Family-friendly events in Carson City this week include Halloween events, concerts, art classes and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 10/28/2024 - 11:45am
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Repeats every day until Sun Nov 03 2024 .
October 28, 2024 (All day)
October 29, 2024 (All day)
October 30, 2024 (All day)
October 31, 2024 (All day)
November 1, 2024 (All day)
November 2, 2024 (All day)
November 3, 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.
- Everything Halloween
Trick or treating at the Governor's Mansion is from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Gov. Joe Lombardo and First Lady Donna Lombardo will be handing out candy on the mansion steps, as is tradition. My advice: get there early if you want to beat the lines!
Dress up the Kids and your Pups and come trick or treating at MidTown Marketplace on Thursday, Oct. 31st from 3:30pm-6:30pm. We have over 40 in-door vendor booths for your kids and pups to trick and treat. MidTown Marketplace is located at 104 Corbett St in Carson City.
Trunk-or-Treat Carson City family event hosted by Mountain Vista Baptist Church
Join us on Oct 31st from 5-8pm for a family friendly Trunk-or-Treat event! 1750 Mountain St. Carson City, NV 89703, just north of the Governor's Mansion.
Ahoy!! If Ye come seekin' adventure and salty ol' pirates 2701 baker ship's surgeon has an amazin' set up fer little swabbies 'n adults alike t' stop by next Thursday on Halloween t' go inside o' the pirate ship 'n get candy 'n see the rest o' the crews decorations.
- Multiple Days
Deadline Oct. 31: Carson City Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsor audio and written essay competition
The Carson City VFW (Kit Carson Post 3762) would like to invite local public, charter, private, or home-school students in high school and middle school to compete in the following essay contests for scholarship awards. The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation.
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!
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.
- Tuesday, Oct. 29
The Story of Wicked Jack: The Tale of the Jack-O-Lantern at the Carson City Library
Come enjoy performed storytelling from library staff memebers! Get into the Halloween spirit with a fun retelling of the story of Wicked Jack and the history of the Jack-O-Lantern. For patrons of all ages. No registration required. 4:30 p.m.
Recurring:
After school art for kids offered at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City
The Brewery Arts Center will be hosting After School Art for Ages 7-13 on Tuesdays beginning Oct. 22 through Dec. 3, 2024 with instructor Lee Netzle.
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.
Toddler Time at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada
Toddler Time Tuesday & Friday 9:30am-11:30am. Designed for children 1-3 years of age. Play with educational toys, encourage social development, and meet other caregivers.
- Wednesday, Oct. 30
The Story of Wicked Jack: The Tale of the Jack-O-Lantern at the Carson City Library
Come enjoy performed storytelling from library staff memebers! Get into the Halloween spirit with a fun retelling of the story of Wicked Jack and the history of the Jack-O-Lantern. For patrons of all ages. No registration required. 4:30 p.m.
Sock-tober Sock Puppet Craft at the Library
Kids of all ages are welcome to make their very own sock puppet. Supplies will be set out in the children's area alongside Lego club, every Wednesday from 4pm-6pm all October long. For kids of all ages. No registration required!
Recurring:
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, Oct. 31
Looking for Halloween events? Check the top of this article!
Horror Movie Trivia at the Library for middle and high schoolers
Come learn interesting facts about horror movies and learn to use our button maker! For middle school and high school students! No registration required. Supplies provided. 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Recurring:
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, Nov. 1
Max Gomez in the BAC Performance Hall Nov. 1
Enjoy an all ages evening of Americana music headlined by Max Gomez with opening act Cavour.
Recurring:
Toddler Time at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada
Toddler Time Tuesday & Friday 9:30am-11:30am. Designed for children 1-3 years of age. Play with educational toys, encourage social development, and meet other caregivers.
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, Nov. 2
Get Outside and Play Day at the Library
Join us the first Saturday of every month for National "Get Outside and Play Day." We will have fun lawn games for patrons to enjoy out in the Library garden from 10am-4pm, weather permitting. Open to kids of all ages. No registration required.
Planting Event at Empire Ranch Trailhead Nov. 2
We are getting ready to host one of the last volunteer opportunities of the year! Join the Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department for a fun planting event on Saturday November 2 from 10:00am-12:00pm at the Empire Ranch Trailhead, where we will be planting almost 200 native pollinator plants.
Recurring:
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, Nov. 3
Every Sunday in October: Nevada Day Exhibit hosted at Carson City Historical Society
The public is invited to see the Carson City Historical Society's exhibit on the history of Nevada Day. The exhibit is in the Carriage House behind the Foreman-Roberts House Museum, located at 1207 North Carson Street, every Sunday in October (Oct. 6, 13, 20, and 27) from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for viewing a Historic Nevada Day exhibit.
Recurring:
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.
