Trick or Treating
Kids & Paws Trick Or Treating at Midtown Marketplace
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/09/2023 - 5:22pmDress up the kids and pups and come enjoy a fun and free event for the community, Tick Or Treating at MidTown Marketplace on Friday Oct. 27th from 3pm-7pm.
We will have over 30 indoor vendor booths that are decorated for Halloween and each one will be passing out candy for the kiddos and there will also be goodie bags for the pups!
MidTown Marketplace is located at 104 Corbett St.in Carson City.
Reminder: Trick or Treating to be held Friday evening in Carson City, Saturday in all other counties
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/30/2020 - 10:32amHappy (almost) Halloween readers! This year, due to Nevada Day falling on a Saturday, trick or treating is being held tonight, Friday Oct. 30 in the capital city.
Halloween fun, 'reverse parade' and film festival, competitions highlight Nevada Day weekend around Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 7:42pmHeading into the final weekend of October, Halloween and Nevada Day events will keep revelers busy through Sunday making for a jam packed weekend of fun for families and grownups around the Carson City region.
Carson City celebrates Halloween with BOO-nanza on Thursday, trick or treating Friday at Children's Museum
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 1:28pmCelebrating Halloween in Carson City is really unlike any other place because the holiday sometimes lands on the same day as many Nevada Day festivities are underway. To have a more organized and safe Halloween for children, Carson City will again host its "BOOnanza" celebration this Thursday, and the Children's Museum will host a safe trick or treating event Friday.
Community Safe Halloween in Carson City on Oct. 31
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/07/2020 - 10:55amHalloween isn't over just because Carson City will celebrate Halloween on Friday October 30. Nope.....We Thin Veilers are hosting a Drive By Trick Or Treating event on Saturday October 31, for a Community Safe Halloween for Children and Adults.
Drive your little ones on by and join in the fun.
Trick or Treating will continue as planned Friday, Oct. 30 in Carson City; other spooky events announced
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 09/27/2020 - 11:12amBefore COVID-19 hit the capital city, Trick or Treating had been changed to Friday, Oct. 30 since the Nevada Day Parade was falling on Oct. 31 this year.
Despite the parade being cancelled, Trick or Treating is still going to be held Oct. 30 at this time, unless otherwise directed by Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak.
Happy Halloween: Events around Carson City for Oct. 31
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/30/2019 - 6:35pmHeading into the last day of October and you know what that means: Happy Halloween! Best to bundle up under the costumes as Thursday will be another chilly day, though warmer than Wednesday. Activities around the capital city include a Muscle Powered afternoon hike, art showings, library activities and more. Read on for Halloween activities around the capital city.
Carson City area celebrates Halloween 2019 with trick-or-treating activities and more
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/29/2019 - 2:00pmThe ghosts and zombies and costume super heroes will be out and about now through Thursday, either at organized events or Halloween night trick or treating around the Carson City area, including the Carson Mall, throughout downtown and at the Governor's Mansion.
Events around Carson City for Sunday, Oct. 27
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/27/2019 - 6:48amGood day Carson City, we hope you are enjoying your Nevada Day weekend. It is Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. Events around the capital city area include a post Nevada Day Trash Mob cleanup, a morning bike ride, Pow Wow activities at the MAC, the RSVP carnival at Mills Park as well as as tours of the Wungnema House, also in the park, Thomas the Train activities Virginia City and more. It will be a much cooler day weather wise, so dress warm. Enjoy.
Parade and carnival, Pow Wow, pancakes and more: Carson City set for Nevada Day weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/24/2019 - 6:44pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region Friday through Sunday to celebrate Nevada Day. Activities include the annual parade down Carson Street, a carnival at Mills Park, the 30th annual Nevada Day Classic, The La Ka Lel Be Pow Wow at the MAC, beard and rock drilling contests, delicious food dishes, pancakes, chili and plenty of beverages to suit kids and adults of all ages.
Halloween, Nevada Day and more: All the information you need for Carson City during the next spooky weeks
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 10/16/2019 - 1:30pmIt's that spooky time again, when the leaves begin to fall, Nevada Day is gearing up to bring us the best parade in the state, and our little ghouls and goblins are putting together their terrifying and adorable costumes in preparation for sugary chaos.
