Monday, Oct. 31: Things to do in Carson City

Trick or treat, Carson City. Little ghouls and goblins will be hitting the streets for the annual tradition, so please drive carefully. Avoid the chill by hitting up the Carson Mall or Carson Library for goodies. The Governor will be handing out candy after 5 p.m.; you may want to start your west side visit with our Downtown Business Association’s Candy Crawl. Virginia City’s Goblin Parade is followed by trick or treating down ‘C’ Street. In Minden, don’t miss the annual Trick or Treat Safety Street at the CVIC Hall. Adults can enjoy Halloween Parties at Crossroad’s Lounge or the Blue Bull.

MONDAY:

• Early Voting: All Registered Carson City Voters can go to the County Courthouse: 885 E Musser, First Floor (8am-6pm)
• Photographer Dean Burton’s exhibit “Calotypes” in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• ‘Pocket Ziggurat’ a solo exhibition by artist by artist Chelsea Pegram at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• ‘521 Days’ by Reno artist Wes Lee in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm)
• High School Pic[ks] 1, group show of art by area high school in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Anna Louise Dardin and Bob Hickox and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Family Day: $1 Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials at Carson Lanes (9am-10pm)
• Holiday Craft Fair at Browsers Corner Bookstore (9:30am-6pm; sponsored by Friends of the Carson City Library)
• Trick or Treating at the Carson City Library (10am-6pm)
• Mimosa Monday all day at Ed’s Doghouse
• Carson City Host Lions Club weekly lunch meeting at Grandma Hattie’s (12pm; for more information, call Tim at 775-885-7033)
• Makerspace for Kids at the Carson City Library (1pm-5pm; fun self-led STEAM activities)
• Annual Safe Trick or Treat Halloween Festival at the Carson Mall: 1313 S. Carson Street (3pm-5:30pm; free; games and prizes; free face painting and air brushing by Lynzie Ruecker)
• 23rd Annual Halloween Trick or Treat Safety Street at the CVIC Hall: 1602 Esmeralda, Minden (3pm-8pm; $3 per child; costume contest with prizes for best adult, kid, and family costume; sponsored by the Douglas County Sheriff's Department and the Record Courier)
• Haunted House at Carson Catalina Apartments: 700 Hot Springs Rd (4pm-8pm; candy, coffee, hot chocolate, and other goodies)
• Halloween Costume Party and Contest at Crossroads Lounge: 300 E. Winnie Lane (4pm-8pm; wear a costume, get a free drink)
• Annual Downtown Business Association Candy Crawl: Downtown Carson City (5pm-6:30pm)
• Trick or Treat at the Governor’s Mansion: 606 Mountain Street (5pm-8pm; enjoy performances by Controlled Burn)
• Goblin Parade and Trick or Treating in Virginia City (Parade 5pm, Safe Trick or Treating along C Street to follow; sign-ups/check-in for parade at 4pm in front of VC Jerky Co)
• Genoa’s Annual Halloween Party, Pot Luck, and Hay Ride at Town Hall, Genoa (5pm-9pm, meet for Hay Ride at 5pm; bring side dish and bottle of wine or beer for Parents’ Bar; Main dish and soft drinks provided; music and kids games; open to Genoa area residents)
• Harvest Fair at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Gardnerville (5pm-8:30pm, free, indoor, annual community outreach featuring food, drinks, games, entertainment and much more; suggested donation of two bags of candy per family; non-evil costumes encouraged)
• Trunk or Treat at the Trinity Lutheran Church: 1480 Douglas Ave, Gardnerville (5pm-7pm; free; Candy, Games, Music, Food, Bounce House; non-scary costumes encouraged)
• Harvest Festival at the CenterPoint Church: 100 Breakwater Dr., Dayton (5pm-7pm; games, crafts, prizes, bounce houses, and candy)
• Monday Night Football: Minnesota Vikings vs. the Chicago Bears (5:30pm on ESPN)
• Monday Night Football Buffet at Mallard’s Restaurant at Empire Ranch Golf Course (buffet 5:30pm, bar opens 4pm; $12.95; Football pools and prizes)
• Dharma Zephyr Sangah Sitting Group at Methodist Church: 213 N. Minnesota, Youth Group Building corner of Proctor and Minnesota (5:30pm-6:30pm Beginners; 7pm-8:30pm)
• Cemetery Night Walk at the Silver Terrace Cemetery in Virginia City (6pm-11pm; Halloween is the ONLY time the cemetery is accessible at night)
• High Sierra Swing Dance Club’s Night Out at El Charro Avita (Drop-in Intermediate Swing lesson 6pm, $8; Free open dance 7pm-9pm; please park in back or along the side)
• Game Night at Carson Cigar Co. AKA the Cigar Bar (7pm-9pm; drink specials for players, prize for winner; games rotate weekly)
• Halloween Party with Live Music by Lady and the Tramps at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (7pm Best Goblin Under 10 years Contest, 9pm Best Carved Pumpkin Contest, 11pm Best Costume Contest)
• Musical Compositions from Around the World with Arthur Dente in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (7pm; $15)
• Firkin Karaoke with J and M Productions at the Firkin and Fox (8pm all ages, 10pm-close ‘karaoke after dark’; drink specials)
• Halloween Party at the Blue Bull: 107 E. Telegraph Street (9pm; Live DJ; Sexiest Costume Contest)