Holiday events in Carson City, Dayton, Carson Valley and Virginia City this first week of holiday season
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 11/30/2021 - 11:29am
The Holiday Spirit has reached the capital city, and with the first week of December you can jump start your season with a number of festive events in our local community!
Check below for a full list of holiday events happening this week in Carson City and beyond.
Wednesday and Thursday Dec. 1-2
— Carson City Senior Center Christmas Fair can be found at the Hidden Treasures Gift Shop Wednesday and Thursday, with all items handmade by seniors including a variety of quilts, placemats, canes, jewelry, art, baby gifts and more! Check here for more information.
Friday Dec. 3
— Silver and Snowflakes Returns to Carson City with annual Tree Lighting, Concert, Sleigh Rides and more. The annual festival of light begins at 4 p.m. with the concert beginning at 5:30 p.m. on the steps of the Capitol building. To learn more, please click here.
— The Virginia City Christmas Tree Lighting will take place at the Bucket of Blood lot on the corner of C and Union Streets beginning at 6 p.m. Followed by the David John and the Comstock Cowboys Christmas in the Sierra Concert, Piper’s Opera House, 7 p.m. and Train O’Lights at 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. For more information, click here.
— Christmas on the Comstock in Virginia City takes place throughout December, with contests, giveaways, concerts, saloon crawls, and more! For a full list of Christmas on the Comstock events, click here.
Saturday Dec. 4
— Holiday with a Hero crawl. The night following the Friday, Dec. 3 Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights at the Nevada State Capitol is a Saturday evening celebration designed specifically for grown-ups, the 6th annual Holiday Crawl to benefit Holiday with a Hero. To learn more, click here.
— Bring your furry friend for a photo with Santa to benefit Carson City CASI. Santa will be at Benson’s Feed Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. to take pictures with your fury friend! To schedule and appointment and to find out more, click here.
— Carson City’s Santa Train is back for its 37th Year, pulled by the vintage Virginia and Truckee No. 25 steam engine, the Santa Train will begin Dec. 4 and will continue for the first three weekends in December. For more information, click here.
Carson Valley
Carson Valley's 25th Annual Parade of Lights returns Saturday beginning at 5 p.m. in Minden with the parade theme of “Magical Carson Valley.” Residents and visitors will line Highway 395 from Gilman Ave. to Minden Park to watch the parade. For more information, click here.
— Carson Valley Meats ‘Ag and Artisan’ Holiday Faire will be held Saturday at the old Store Dairy in Gardnerville, including the region’s most talented creators and producers, farm animals, food, raffles, 4-H and FFA exhibits, and more! For more information, click here.
Dayton
Dayton Chamber Presents Small Town Christmas and Night of Lights Saturday beginning at 5 p.m. at Our Park in Dayton, during which Santa and the Grinch will be on scene to welcome in the holiday season. To learn more, click here.
Virginia City
— 7th annual St. Mary’s Art Center Holiday Faire happening Dec. 4-5 in Virginia City, hosting more than 22 artists and makers for a festive, vibrant and fun weekend of arts, crafts, refreshments and holiday music. To learn more, click here.
— See the spirit of Christmas travel through Virginia City as Christmas cheer lights up the streets with the annual Parade of Lights, Saturday, Dec. 4 and Saturday, Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. Sip some hot cocoa and enjoy sweet treats from our local shops as you take in the warmth of the Christmas spirit. Followed by the Magical Christmas Fireworks Show at 6 p.m. For more information, click here.
— Christmas on the Comstock in Virginia City takes place throughout December, with contests, giveaways, concerts, saloon crawls, and more! For a full list of Christmas on the Comstock events, click here. Saturday events include the Grinch Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl, the Candy Cane Express, Tidings and Tinsel, and more.
Sunday Dec. 5
Capital City Community presents annual free Holiday Spirit Concert Sunday at the Carson City Community Center, presenting a variety of Christmas music from the modern to traditional. The concert begins at 3 p.m. For more information, click here.
TOCCATA Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus holiday concert returns this season. The annual orchestra and chorus concert will be kicking off this Sunday in Incline Village. For more information, click here.
— 7th annual St. Mary’s Art Center Holiday Faire happening Dec. 4-5 in Virginia City, hosting more than 22 artists and makers for a festive, vibrant and fun weekend of arts, crafts, refreshments and holiday music. To learn more, click here.
— Carson City’s Santa Train is back for its 37th Year, pulled by the vintage Virginia and Truckee No. 25 steam engine, the Santa Train will begin Dec. 4 and will continue for the first three weekends in December. For more information, click here.
Ways to give back throughout the season…
There are a number of toy drives, fundraising efforts and more this holiday season to help support those in need within our communities. Please check below for information regarding ways you can give back this season.
4th annual Carson City 4-H Pajama Drive underway, supports local youth in foster care
Toys for Tots hotlines open Dec. 1 for capital city area and neighboring counties
Greater Nevada kicks off Greater Giving drive 2021
Toys for Tots Drop Off Location Farmers Insurance District Office Carson City.
Did we miss anything? Please tell us in the comments below if there's anything we missed happening during the first week of December in Carson City and beyond!
