Taste of Downtown, Stewart Powwow, Juneteenth and More: Events happening in Carson City and beyond this weekend
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 06/17/2022 - 9:55am
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Jun 19 2022 .
June 17, 2022 (All day)
June 18, 2022 (All day)
June 19, 2022 (All day)
Happy Friday, Carson Now readers! Let's see what events await us throughout the Carson City region and beyond this weekend.
Happening All Father's Day Weekend Long
- Carson City
Stewart Father’s Day Powwow Returns with Museum Ribbon Cutting June 18-19
The Annual Stewart Father’s Day Powwow was canceled last year due to COVID-19, but is returning this year along with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum.
The annual powwow is free and open to the public, and includes food vendors, competition dancing, arts and crafts vendors, and dry camping.
Live Music this Weekend in Carson City
Weekend lectures at WNC observatory feature talks on Trojan War, tour of the universe
Spend Friday and Saturday nights at Western Nevada College’s Jack C. Davis Observatory learning about some history and astronomy from Northern Nevada lecturer Mike Thomas.
Friday
- Carson City
MidTown Marketplace Sip N Shop happening Friday
MidTown Marketplace is hosting it's monthly Sip N Shop night this Friday, June 17 from 5pm-7pm. We will be featuring man-tiques throughout the shop and will be raffling off a BBQ Father's Day Gift Basket! Stop in for wine tasting and extend shopping hours. MidTown Marketplace is located at 104 Corbett St in Carson City.
Cross-country cyclists to visit Carson City's Boys & Girls Club for Journey of Hope tour
Western Nevada College and the Nevada Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities is presenting a friendship party hosted by the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada on Friday, June 17.
Carson City's Junior Giants summer baseball program registration underway through Friday
Registration continues now through Friday, June 17 for those wanting to participate in this summer's Junior Giants, a free, non-competitive and coed baseball program for Carson City youth ages 5-13.
Carson City Classic Cinema 2022 outdoor summer movie series begins this Friday
The Carson City Classic Cinema Club, Garrett Lepire, and Carson City Parks and Recreation are once again teaming up to present a schedule of free summer outdoor family movie nights at Mills Park.
- Carson Pass
Learn the region’s wildflowers with the Carson Pass Wildflower Interpretive Hike
The El Dorado National Forest Interpretive Association (ENFIA) invites you to join docent Lucrecia Belancio for an “Identifying Sierra Wildflower Hike” at Carson Pass, Friday June 17 at 10am.
Saturday
- Carson City
Farmer's Market, Vintage Market to begin their summer seasons Saturday in Carson City
Two summertime open-air markets will begin Saturday June 4 in Carson City: the annual Carson City Farmer's Market, and the inaugural year for the Vintage Market.
Taste of Downtown returns to Carson City June 18
After being forced to cancel the Taste of Downtown for the past two years due to the pandemic, Advocates to End Domestic Violence is excited to announce its return.
Daddy and Princess Debutante Ball happening in June at Carson Mall
Daddy and Princess Debutante Ball will happen June 18 at Carson Mall. All daughters and their escort, regardless of age, are cordially invited to join us for a magical evening of music, dance, prizes, snacks, pictures and a princess march led by a guest princess from a Magical Movie!
Nevada Humane Society to host Carson City yard sale
Looking for some great deals on pet items? We’ve got you covered! Nevada Humane Society has tons of great items for your furry friends at our Carson City yard sale happening June 18. We can help you find a bargain on much needed pet items.
Carson City Intuitive Center Psychic & Crystal Fair
Get a Psychic Reading, a Spiritual Healing, or buy Crystals, Jewelry, Incense, and many more.
WNC's High School Equivalency, Adult Honor Society celebration Saturday at Carson City campus
Western Nevada College's ACCEL program is honoring students at the 2022 High School Equivalency Celebration and National Adult Education Honors Society Induction at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 18 at Carson Nugget Hall on the Carson City campus.
In the first bout, the Carson Victory Rollers will be playing against Flood Water Roller Derby from Sacramento. The second game will be the debut of our open gender/coed team Carson City Chaos vs. visiting skaters.
- Hope Valley
History Presentation: Tourism in Death Valley National Park
How did a company, whose business was mining, processing and selling laundry soap, come to build a luxury hotel rivaling the finest of Europe and bring tourism to a location with perhaps the least marketable of names imaginable Death Valley?
Sunday
- Carson City
Weekly open air vintage market coming to downtown Carson City this summer
The market will take place every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from June through September and is free to the public. Shoppers will be able find antiques, arts and crafts, collectibles, furniture, general swap merchandise, and more.
Nevada State Museum in Carson City to celebrate Juneteenth this Sunday
To celebrate Juneteenth, the oldest known tradition celebrating the end of slavery in the United States, the Nevada State Museum will offer free admission from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 19, 2022. Along with free admission we will also have an art exhibit, educational displays, and light refreshments from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free Golf for Dad all day on Father's Day. Stay for lunch and get 2 for 1 on the locals favorite Empire Burger.
Carson City Parks and Recreation hosts 'Tails and Trails' dog adoption event Sunday
The Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space department, along with the Nevada Humane Society, will be hosting a Tails and Trails Dog Adoption Event at Riverview Park on Sunday, June 19, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 12 pm.
Ongoing
Capital City Arts Initiative’s 'Contrasts' exhibition opens at WNC through Sept. 15
Art brings contrasts along with connections. In the Capital City Arts Initiative’s "Contrasts" exhibition, Mariah Vargas’ minimalist sculptures interact with Sogand Tabatabaei’s intricately-patterned collages.
Nevada Artists Association features 'Just The Right Size' exhibit
The Nevada Artist Association presents "Just the Right Size" art exhibit now until June 17! This is a must see collection of works from several artists showcasing art in various mediums of acrylics, photography, sculpture, watercolor and more.
Moiré exhibition by Claire Pasquier at Carson City's Courthouse Gallery
The Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition, "Moiré" presents Claire Pasquier’s perceptions and reactions to our lives being played out on the big screen.
Sunday Vibes Outdoor Music at Empire Ranch Golf Course
Sunday Vibes at Empire Ranch brings Outdoor Music every Sunday in June at 2 p.m. (except Father's Day!) to the community.
Did we miss anything? Please tell us in the comments below if there's anything we missed happening this weekend in Carson City and beyond!
