Fun Activities

Good day, Carson City. Today is Wednesday, April 10, 2019. For those keeping score, we're 11 days away from Easter, 72 days until summer and 258 days from Christmas. Today we're looking at mostly sunny skies and breezy with a daytime high in the mid-50s. Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts because there's a chance of rain mixed with snow showers Thursday.

Hello Carson City and welcome to the midweek. It is Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Looks like sunshine ahead today as we get a break from showers before another system heads our way tomorrow into Friday. Whether it is a mid-morning or afternoon walk or evening bike ride or quick hike, step outside and enjoy the day.

Hello Carson City and welcome to the midweek. It is Wednesday, March 27, 2019. We've been greeted with showers this morning, with more to continue today along with gusty winds. Up in the Sierra, travel will be difficult, so if you have to head to the mountains, bring your chains and anticipate delays.

Tickets are going fast for the 3nd Annual Nowruz “New Year” Celebration Feast to benefit Veterans Healing Camp on Saturday, March 30 from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Casino Fandango Grand Ballroom in Carson City. Please invite a Veteran to this casual and festive fundraiser that features great food, live music, dancing, silent auction and door prize.

Nowruz is the ancient Persian “New Year” celebrated since 1700 B.C. that occurs on the first day of spring at the vernal equinox. This year, Veterans Healing Camp adds new excitement to the holiday with authentic Elvis impersonator, “Jelvis,” in addition to the two live music acts.

Hello Carson City, today is Wednesday, March 20, 2019, the first day of Spring and the middle of the work week. Today is Nevada Moves Day where schoolchildren will be walking and riding their bikes to and from school. Motorists may want to be especially careful as there are more kids on the sidewalks and crosswalks than usual.

Good morning Carson City and welcome to the last day of winter. It is Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Expect mostly sunshine and cloudy skies today as a weather system is expected to move into the region later tonight bringing rain showers to the lower valleys and some snow to the Sierra for the first day of Spring. Here's what is happening around town today, including free admission to the Nevada State Museum.

Good morning Carson City. Today is Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Many of us woke up to a nice dusting of snow on the grass and around the hillsides. The white stuff won't last very long. While technically not Spring until March 20, a week from today, there's a noticeable warmup ahead, with high temperatures near 60 by Sunday.

Good morning Carson City. Today is Wednesday, March 6, 2019. If you're headed outside, wear rain gear and bring an umbrella. We're looking at showers throughout the day as a winter weather system moves into the area. If you're headed into the Sierra, carry snow chains and expect road delays. Here's what's happening today.

The community is cordially invited to the third annual Nowruz “New Year” Celebration Feast to benefit Veterans Healing Camp on Saturday, March 30 from 5-10 p.m. at the Casino Fandango Grand Ballroom in Carson City.

Well, it's that day again, halfway through the work week. Happy Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019 to you Carson City. For those keeping score, we have 21 days left until the first day of spring. Be prepared for rain "down here" and heavy snow "up there."

SALSA Wednesdays located at Yaple's Ballroom Dance Studio, 315 N. Carson St. Carson City. Classes are 6 pm Intermediate Level Class, 7 pm Beginning Level Class. Just $10 a class​.

Then after your dance lesson, just for us food and drink specials offered across the street at Battle Born Social! The dance floor is open, music will be playing and you can continue dancing and practicing your dance moves! The Salsa Social will cost NOTHING, only but your support to the restaurant and bar.

Help us build us downtown Carson City with more fun activities that the whole family can join!!

Recently, SkillsUSA had its Regional Photography Competition, and all five participating CHS students are going to State. SkillsUSA is a career and technical student organization serving more than 395,000 high school, college, and middle school students across the nation in trade training programs and technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations.

CARSON CITY — Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families and communities. The effort has become a hallmark of the afterschool movement by drawing attention to the many ways after school programs support students by offering them opportunities to learn new things — such as science, community service, robotics, Tae Kwon Do and poetry — and discover new skills.

Good morning Carson City, today is Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018. Art showings, music, classes and a teen pizza party at the Carson City Library are events scheduled for today.

GARDNERVILLE, Nev. — It wouldn't be fall in the Carson Valley without the annual Scarecrow and Harvest Festival hosted by Main Street Gardens and East Fork Gallery. Or the Annual Slaughterhouse Lane Coffin and Stretcher Races.

