I Love Carson City’s Fathers’ Day Weekend Event Summary: June 17 - 18

The weekend hasn’t even started, and I’m already exhausted just trying to decide what to do first! Live music, races, activities, and much more await you downtown as part of the Carson City Off-Road. Stewart Indian School is awash in bright colors, beadwork, and dancers from all across the country during their annual Fathers’ Day Pow Wow. Congratulations to the Show Tree Brewing Company by the Carson Hot Springs; their big grand opening bash includes multiple bands. Keep reading – this weekend has a whole lot to offer.

SATURDAY:

• Downtown Road Closures for the Carson City Off-Road (Carson Street between Proctor and Fifth Street until Midnight Sunday, all other roads open by 2pm)
• -- Free Swim Day for Fathers at the Carson Hot Springs: 1500 Old Hot Springs Road (7am-10pm; applies to outdoor pools only)
• -- Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (breakfast served 7:30am -11am, unlimited bowling 9am-12pm; $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)
• -- 5K Color Run at the Stewart Community Center: 465 Clear Creek Ave (check in 8am, 9am start; $20, $10 youth; DJ, booths of local agencies, SWAG, water and snacks)
• -- EAA Sierra Chapter #403 Pancake Breakfast at the Chapter Building: 2500 E. College Pkwy (-- Flying Pig Flea Market at Fuji Park (8am-4pm; $1 admission, kids free)8am; $5 per person; Everyone Welcome; Proceeds benefit the Experimental Aircraft Association’s activities)
• -- Flying Pig Flea Market at Fuji Park (8am-4pm; $1 admission, kids free)
• -- Pine Nut Mountains Trail Association Yard Sale Fundraiser at 2694 Clapham Lane, Minden – corner of Clapham and Downs (8am-4pm)
• -- Third and Curry Farmers Market (8:30am to 1pm; fruits, vegetables, flowers, local vendors, live music, yoga, the Muscle Powered Bike Valet and more)
• -- Sixth Annual Nevada Outdoor Experience at the Capitol City Gun Club: 3590 Arrowhead Drive (9am-12:30pm; free family event, free hot dog lunch and youth raffle; Events include metal detecting, gold panning, BB gun ranges, laser shot, animal identification, rock climbing wall, archery, and much more; Organized by the Wild Sheep Foundation and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation)

Kids will have a great time at the Nevada Outdoor Experience. This annual event introduces them to fun stuff like panning for gold, metal detecting, and archery.

• -- Douglas County Historical Society’s Historic Barns of the Carson Valley Fundraising Tour – Same-day tickets available at the Courthouse Museum in Genoa: 1477 Highway 395 N, Gardnerville (self-guided tour 9am-2pm; $25 General, $20 DCHS Members: price includes six barns, an ice cream social the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center from 1pm-3pm, and admission to both museums)
• -- Rides on the McKeen Motor Car at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (museum open 9am-4:30pm, train runs every half hour 10am-4pm; museum admission: adults $6, under 18 and FNSRM members free; motor car rides: adults $8, kids 4 -11 and FNSRM members $4)
• -- Carson City Off-Road Mountain Bike Race- Events in Downtown Carson (Bike and Gear Expo 9:30am-7pm; music festival and beer garden at McFadden Plaza 10am-8pm+; hosted by Epic Rides)
• -- Open House and Re-model Celebration at Raley’s Grocery Store: 3701 S Carson (10am-3pm; BBQ, samples, local roadshow, raffles, balloons, face painting, and more)
• -- Half-off Everything at the Carson City Senior Center Thrift Shop: 911 Beverly Drive (10am-3:30pm; includes Boutique and Furniture; benefits the Meals on Wheels Program)
• -- Landscape Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• -- "Back Wall Show" featuring photography by John F. Warden, Jr in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• -- Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides: leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Depart Carson City 10am, please arrive 30 minutes early - Depart Virginia City 3pm; Sold Out June 17)
• -- Guided Plant Identification Hike at Spooner Lake State Park - Meet in the upper section of the parking lot (10am-11:30am; Event is free, but park entry fees apply, $10 per vehicle, Nevada residents $8; On this hike, participants will learn how to tell the difference between the various trees, shrubs and flowers that grow around the lake. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes or hiking boots)

If you’re looking to get away from the downtown crowds, Douglas might be the answer. Join the Historical Society’s Barn Tour, or let Jim ‘The Train Man’ Clark teach you about trains in the old-time western movies at the Dangberg Home Historic Ranch.

