Sunday, June 26: Things to do around Carson City

The weekend isn’t over, but it’s beginning to wind down. Catch the Pet Parade as part of Dayton’s Oodles of Noodles Festival. Everyone is welcome to join in at the BMX Track at the Livermore Sports Complex: Olympic Day means free racing and no membership required. Head to Eagle Valley Golf Course for a free Family Golf Clinic.

SUNDAY:

• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Pam Brekas and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• CC BMX Racing: Olympic Day at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (signups 9am-10am; free racing today and no membership required)
• Breakfast and Bowl at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm; breakfast and unlimited bowling until noon $13, $8 kids 12 and younger)
• 15th Annual Oodles of Noodles Festival in Historic Downtown Dayton (9am-5pm; pet parade sign-up 9:30am, 10am start, $5 to enter; local entertainment, bounce house, dunk booth, RV show and more)
• Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides -leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East at 10am- Depart Virginia City Depot 3pm (tickets limited, $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32; Get 20% Off Adult Pre-Purchased Tickets For Sunday Roundtrip Rides with code LOCALSUNDAY at www.vtrailway.com )
• Rockabilly Riot Car Show at Mills Park (11am-2pm; complete event schedule HERE)
• Bingo fundraiser for Meals on Wheels at the Carson City Senior Center (doors 11am, 12:30-4pm; $10 buy-in, must be 21+)
• Rockabilly Riot Tattoo Show at the Community Center (12pm-6pm; $10 at door)
• Fernley Multi-Cultural Festival at the Fernley Out-of-Town Park: 250 Logan Lane, Fernley (12pm-8pm; Comstock Civil War Re-Enactors, Talent Shoe, live music, vendors and more)

‘The snozzberries taste like snozzberries!’ Enjoy the 1971 Rold Dahl classic ‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory’ on the big screen at Galaxy Theater. You can choose 2 p.m., 7 p.m. or catch more showings on Wednesday.

• Family Day at Empire Ranch Golf Course (After 12pm, Kids play free with paid adult green fee)
• Barony of Fal Dare, Amtgard Live Action Role Play Plus Combat Group at Mills Park, at the end of Oxoby Loop (12pm-4pm; Foam sword fighting, crafts, classes; child-friendly, under 18 must have a waiver signed by their parents; newcomers welcome, for info email FalDareMonarchy@gmail.com )
• Family Golf Clinic at Eagle Valley Golf Course (1pm-2:30pm; free; free hot dog/soda for participants)
• Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (1pm-4pm; $35; includes free Cocktail/Beer/Wine/Soft Drink with each signup)
• "In Times and Places" Tintabulations Summer Handbell Concert at the First United Methodist Church: 412 W. Musser (1:30pm-2:30pm)
• Big Screen Classics: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (2pm; $8.25 adults, $7.50 kids)
• Sunday Funday: Free game of pool with drink purchase at Westside Pour House
• Weekly Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
• Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
• ‘Grilling in the Garden’ Blue Star Mothers Wine Tasting Benefit at the Greenhouse Garden Center: 2450 S. Curry St. (5pm-7pm; $25 includes Wine tasting, small bites, door prizes and raffle; to benefit military families: Tickets call 775-246-2499 or 775-671-7536 or available at Greenhouse Garden Center or Grandma Hattie’s Restaurant)
• Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (5:30pm-8:30pm)
• Live Music with Bill Wharton at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• Big Screen Classics: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.50 kids)

Every week, I create a list of the fun stuff and events going on around the Carson City area for my Facebook page, I Love Carson City. There is quite a bit to do in our beautiful capital this week, so grab the kids, your friends and family, and have a great weekend.

My weekly Facebook list includes Friday-Thursday, so please go HERE for events beyond Sunday, or just wait for my daily ‘Things to do’ here on Carson Now. You do NOT need a Facebook account to access the information. As always, Carson Now welcomes reader contributions to our website. Go HERE to submit an event, photo, or item of interest.