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Fourth of July Celebration and Carnival in full swing at Mills Park in Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Fri, 07/05/2019 - 6:29pmA plethora of rides, games and prizes filled Mills Park in Carson City on Friday during the annual RSVP July 4 Celebration and Carnival.
Carnival, wine tasting, live music and more: Carson City region lined up with 3 days of events
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/04/2019 - 9:57pmHeading into the Independence Day holiday weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region to keep the next three days jam-packed with excitement.
Photos of Independence Day in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 07/04/2019 - 7:14pmThe Fourth of July in Carson City is something special, full of festive cheer, fun and excitement.
From train rides to a carnival midway, Independence Day in the Nevada state capital is about more than fireworks.
Pyrotechs will be plying their craft tonight at Mills Park around 9:30 p.m. Please keep pets indoors and leave the fireworks to authorized professionals.
Barbecue, music and fireworks: July 4 celebrations around Carson, Tahoe and Virginia City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/04/2019 - 8:35amThe Fourth of July will be colored with parades, barbecues, carnivals, concerts and plenty of fireworks around Carson City, Carson Valley, Lake Tahoe and Virginia City.
Nevada State Museum and Railroad Museum in Carson City open on the Fourth of July
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/03/2019 - 10:27amThe Nevada State Museum in Carson City will be open with regular hours on the Fourth of July and has a busy month planned with a host of events revolving around the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. The Nevada Railroad Museum is also open July 4 offering a parade of trains, rides and more.
Railroad Museum steams up for Fourth of July festivities in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/02/2019 - 3:02pmCARSON CITY — The Fourth of July is all about celebrating history and the Nevada State Railroad Museum Carson City has its most historic showpieces shined up, steamed up and to share with visitors from Thursday, July 4 through Sunday, July 7.
Fireworks, carnival, music and more this July 4 at Mills Park in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/01/2019 - 11:15amCelebrate Independence Day 2019 with fireworks, a carnival, live music and more at Mills Park in Carson City during the annual RSVP July 4 Celebration and Carnival, Thursday through Sunday at Mills Park.
Events around Carson City on Sunday, June 9
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/09/2019 - 7:17amGood day Carson City. It is Sunday, June 9, 2019. Events and activities continue or wrap up around the area. You can visit Motor Car weekend today at the Nevada State Railroad Museum or take the train from Virginia City to Carson City. It's the final day of the fair at Mills Park and Carson Valley Days in Douglas County. Plus there's the 35th annual Pops Party Concert at Carson City’s Capital Amphitheater to top-off a fun-filled weekend.
Summer Challenge Kick Off Party one of over 20 events happening today in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 06/08/2019 - 12:01amHappy Saturday Carson City! It’s shaping up to be a truly beautiful Spring day today in our capital city with a high of 70 degrees, and full sun. There’s over twenty items on our list for today, and even more for Sunday! Check below to see what’s going on today!
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Carson Valley Days headlines jam-packed three days around the Carson City region
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 06/06/2019 - 5:23pmWith the weather reaching the mid-80s, now is the perfect time to get out and explore during a jam-packed three days around the Carson City region. Friday has plenty of events to get you to the weekend.
Nevada State Fair begins today in Carson City, continuing through the weekend
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 06/06/2019 - 12:18pmCarson City, NV (June, 2019)- The 2019 Nevada State Fair will be held June 6th – 9th, open daily 11am-10pm, and free to the public! This year we are proud to introduce our new Home & Garden Show inside the pavilion.
Nevada State Fair returns to Mills Park in Carson City, Nevada’s great capital for four days of fun, live entertainment on the main stage, carnival rides, culture, music and much more!
Carson City events for Thursday include opening of Nevada State Fair, Spring Street Vibrations
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/05/2019 - 7:25pmHello Carson City as we head into Thursday, June 6, 2019. Activities, art and entertainment abound as we get closer to the weekend. There's the kickoff of two main events, the Nevada State Fair at Mills Park and the Spring Street Vibrations at Battle Born Harley-Davidson. There's also a morning hike, art showings, an end of school year celebration with live music at Living the Good Life, and the Thursday night Cruise that begins at Vino's Pizza. Read on for more.
Events and happenings for Saturday, June 1
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/31/2019 - 11:27pmGood morning Carson City, and happy June! We have a ton of events going on today in our beloved capital city, with the June wine walk, the first day of the farmer’s market, a brew fest at Fuji park, and more! With a high of 75, it’s shaping up to finally start to feel like summer (knock on wood).
Events, happenings and more around the Carson City area this Friday through Sunday
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 05/30/2019 - 4:43pmHeading into a jam-packed weekend of events around the Carson City region, there's a bevy of activities Friday to get your started. Lace up your shoes for a morning walk at Riverview Park, and then head on over to the Nevada State Museum for a coin press demonstration, and tours that explore anthropology and Nevada history. Later there's a cruise night gathering at Carson Mall to benefit Safe Grad Night, an Italian dinner fundraiser at the Governor's Mansion to benefit Carson City's homeless, live music at Living the Good Life and A to Zen, laughs at the Carson Comedy Club, and much more. Read on and enjoy!
Nevada State Fair, Carson City Fair return to Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Wed, 05/29/2019 - 12:43pmTwo exciting fairs return to Carson City, kicking off the warm days and long summer nights.
The Nevada State Fair returns to Mill Park in Carson City from June 6-9 featuring four days of entertainment, exciting carnival rides, food, music and much more.
