Family friendly events this week in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 05/28/2024 - 12:50pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Jun 02 2024 .
May 28, 2024 (All day)
May 29, 2024 (All day)
May 30, 2024 (All day)
May 31, 2024 (All day)
June 1, 2024 (All day)
June 2, 2024 (All day)
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.
- Tuesday, May 28
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.
Clear Creek Bowmen will be hosting Tuesday Night Shoots from now until August at the Carson City Archery Range, located just East of Eagle Valley Golf Course.
- Wednesday, May 29
Capital City Community Band to perform free 'You Asked For It' concert May 29 at CHS gym
The Capital City Community Band will present a “You Asked For It” concert on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 7 p.m. in the Carson High School gym.
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.
Paper Plate Snail Crafts at the library
Celebrate National Snail Day by joining us for some snail crafting fun! For kids of all ages. No registration required.
- Thursday, May 30
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, May 31
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.
Jazz & Beyond Art Contest application deadline is May 31
The application deadline for Mile High Band Association’s 2024 Jazz & Beyond Festival art contest is Friday, May 31. Northern Nevada artists, including teachers and students are invited to apply, and participation is free.
Bowers Mansion Programs on the Porch returns Fridays in May and June
Bowers Mansion Programs on the Porch program begins in May with this year's theme is "Variety Edition." Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy this free series in front of the historic Bowers Mansion. Fridays from 7 to 8 p.m., May 17 through June 21.
- Saturday, June 1
Carson City Parks, Rec and Open Space to celebrate National Trails Day, launch 'Trails Challenge'
Join the Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department for a celebratory hike at the Foothill Trailhead in honor of National Trails Day! National Trails Day allows us to recognize and appreciate all the benefits we have from our local trail systems and appreciate the ability to be in nature.
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.
Pokémon Club Every 2nd & 4th Saturday 12:30PM-2:30PM All skill levels welcome Practice decks are available to borrow if needed.
Get Outside And Play Day at the Library
Join us the first Saturday of every month for National "Get Outside and Play Day". We will have fun lawn games for patrons to enjoy out in the Library garden from 10am-4pm, weather permitting. Open to kids of all ages. No registration required.
Douglas: Lampe Park Fishing Derby
The Douglas County Kids' Fishing Derby is a weekend long event welcoming children between the ages of 3-12 to fish along the banks of Willow Creek at Lampe Park during the first weekend of June. Although it is FREE to fish the derby, PRE-REGISTRATION is required to receive a session ticket.
- Sunday, June 2
Car show for Dayton teen critically injured happening Sunday at Bully's Sports Bar
Come and show your support for a young man who has shown incredible resilience! After catching fire and being flown to UC Davis, he is now receiving outpatient care. Let's come together for a great cause and enjoy some amazing food, cars, and vendors! All proceeds from car show and raffles will go to the family.
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!
Douglas: Lampe Park Fishing Derby
The Douglas County Kids' Fishing Derby is a weekend long event welcoming children between the ages of 3-12 to fish along the banks of Willow Creek at Lampe Park during the first weekend of June. Although it is FREE to fish the derby, PRE-REGISTRATION is required to receive a session ticket.
Did we miss any? Send any family-friendly event information to kelsey@carsonnow.org, or comment below!
