtime Bears Storytime at the Carson City Library

For kids of all ages: Join us every Wednesday night for stories, songs and crafts designed to help kids wind down at the end of the day. From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Learn to Sketch

Carson City Dungeon Crawlers

Thursday, Oct. 24

Carson City BOOnanza trick-or-treat event returns Thursday to Mills Park

Recurring:

Open Play at Messy Kids Art School

Big Kid Butterflies Storytime at the Carson City Library

For children ages 1 to 5; join for weekly stories, songs and crafts. No registration is required. 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Open STEM Lab Thursdays at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

The STEM Classroom is open every Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. for funny educational, weekly activities. All included with museum admission. All ages welcome.

Fingerboarding Club at the Carson City Library

Friday, Oct. 25

Free tethered hot air balloon rides Friday to celebrate Nevada Day at Carson City's BAC

There will be free tethered hot air balloon rides offered Friday, Oct. 25 at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City to celebrate Nevada Day.

Recurring:

Toddler Time at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Toddler Time Tuesday & Friday 9:30am-11:30am. Designed for children 1-3 years of age. Play with educational toys, encourage social development, and meet other caregivers.

Art Studio Craft Classes at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Drop-in art studio every Wednesday and Friday from 2 - 4 p.m. Creative art studio projects are included with museum admission. All ages welcome. Additional crafts are available for cost.

Open Mic Night at the Zen Den Stage

Every Friday at 6 p.m. head down A to Zen for their Open Mic Night which incudes music, comedy, poetry, magic; you name it! All ages and skill levels welcome!

Saturday, Oct. 26

NEVADA DAY!

Parade begins at 10 a.m.

All Aboard the Enchanted Fairytale Train Oct. 26 - 27

Tradition continues: Capital City Community Band to host free Nevada Day concert

The Capital City Community Band will present its annual Nevada Day concert at 2 p.m. immediately following the parade, on Saturday, Oct. 26 in the Capital Amphitheater in Carson City.

Recurring:

Chess Club for all ages at the Carson City Library

Stop by and play chess, or learn to play chess, at the Carson City Library every Saturday from 12 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. All skill levels are welcome.

Sunday, Oct. 20

Spooky Studio: Kid’s Acrylic Painting Class at the BAC

Welcome to the Spooky Studio! Children ages 6-13 are welcome to come and paint with acrylic to create ghastly creatures and scenes to fit the theme of Halloween.

Every Sunday in October: Nevada Day Exhibit hosted at Carson City Historical Society

Recurring:

Minden Board Game Group - Carson Branch

Carson City Library in the Digitorium Sundays from noon to 3:30 p.m. All ages welcome, no registration required!

Did we miss any? Send any family-friendly event information to kelsey@carsonnow.org.

Family-friendly events in Carson City this week include BOOnanza, Nevada Day and more

Kelsey Penrose — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 22:06:25 +0000

Event Date:

October 21, 2024 (All day)

October 22, 2024 (All day)

October 23, 2024 (All day)

October 24, 2024 (All day)

October 25, 2024 (All day)

October 26, 2024 (All day)

October 27, 2024 (All day)

by Kelsey Penrose

Looking for a place to take your little ones this week? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around Carson City.

Multiple Days

Teen Hours in the Digitorium

Come visit the Carson City Library and hang out in a space designed with teens in mind! Monday through Friday 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. All teens welcome!

Edwards Motor Car rides at the Nevada State Railroad Museum

Tuesday, Oct. 22

Recurring:

After school art for kids offered at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City

The Brewery Arts Center will be hosting After School Art for Ages 7-13 on Tuesdays beginning Oct. 22 through Dec. 3, 2024 with instructor Lee Netzle.

Open Play at Messy Kids Art School

Toddler Time at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Toddler Time Tuesday & Friday 9:30am-11:30am. Designed for children 1-3 years of age. Play with educational toys, encourage social development, and meet other caregivers.

Wednesday, Oct. 23

4-H Harvest Fall Fest happening October 23 at Fuji Park

Start your fall with fun and a festival. 4-H presents Harvest Fall Fest this October at Fuji Park. 4-H clubs will be present with animals and enrollment information.

