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Father's Day Powwow, fair at Mills Park and more among family activities in Carson City this week

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Repeats every day until Sun Jun 16 2024 .
June 10, 2024 (All day)
June 11, 2024 (All day)
June 12, 2024 (All day)
June 13, 2024 (All day)
June 14, 2024 (All day)
June 15, 2024 (All day)
June 16, 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

Stewart Father's Day Powwow returns June 14

The Annual Stewart Father's Day Powwow at the former Stewart Indian Boarding School Campus located at 5500 Snyder Ave in Carson City, returns beginning June 14. There will be over 40 Native American arts and crafts as well as food vendors, competition and social dancing. Festivities begin Friday June 14 at 6:30 p.m. and continue Saturday June 15 beginning at 9 a.m. and again on Sunday, June 16

4-H invites you to Summer Camp in Carson City June 12-14

Carson County 4-H would like to invite you to Summer Camp! Three days of day camp take place in June here in Carson City. Camp dates are June 12, 13, and 14, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Teen Hours in the Digitorium

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!

STEM Explore Art Summer Camp: June 10 - 12 at Messy Kids Art School

Art Summer Camp June 10-12 for ages 5-11 is themed STEM Explore from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Nevada State Fair at Mills Park June 13-16

Join us for carnival rides, food trucks, and local vendors.

Northern Nevada Exotic Pet Expo June 15 - 16

A family fun event at the Carson City Community Center full of raffles, pets, educational speakers, food, and more.

  • Monday, June 10

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 11

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 hosting Tuesday Night Shoots now through August at Carson City Archery Range, youth 17 and under are free

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 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.

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 with 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.

Wednesday Family night Dine and Dance at Nashville Social Club

Tim Renner DANCE Instructor at Nashville Social Club, Carson City spinning the Country on a Wednesday night and teaching a new line dance along a lead/follow. Family night dine & dance kids under 10 years Free, no cover.

  • Thursday, June 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.

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, June 14

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.

BEETLEJUICE! BEETLEJUICE! BEETLEJUICE!

Revisit the cinematic classic, Beetlejuice, Friday, June 14 in Carson City at the Brewery Arts Center prior to the release of the new Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice movie coming out in September. Enjoy complimentary themed cocktails and snacks while dressed in your finest movie attire. The party begins at 7 pm with the doors opening for the movie at 8 pm.

Gardnerville: Movies in the Park

This week the movie in the park is Star Wars, Return of the Jedi. The movie begins at sunset.

  • Saturday, June 15

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.

Are your kids interesting in aviation? Young Eagles offers free flights at Carson City Airport

Interested in experiencing the thrill of flight in a single engine aircraft? The Carson City EAA Chapter 403 is hosting another Young Eagles event at the Carson City Airport. This event is free and is open to kids ages 8-17 years of age.

Historic Fourth Ward School Museum hosts 4th annual Educational Kids Fair

The Fourth Annual Educational Kids’ Fair returns to the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum in Virginia City! Join us for an interactive day of exploration, fun crafts and interesting activities provided by local businesses & organizations in our Victorian Era school house museum on the Saturday of Fathers’ Day weekend.

Foodie Favorite: Taste of Downtown Carson City returns for 30th year June 15

More than two dozen restaurants, cafes and food trucks — plus two live bands — will participate in Carson City’s premier summer event, which draws thousands of hungry foodies annually to sample a variety of dishes made fresh by local dining and food establishments.

Caboose Corner, Water Day and Jr. Railroaders at the 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 tables, Games, Coloring, Water activities, Steam Train rides (Individual Pricing) (Saturday and Sunday), JJs Chuck Wagon Food Truck. Beginning at 10 a.m.

  • Sunday, June 16

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!

Gardnerville: Kids Day Out at Heritage Park

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Family fun, vendors, food trucks, and more.

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

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Join the Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space department for a morning of volunteering on Thursday, June 20. Join us at 8 a.m. at the Linear Ditch Trail section behind Fremont Elementary School to help us pull weeds and dig out invasive thistles.

