Carson City family-friendly events for the third week of April

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 the capital city.

• Tuesday, April 16

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.

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.

• Wednesday, April 17

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.

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.

• Thursday, April 18

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.

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, April 19

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.

2024 Carson City Father-Daughter Dance

Put on your dancing shoes and dress to impress. This event is all about celebrating the bond between fathers and daughters. You'll enjoy a night filled with music, laughter, and lots of fun. So, dads, get ready to show off your dance moves and make your daughters feel like princesses!

• Saturday, April 20

Family Fun Saturday: Bee Hotel at the Nevada State Museum

Join us as we celebrate Earth Day at the Nevada State Museum! Contribute to our bee hotel, a nesting place for our solitary bee friends, and learn about other ways you can help native pollinators. The first session of this event takes place from 10 to 11:30 a.m and another session from 12 to 1:30 p.m.. Registration required. Children 17 and under and Museum members are FREE. Non-member cost is $10 per adult. Please contact Curator of Education Mahal Moon at mmoon@nevadaculture.org with any questions.

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.

Caboose Corner at the Nevada State Railroad Museum

Caboose Corner is making a stop at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City! Come aboard for some springtime family fun, including: Toy trains, Games, Coloring, Crafts, and Story time. Caboose Corner is held every third Saturday of the month. Visit us every month for a new selection of activities!

Junior Railroaders at the Nevada State Railroad Museum

Do you have the grit to be a train wiper? What is a train wiper anyway? Come join the wipe-down on the 1875 Inyo, one of the oldest original operating steam locomotives in North America. Discover hands-on what it takes to keep steam engine locomotives clean and chugging along. Please come prepared for action in your best train wiper outfit (something you don’t mind getting dirty).

Earth Day work day and seed swap April 20 at Carson City Community Garden

Please join us Saturday, April 20 at the Carson City Community Garden for an Earth Day event. We will have a seed/seedling swap table for all who want to participate. The event is between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at 1044 Beverly Drive, Carson City.

Active 20-30 Club of Carson City to host Battle of the Bands; proceeds to support underserved local children

The Active 20-30 Club of Carson City No. 140 will host a Battle of the Bands competition on Saturday, April 20 at Fuji Park in Carson City. Who will be the champion? Come root for your favorite and crown the best. The winning artist or group will play at Carson Valley Days. Raffle tickets, beer, and food trucks will be at the event. Proceeds go to support underserved kids in Carson Valley.

• Sunday, April 21

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