Here is all the information you'll need to know during the next few weeks regarding Halloween, Nevada Day, and more.
Halloween Tricks, Treats, Games & Art on the Comstock
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/08/2019 - 10:09amCarson City's 3rd Annual BOO-nanza now accepting vendor applications from local businesses
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/30/2019 - 11:54amCarson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space is pleased to announce our 3rd Annual BOO-nanza Halloween event on Tuesday, October 29th.
Last year, approximately 1000 children participated and we expect a bigger crowd this year. In an effort to create a safe and family friendly Halloween experience, Carson City Park, Recreation & Open Space has partnered with the Carson City Library. The Community Center will be opened for trick or treating, haunted house, and outdoor carnival.
Events and happenings around Carson City for Wednesday, Oct. 31
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/31/2018 - 8:04amWelcome to Halloween and the last day of October, Carson City. Today is Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018. Activities today feature trick or treating at the Carson Mall, the Downtown Candy Crawl, a haunted house at Western Nevada College and a harvest festival in the Carson Valley. Here's what's ahead for today:
Events and Happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Oct. 30
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/30/2018 - 6:40amGood morning Carson City, it is Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, which means we are one day away from the annual nationwide trick or treating Halloween ritual but ahead of those festivities is the second annual Boo-Nanza celebration today at the Carson City Community Center that you won't want to miss. Also on tap for today are morning walks and afternoon hikes, a film festival showing at the Brewery Arts Center and more.
Here is what's happening around Carson City today:
Safe Halloween celebrated Sunday at Carson City's Children's Museum of Northern Nevada
Submitted by editor on Mon, 10/29/2018 - 10:46amThe Children's Museum of Northern Nevada in Carson City hosted its Safe Halloween Celebration on Sunday, October 28. There was trick or treating as well as spooky Halloween crafts for kids and their parents.
Trick or Treat, Carson City! Here's where you can go for candy this year
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 10/17/2018 - 3:37pmIn Carson City, Trick or Treating this year will be held Wednesday, October 31. Looking for an alternative to the traditional door to door, or want additional trick or treat experiences this year? Here's a list of all trick or treat festivities being held this season.
Downtown Carson City Candy Crawl
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/03/2018 - 10:45pmTrick or Treat Downtown at participating businesses. Mystery Prizes will be given out at surprise locations. Member businesses in the Downtown Business Association are hosting their 4th annual Candy Crawl on October 31st from 5pm to 6:30pm. This event is FREE and gives families a safe, fun and centrally-located option for Trick or Treating. The map will be available for printing or pick up at http://www.downtowncarson.org/downtown-candy-crawl/ as the event gets closer.
Kimmie Candy is the Official Sponsor of the Candy Crawl.
Carson City Parks and Recreation Community Service Awards ceremony set for Wednesday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 07/07/2018 - 5:45amThe Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation will present Community Service Awards for year 2018 recipients in a brief ceremony on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. at the monument at the entrance to the Marv Teixeira Pavilion in Mills Park.
Sheriff’s Reserves and volunteers bring Santa to Carson City homes Christmas Eve
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/24/2017 - 11:16pmBright eyes and wide smiles by the dozens shined Sunday night as Santa Claus made his way though the capital city after sunset Christmas Eve, carried by patrol vehicles in a caravan led by the Carson City Sheriff’s Office Reserve Organization.
Nevada Governor Sandoval to Host Halloween Festivities at the Haunted Mansion
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/31/2017 - 6:27amGov. Brian Sandoval will host Nevada’s annual Halloween tradition of trick or treating at the Governor’s Mansion tonight, Oct. 31st beginning at 5:00 p.m. The Governor will distribute Halloween treats and this year he will participate in the Teal Pumpkin Initiative, which provides non-food items for children with food allergies.