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The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held Thursday, June 20 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Board Room of the Community Center located at 851 E. William St.

Carson City Fire Department is implementing fire restrictions on city and privately owned lands within Carson City beginning Friday, June 21.

Join Dr. Thottempudi and Trina Belair, DNP, at Dayton Valley Golf Club for a community lecture Thursday on stroke awareness.

My wife was taking an early morning walk Monday on the east side of Carson City and captured this deer. The deer was ready to run off but decided to wait first so that we could take a picture.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada are hosting their Annual Golf Classic for the fourteenth year on June 23 at the Genoa Lakes Golf Club to raise funds for the operations of the Carson Valley Club sites. This year’s golf tournament has brought in over $75,000 for the Clubs.

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and Nevada State Police were called early Monday evening to a single vehicle rollover with injuries on I-580 in the northbound lane south of US-50 East.

The Nevada Artists Association is proud to announce the Spirit of America Show featuring 114 entries by 48 Nevada Artists. The winners in each category of the judged Spirit of America Show have been named. Join us for the Artist’s Reception and Awards Presentation on Sunday, June 23 from 2-4pm.

Donna Inversin, President of the Historic Virginia & Truckee Trail, will give a presentation June 25 at the Carson City Senior Center about the nonprofit's effort to find the remaining sections of old rail bed routes and stitch them together to build a Rail-Trail.

Douglas County has named Jessica Stocking as the new director of China Spring Youth Camp, bringing with her a rich background in youth services, program development and experience with helping at-risk adolescents.

As ballots continue to be processed from last Tuesday's primary election, some Carson City seats are cinched while others are becoming closer by the day.

In order to avoid going to the general election, a candidate must receive 50 percent of the vote plus one. The election will officially be certified during the Carson City Board of Supervisors Canvass of the Vote happening Friday, June 21. It is unclear at this time how many ballots are left to be counted.

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.

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Western Nevada College grad Krysta Palmer will attempt to qualify for the Summer Olympics for the second time this week during the U.S. Olympic Diving Trials in Knoxville, Tenn. The 2021 Olympic bronze medalist will compete in the 3-meter synchro springboard diving competition today, Monday, and the 3-meter springboard diving event Thursday and Saturday.

A new agreement between the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and the Nevada Division of Forestry will enhance safe and effective wildfire response across Nevada. The centerpiece of this partnership is the creation of the joint Arc Dome Wildland Fire Module that is focused on planning, monitoring, and responding to wildfires. This initiative represents in shared resources to confront the wildfire crisis.

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The Mile High Jazz Band Association's annual membership meeting and end-of-the-fiscal-year party will be on Sunday, June 30, at 6:00 p.m., at the Carson City Historical Society’s Carriage House, behind the Foreman-Roberts House Museum, 1207 N. Carson Street, Carson City.

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Rabbits are overrunning our property. Initially, it was cute to see tiny bunnies. While cottontails only live 12 to 15 months, they can have two to six litters per year, each with five to six young. They only have a 28-to-29-day gestation period, and females breed again within hours of giving birth.

Carson City Symphony Association’s “Strings in the Summer 2024 - Rhythm & Strings” is a weekly program for string-instrument players of all ages and levels. It meets on Thursdays, from June 20 to August 1 (except July 4), from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the Tahoe Room at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive.

Gusty winds and low humidity Sunday has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag Warning for Carson City and surrounding counties.

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On June 6, 2020, Carson City Assistant Sheriff Daniel Gonzales graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA. In a release provided by the FBI, 201 law enforcement officers graduated from the FBI National Academy.

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Join Muscle Powered for an evening hike of Kings Canyon Waterfall Trail in Carson City at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 19.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called early Saturday evening to a vehicle that reportedly crashed into the garage of a residence in the 3700 block of Woodside Drive.

After nine months of learning just about every aspect of what makes Carson City tick, 23 members of the Carson City Leadership Class of 2024 graduated on Thursday, June 13.