Drive-thru Santa's Village at V&T Railway, Living Nativity, Carson Mall Craft Fair, K9 portrait fundraiser highlight weekend activities around Carson City

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Several fundraisers, including the annual “Share Your Christmas” Food Drive will be available throughout the Carson City, Minden and Reno areas on Friday. You can visit the North Pole safely as part of a drive-thru Santa's Village experience at V&T Railway in Carson City, beginning Friday into the weekend. A living nativity scene will be featured at First United Methodist Church on Saturday and Sunday. Combined with train rides in Virginia City, the state capital will be buzzing with excitement. Read on for more information.

Safety guidelines for the state of Nevada have been enforced, so please make sure to wear a mask and practice safe social distancing.

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Below is a rundown of events over the next three days.

Friday, December 11
— Annual Share Your Christmas Drive-By Food Drive Hosted by KTVN (all day). 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. KTVN will host its annual Share Your Christmas Drive-By Food Drive this Friday, Dec. 11 with food drop-off locations in Carson City, Minden and Reno beginning at 6 a.m. and running until 6 p.m.The three donation drop off locations this year are the Governor's Mansion in Carson City, Carson Valley Inn in Minden and the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno.

— Carson Mall Craft Fair, Santa Claus brings holiday spirit to Carson City
The annual holiday craft fair has taken up residence in the Carson Mall just in time for the season of giving, with health considerations in place. Shoppers are encouraged to come into the mall, where masks are required, to buy their holiday wares from over twenty local vendors.
Santa Claus will also be available for Christmas photos as well; appointments are required and are limited to five children or less per appointment. To sign up for a photo appointment with St. Nick, click here.
The vendors will be present every day from 10 a.m to 6 p.m., and as of Tuesday afternoon there are still vendor spaces available. If you would like more information about becoming a vendor, please contact Chelsea Lavender at the Carson Mall by calling (775) 671-8150 or emailing carsonmallvendors@gmail.com

— Fa La La Fridays in Carson City (all day). Hosted by CC Downtown Business Association, Agency 36 and Carson Jewelry & Loan, Friday shopping special offered from participating businesses each Friday thru Christmas. Click the link above for more information and a list of participating businesses.

— Visit the North Pole safely with drive-thru Santa's Village at V&T Railway in Carson City, 5 p.m. Friday
Santa and Mrs. Claus, along with the jolly residents of the North Pole, will be putting on a dazzling and safe show this year with a drive-thru Santa's Village at the V&T Railway in Carson City. Within Santa's Village, located at the Eastgate Depot, revelers will find singing and dancing, an amazing light display, and the home of the jolliest man on earth! Holiday enthusiasts will be able to enjoy the fun from the comfort and safety of their own cars. Fun for all ages and group sizes, and vouchers are available as gifts! The event begins this Friday at 5 p.m. and runs Saturday and Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. The event continues Dec. 18 through Dec. 24, from 5 to 9 p.m.
The cost for the drive-thru event is $20 per vehicle. To purchase tickets for this festive event, click here.

— Candy Cane Express, Train of Lights steam up for the holidays in Virginia City (all day). The V&T’s traditional Candy Cane Express will also be running during the day at 11:30am, 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. The Train of Lights will be running at 5 and 6:30 p.m. starting Nov. 27 and running Friday and Saturday evenings through Dec. 20. All trains will be thoroughly disinfected between runs and set up at half capacity for social distancing. Masks are required. Tickets will be limited, so reservations are highly recommended.

— Carson City Lion Club holds annual See's Candies fundraiser for visually impaired. The Lions are selling See’s Candies at two locations in Carson City. 10 a.m. at the Carson Mall. The candy trailer located across from the entrance to Costco will be open every day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and their booth in the Carson City Mall will be open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. They will be at those locations until Christmas Eve or until they sell out. The Lions are selling quite a variety of See’s Candies ranging in cost from $8 to $23 per box.

— Carson Mall Craft Fair, Santa Claus brings holiday spirit to Carson City
The annual holiday craft fair has taken up residence in the Carson Mall just in time for the season of giving, with health considerations in place. Shoppers are encouraged to come into the mall, where masks are required, to buy their holiday wares from over twenty local vendors.
Santa Claus will also be available for Christmas photos as well; appointments are required and are limited to five children or less per appointment. To sign up for a photo appointment with St. Nick, click here.
The vendors will be present every day from 10 a.m to 6 p.m., and as of Tuesday afternoon there are still vendor spaces available. If you would like more information about becoming a vendor, please contact Chelsea Lavender at the Carson Mall by calling (775) 671-8150 or emailing carsonmallvendors@gmail.com

— Nevada Artists Association Nevada Day Show. 12 to 4 p.m. at 449 W. King St. Stop by the Nevada Artists Association now to see the Nevada Day show, hosting art made from local artists through the end of December. Open every day 12-4 p.m. except Mondays and Thanksgiving Day at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery, 449 West King Street, Carson City, NV.

