Easter Egg

The Easter Bunny is coming to the Carson Mall in Carson City on March 31.

Kid-friendly activities start at 3 p.m. A free Easter egg hunt starts at 5 p.m.

Carson City BMX is hoping to start it's 2018 racing season on Sunday, April 1.

Hopefully, Mother Nature will be kind and let the track dry out so that we may complete the prep work.

So, fingers crossed, first race of the season is scheduled for Sunday, April 1 with sign-ups from 9-10 a.m. Racing begins shortly thereafter.

There will be an Easter egg hunt as well as a bunny hop contest. So get your bikes tuned up, find your gear, grab your helmet, and let's race!

New to racing? Want to find out more? Come on out: Spectating is free.

Happy Easter, Carson City. You’ll find all the egg hunts and brunches on a special everything Easter list HERE. Before the rain returns, grab a moment in the sun. A bike ride with Muscle Powered stretches your legs, Community Yoga at Comma Coffee stretches it all.

Easter SUNDAY:

Smack dab in the middle of April and the town is officially in its Spring thaw. Easter is on Sunday, so just about anywhere you go you’ll find the Bunny and an egg hunt. To make it easy, I’ve moved all of those events to their own everything Easter list HERE.

So much is happening this weekend, that breaking my weekend list up seemed like the only thing to do. Eggs galore, brunches, and family friendly fun is what you’ll find here. Whether you’re in Carson, Douglas, Dayton, or Virginia City – there’s something fun just around the corner. For all the other things going on around town, head to my weekly weekend event summary HERE.

Celebrate the Easter season with the family. The Association of Latin American Students at Western Nevada College will host the eighth annual Easter Fiesta on Saturday, April 15, 10 am to 3 pm at Rotary Plaza at the WNC Carson City campus.

With Easter just days away, the bonnets, baskets, eggs, and bunnies are about to descend. Here is a sneak peek at where to find the fun in Carson City, Douglas, Dayton, and Virginia City. Most all of the egg hunts are free, but I've made sure to include an entry price if one exists. I’ve listed them by start time, and have the town listed first to make an event near you easy to locate.

SATURDAY, April 15:

Nine years ago, the Kiwanis Club of Carson City, established in 1959, were approached by the Jaycee’s of Carson City. For 30 years they had sponsored and provided the annual Easter Egg Hunt, primarily at Governor’s Field on Easter Sunday.

It’s not the sunny spring weekend many of us were hoping for, but it’s here nonetheless. Start the day at Applebee’s for a Flapjack Fundraiser to benefit the Eagle Valley Middle School Robotics Team. TOCCATA kicks off its 12th season of Bach’s St. Matthew Passion; enjoy free admittance to today’s dress rehearsal at Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church. No matter what your interests, this valley offers something for everyone. Keep reading for this weekend’s options.

SATURDAY:

Silver Springs, NV. – Lahontan State Recreation Area is proud to host its 22nd annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 15. This popular family event includes candy, prizes and photos with the Easter Bunny. Due to generous donations from local businesses and residents, the park plans to hide several thousand eggs this year.

Celebrate the Easter season with the family. The Association of Latin American Students at Western Nevada College will host the eighth annual Easter Fiesta on Saturday, April 15, 10 am to 3 p.m. at Rotary Plaza at the WNC Carson City campus, 2201 West College Parkway.

Join Park Rangers at Washoe Lake State Park during the month of April for a full moon hike, an Easter egg hunt and a wildflower walk.

GENOA, Nev. – Hop over to Mormon Station State Historic Park in Genoa for the 2nd Annual Cotton Tails Easter celebration. Enjoy a scrumptious pancake brunch, followed by an Easter egg hunt, lawn games, face-painting, a photo booth and more.

The last day of March and we are all itching for some springtime weather. Luckily, we have some nice days ahead. Dust off that motorcycle and head down to Bike Night at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar. Enjoy an afternoon hike with Muscle Powered. The Kiwanis Club just pulled off their big annual Easter Egg Hunt and is always looking for civic minded community members to join: they meet every Thursday at Casino Fandango. If beer brewing is an interest, then check out the monthly meeting of the 395 Brewers at Just Brew It.

THURSDAY:

Kiwanis Club of Carson City hosted its 38th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Centennial Park on Saturday, March 26, 2016. Hundreds of gathers attended this event and took part in the egg hunt. Local country station, KBUL 98.1FM, emceed the event.

Reno Aces mascot, Archie, was on hand for pictures as well as entertainment for the kids. Carson High School's Key Club provided the Easter Bunny for photos. Kiwanis Club of Carson City provided more than twenty volunteers to ensure this event would be successful.

