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Take advantage of the spring sunshine and seize the day. Virginia City roars with the sound of their annual Grand Prix. Beer and brats aren’t usually associated with ballet, but the Sierra Nevada Ballet makes the annual event at the Brewery Arts Center a great time for all. The Earth Spirit Faire wraps up its weekend of wellness at the Community Center. Head to Reno for a Cinco De Mayo Celebration at the Grand Sierra that features musicians, cuisine, and carnival rides.

SUNDAY:

The Earth Spirit Faire has returned to the Nevada state capital, featuring several craft vendors and practitioners in the healing arts, massage, and intuitive readings inside the Carson City Community Center gymnasium Saturday and Sunday.

Hold on to your hat, the weekend is here. If it’s a cowboy hat, head over to Genoa for their annual Cowboy Festival. Plenty of free things to see, hear, and experience await. The annual Spring Earth Spirit Faire lets you celebrate Mother Earth with workshops, holistic practitioners, great vendors, and a raffle. It benefits the Heart to Heart School and Advocates to End Domestic Violence so it’s always worth checking out. You’ll have to keep reading for all of your choices, the spring thaw brings out the best this valley has to offer.

SATURDAY:

Dozens of vendors are expected in celebration of Earth at the annual Earth Spirit Faire held this year at the Carson City Community Center this Saturday and Sunday, April 29 - 30. The faire runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center.

Holy moly, it’s going to be a busy weekend: busy and gorgeous out. A bowling tournament and the Comstock Shootout Soccer tournament have the hotels and motels busting at the seams. Celebrate Earth Day with Muscle Powered by making a small piece of Carson City that much cleaner; the trash meets at 8 a.m. and leaves you plenty of time to enjoy the day. Rummage and book sales, live music, a fun run and a half-marathon, comedy and so much more await you. Check out the list for all the ways to embrace the sunshine.

SATURDAY:

The sixth annual Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show will be held April 28-29, 2017 in the South Tahoe Middle School multipurpose room.

Space is being increased to allow more vendors from the region to participate in the only event of its type on the South Shore. A free children's planting area is also being added to the two day show that runs from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m on Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m on Saturday.

Are you looking for a unique gift for that special Mom? Look no further than our Mother's Day Fair.
Shop many Crafters, Vendors, and Merchants all in one location. Many new items to choose from. Find the perfect gift for Mom.
Free admission, Free Raffle, Family Friendly.
May 7th, 9am - 7pm
Carson Nugget beautiful Ballroom.

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.

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:

The week winds to a close, but the events are all gearing up. Today kicks off the three-day High School Rodeo at the Douglas Fairgrounds, and if all goes well, it should remain dry for our local ropers and riders. Kids will want to test their skill at the ‘Pitch, Hit, Run’ Competition at the Boys and Girls Club. Secret Agents are the topic at the monthly Mike Thompson Lecture at the Plaza Hotel if you’re looking for intrigue.

Join us for the first annual Spring Faire at Fuji Park in Carson City on April 15, 10 a.m. This is a free event open to the public. We are raising money for the Esperanza Foundation to help Vets with healing and for the Littlest Things that do Kindness events with animals and more for the community.

Fuji Park is located at 601 Old Clear Creek Road in Carson City.

The Littlest Things in Carson City is more than a petting zoo, it’s a refuge. You’ll find ponies, goats, puppies, ducks, and more at this great non-profit rescue and they are always looking for animal-loving volunteers. Stop by their open house/volunteer orientation this afternoon to check it out. It’s Tartan Day at the Legislature, so don’t be alarmed if you see a few kilts around town. Karaoke at Jimmy G’s, live music at Glen Eagles and Living the Good Life, and Bike Night at Battle Born Harley are just a sample of tonight’s offerings. Read on and you’ll know all that Carson has to offer.

Come browse and shop the over 40 vendors at the indoor flea market. We have this once a month inside the big building at Fuji Park on Old Clear Creek Road in Carson City. New hours for the spring and summer are 8-4 on Saturday and 9-4 on Sunday, April 29 & 30. Admission is $1 for adults and kids are free. Always lots of antiques, crafts, art, jewelry and more. For more information on becoming a vendor or questions call (775)315-0008 or (775)882-4717

Spring has sprung, but apparently Mother Nature didn’t get the memo. Join the Carson Victory Rollers at the Carson Mall and take part in an indoor wine walk and rummage sale. Help Hot Spot Yoga and Fitness for Life celebrate their grand opening with free classes, health vendors, a 5K run, and more. Hit the dance floor with the High Sierra Swing Dance Club; their monthly dance party is held in the Grand Ballroom of the Brewery Arts Center. Keep reading and learn what else is offered in Carson City and beyond this weekend.

SATURDAY:

About 65 vendors greeted job seekers Friday afternoon at the Carson City Community Center gymnasium during the first of two annual job fairs hosted and organized by Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS).