• -- Ferris Speaker Series: ‘Trains in the Westerns’ with speaker Jim ‘The Train Man’ Clark at the Dangberg Home Historic Ranch Park: 1450 Hwy 88, Minden (10am; free; bring a picnic, lawn chairs, and your kites; no pets)
• -- Summer Fun at the Eddy Street Pop-Up Vintage Market: 1235 Eddy St., Gardnerville – next to Sharkey’s (10am-5pm)
• -- Car Wash Fundraiser for the Douglas High School Music Department at the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office parking lot on Buckeye Road, Minden (10am-2pm)
• -- Reno Rodeo Parade in Reno – through Midtown on Virginia St. from Arroyo St. to California Ave. (10am) Reno Rodeo (8am-10pm; Ticket prices range from $20 - $22) and Carnival (12pm-12am) at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center
• -- Four Peaks Music Festival and Beer Garden in McFadden Plaza (free; beer garden opens at 10am; 11:30am 4-Piece Puzzle, 1pm Trippin King Snakes, 5pm Greta Van Fleet, 6:30pm Barrington Levy, 8:15pm performance by Controlled Burn)
• -- The Great Eldorado BBQ, Brews and Blues Festival in Downtown Reno (11am-8pm)
• -- Grand Opening Celebration at the Shoe Tree Brewing Company: 1496 Old Hot Springs Road (12pm-10pm; Live Music with the Shames, the Dammit Jims, and the Scoundrels; tons of beers on tap and games outside)
• -- Grand Opening at 2 Green Thumbs Hydroponics and More: 135 E Clearview Drive # 143 (12pm-4pm; Vendor booths, free samples, raffle, BBQ and lots of information)
• -- Fotos with Father at the Carson Mall (12pm-3pm; $10 keepsake family portrait)
• -- Carson and Mills Park Railroad Train Rides around Mills Park (train runs every half hour 12pm-6pm; tickets $2 per person or three rides for $5, children two and under are free; hosted by the Carson City Railroad Association)
• -- Fathers’ Day Pow Wow at the Stewart Indian School Campus: 5500 Snyder Ave (Grand Entry 1pm AND 7pm; free, open to the public; please bring your own chairs; no drugs/alcohol)

This is the last weekend to catch the talented kids of Wild Horse Children’s Theater in their performance of ‘Getting to Know… The Sound of Music.’ Missoula Children’s Theater invites you to join them on ‘Treasure Island’ and it will only cost you a donation to the Nevada Humane Society.

• -- Wild Horse Children's Theater presents ‘Getting to Know…The Sound of Music’ in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (2pm; $10, $8 seniors/students, $5 kids 12 and younger)
• -- Carson Valley LGBTQIAP and Friends Weekly Social Meet-up at Comma Coffee (2pm-4pm; Empowering support, love, and respect; all ages welcome)
• -- Missoula Children’s Theater presents “Treasure Island” at Seeligar Elementary School (3pm; admission is a cash or pet food/toy/supply donation to the Nevada Humane Society – no fish flavors please)
• -- Saturday Family Movie: ‘E.T., The Extra-Terrestrial’ at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (3:55pm; rated PG; movie and popcorn are free; sponsored by the Friends of the Douglas County Public Library)
• -- "The Victorian Past and Haunted Present Of The Dake House" presentation by author Sandie LaNae at the Historic Dake House: 2242 Main St, Genoa (4:30pm; $5; Included in the event is a mini-ghost hunt inside the very haunted barn)
• -- Live Music with Catfish Carl at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• -- Missoula Children’s Theater presents “Treasure Island” at Seeligar Elementary School (3pm; admission is a cash or pet food/toy/supply donation to the Nevada Humane Society – no fish flavors please)
• -- Live Music with Brian Lester at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
• -- Ghost Walking Tour led by Madame Curry – Meet in McFadden Plaza at Third and Curry (6:30pm-8pm; $20 day of tour; please arrive 30 minutes early)

Haunted history awaits. Join the Ghost Walking Tour in downtown and learn a few secrets about Carson City’s former residents.

