Family friendly activities in Carson City March 12-17

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 in the capital city.

• Tuesday, March 12

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.

Lucky Leprechaun Week at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

St. Paddy's Day fun all week long. From 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Baby Bookworms Storytime at the Carson City Library

For children ages 0-24 months; join in for weekly stories, songs and structured free play time from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Homeschool Pod at Messy Kids Art School

Elementary aged children. 1 p.m.

Library Tour for Preschool Families at the Carson City Library

From 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, March 13

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.

Lucky Leprechaun Week at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

St. Paddy's Day fun all week long. From 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Storytime at 10:30 a.m., Art Studio from 2-4 p.m.

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 up 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.

• Thursday, March 14

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.

Lucky Leprechaun Week at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

St. Paddy's Day fun all week long. From 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Storytime at 10:30 a.m., Art Studio from 2-4 p.m.

Big Kid Butterflies Storytime at the Carson City Library

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

Easy as Pie Toss at the Carson City Library

Celebrate Pi Day at the Carson City Library with a fun, and tasty, pie tossing game! Join in from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. in the Library Garden. Open to patrons of all ages. No registration required.

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, March 15

Lucky Leprechaun Week at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

St. Paddy's Day fun all week long. From 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Storytime at 10:30 a.m., Art Studio from 2-4 p.m.

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.

March Parent and Me Paint-Along at Messy Kids Art School

Join in for a March Parent and Me Paint Along painting a black cat in a field of flowers. Each parent and child pair will receive two 11 x 14 canvases and all supplies to follow along. Snacks and water provided. Children ages 6 plus. From 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

• Saturday, March 16

Lucky Leprechaun Week at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

St. Paddy's Day fun all week long. From 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Storytime at 10:30 a.m., Art Studio from 2-4 p.m.

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.

Bear Walk with Carson City Park Rangers

Join the Carson City Park Rangers at Long Ranch Park from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for a free educational walk all about black bears. While enjoying a walk along 4th paved paths around Long Ranch Park, you will gain a deeper understanding of these fascinating creatures and the ecosystem they call home.

Did we miss any? Send any family-friendly event information to kelsey@carsonnow.org, or comment below!