Recurring:

Creating with Polymer Clay: Mini Donuts at the BAC

Maggie M’s Beginning Art Classes for Teens every Wednesday

Maggie M’s Beginning Art Classes will provide instruction in drawing, sketching, and painting with watercolors and acrylics 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm every Wednesday.

Board Game Night at 3 Arrows Games

Join the Minden Board Game group and others for a weekly meet up of table top fun. Bring a game to share or jump in with others to learn something new for a night of fun. Everyone is welcome!

Open Play at Messy Kids Art School

Grown Up and Guppies at the Carson City Aquatic Center

Storytime Wednesdays at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Join in for weekly storytime with an accompanying craft each Wednesday. Recommended for children ages 1 - 6. All included with museum admission.

Art Studio Craft Classes at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Drop-in art studio every Wednesday and Friday from 2 - 4 p.m. Creative art studio projects are included with museum admission. All ages welcome. Additional crafts are available for cost.

Lego Club at the Carson City Library

For elementary school aged children. Build self-led creations through hands-on learning with Lego education materials. No registration is required. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Bedtime Bears Storytime at the Carson City Library

For kids of all ages: Join us every Wednesday night for stories, songs and crafts designed to help kids wind down at the end of the day. From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Learn to Sketch

Carson City Dungeon Crawlers

Thursday, Oct. 24

Carson City BOOnanza trick-or-treat event returns Thursday to Mills Park

Recurring:

Open Play at Messy Kids Art School

Big Kid Butterflies Storytime at the Carson City Library

For children ages 1 to 5; join for weekly stories, songs and crafts. No registration is required. 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Open STEM Lab Thursdays at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

The STEM Classroom is open every Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. for funny educational, weekly activities. All included with museum admission. All ages welcome.

Fingerboarding Club at the Carson City Library

Friday, Oct. 25

Free tethered hot air balloon rides Friday to celebrate Nevada Day at Carson City's BAC

There will be free tethered hot air balloon rides offered Friday, Oct. 25 at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City to celebrate Nevada Day.

Recurring:

Toddler Time at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Toddler Time Tuesday & Friday 9:30am-11:30am. Designed for children 1-3 years of age. Play with educational toys, encourage social development, and meet other caregivers.

Art Studio Craft Classes at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Drop-in art studio every Wednesday and Friday from 2 - 4 p.m. Creative art studio projects are included with museum admission. All ages welcome. Additional crafts are available for cost.

Open Mic Night at the Zen Den Stage

Every Friday at 6 p.m. head down A to Zen for their Open Mic Night which incudes music, comedy, poetry, magic; you name it! All ages and skill levels welcome!

Saturday, Oct. 26

NEVADA DAY!

Parade begins at 10 a.m.

All Aboard the Enchanted Fairytale Train Oct. 26 - 27

Tradition continues: Capital City Community Band to host free Nevada Day concert

The Capital City Community Band will present its annual Nevada Day concert at 2 p.m. immediately following the parade, on Saturday, Oct. 26 in the Capital Amphitheater in Carson City.

Recurring:

Chess Club for all ages at the Carson City Library

Stop by and play chess, or learn to play chess, at the Carson City Library every Saturday from 12 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. All skill levels are welcome.

Sunday, Oct. 20

Spooky Studio: Kid’s Acrylic Painting Class at the BAC

Welcome to the Spooky Studio! Children ages 6-13 are welcome to come and paint with acrylic to create ghastly creatures and scenes to fit the theme of Halloween.

Every Sunday in October: Nevada Day Exhibit hosted at Carson City Historical Society

Recurring:

Minden Board Game Group - Carson Branch

Carson City Library in the Digitorium Sundays from noon to 3:30 p.m. All ages welcome, no registration required!

Did we miss any? Send any family-friendly event information to kelsey@carsonnow.org.

Family fun: Fall wagon rides available beginning Sunday at Carson City's Silver Saddle Ranch

Jeff Munson — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 22:35:54 +0000

Event Date:

October 27, 2024 (All day)

Experience the beauty of fall in Carson City with beautiful wagon rides beginning this Sunday, Oct 27 and again Nov. 3 and Nov. 7.

Fun for families and all ages, join the Friends of Silver Saddle Ranch as they offer these mule-pulled wagon rides through the ranchlands of Silver Saddle Ranch. Max group size is 10.

Advance registration is required. Go here for signups.

Time slot intervals of 30 minutes.

See the video below.