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I Love Carson City's Halloween 2014 Tricks, Treats, Festivals, and Fun List

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sat Nov 01 2014 .
October 24, 2014 (All day)
October 25, 2014 (All day)
October 26, 2014 (All day)
October 27, 2014 (All day)
October 28, 2014 (All day)
October 29, 2014 (All day)
October 30, 2014 (All day)
October 31, 2014 (All day)
November 1, 2014 (All day)

The witching season is upon us, and I love Carson City has come up with a comprehensive list of all the fun to be had in the Carson City area.

Please note that list items in bold are adults only.

Friday Oct. 24:

  • Halloween Costume and Masquerade Party with Professional Body Painting and DJ Justincredible at Living the Good Life Nightclub and Bistro: 1480 N. Carson Street
  • South Valley Volunteer Fire Department’s Haunted House, BBQ, Games and Prizes at 3010 Lakeshore, New Washoe City; 5pm-9pm, Haunted House $2
  • Halloween Costume and Masquerade Party with Professional Body Painting and DJ Justincredible at Living the Good Life Nightclub and Bistro: 1480 N. Carson Street
  • Zombie Apocalypse Haunted House Airsoft Shoot @ Old Lyon County Jail, 30 Nevin Way, Yerington; 6pm, $15, airsoft guns will be provided
  • Stinson Charity Haunted House at 3227 Gordonia Drive; sunset-11pm, admission is non-perishable food donation per person
  • Halloween Party with Prizes, Shot Specials and More at Ed’s Doghouse: 3300 Airport Road 7pm
  • The Sideshow Circus: Halloween Party with DJ Alex at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar: 301 N. Carson Street; 10pm, Drink specials for those in costume

Saturday, Oct. 25

  • Pumpkin Patch and More at Corley Ranch: 859 Hwy 395, Gardnerville; 11am-5pm, $6
  • Fall Craft Fair, Family Fun Day, and Turkey Shoot at Carson Colony Gym: 2900 S. Curry Street; 10am free; Turkey Shoot at 11am, $20
  • First Annual Fall Festival, Costume Party, Family Fun and More at Advanced Chiropractic: 3232 Carmine; 10am-2pm, free
  • South Valley Volunteer Fire Department’s Haunted House, BBQ, Games and Prizes at 3010 Lakeshore, New Washoe City; 5pm-9pm, Haunted House $2
  • Halloween Pet Parade and Costume Contest and at Dog Dog Cat: 4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd. #C-17, South Lake Tahoe; 12-2pm, dogs must be leashed, people costumes also encouraged
  • Halloween Party, Dog Costume Contest, and Family Friendly Games at Carson Canine Adventures: 580 Mallory; 4-8pm, free
  • Zombie Apocalypse Haunted House Airsoft Shoot @ Old Lyon County Jail, 30 Nevin Way, Yerington; 6pm, $15, airsoft guns will be provided
  • Halloween Dance Party and Goodies Pot Luck @ Yaple’s Ballroom: 315 N. Carson Street; doors 6pm, Tango Lesson 7pm, Dance and Games 8-11pm
  • Stinson Charity Haunted House at 3227 Gordonia Drive; sunset-11pm, admission is non-perishable food donation per person
  • Halloween Ghost Walk: meet at 25 Shady Lane, Old Town Dayton; 5:30-8pm
  • Carson’s Creepy Film Fest at Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall: 449 W. King Street; 6pm, $5
  • 7th Annual Reno Zombie Crawl in Downtown and Midtown Reno; 8pm, $5
  • Halloween Costume Party and Contest with Music by Iron Age at Whiskey Tavern: 3481 Hwy 50 East; 8pm, drink specials

Sunday, Oct. 26:

  • Pumpkin Patch and More at Corley Ranch: 859 Hwy 395, Gardnerville; 11am-5pm, $6
  • Chili Cook-off and Trunk or Treat with Costume Contest at Bethlehem Lutheran Church: 1837 Mountain; 12-2pm, bring chili, side dish or dessert
  • Stinson Charity Haunted House at 3227 Gordonia Drive; sunset-11pm, admission is non-perishable food donation per person

Monday, Oct. 27:

  • Mini Pumpkin Decorating, Halloween Costume Party and Contest at Carson City Library Youth Department: 900 N. Roop Street; 3:30-5:30pm, ages 17 and younger, bring mini pumpkin for decorating, age appropriate costumes only
  • National Theater Live: Frankenstein at Galaxy Theaters – Fandango; 7pm