Happy Mother's Day Carson City! Here are the events happening today
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/11/2019 - 11:54pmHappy Mother's Day Carson City! It's going to be a hot one today with a high of 82 and a low of 47. Don't forget to stop by Mills Park for the carnival, which will be packing up and heading out of town tonight. On the docket today we have a Mother's Day brunch, a Bea Arthur tribute bingo and brunch, and more!
Events around Carson City for Friday, May 10
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/09/2019 - 10:03pmThe weekend is at our doorstep as we head into Friday, May 10, 2019. Even though forecasters say we may have showers this weekend, the cool spring rain won't dampen the fun. We have a bevy of activities lined up Friday including the opening of the Transcontinental Railroad exhibit at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, day 1 of the two-day Mother's Day Plant Sale hosted by The Greenhouse Project, RSVP's Spring Celebration and Carnival at Mills Park, a day hike, art showings, live music and more.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, May 9
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/08/2019 - 7:56pmHeading into Thursday, May 9, 2019 we're looking at a few showers and partly sunny skies around Carson City. The event lineup features the RSVP Spring Celebration and Carnival kickoff and family night at Mills Park, a Healthy Communities event in Silver Springs, CASA volunteer information hour workshop, an afternoon hike along the Ash Canyon trail, art demonstrations, live music and more. Enjoy.
Satellite libraries updated at Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/03/2019 - 11:35amAbby Vawter, 6, was among the first in line to check out a new book when they were delivered by the Carson City Library to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada.
“Reading books is like my heart,” she said. “The more you read, the smarter you get. That’s what my teacher always told me.”
Her selection: “Bat Girl.”
“It was really amazing,” Abby said. “I like the way she saves the day.”
For the past few years, the youth room at the club had a satellite library with about 60-70 books to serve 300-400 kids.
2019 Carson City RSVP Spring Celebration and Carnival set for Mother's Day weekend
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/25/2019 - 4:43pmCelebrating more than three decades of rides, games and fun, 2019 marks the 34th year that Nevada Rural Counties RSVP will host its Spring Celebration and Carnival at Mills Park in Carson City, May 9-12.
What's happening around Carson City on Sunday, Oct. 28
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 10/27/2018 - 7:57pmJust because Nevada Day and the parade are over doesn't mean there isn't anything to do around Carson City on Sunday. Take advantage of the last of a three-day weekend, relax or have some more fun.
What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Oct. 27
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 10/26/2018 - 9:33pmIt's parade day in Carson City, which means a host of Nevada Day activities throughout the state capital all day long.
Of course, the 80th annual Nevada Day Parade is the centerpiece of the Silver State's 154th birthday celebration.
Events and happenings around Carson City on Nevada Day, Friday, Oct. 26
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 10/26/2018 - 6:00amEight days before the presidential election of 1864, Nevada became the 36th state in the union. Hello Carson City and welcome to Friday, Nevada Day, Oct. 26, 2018. Today is the observed state holiday, where businesses are open but state and local government offices and schools are closed. Meanwhile, the capital city itself is getting warmed up for a three-day weekend and famed parade that celebrates statehood.
2018 Nevada Day celebration events lineup
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/25/2018 - 11:08amNevada's celebration of statehood provides for a bevy of activities that showcase the Silver State's best. From contests to exhibits, food and beverages of all kinds, Native dancing, hot air balloons, concerts, a carnival celebration at Mills Park and the famed Nevada Day parade, there is something for everyone throughout the long weekend.
Nevada Day Weekend Kicks off Friday with Carson City Passport to Downtown
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 10/25/2018 - 9:39amNevada Day Celebration begins on Friday, October 26th with the Passport to Downtown event, Curry Street Ribbon Cutting, Raffles, and more.
Events and happenings around Carson City on Thursday, Oct. 25
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/25/2018 - 6:07amAfter a spectacular sunset and the rise of the Hunter's Moon last night, you know greatness is ahead. Good morning Carson City, today is Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018. Ahead today is a morning coffee networking event, a craft fair in its 18th year at the Carson Valley Inn, a haunted hayride in Dayton, family night at RSVP's Nevada Day Carnival held through Sunday at Mills Park, a lecture on Nevada names and much more.
Annual RSVP Nevada Day Carnival opens Thursday at Carson City's Mills Park
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 10/24/2018 - 12:21pmRSVP presents the 33rd Annual Nevada Day Carnival and Celebration in Carson City, beginning Thursday, Oct. 25 and running through Sunday, Oct. 28 at Mills Park.
The carnival kicks off Thursday evening, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. where all rides are just $1, courtesy of Dick Campagni's Carson City Toyota.
Pumpkins plucked from Carson City's Seeliger Elementary patch during fall festival
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 10/13/2018 - 12:31pmFamilies braved crisp, chilly temperatures in the thirties Saturday morning to participate in the 26th annual Seeliger Elementary Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival in Carson City.
What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Oct. 13
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 8:02pmThe thunderous roar of jet engines will rumble across the skies above Carson City and the Carson Valley this weekend as the famed U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight team headlines the 2018 Aviation Roundup at the Minden-Tahoe Airport.
Events and happenings in Carson City for Friday, October 12
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 10/11/2018 - 8:52pmHappy Friday Carson City! Today starts the sunny weekend ahead, with a high of 67 and cloudless skies.
On the books today is the Loud as Folk concert at the Brewery Arts Center, a tour of the Carson River, a morning walk of the newly opened Linear Ditch Trail, Moon Lectures, and more!