Tuesday, Oct. 31: Things to do in Carson City and beyond on Halloween
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Tue, 10/31/2017 - 3:59amEverywhere you look, we are ready for Halloween: skeletons and cobwebs, pumpkins and monsters, witches and headstones. Tonight is the real deal. There have been several Halloween celebrations already, but nothing beats trick-or-treat night. Get started at the Carson Mall, then head over to the Nevada Humane Society for even more candy. The Downtown Business Association welcomes the costumed kids to their Candy Crawl. But there’s nothing quite like the historic west side when it comes to Halloween.
Sunday, Oct. 29: Things to do around Carson City and Beyond
Submitted by editor on Sun, 10/29/2017 - 9:35amChances are, you’ll need to recover from yesterday a little. Downtown Carson City has you covered with a ‘Sunday, Bloody Mary Sunday’ bloody mary contest in Arlington Square. Get your trick-or-treat on at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada or at the historic Wungnema House at the east end of Mills Park. Grand Entrance at the La Ka Lel Be Pow Wow begins at 12 p.m. Its new home at the Multi-purpose Athletic Center (MAC) has let the annual event become even bigger. You’ve got one last chance to get your fill of cotton candy and the Ferris Wheel: the RSVP Nevada Day Carnival closes at 8 p.m.
SUNDAY:
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Oct. 28 – 29
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 10/27/2017 - 7:32pmIt’s Nevada Day weekend, and that means the annual parade and festivities will bombard downtown Carson City with thousands of revelers. I made the decision to put all of the parade related events into a separate list for a few reasons: one, this list would be way too long otherwise; two, Halloween fun is plentiful all weekend long; and three, I want my list to be as easy to read as possible. Read on for events throughout Carson City, Carson Valley, Dayton, Silver and Virginia Cities.
Wednesday, Oct. 25: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Wed, 10/25/2017 - 5:50amOh, wow, I just got a glance at the date. With the gorgeous weather planned for today, it’s hard to believe that Christmas is two months away. Let’s celebrate the holidays right in front of us first. The kids aren’t going to want to miss out on the Carson City Boo-nanza: trick or treating at the Community Center, crafts and activities at the Library, and Hotel Transylvania on the screen at the Aquatic Center. DJ Trivia is looking to expand their team of Trivia-masters: head to Red’s Old 395 tonight if you’d like to audition, or just play.
Open House and Trick or Treating at the Historic Wungnema House on Oct. 29
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/23/2017 - 11:48amThe Foundation for Carson City Parks & Recreation (FCCPR), is hosting an Open House at the Wungnema House located in Mills Park, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 29, 2017. This is an all ages event, children are welcome, and may come in costume for some old fashioned trick or treating.
I Love Carson City’s List of everything Halloween
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Sun, 10/22/2017 - 4:27pmTricks, treats, and fun for all ages is what Halloween is about. You’ll find numerous reasons to don a costume in this year’s list of everything Halloween. Parties for the adult crowd, haunted houses, and trick or treating are just the tip of the broomstick. Everything is listed chronologically by start time. If it is located outside of Carson City, I’ve put the name of the town in bold face.
Friday, Oct. 20: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 10/20/2017 - 4:53amWell, that was an abrupt change in weather. Today will definite feel like fall, so bundle up. The Halloween festivities for the over 21 crowd get started tonight with parties at Living the Good Life, Ed's Doghouse, and Jimmy G's Cigar Bar. If your costume isn't ready yet, you'll still have plenty of opportunities between now and Oct. 31. A hypnotic fundraiser for Mark Lindquist takes place at Silver Oak Golf Course this evening.
Halloween in Carson City – How it works
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Thu, 10/12/2017 - 3:04pmFor most everyone, October 31st is Halloween, pure and simple. In Carson City, it’s a little more complicated.
BOO-NANAZA 2017
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/24/2017 - 2:23pmCarson City Library, Carson City Parks and Recreation Department, and Southwest Gas are teaming up to host a BOO-NANZA with trick or treating, STEAM activities, a costume contest, spooky decorations, and a movie!
This event will be held on Wednesday, October 25 from 4-6 PM at the Community Center, Library, and Aquatic Facility. BOO-NANZA is a free, safe, and spooky environment for children to participate in Halloween fun. The first 100 participants will receive a bag to use for trick or treating.