• -- Wild Horse Children's Theater presents ‘Getting to Know…The Sound of Music’ in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (7pm; $10, $8 seniors/students, $5 kids 12 and younger)
• -- Star Party and Telescope Viewing at the Western Nevada College Jack C. Davis Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave (7pm-10:30pm; free, all ages; weather permitting)
• -- Ladies Night at Crossroads Lounge (7pm-close)
• -- Date Night with Live Music by Tully Green at Comma Coffee (7pm)
• -- Live Music: Earl Dutton with special guests, Giants of Zen in the A to Zen ‘Zen Den’: 1803 N. Carson St. (doors 6pm; 7pm start; $5 cover, you get $5 store credit; all ages)
• -- Live Music with First Take featuring Rick Metz at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• -- Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• -- Campfire Program: Rattlesnakes at the Washoe Lake State Park Day Use Area - Turn left past the fee booth and meet at the Main Boat Ramp parking lot (8pm-9pm, please arrive 10 minutes early; Join park staff for a program about rattlesnakes and the interesting adaptations they have made to their desert environment. Bring a folding chair if possible, as seating is limited; park entrance fee $7 per vehicle, $5 for NV residents)

Summer nights are sizzling. Live music, indoors and out, can be found almost anywhere. Just stay safe out there, and call a cab or Uber if you decide to indulge.

• -- Live Music with Road Daddy at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• -- Karaoke with J and M Productions at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget (8pm-11pm)
• -- Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
• -- Rock’n and Bowl’n at the Gold Dust West Bowling Center (8pm-11:45pm; $10-$14; disco lights, fog machine and lots of prizes)
• -- Open Mic Night at Allstar Bar and Grill: 924 Mica Dr., Indian Hills (8pm-12am)
• -- Live Music with the Justin Lee Band in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• -- Live Music with Musicole at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• -- Live Music with CV-41 at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (8:30pm-12:30am)
• -- Live Music with Arizona Jones in ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)
• -- Karaoke Night at the Westside Pour House (9pm-12am)
• -- DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am; no cover, 21+)
• -- DJ Yon at the Blue Bull (11pm-3am)

A happy Fathers’ Day to all of you with kids, and all of you making a difference in a kid’s life. Enjoy some family time at the Carson Hot Springs where fathers are swimming free today. Downtown is still hopping with live music, bicycles, and great food. Everyone races for free at the Carson City BMX Olympic Day, just make sure you’ve got long sleeves and leave the flip-flops at home. Keep reading and you’re sure to find some way to spend some time with that special man in your life.