— Drive-In Movie Night at Connected Yaz Parking Lot. 5:45 p.m. at 1380 E. 5th Street in Carson City. Join us for a movie in the Connected Naz parking lot. Gates will open at 5:45PM with the movie starting at 6:00PM. There will be hot chocolate and candy canes available for all that attend.

— Live Music and Dinner at Living the Good Life. 7 p.m. at 1480 N. Carson St. Come see us for a good and safe time! Dinner performance Friday featuring Nigel St Hubbins beginning at 7 p.m.

— Dine and Dance at Yaple's Ballroom Dance Studio. 8 p.m. at 315 N. Carson St. Dine at The Union then walk across the street at 8 pm to Yaple’s Ballroom for a fun & simple dance lesson in Waltz & a simple intro to Viennese Waltz.

Saturday, December 12

— Carson Mall Craft Fair, Santa Claus brings holiday spirit to Carson City
The annual holiday craft fair has taken up residence in the Carson Mall just in time for the season of giving, with health considerations in place. Shoppers are encouraged to come into the mall, where masks are required, to buy their holiday wares from over twenty local vendors.
Santa Claus will also be available for Christmas photos as well; appointments are required and are limited to five children or less per appointment. To sign up for a photo appointment with St. Nick, click here.
The vendors will be present every day from 10 a.m to 6 p.m., and as of Tuesday afternoon there are still vendor spaces available. If you would like more information about becoming a vendor, please contact Chelsea Lavender at the Carson Mall by calling (775) 671-8150 or emailing carsonmallvendors@gmail.com

— Candy Cane Express, Train of Lights steam up for the holidays in Virginia City (all day). The V&T’s traditional Candy Cane Express will also be running during the day at 11:30am, 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. The Train of Lights will be running at 5 and 6:30 p.m. starting Nov. 27 and running Friday and Saturday evenings through Dec. 20. All trains will be thoroughly disinfected between runs and set up at half capacity for social distancing. Masks are required. Tickets will be limited, so reservations are highly recommended.

— Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space host holiday hike. 11 a.m. ‘Tis the season for a fun outdoors holiday adventure. Join us for our annual Holiday Hike at Silver Saddle Ranch this Saturday, Dec. 12 at 11 a.m. We will hike around and learn about the history of the Holidays. This hike will be socially distanced, and everyone is required to wear a mask. We can’t wait to see you there!

— Crazy Cat Dog Grooming, Projections Photography team up for Christmas photo fundraiser with Carson City K9 Unit. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 4630 US Hwy 50 E. Crazy cat dog grooming and projections for tography is hosting a canine fundraiser in the name of the Carson canine project. The carson canine project was established in 2019 to raise money for the Carson City sheriff's department canine unit, Our mission is to unite the community and our local law enforcement, we strive to create commumity awareness and educate the population on what our K9 unit does for the community. In this time of uncertainty developing relationships between law enforcement and community is much needed.

— Holiday Sale Happening at the Charlie B Gallery. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 114 W. Telegraph St. The Charlie B Gallery located at 114 West Telegraph Street, Carson City, Nevada will be having a 20 percent sale for store owned merchandise and 10 percent sale for all consigned merchandise. Our hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday 11am to 6pm and now Sundays.

— Visit the North Pole safely with drive-thru Santa's Village at V&T Railway in Carson City, 5 p.m. Saturday
Santa and Mrs. Claus, along with the jolly residents of the North Pole, will be putting on a dazzling and safe show this year with a drive-thru Santa's Village at the V&T Railway in Carson City. Within Santa's Village, located at the Eastgate Depot, revelers will find singing and dancing, an amazing light display, and the home of the jolliest man on earth! Holiday enthusiasts will be able to enjoy the fun from the comfort and safety of their own cars. Fun for all ages and group sizes, and vouchers are available as gifts! The event begins runs Saturday and Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. The event continues Dec. 18 through Dec. 24, from 5 to 9 p.m.
The cost for the drive-thru event is $20 per vehicle. To purchase tickets for this festive event, click here.

