Homestead Holidays returns to Carson City this year, bringing bushels of country charm
The first Homestead Holidays quietly began at Silver Saddle Ranch in Carson City, bringing a free, community event to the capital city, laden with old-fashioned Christmas charm.
Now, the crowdfavorite holiday event has grown, with new events and entertaiment being added each year!
Here are some of the offerings you can expect this year:
Photos with Santa
Take a photo with Santa inside the historic Red House. Visiting Santa is free and you can take your own pictures.
Letters to Santa
Check out the 2022 Carson City Holiday Guide for a letter template or bring you own. Don’t forget to drop off your letter in our mailbox with direct delivery to the North Pole. Some letters may even be published in Carson Now!
Christmas Craft Market
Local vendors and crafters will have their holiday wares available for sale, located in the stables by the parking area.
Lights and Decorations
Over 2 miles of lights decorate the historic ranch buildings, fence lines, and trees.
Children’s Storytime
The Carson City Library will read holiday related stories from the main stage each evening around 6:30pm. Grab some food, hot apple cider, and sit on a hay bale while listening to a holiday story.
Wagon Rides
The Friends of Silver Saddle Ranch will be running mule driven wagon rides. Christmas lights will light up the path. Learn about the History of Silver Saddle Ranch. Donations to the Friends of Silver Saddle Ranch are appreciated.
Trees for Charity
Fresh Christmas trees are donated by the National Forest Service which local businesses have sponsored by decorating them and filling them with gifts. Look for the box next to each tree to place raffles and find a list of included gifts. Raffles will be sold for $5 a piece or 5 for $25. All proceeds support the For Kids Foundation. Raffles will be sold at a table by the Red House and at the drink tent.
Food and Drink
Stay warm with hot food from various food vendors and stop by our drink tent with festive hot drinks for both kids and adults to enjoy.
Live Music
Each night bands will perform holiday favorites from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Pet Adoption
Take a break from the cold and visit with some new furry friends who are available for adoption, and if you fall in love, take one home! The Nevada Humane Society will be on site in their adoption bus with animals available for adoption.
Homestead Holidays takes place this year from Dec. 9 - 11, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Silver Saddle Ranch in Carson City.
This is an excerpt from the 2022 Carson City Holiday Guide, available Dec. 2 at the Silver and Snowflakes tree lighting, Homestead Holidays, and throughout the capitol city!