Wednesday, Oct. 29:

  • National Theater Live: Frankenstein at Galaxy Theaters – Fandango; 7pm

Thursday, Oct. 30:

  • 2nd Annual Spooktacular Stroll with Trick or Treating, Bounce House, DARE, and More at Carson-Tahoe Medical Center North Parking Lot: 1600 Medical Parkway; 3:30-5:30pm, free
  • Haunted Hayride into History: meet at Dayton Museum: 485 Shady Lane, Old Town Dayton; 5-8pm, free, costumes encouraged
  • Trick or Treat, Costumes, and Crafts at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada: 813 N. Carson Street; 5-7pm, $5
  • RSVP Carnival: Family Night sponsored by Carson City Toyota-Scion at Mills Park; 5-9pm, all rides $1

Friday, Oct. 31:

  • RSVP Carnival at Mills Park; 12-11pm
  • Halloween at The Lodge’s Dining Room: 2200 E Long Street; 2-4pm, raffle, costume contest and more
  • Annual Safe Trick or Treat at the Carson Mall: 1313 S. Carson Street; 2-6pm
  • Lone Mountain Cemetery Tour: 1044 Beverly; 2:30pm and 5:30pm, $20, tickets at Nevada Day Trading Post: 108 W. Telegraph, space limited
  • Halloween Witches Delight Train: V and T Depot: 166 F Street, Virginia City; 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm; $14/$7 children
  • Trick or Treat at the Governor’s Mansion: 606 Mountain Street; 5-8pm
  • Genoa’s Halloween Party and Hay Ride: outside Town Hall, Genoa; 5pm, bring side dish and bottle or beer for Parent’s Bar, pizza and soft drinks provided
  • Trunk or Treat at First Baptist Church: 1750 Mountain Street; 5-8pm
  • Downtown Business Association Candy Crawl: Downtown Carson City; 5:30-6pm
  • Stinson Charity Haunted House at 3227 Gordonia Drive; sunset-11pm, admission is non-perishable food donation per person
  • “Blinky Man” Costumed Night Time Bike Ride with Lights: meet at Westside Pour House: 110 W. Telegraph between 5-6pm, children allowed for first half of ride only, then it will be 21+; bring a bag of candy
  • Friday Night Food and Fun at the Elk's Lodge: 515 N. Nevada Street; 6-7:30pm, $7
  • Steampunk Ball with music by Rock n Roll Rebels @ Carson Nugget Ballroom: 507 N. Carson Street; 7pm-12am, $25, Tickets available at Nevada Day Trading Post: 108 W. Telegraph Street, ages 18 and older
  • Thin Veil Investigator's Spirit Tour, Games and Prizes at the Historic Dake House: 2242 Main Street, Genoa; 7pm, $10, bring a camera and recorder, 1800's costumes encouraged
  • Masquerade Ball: Party like it’s 1864 at Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City; 7pm, $125
  • Halloween Party- Costumes, Music and Fun at MJ’s Sports Bar: 3679 S. Carson Street; 7pm
  • Haunted Halloween with music by Hired Gunnz, Drink Specials, and Costume Contest at Gold Hill Hotel: 1540 Main Street, Gold Hill; 8pm-12am, $30 includes buffet
  • Eat, Drink, and Be Scary Halloween Party and Costume Contest with DJ Rich at El Charro Avitia: 4389 S. Carson Street; 8pm
  • Halloween Party and Costume Contest with music by The Localz at the Spoke Bar and Grill: 3189 Deer Run Road; 8pm
  • Halloween Party at Remedy’s: 306 E. Williams Street
  • 50s Themed Halloween Party, Costume Contest, and Karaoke with DJ Alex at the Blue Bull: 107 E. Telegraph Street; 9pm

Saturday, Nov. 1:

  • Hungry Mothers Harvest Party and Pig Roast with music by The Whatitdo: 175 River Road, Dayton; 4pm, $15 suggested donation or bring pot-luck dish to share
  • Lone Mountain Cemetery Tour: 1044 Beverly; 6pm, $20, tickets at Nevada Day Trading Post: 108 W. Telegraph, space limited
  • RSVP Carnival at Mills Park; 12-10pm
  • Spirits and Wine Train at the V and T Depot: 166 F Street, Virginia City; 6:30pm, $26, no children

Sunday, Nov. 2:

  • RSVP Carnival at Mills Park; 12-8pm

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