This year Main Street Gardnerville has combined all these events into one big festival called Main Street Fall Fest, with more music, activities, demonstrations and vendors at Heritage Park on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Associated Students of Western Nevada (ASWN) began welcoming back its student body for Fall 2018 on Thursday, Aug. 30 with a barbecue introducing new Western Nevada College President, Dr. Vincent Solis.

Look alive, because buccaneers are sailing into the Nevada state capital for “Pirates on the Plaza,” a fun-filled, family-friendly fundraising event on Bob McFadden Plaza, located between Carson and Curry streets along the old Third Street in downtown Carson City.

The Interfaith Community of Carson City will host the 10th annual interfaith potluck picnic and food drive on the lawn of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church on Monday, Sept. 3, from 4 to 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to share food, conversation, music, and fun activities with community members of all faiths.

Veterans Healing Camp cordially invites the community to the 2nd Annual Concert Under the Stars on Saturday, August 25 from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Veterans Healing Camp property located at 1775 East US Highway 50 in Silver Springs.

Sassabration, an annual celebration of diversity, is returning this Saturday to Carson City in the parking lot of Carson Hot Springs Resort, 1500 Old Hot Springs Road.

This is going to be an epic Fathers’ Day weekend. Carson City Off-Road sponsored by Epic Rides has taken over downtown with everything mountain bike and plays host to a free Music Festival in McFadden Plaza. Don’t miss Arts and Culture Day at the Nevada State Railroad Museum with unlimited rides on the Steam Train, special vendors, and more. Stewart Indian School will be a hotspot of activity with the annual Fathers’ Day PowWow underway. This is just the tip of the iceberg, read on for more fun than you’ll know what to do with.

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The Nevada Department of Wildlife's annual Free Fishing Day is this Saturday, June 9. Anglers may fish in any public water throughout the Silver State without a fishing license. All limits and other regulations apply.

Sassabration, an annual celebration of diversity, is returning to Carson City July 14 in the parking lot of Carson Hot Springs Resort, 1500 Old Hot Springs Road.

The annual Carson City Fair — a combination of carnival, agriculture, local exhibits and entertainment — is returning to the Nevada state capital July 25-29, 2018 at the Fuji Park Fairgrounds.

A crowd of families attended the 15th Annual Cops and Kids Sheriff's Open House and Safe Streets party, hosted by the Carson City Sheriff's Office Saturday.

It’s going to be a chili weekend, and that has nothing to do with the weather. The annual Chili on the Comstock Competition takes over the tiny town of Virginia City, including a saloon crawl Saturday and the hilarious ‘Fun with the Runs’ 5K. Families will have a hard time choosing between the Cops and Kids Open House and Safety Fair at the Sheriff’s Office and the ‘Kids to Parks’ Day activities at Silver Saddle Ranch. Keep reading, and I apologize in advance for throwing so many great options your way.

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Teacher Appreciation week across the United States was May 7-11, and many teachers in the Carson City School District experienced appreciation unequaled in memory.

Oh, wow. May is starting off with a bang. Today is jam-packed with options for families, adults, and everyone in-between. The True Grit: Carson City Big Read kicked off yesterday, and today you’ll find the original 1969 version of the film playing at the Brewery Arts Center. The Children’s Museum hosts a Friday Fun Night with a True Grit Buckaroo Sing-a-long. Your options hardly end there. With live music, improv and comedy, theater, karaoke, and some pre-Cinco de Mayo celebrations throughout Carson City and beyond, you’ll have plenty of reasons to hit the town.

Hold onto your hats, Carson City, we’re in for a busy weekend. Several events over the last few weeks were re-scheduled due to weather: today you’ll find the make-up for The Greenhouse Project's Early Spring Plant Sale and the Carson High Safe Grad 5K Run/Walk. Get your Roller Derby fix with a scrimmage and a Junior Victory Rollers bout against Santa Cruz. The Bob Boldrick Theater at the Community Center is where you’ll find ‘Carson’s Got Talent.' Cheer on your favorite local performer and help raise funds for the Senior Center’s Meals on Wheels Program. You’ll have to keep reading, this is just the tip of the fun-time iceberg.

Three egg hunts highlight Western Nevada College’s annual Easter Fiesta on Saturday, March 31.