SUNDAY: Fathers’ Day

• Downtown Road Closures for the Carson City Off-Road (Carson Street between Proctor and Fifth Street until Midnight Sunday, all other roads open by 3pm)
• -- Free Swim Day for Fathers at the Carson Hot Springs: 1500 Old Hot Springs Road (7am-10pm; applies to outdoor pools only)
• -- Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (breakfast served 7:30am -11am, unlimited bowling 9am-12pm; $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)
• -- Carson City Off-Road Mountain Bike Race - events in Downtown Carson (Bike and Gear Expo 8am-3pm; Four Peaks Beer Garden and Live Music with the Whitehats at McFadden Plaza 10am-3pm; hosted by Epic Rides)
• -- Flying Pig Flea Market at Fuji Park (8am-4pm; $1 admission, kids free)
• -- Fathers’ Day Pancake Breakfast at the Johnson Lane Volunteer Fire Department - East Fork Station #6: 1450 Stephanie Way, Minden (8am-12pm; $8 adults, $4 kids)
• -- Muscle Powered Weekly Bike Ride - Meet in the south parking lot of Fremont Elementary School, next to the Linear Ditch Trail (meet at 9am; consists of two loops 10-15 miles long each, this will allow a rider to do 10-15 miles or 20-30 miles; ride pace will vary depending on rider level, but usually about 12-16 mph; All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, helmet, and closed toed shoes. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the meeting site; email Shane: shane@shanetrotter.net with any questions)
• -- Community Yoga with Allison Reitz at Comma Coffee (9am-10am; $10 cash only; beginners are welcome; Bring your mind, body, and mat; a limited number of extra mats will be available)
• -- Reno Rodeo (9am-10pm; Ticket prices range from $8 - $15) and Carnival (12pm-12am) at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center
• -- CC BMX Racing: Olympic Day at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (Weather and Track Conditions Permitting, signups 9am-10am races begin at 10am, call/text 775-220-7111 if running late; free racing today for all ages and no membership required; Bikes must not have kickstand, chain guard, protruding reflectors or pegs. Riders must wear fully enclosed shoes - NO sandals or flip flops, long pants, long sleeve shirt, gloves recommended and of course, helmet (we do have loaners)
• -- Rides on the McKeen Motor Car at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (museum open 9am-4:30pm, train runs every half hour 10am-4pm; museum admission: adults $6, under 18 and FNSRM members free; motor car rides: adults $8, kids 4 -11 and FNSRM members $4)
• -- Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides: leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Depart Carson City 10am, please arrive 30 minutes early - Depart Virginia City 3pm; $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32; tickets limited, available online HERE: http://www.vtrailway.com/routes.php#cc )
• -- Landscape Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• -- "Back Wall Show" featuring photography by John F. Warden, Jr in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• -- Kids Eat Free at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• -- Free Bowling for Dads at Winks Silver Strike Lanes: 1281 Kimmerling Road, Gardnerville (11am-8pm; Come in with the family and let us know you are a dad and you bowl free. Maximum 3 games)

You’ve got one last chance to grab an Indian Taco. The Fathers’ Day Pow Wow at the Stewart Indian School wraps up today.

• -- Summer Fun at the Eddy Street Pop-Up Vintage Market: 1235 Eddy St., Gardnerville – next to Sharkey’s (11am-4pm)
• -- Carson and Mills Park Railroad Train Rides around Mills Park (train runs every half hour 12pm-5pm; tickets $2 per person or three rides for $5, children two and under are free; hosted by the Carson City Railroad Association)
• -- Family Day at Empire Ranch Golf Course (After 12pm, Kids play free with paid adult green fee, one for one)
• -- Fathers’ Day Pow Wow at the Stewart Indian School Campus: 5500 Snyder Ave (Grand Entry 1pm; free, open to the public; please bring your own chairs, no drugs/alcohol)
• -- Music Jam Sunday at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (1pm-3pm; we try to keep it simple so that musicians of all ages and skill levels can participate. We welcome music of all genres and styles; Audience is welcome)
• -- Live Music with Athena McIntyre at the Canvas Café, Virginia City (1pm-4pm)
• -- Final Performance: Wild Horse Children's Theater presents ‘Getting to Know…The Sound of Music’ in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (2pm; $10, $8 seniors/students, $5 kids 12 and younger)
• -- Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
• -- Weekly 9 Ball Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
• -- Sunday Porch Party with Live Music by the Wesley Orsolic Band at Genoa Bar, Downtown Genoa (2pm-6pm; outdoor stage, fire pit, rum runner bar, and food available from the Genoa Station)
• -- Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (5:30pm-8:30pm)
• -- Live Music with the Justin Lee Band in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)

Every week, I create a list of the fun stuff and events going on around the Carson City area for my Facebook page, I Love Carson City. There is quite a bit to do in our beautiful capital this week, so grab the kids, your friends and family, and have a great weekend.

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