The Nutcracker, Holiday Trains, Concerts and more: Events happening in Carson City and beyond this weekend
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/24/2023 - 12:43pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Nov 26 2023 .
November 24, 2023 (All day)
November 25, 2023 (All day)
November 26, 2023 (All day)
Hello Carson City! Let's take a look to see what the weekend has in store for us.
- All weekend long
Nevada Dance Company's 'The Nutcracker' returns to Carson City for Thanksgiving holiday weekend
Join Nevada Dance Company this Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 24-26, at the Carson City Community Center Theatre for a magical performance of the holiday classic "The Nutcracker."
Holiday magic returns to the Comstock with train rides beginning Thanksgiving weekend
Elves and twinkling lights, hot chocolate and hot cider, Christmas cookies and candy canes, gift bags and magical memories await the lucky passengers on the Virginia Truckee Railroad Holiday steam trains that depart from the original 1870 depot in Virginia City.
Nashville Social Club the award-winning southern restaurant, hip lounge, and live music venue, is thrilled to announce a special Thanksgiving Weekend concert featuring multi-Grammy nominated slide guitarist Roy Rogers and his band The Delta Rhythm Kings. Saturday and Sunday.
- Friday
Carson City
FCA Lift Christmas tree lots open Friday in Carson City and Gardnerville
Fresh Oregon grown Christmas trees are available beginning Friday, Nov. 24 through Dec. 23 in downtown Carson City and Gardnerville to support Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
If you've ever felt a bit hesitant about stepping into a gym, there's no better opportunity than joining us at the Eagle Fitness Open House. I'll be hosting a free mobility class, and it's the perfect chance to see if it's the right fit for you.
- Saturday
Carson City
Christmas Ornament Show and Small Business Saturday Nov. 25 at Artsy Fartsy in Carson City
Join Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery on Nov. 25 as we bring in the holiday season with a blast. Over 450 ornaments, locally made, will be on display through out the gallery on 5 decorated trees.
- Sunday
Minden Mill Distilling continues its living history presentations on Sunday, Nov. 26 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. This program is about Margret and James Reed, Those That Survived.
- Ongoing Holiday Drives
Max Casino to host annual Food Drive through December 22
Max Casino has officially kicked off its annual holiday food drive benefiting local charities throughout Carson City. Those who want to get involved can donate non-perishable and non-expired food items at Max Casino located conveniently in Downtown Carson City through December 22.
- Ongoing
Brush up your resume: Career development events happening Fridays in November
Meet with an employment specialist to get help with your resume, job matching, and enhance your career Fridays through November with EmployNV Career Hub.
Learn Dayton’s best kept historical secrets at the Dayton Museum
Do you want to know the historic town of Dayton’s best kept secrets? Dayton Museum opened for the season on March 4 at the town’s 1865 schoolhouse at 135 Shady Lane. The museum promotes the discovery of the culture, the tools used by the pioneers, their lifestyles and names of many who settled in Dayton 174 years ago. Ask about the Genealogy research and names saved on our computers. The museum contains displays of Nevada’s earliest history.
Sunday Bingo at the Carson City Senior Center returns
Sunday Bingo at the Carson City Senior Center. The renovations to the Carson City Senior Center are finally wrapping up. Sunday BINGO will be returning, on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month.
CCAI presents Graphics Extraordinaire 2023 through November
Creativity and talent abound in the Capital City Arts Initiative’s "Graphics Extraordinaire 2023" exhibition that presents graphic design work by eight Western Nevada College students.
Connections storytelling group host weekly meetings at Comma Coffee, Brewery Arts Center
Connections gatherings are currently hosted every Saturday at Comma Coffee, 312 S Carson St, Carson City, from 10:30 am until noon, and the third Thursday of every month from 5 to 6:15 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W King St, Carson City.
Winter coat and sweatshirt drive underway for Carson City students in need through Nov. 17
As the winter season approaches, Carson City School District’s McKinney-Vento Students in Transition program is in need of new youth coats (boys & girls – all sizes) and new teen/junior sweatshirts and jackets (all sizes) for the winter season. The community-driven initiative aims at ensuring all students have access to warm clothing during the cold months.
Free Line Dancing at the Odeon Saloon - Old Town Dayton Every Thursday through Dec. 28
Free Line Dancing at the Odeon Saloon - Old Town Dayton Every Thursday
James Gayles’ watercolor portraits aren’t just real, they seem to tell a story. The Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition, "Windows to the Soul", presents James Gayles’ watercolor paintings at the Courthouse Gallery from Oct. 4, 2023 through Jan. 25, 2024.
As a salute to the creativity of the Great Basin Native Artists, the Capital City Arts Initiative is excited to present "It Started with Willows", an assemblage of working baskets and contemporary art.
Art with Aloha at the Carson City Community Center through Feb. 22
Jackie Pias Carlin’s art brings fresh air with tropical flora beauty to our wintery season. Carlin’s show, "Art with Aloha", will be in the Community Center’s Crowell Board Room, through Feb. 22, 2024. CCAI will host a reception for the artist on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 5 to 6:30 p.m. with an artist introduction at 5:30 p.m. The Community Center is located at 851 E William Street, Carson City. The Crowell Board Room is open for all the city’s public meetings and upon request.
Holiday magic returns to the Comstock with train rides beginning Thanksgiving weekend
Elves and twinkling lights, hot chocolate and hot cider, Christmas cookies and candy canes, gift bags and magical memories await the lucky passengers on the Virginia Truckee Railroad Holiday steam trains that depart from the original 1870 depot in Virginia City through Dec. 24.
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