Family-friendly events happening July 15-21 in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 07/15/2024 - 10:27am
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Jul 21 2024 .
July 15, 2024 (All day)
July 16, 2024 (All day)
July 17, 2024 (All day)
July 18, 2024 (All day)
July 19, 2024 (All day)
July 20, 2024 (All day)
July 21, 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
Come visit the Carson City Library and hang out in a space designed with teens in mind! Monday - Friday 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. All teens welcome!
Douglas: Carson Valley Community Theatre presents 'Making God Laugh' weekends July 19-28
Carson Valley Community Theatre will feature "Making God Laugh" in July. The production is a heartwarming family comedy, spanning four distinct scenes separated by a decade each, all set against the backdrop of various holidays.
Douglas: Nevada Agricultural Fair
Livestock shows, MAYhemilition, horse show and market livestock auction, fill your freezer with the best homegrown meat around. July 18 - 21.
- Monday, July 15
“Like Sand Through The Hourglass” Craft Program
Create colorful sand-filled bottle art on Monday, July 15 at 1 p.m. All ages welcome. No registration required.
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, July 16
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.
Insects the theme of Tuesday 'Community Garden Talks' in Carson City
Join UNR Extension Master Gardeners of Carson City for our Community Garden Talks. This month we will be talking about garden insects.
- Wednesday, July 17
Blacktop Buffet at the Brewery Arts Center
Family friendly summer fun isn’t just for Saturday nights at Brewery Arts Center. Enjoy 10 weeks of street food and musical acts presented by Yates Law P.C. from 5-8 p.m. every Wednesday night from June 26 - August 28, 2024. Each week a variety of food trucks will circle the BAC Performance Hall parking lot and smaller acts will get a chance to play the big stage.
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, July 18
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!
Douglas: Jakota Wass concert, local mystery author continue in July at Dangberg Historic Park
On Thursday, July 18, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Jakota Wass, Carson Valley musician, makes his Dangberg Historic Park debut bringing his own brand of country western music. Thursday evening concert ticket prices are $20 for 17 years and older. Youth 16 years and younger are free when accompanied by an adult.
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, July 19
Carson City Friday Family Fun Days at Mills Park
Each Friday, event goers can find either live music or a community movie in the park along with a selection of food trucks. Kids actives include giant Jenga, giant 4-across, giant velcro kick darts, cornhole, bean bag skee ball, chicken fingers, and a selfie spot.
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.
Open Mic Night at the Zen Den Stage
Every Friday at 6 p.m. head down A to Zen for their Open Mic Night which incudes music, comedy, poetry, magic; you name it! All ages and skill levels welcome!
- Saturday, July 20
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.
Movies Through the Decades: Part 2 at the Library
At 11am: 1960s Little Shop of Horrors 1 hour 11 minutes
At 2pm: 1980s The Last Unicorn 1 hour 32 minutes
Popcorn and water will be provided! No registration required.
The Nevada State Museum is celebrating the 110th anniversary of the launching of the U.S.S. Nevada (BB-36) battleship this month and historic Coin Press No. 1 will be minting the U.S.S. Nevada commemorative medallion in honor of the storied and distinguished U.S. Navy vessel every Saturday in July.
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.
Karson Kruzers Run What Cha Brung 2024 Car Show returns to Carson City
The long running Carson City summertime car show is happening Saturday, July 20, at Mills Park, 1111 East William Street, Carson City.
Volunteer Opportunity at Blackwell's Pond Park
The Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department will be holding a small clean-up at Blackwell's Pond. Join us Saturday July 20th at 9:00am to focus on cleaning up trash around the pond, as well as pulling invasive Bull Thistle.
Silver Palooza: A Day of Music & Art in Silver City
Join us Saturday, July 20 for a day of free live music and art at the Silver Pavilion Stage in the Silver City Park, 12 to 6 p.m. Live music features include Drinking with Clowns, The Gary Wheeler Band, Darren Senn, Betty & James and The Fourth Generation! Plus a hula hoop workshop, art show, artisan vendors, tacos, a bar, dessert raffle (oh those Comstock bakers!), community garden tours, dancing and more. The Silver Pavilion Stage is at 385 High Street in Silver City.
Qiensave - Levitt Amp Free Summer Concert July 20
Qiensave is a Cumbia Urbana group from Salinas, Calif., with roots stretching back to Michoacán, Mexico. They create high energy dance music that has fortunately blessed them with the opportunity to travel throughout California, Arizona, Mexico and Colombia.
Washoe Lake: Fish Printing at Washoe Lake State Park
Join park staff for a program featuring Gyotaku, or the Japanese art of fish printing. We will supply the fish replicas, paint, rice paper, and brushes. Meet in the Maze parking lot. Please be aware that the paint may stain clothing. Participants are welcome to stop by anytime between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. to make their fish print.
Burgers for Badges returns Saturday at Heritage Park in Gardnerville
Carson Valley is partnering with Mason-McDuffie Mortgage to host and present Burgers for Badges, Saturday, July 20, 2024, marking the 7th year for this family-friendly event.
Attendees gather to honor and celebrate local law enforcement, enjoy a free meal and help raise valuable funds for the Douglas County Sherriff’s Advisory Council. The event is Saturday at Heritage Park in Carson Valley, 1447 Courthouse Alley, Gardnerville. Cornhole Tournament 3:30 p.m., Bounce house – 5 p.m. Burgers, hotdogs and fixings – 5 to 7 p.m.; food courtesy of CoCos N Moes. Music: Lost Reverands of the Sierra
- Sunday, July 21
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!
Dayton: Guided walk at Dayton State Park
Join park staff for a guided walk through Dayton State Park. This easy walk is approximately one mile in length. We will briefly discuss the area’s natural and human history as we walk through riparian and desert habitats.
Did we miss any? Send any family-friendly event information to kelsey@carsonnow.org, or comment below!
