Sassabration, Dayton Valley Days, Fundraisers, Art shows and more: Events Happening in Carson City and Beyond this Weekend
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/16/2022 - 10:39am
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Repeats every day until Sun Sep 18 2022 .
September 16, 2022 (All day)
September 17, 2022 (All day)
September 18, 2022 (All day)
Happy Friday Carson City! Let's take a look at what is happening throughout the region this weekend!
All Weekend Long
Dayton Valley Days returns this weekend with treasure hunt, live music, vendors, food and more
Come one, come all to Dayton Valley Days, a two-day outdoor street festival where people from Dayton Valley and the surrounding areas can come together to enjoy the historic downtown area. In its 33rd year, the festival will be held in Old Town Dayton on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 17 and 18 beginning at 8:30 am.
Sierra School of Performing Arts presents 'Into the Woods' this weekend in Carson City
Sierra School of Performing Arts in association with Reno Little Theater will present "Into the Woods" this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 16-18, 2022 in the Maizie Theater at the Brewery Arts Center. This witty, profound, and moving musical explores what happens after “happily ever after."
Lectures on ‘Pirates,’ and ‘Apollo 13’ featured this weekend at WNC Observatory in Carson City
Mike Thomas presentations scheduled in August have been rescheduled for this weekend at Jack C. Davis Observatory on Western Nevada College's Carson City campus.
Mark your calendar for the 2nd annual "Watercolor Carson City 2022", a fundraiser for CIRCLES Initiative and a WNC scholarship.
Activities include a juried watercolor art competition, “Plein Air” painting in Carson City on Saturday, Sept 17, a free watercolor demonstration at the BAC on Saturday afternoon, and the awards gala at the Governor’s Mansion on Sunday, Sept. 18, 1-4 pm.
Friends of the Douglas County Library fall book sale
The Friends of Douglas County Library will host a fall book sale Sept. 16-18, 2022 at the CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda in Minden. The fall book sale will be held Friday, Sept. 16, 4 to 7 pm. For members of Friends of Douglas County Library only. The following day is the public sale, which is Saturday, Sept. 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and again on Sunday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
4-H Showcase by UNR Cooperative Extension Sept 17 and 18 in Carson City, Virginia City
A “4-H Showcase” will be hosted by UNR Cooperative Extension for 4-H youth across the region on September 17 and 18, 2022. This is a free family event that will introduce you and your children to the life skills and values provided by our Nevada 4-H Program and to the types of clubs and projects that local staff are currently offering here in Carson City and Storey County.
Friday
- Carson City
Sip N Shop at Midtown Marketplace
Come join us on Friday September 16th from 5pm-7pm at MidTown Marketplace for Sip N Shop night. Wine tasting and shopping, the prefect blend! MidTown Marketplace is located at 104 Corbett St in Carson City.
Cowboy Blues crossover artist Gary Allegretto to play Carson City's Nashville Social Club
The Nashville Social Club in Carson City is proud to present one of the foremost artists in western and blues music. Gary Allegretto is a 2019 International Western Music Association Artist of the Year, and a masterful entertainer who seamlessly crosses over Blues and Cowboy music.
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.
Saturday Morning Kids Pottery Class in Carson City
Join us Saturday morning for our Saturday Morning Kids Class!
Sassabration: Celebrate equality, pride at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint Sept. 17 in Carson City
Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint will be hosting Carson City’s equality pride event, Sassabration, Saturday, September 17, 2022.
Polkadot Powerhouse hosts Women's Expo at Carson Mall
Polkadot Powerhouse, an International Women's Connection Company is hosting a Women's Expo on September 17th at the Carson City Mall.
2nd annual Alzheimer’s 5K Fundraiser Run returns to Carson City Saturday, Sept. 17
The 2nd annual 5K run raising funds for the Northern Nevada Alzheimer’s Association (NNAA) will be returning to Carson City on Saturday, Sept. 17.
3rd Annual Pumpkin Patch featured at Carson City's Artsy Fartsy gallery
It's getting to be that time of the year again and the pumpkins are starting to arrive. Many different styles of pumpkins this year, different colors, and different textures.
Youth Theatre Carson City holds auditions Saturday for Disney’s 'Beauty and the Beast, Jr.'
Youth Theatre Carson City is thrilled to announce auditions for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Jr. The show will run eight performances, Jan. 13-22, 2022 in the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.
- Gardnerville
Plant a Pollinator Garden in a Weekend Workshop
Join in on the fun for a 4 part workshop on how to Plan and Plant a Pollinator Garden in a weekend.
Carson Valley Sertoma hosts Oktoberfest on Sept. 17
Carson Valley Sertoma is hosting an Octoberfest on September 17, 2022. This is the 29th year that the event is being held and this year they are proud to be joining forces with W.A.V.E and Moxy-Up. Oktoberfest is a festive fundraiser serving German foods, Music and fun.
- Lake Tahoe
Minden's Kids & Horses celebrates Sam's Dream with party at Crystal Bay Casino
Minden-based Kids & Horses was founded in 1999 by local businessman Sam Waldman and his wife Lorri to enhance the physical and mental well-being of children and adults who suffer from autism, cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome and other developmental disabilities.
Sunday
- Carson City
Weekly open air vintage market hits downtown Carson City throughout the 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.
The Carson City Historical Society will be hosting ongoing events every Sunday at the historic Foreman-Roberts House and Carriage House located at 1207 North Carson in Carson City.
Ongoing
Tours available in September, October at historic Nevada State Prison in Carson City
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.
Moiré exhibition by Claire Pasquier at Carson City's Courthouse Gallery through Sept. 29
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.
Dance-Fit and Yoga Flow offered at Carson City Senior Center
I asked a friend if she’d join yoga and she replied “Oh! I don’t bend!” Although that is funny, we all use various excuses not to attend to flexibility, strength, balance, sociality and mutual support that comes from going to classes.
Free summer yoga in the park classes offered Monday evenings in Carson City through September
Each Monday evening this summer, Partnership Carson City is bringing its popular yoga class outdoors for free. The Wellness Yoga classes take place at John Mankins Park, located at 3051 Oak Ridge Dr., Carson City starting at 5:30 p.m.
Carson City Senior Center offers classes to improve muscle strength, balance through Oct. 6
Nevada Artists Association presents 'The Autumn Show' now through Oct. 21
Nevada Artists Association of Carson City, NV presents their newest show "Autumn Show" starting Saturday, September 10th! NAA is the largest respected Fine Art Gallery of Carson City and features several wonderful artists in several art mediums from paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery, glass, paper and more.
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!