— Holiday Party at Hilltop Community Church. 5 to 8 p.m. at 3588 Romans Rd. Dinner, Hayrides, Cookie bar, Christmas music, decorations, and lights- kids activities including Gingerbread House making, photo booth, Laser Tag, Face Painting, and more.

— Pool Tournament at Bulldog Billiards. 6 p.m. at 251 Jeanell Dr. in Carson City. Double elimination tournament on Saturday. Be sure to bring your best game and be safe! $12 buy in.

— Living Nativity Scene featured in Carson City Saturday and Sunday. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The First United Methodist Church. Community members are invited to experience the sight, sounds and emotions, as they witness the story of Mary and Joseph’s journey on the road to Bethlehem to give birth to Jesus. The First United Methodist Church will present its drive-through, Living Nativity from 6:30-7:30 pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Sunday, December 13
— Carson Mall Craft Fair, Santa Claus brings holiday spirit to Carson City
The annual holiday craft fair has taken up residence in the Carson Mall just in time for the season of giving, with health considerations in place. Shoppers are encouraged to come into the mall, where masks are required, to buy their holiday wares from over twenty local vendors.
Santa Claus will also be available for Christmas photos as well; appointments are required and are limited to five children or less per appointment. To sign up for a photo appointment with St. Nick, click here.
The vendors will be present every day from 10 a.m to 6 p.m., and as of Tuesday afternoon there are still vendor spaces available. If you would like more information about becoming a vendor, please contact Chelsea Lavender at the Carson Mall by calling (775) 671-8150 or emailing carsonmallvendors@gmail.com

— Insurance Company office in Carson City offers Toys for Tots drop off location (all day). Farmers Insurance District office and the Greg Burnop Farmers Agency are designated drop off locations for Toys for Tots sponsored by U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. Please drop off new, unwrapped toys. Our offices are located at 311 West Washington Street (corner of Washington and Division) and 4250 Cochise Street, Ste 60 (corner of Curry and Clearview). If any questions please call us at 434-0545 or 882-2131.

— Visit the North Pole safely with drive-thru Santa's Village at V&T Railway in Carson City, 5 p.m. Sunday
Santa and Mrs. Claus, along with the jolly residents of the North Pole, will be putting on a dazzling and safe show this year with a drive-thru Santa's Village at the V&T Railway in Carson City. Within Santa's Village, located at the Eastgate Depot, revelers will find singing and dancing, an amazing light display, and the home of the jolliest man on earth! Holiday enthusiasts will be able to enjoy the fun from the comfort and safety of their own cars. Fun for all ages and group sizes, and vouchers are available as gifts! The event begins runs Saturday and Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. The event continues Dec. 18 through Dec. 24, from 5 to 9 p.m.
The cost for the drive-thru event is $20 per vehicle. To purchase tickets for this festive event, click here.

— Holiday Sale Happening at the Charlie B Gallery. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 114 W. Telegraph St. The Charlie B Gallery located at 114 West Telegraph Street, Carson City, Nevada will be having a 20 percent sale for store owned merchandise and 10 percent sale for all consigned merchandise. Our hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday 11am to 6pm and now Sundays.

— Nevada Artists Association Nevada Day Show. 12 to 4 p.m. at 449 W. King St. Stop by the Nevada Artists Association now to see the Nevada Day show, hosting art made from local artists through the end of December. Open every day 12-4 p.m. except Mondays and Thanksgiving Day at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery, 449 West King Street, Carson City, NV.

— Sunday Maker "Morning" at The Nest. 12 to 4 p.m. at 3189 Hwy 50 East in Carson City. Come make things with us! Bring supplies or use some of ours, use the creative momentum of others to fuel your own inspiration! Perfect for Artists, Developers, Modeling enthusiasts, and so many more.

— Pool Tournament at Bulldog Billiards. 2 to 7 p.m. at 251 Jeanell Dr. Double elimination tournament on Sunday. Be sure to bring your best game and be safe! $25 buy in.

— Joyful Noise Holiday Treat Concert 2020 returns to Carson City Community Center. 5 p.m. at 851 E. William St. It's a Holiday Treat for all — a feast of seasonal and holiday entertainment in many styles. The Carson City Symphony Association presents “Joyful Noise: A Holiday Treat” concert on Sunday, Dec. 13, at 5 p.m., in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street.

— Living Nativity Scene featured in Carson City Saturday and Sunday. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The First United Methodist Church. Community members are invited to experience the sight, sounds and emotions, as they witness the story of Mary and Joseph’s journey on the road to Bethlehem to give birth to Jesus. The First United Methodist Church will present its drive-through, Living Nativity from 6:30-7:30 pm on Saturday and Sunday.