The 7th Annual Easter Fiesta at Western Nevada College in Carson City was a Saturday scramble made perfect with assorted egg hunts, games and contests for hundreds of children Saturday. The event, hosted by the Association of Latin American Students, had 3 separate egg hunts, face painting, limbo, musical chairs, ring toss, sack races, bowling, food, music and a piñata.

Spring has sprung. Days getting longer, flowers blooming, and now Easter weekend is upon us. Egg hunts, brunches, and even a parade are all part of the fun. Take a look at this weekend’s event summary for family fun, live music, and much more.

SATURDAY:

WASHOE VALLEY, Nev. – Hop over to Washoe Lake State Park this Saturday for an Easter celebration hosted by the South Valley Volunteer Fire Department. The Easter Bunny will make an appearance and the egg hunt will begin at 12:30 p.m. sharp. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Meet at the Group Use Area pavilion. Park entrance fees are waived for this event.

Easter bonnets, baskets, eggs, and bunnies are about to descend, and here is a sneak peek at where to find the fun. Most all of the egg hunts are free, but I've made sure to include an entry price if one exists.

SATURDAY, March 26:

Celebrate Easter at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (10am-4pm; Storytime at 11am; special crafts and egg hunt; $6 adults, children free)

Thousands of eggs. Hundreds of prizes. Free to children. Where will you be Saturday? The Carson City Kiwanis Club presents the 38th annual Carson City Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday, March 26 beginning at 11 a.m. at Centennial Park, 5400 Heritage Way next to Eagle Valley Golf Course.

Celebrate Easter at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City on Saturday and Sunday, March 26-27.

Events include: an Easter egg hunt with a special prize (one egg per child, please); a craft table with coloring pages and children can build their own candy trains; and story time with a railroad-themed children's book each morning at 11:00am. Easter weekend events start at 10:00am and end at 4:00pm each day. Admission is $6 for adults and FREE for children.

Lahontan State Recreation Area will host its Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 26. Each year, park employees and volunteers fill upward of 3,000 plastic eggs with candy and then scatter them around the day-use area of the park.

Craft Fair Mar 24-26. The Easter Bunny will be here Sunday, March 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and again on Saturday March 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be an Easter egg hunt on Saturday March 26 at 2 p.m. starting with ages 1-4 and then ages 5-8.

The first 20 ladies to visit participating stores will receive gift certificates or discount coupons.
We still have room for vendors. Call Colleen at 775-434-9639.

Ready to blow off some steam? Carson City offers some great ways to let the workweek fade away. If it’s date night, check out the great deal on Comedy and Wine at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget. Enjoy some rhythm and blues with Catfish Carl at Bella Fiore or explore your inner artist at Mona Lisa and Wine. A Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint favorite, Groove Session, is back for another fun show.

Sheriff Ken Furlong is pleased to announce that Carson City Sheriff’s Office Reserve Commander Tom Crawford was the recipient of the Governor’s Points of Light Award, Volunteer Manager of the year.

Commander Crawford has been responsible for the Uniform Reserves of the Sheriff’s Office since 2005 and made significant contributions to the community as a whole. During his tenure, Tom has overseen the activities of over 150 reserves, many of whom who have gone on to become full time Deputy Sheriff’s here in the community, and surrounding jurisdictions.

It’s a good weekend to be a kid in Carson City. Easter egg hunts, bounce houses, fun and games abound: I’ve made family friendly events easy to find by putting them in bold in the list. It’s a good weekend to be an adult, as well, with the Downtown Business Association wine walk and a few adults-only egg hunts.

Celebrate the Easter season with the family. Western Nevada College’s Latino Club will host the annual Easter Fiesta event on Saturday, April 4, 10 am to 3 p.m., at the Carson City campus, 2201 West College Parkway.

Alll are invited to enjoy two Easter Egg Hunts, as well as a number of games, including face painting and a coloring contest. There will also be a chance to take a photo with WNC’s Wildcat mascot, Willy.

Game tickets cost only $1 each, or six tickets for $5.

SATURDAY, APRIL 4:
Head on down to Dayton for a big Easter Egg hunt starting at 10 a.m. at Abandoned Treasures, 5000 US HWY 50 East. Enjoy photos with the Easter Bunny, Pony Rides, a raffle, prizes, a bounce house, and vendors.

Washoe Lake State Park is offering a variety of events and hikes in April. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt, a guided walk through the wetlands and a wildflower walk. Participants will learn about the natural and cultural history of the park and surrounding area.

A Carson City man was arrested early Thursday morning on a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge after a bizarre verbal exchange with law officers outside the Carson City Sheriff’s Office on Musser Street.