Family friendly activities in Carson City June 3-9
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 06/03/2024 - 10:52am
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Repeats every day until Sun Jun 09 2024 .
June 3, 2024 (All day)
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June 9, 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.
- Multiple Days
Carson Baseball Summer Camp happening June 4-6 at Carson High
Happening June 4-6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., this summer camp is for children ages 8-12. Players will be able to learn the game from Carson High School coaches and players alike.
114th Annual Carson Valley Days
The Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club #85 is pleased to announce this year's Annual Carson Valley Days will be held June 6–9! We’ve selected this year's parade theme to be “Music in the Carson Valley!”
Summer Break Arts Enrichment Camp
Five fun-filled days of creativity in art and dance. Kids will connect with their inner artist through engaging in unique art projects in various mediums. Learn about character development and experience the joy of creative expression through dance and theater. Monday through Friday.
Come visit the Carson City Library and hang out in a space designed with teens in mind! Monday-Friday 2:30pm-5:30pm. All teens welcome!
- Monday, June 3
Bilingual Bobcats Storytime at the Library
For kids of all ages; Join us for weekly stories, songs and crafts all designed to help Spanish speakers learn English and English speakers learn Spanish. Participants 9 and younger must be accompanied by a caregiver who is at least 13 years old at all times. No registration is required.
Signing Sea Otters Storytime at the Library
For kids of all ages; Join us for weekly stories, songs and crafts all designed to help children and their caregivers learn American Sign Language. Participants 9 and younger must be accompanied by a caregiver who is at least 13 years old at all times. No registration is required.
- Tuesday, June 4
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, June 5
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, June 6
Grand Opening of new Carson City trail happening Thursday, June 6
The Desert Peach trail is nearing completion and to make it official, we will be hosting a grand opening ride and or walk on the trail. Come join us to celebrate the completion of this much needed connector trail!
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.
Teaching Time With Tofi at the Library
Come teach our furry friend Tofi how to shop for groceries, sort blocks, build railroads, and more! Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 11:30am in the Kennedy Children's Corner. Open to kids of all ages. No registration required!
- Friday, June 7
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.
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.
Abracadabra Trip at McFadden Plaza
The concert begins at 7 p.m. and is open to the public with donations greatly appreciated.
- Saturday, June 8
Pancake Breakfast hosted by Carson City Kiwanis at the Library
Join us before the Summer Reading Challenge Kick-Off Party for a pancake breakfast hosted by Carson City Kiwanis! $10 for an individual ticket; $15 for a family ticket. All proceeds go to the Carson City Library.
Summer Reading Challenge, Travel Through Time Kick-Off Party
Join us for an amazing day of time travel fun as we kick off this year's Summer Reading Challenge themed "Travel Through Time." ALL ages are encouraged to participate! Register in Beanstack to log reading minutes. See library staff for details. 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Family Fun Saturday at the Nevada State Museum: Pollinator Palooza
Join us as we explore the ways that we can support local pollinators! Contribute to the Museum’s bee hotel, create a native Nevada wildflower seed ball to take home, or paint a pollinator pebble for your garden. All ages are welcome. Children 17 and under are always free. Members are also free. $10 non-member admission for adults. Please contact Curator of Education Mahal Moon at mmoon@nevadaculture.org with any questions. The fun begins at 11 a.m.
DTBAC Mutton Bustin' Practice & Jackpot
The second year of Mutton Bustin' in Northern Nevada is back Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Carson City Farmers Market returns June 8 with even more vendors at Mills Park
The market returns from June 8 to September 28 between 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Mills Park.
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.
The Northern Nevada Astronomy Group will set up telescopes for viewing stars, planets, and other wonders of the night sky. They will begin with a short presentation as it gets dark. Participants should bring a light jacket and a lawn chair. Please bring a red flashlight if possible, as red light does not negatively affect night vision.
- Sunday, June 9
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, or comment below!
