Egg hunts, fruit trees, train rides and more: Events happening in Carson City and beyond Easter weekend
Happy Friday Carson City! While the weather today might be murky, blue skies and warmth are on their way! Sunday marks the beginning of some more "normal" Spring weather with highs in the 60s through Tuesday.
Let's take a look at what this weekend is bringing!
- Friday, April 7
Carson City
Live Music with Bill Wharton at Carson City's Bella Vita Bistro
If you are on the search for something to get you out on the town, look no further: Bella Vita is the place to be.
Dayton
Join Lyon County in pinwheel planting for Child Abuse Prevention Month April 7
April is child Abuse Prevention Month, and the pinwheel is used as the symbol of the carefree and fun childhoods all children deserve to have.
- Saturday, April 8
Carson City
Carson City Spring Eggstravaganza returns to Nevada State Railroad Museum April 8-9
The Spring Eggstravaganza, complete with the chaotic and wholly entertaining annual egg hunt on the lawn at Nevada State Railroad Museum, is returning April 8-9 in Carson City.
Greenhouse Garden Center to host Fruit Tree Seminar April 8
Greenhouse Garden Center will host a fruit tree seminar on Saturday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. hosted by owner David Ruf.
Carson City’s free annual Underwater Egg Hunt is back April 8; registration now open
The annual Underwater Egg Hunt at the Carson City Aquatic Center returns April 8.
Swimmers (or splashers) of all ages are welcome to play, with egg hunts in both the tot pools and the shallow end of the large pool, with multiple sessions throughout the day.
Carson City Spring Eggstravaganza at the Nevada State Museum takes place April 8 and 9.
Museum admission applies and is free for children and teens under 18; the train will be going as well from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and numerous games, activities, and can be found throughout the grounds.
- Sunday, April 9
Carson City Spring Eggstravaganza returns to Nevada State Railroad Museum April 8-9
The Spring Eggstravaganza, complete with the chaotic and wholly entertaining annual egg hunt on the lawn at Nevada State Railroad Museum, is returning April 8-9 in Carson City.
Hop on Down to the Nashville Social Club for Easter Brunch
The Nashville Social Club has revealed plans for a hip and hoppin’ Easter Sunday Brunch this April 9th.
Hope Valley
Eastern Sierra history series highlights water wars in 'There It Is, Take It!' presentation
On Sunday April 9 at 1 p.m., Sorenson’s Resort (formerly Wylder Hotel) in Hope Valley, continues its Eastern Sierra History series with a Chautauqua performance “There It Is, Take It!”
Douglas County
— Johnson Lane Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Easter Egg Hunt is back Sunday, April 9 beginning at 9 a.m. Categories are broken into age groups with 1-4, 5-9 and 10+ given their own slots. The station will also be offering coffee and morning pastries, and shirts will be for sale from previous years. All proceeds go back to the station. For more information, please click here.
— Genoa Lakes Golf Club is hosting an egg hunt and family brunch on Sunday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a chance to take photos with the Easter Bunny. The event is $10 per person, and $45 per person for brunch. Genoa Lakes Golf Club is located at 1 Genoa Lakes Dr., Genoa.
— David Walley’s is hosting an Easter Festival Sunday, April 9 with live music, easter egg hunts, egg decorating, games, face painting, and a chance to meet the Easter Bunny! The 1862 Restaurant and Saloon will also offer a speciality menu. For more information please visit https://visitcarsonvalley.org/events-news/calendar-events/
— The Annual Lampe Park Easter Egg Hunted hosted by Carson Valley Active 20-30 club begins at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 9which includes egg hunting, special prizes, and a visit by the Easter Bunny! For more information, please visit https://visitcarsonvalley.org/events-news/calendar-events/
— An underwater egg hunt will be held at the Carson Valley Swim Center Sunday, April 9 with different pools for different ages, and swimmers will have the chance to meet the Easter Bunny! Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for youth and seniors. The fun kicks off at 10:30 a.m. — don’t forget to bring your goggles! For more information please visit https://visitcarsonvalley.org/events-news/calendar-events/
Washoe Valley
Easter Egg Hunt at Washoe Lake. The South Valley Volunteer Fire Department is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt in the Washoe Lake State Park. The Easter Bunny arrives at 2 p.m. and the hunt begins at 2:30 p.m. Food and drink will be available for purchase, and a donation of at least $5 is asked to help cover the cost of supplies. For more information, please click here.
- Ongoing
Learn Dayton’s best kept historical secrets at the Dayton Museum
Do you want to know the historic town of Dayton’s best kept secrets? Dayton Museum opened for the season on March 4 at the town’s 1865 schoolhouse at 135 Shady Lane. The museum promotes the discovery of the culture, the tools used by the pioneers, their lifestyles and names of many who settled in Dayton 174 years ago.
Living Stones Church hosts food drive for FISH, drop off at church or BAC through April 16
Help fight hunger in our city! Due to rising food costs and availability of resources, our food banks are having to work harder to provide for food-insecure families in our city, and we want to help.
The Spring has Sprung Show is on display until May 5 with 112 entries from Northern Nevada Artists.
The Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition, "Selected Works: Maya of Guatemala and Western Landscapes", presents Michael Plyler’s photographs that document his years working in Guatemala and celebrating landscapes of the Intermountain West.
Capital City Arts Initiative presents: A High Desert Tribute by Sidne Teske through April 13
Sidne Teske said, “Landscapes fascinate me.” In "A High Desert Tribute" exhibition for the Capital City Arts Initiative, Teske presents paintings of dynamic landscapes and another series of compelling figure studies.
Free Spanish Language classes offered by Partnership Carson City
Free Spanish Language classes offered! Yolanda and Betty, native Spanish speakers, will teach Spanish on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12:00 to 1:00 pm.
April Carson City Park Ranger-led programs include geology, birding and a Prison Hill hike
Every month, the Carson City Park Rangers offer various Ranger-Led programs that include educational opportunities, historical fun, events and exciting adventures.
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