Carson City family-friendly activities this week include Candy Dance, Grandparents Day, Music and Murals fest and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 09/23/2024 - 10:01am
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Repeats every day until Sun Sep 29 2024 .
September 23, 2024 (All day)
September 24, 2024 (All day)
September 25, 2024 (All day)
September 26, 2024 (All day)
September 27, 2024 (All day)
September 28, 2024 (All day)
September 29, 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
21 locations picked to get mural treatment at 2nd annual Carson City Murals & Music Festival
The Brewery Arts Center’s second annual Carson City Murals & Music Festival will bring live musical performances and as many as 21 new, colorful murals to Carson City beginning Thursday, Sept. 26 through Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. This year’s festival artists will add to the 23 murals created at last year's inaugural festival.
105th annual Genoa Candy Dance
The Candy Dance is back this weekend in Genoa celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Arts and Crafts Faire. Each day the Candy Dance runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy a variety of local artisans, craftsmen, and food vendors.
Come visit the Carson City Library and hang out in a space designed with teens in mind! Monday through Friday 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. All teens welcome!
September is Library Card Signup Month at the Carson City Library
The month of September is Library Card Sign Up Month. New patrons who sign up for a card starting now until September 30th get to choose a free book to keep from our book corral. All library cardholders can participate in library card bingo for a prize. Pick up and return your completed bingo boards to the info desk before the end of the month.
Edwards Motor Car rides at the Nevada State Railroad Museum
Come down Saturdays and Sundays and take a ride on the historic Tucson, Cornelia & Gila Bend No. 401 Edwards Motor Car. Built in 1926 by the Edwards Motor Car Company, the 401 hauled passengers between Ajo and Gila Bend, Arizona, from 1926 until 1947. Rides occur approximately every 40 minutes from 10:00am until 2:00pm. Fares are $8 ages 12 and over; $4 ages 4-11 and museum members; and FREE ages 3 and under.
Register Now! Carson Creepy Short Horror Film Festival Competition Begins September 25th!
Get ready to unleash your darkest nightmares on the silver screen! The Carson Creepy Short Horror Film Competition is back, and this year, we’re cranking up the terror to spine-chilling new heights. Aspiring filmmakers and horror aficionados, this is your chance to craft a tale of terror that will haunt audiences long after the credits roll.
- Tuesday, Sept. 24
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.
- Wednesday, Sept. 25
Creating with Polymer Clay: Mini Donuts at the BAC
Come learn how to sculpt various miniatures and figures with polymer clay in this beginner-friendly class with instructor Kaleb Wyckoff! Every class session is a different item and requests can be made in advance.
Maggie M’s Beginning Art Classes for Teens every Wednesday
Maggie M’s Beginning Art Classes will provide instruction in drawing, sketching, and painting with watercolors and acrylics 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm every Wednesday.
Board Game Night at 3 Arrows Games
Join the Minden Board Game group and others for a weekly meet up of table top fun. Bring a game to share or jump in with others to learn something new for a night of fun. Everyone is welcome!
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.
In this class you’ll learn about problem-solving through art, as well as how to draw with instructor Kaleb Wyckoff. Whether you can sketch a stick figure or a portrait, this class is for you! All skill levels are welcome. Every class is different and designed to strive for accessibility.
Join the Carson City High School Dungeon & Dragons group every other Wednesday at 2:30PM in the Teen Zone. Learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons and participate in fun campaigns! No registration required.
- Thursday, Sept. 26
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, Sept. 27
Annual Fall Carnival at Mark Twain Elementary School
Join in for the annual fall carnival at Mark Twain Elementary School from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Activities include bounce house, face painting, cake walk, food trucks, games with prizes and more.
Carson City BAC's Musicale at The Maizie features Joe Kaplow and Greg Gilmore
Headliner Joe Kaplow’s music comes from life’s moments — smelling 4 acres of freshly cut grass, watching the steam from a horse’s breath in the early morning, finally holding the neck of a guitar after holding bridles and worn wooden handles all day. Joe’s aim is simple; slow and steady; keep it fun,and stay engaged. All for the moment when the song finally sounds right.
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, Sept. 28
Join the Park Rangers for an educational walk all about the black bears! While enjoying a walk along the paved paths around Long Ranch Park, you will gain a deeper understanding of these fascinating creatures and the ecosystem they call home. From 3 to 4 p.m. This hike i considered easy, expect flat terrain for about two miles. Dress for the weather and bring plenty of water. Minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and dogs are allowed on leash.
Carson City Ghost Walk this Saturday
Carson City’s rich and intriguing history officially celebrates 31 years as we explore, narrate and theatrically embrace Carson City’s beautiful Victorian westside in these seasonal evening walking tours, led by Madame Curry (a spirited and historically fictional character named after the widow of Carson City’s founder, Abe Curry) some special guests and her Spirit Wranglers. These ghostly and witty community spirits lead you through Carson City's Historically Haunted West Side highlighting the stories and legends of the Wild West town. This season Madame Curry will share her Penny Dreadful’s on each tour.
Mural Movie double feature at the BAC
Celebrate the memory of the of the 21st century’s two most prolific muralists during a free screening at the BAC Outdoor Stage. Guests are welcome to bring their own chairs but folding chairs will be available for those traveling light. Also enjoy local food trucks and refreshments from the BAC bar.
On Saturday, Sept. 28, Carson City will host its third annual 5K Walk/Run to Remember benefit for the Northern Nevada Alzheimer's Association.
In addition to the race, there will be food trucks, live music, vendors and more.
Inaugural Tahoe Bear Fest happening Sept. 28 at Spooner Lake State Park
The Tahoe Interagency Bear Team and Nevada Division of State Parks will host its first-ever Tahoe Bear Fest at Spooner Lake State Park in Lake Tahoe on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This bear-focused, family-friendly event is designed to educate and engage the public on living and recreating responsibly in bear country.
27th Annual Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day happening September 28
What we are doing: Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited to this fun, hands-on restoration event. By pitching in, you will help improve the ecosystem functions and wildlife habitats that surround Lake Tahoe.
Annual Move with the Mayor Clean-Up returns in September to Carson City
https://www.carsonnow.org/reader-content/07/30/2024/annual-move-mayor-clean
Carson City Farmers Market returns with even more vendors at Mills Park
The market began June 8 and continue until Sept. 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.
- Sunday, Sept. 29
Messy Kids Art School to celebrate Grandparents & Kids Day
Join Messy Kids Art School for Grandparents & Kids Day. Grandparents, bring the grand babies down for an easy Sunday morning at the studio! Each family ticket includes 1 wooden photo frame and printed photo from our Photo Booth area, coffee and two doughnuts. Pricing: $20 per grandparent/grandchild group all ages welcome.
Silent Movie Day at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City
The Carson City Classic Cinema Club is hosting a Silent Movie Day film featuring a selection of shorts by Harold Lloyd, followed by the classic Safety Last, Sunday, Sept. 29 beginning at 6 p.m.
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!
Did we miss any? Send any family-friendly event information to kelsey@carsonnow.org, or comment below!