Only this year, Western Nevada College collaborated with CCHHS to put on the job fair that is known to attract hundreds of job seekers.

A second job fair typically takes place in the fall at the same location.

Come and enjoy the greatest flea market in Carson City. We have over 40 vendors and lots of antiques, collectibles, crafts, art and jewelry, plus lots of misc. open March 25 & 26 from 8-3 each day. There is a $1 admission fee for adults and kids are free. Located in the big metal building at Fuji park on Old Clear Creek road in Carson City across from Costco. We are here once a month on similar dates. For more info. call (775)315-0008 or (775)882-4717... hope to see you there!

This year's Lincoln Day Dinner and Fundraiser for the Carson City Republican Party is a Winter Luau theme. Costumes are optional but come and enjoy the fun atmosphere. Main raffle drawings are for two separate $500 Visa gift cards good almost everywhere. Baskets of silent auction items from local vendors including boat tour of Lake Tahoe. RSVP to the office 841-1800.

Organizers of the inaugural Carson City Fair are reaching out to the community for sponsors and donors of the mid-summer event making its debut at Fuji Park in July.

The first annual Carson Mall Health, Wellness, and Safety Fair was held on Saturday, Jan. 28.

Trisha Pagayuan, Promotions Director of the Carson Mall, talked about how the event came about in the community.

Come on down to the great monthly flea market on Feb. 25 and Feb. 26 from 8-3 each day and enjoy finding loads of treasures. Lots of different vendors with everything from arts, crafts, antiques, jewelry and curiosities! Always fun at the market. Located inside the big Fuji park building across from Costco on Old Clear Creek road in Carson City. Admission is $1 for adults and kids are free. Lots of parking, so watch for the signs. To be a vendor please call to make your reservations .. (775)882-4717 or (775) 315-0008.

Perry and Starr Nixdorf, along with their staff, celebrated three years in business Saturday at Paradise Salon and Wellness Spa, 3430 Executive Pointe Way in Carson City, with a community wellness fair and blood drive.

Make reservations to be a vendor at the great indoor flea market or come to browse Jan.21 and 22 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

Located inside the big building at Fuji park on Old Clear Creek road across from Costco in Carson City. Admission is $1 and kids are free. Lots of parking available. We always have a wide variety of vendors with antiques, collectibles, arts and crafts, jewelry. Come join the fun!

The fifth annual Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience will take place Saturday, January 21st from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Mt. Rose Ballrooms of the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno. This free event for families is designed to excite and inspire the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts and conservationists.

Merry Christmas, Happy Chaunukah, and a very blessed holidays to you, Carson City. I’m hoping your out of town friends and family made it safely, winter storms are known to wreak havoc on travel. Be safe out there as you finish last minute errands and finish up your shopping. Enjoy Carson City this weekend: you’ll find some fun things to do with the kids, family and friends on this list, so read on.

SATURDAY: First Night of Chanukah, Christmas Eve

• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Jenny Schnabel at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-6pm)

Rumor has it, there’s a storm on the way. Bundle up and do a snow dance if you want a white Christmas. It’s the first day of winter break hours at the Arlington Square Ice Rink; it’s a perfect place for the kids to burn off some holiday energy. Genoa Candy and Coffee invites everyone to enjoy story time tonight.

Just a few days left before the big day. Get your fill of holiday music as the Ninth Annual Christmas Carol Play-along for Strings returns to Carson Mall. Even if you don’t play an instrument, voices are more than welcome to contribute to the tunes. Wintertime is perfect for curling up with a good book, join the Library’s Winter Read-a-thon to win some great prizes. Carson Cigar Company is throwing a party featuring Ev ‘Cheese the Knife’ Musselman of the Tripping King Snakes: they’ve been selling raffle tickets to benefit Food for Thought, so head down to support this great charity.

The winter solstice is today: the shortest day and longest night of the year. I’m always happy to hear that because it means longer days are on their way. The holiday frenzy continues, so don’t miss out on those pictures with Santa. Red’s Old 395 will send you off with a complementary 4”x6” photo, and Santa’s Village at the Carson Mall is open all day. See what the great folks of the Carson Visitor Bureau and Nevada Day, LLC are up to at their open house today; from here on out you’ll find all the fun stuff from the Nevada Day Trading Post inside our Visitor’s Center.

Just one last week to go until Hanukkah and Christmas. The Carson Mall is jam-packed full of crafters and unique shops for some of your last-minute gift purchases. Hop in the car and take a tour of the brightly lit downtown and houses throughout the area. Kids will enjoy decorating a cookie at Genoa Candy and Coffee in Carson Lanes; you may as well get there early and bowl a few games first.

SUNDAY:

Oh baby, it’s cold outside. Jack Frost seems to be working overtime this weekend, bringing temperatures that will barely rise above freezing. I suggest some hot cocoa. Join Santa at Adele’s for pictures, cookies, and something warm to drink, just remember to bring an unwrapped toy to donate.