Tree lighting, Empty Bowls, Christmas concerts and more: Events happening in Carson City and beyond this weekend
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 11/30/2023 - 1:50pm
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Repeats every day until Sun Dec 03 2023 .
December 1, 2023 (All day)
December 2, 2023 (All day)
December 3, 2023 (All day)
Hello Carson City! Let's take a look to see what the weekend has in store for us.
- All weekend long
Holiday train rides in Carson City, Virginia City
The Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City is hosting train rides for families with Santa during the holiday season on the first three weekends in December. The Santa Train has 11 rides a day on Saturdays and Sundays. The schedule runs from Saturday, Dec. 2 and runs through Dec. 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., running every 30 minutes.
Walk up tickets are available for every ride on event days. Tickets will be available for purchase in advance at the admission desk for each weekend.
The event includes treats, warm refreshments, raffle prizes all centered around a ride on historic equipment from the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. Tickets are $5 per person and available on a first come, first served on the date of the event, or by purchasing in advance at our ticket office on Saturdays and Sundays between 9:30am and 4:00pm. "Boarding Time" is 15 minutes before "Departure Time.”
Virginia City
Holiday magic returns to the Comstock
Elves and twinkling lights, hot chocolate and hot cider, Christmas cookies and candy canes, gift bags and magical memories await the lucky passengers on the Virginia Truckee Railroad Holiday steam trains that depart from the original 1870 depot in Virginia City.
Carson Senior Center holiday craft sale continues Friday and Saturday
The Hidden Treasures Gift Shop at Carson City Senior Center at 911 Beverly Drive is having a Holiday Craft Sale. Friday Dec. 1 and Saturday Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at the gift shop and the foyer of the Senior Center. This sale helps support seniors and the Meals on Wheels Program.
'Cats the Musical' Young Actor's Edition hits Carson City stage with weekend runs at BAC
Beginning its production run Friday, Dec. 1 in Carson City, "Cats the Musical Young Actor's Edition" is a "meow-tastic," one-hour adaptation of one of Broadway's longest-running hits, brought to life by the creative genius of Andrew Lloyd Webber. It is specifically designed to enchant young audiences and their families.
Holiday Craft Sale at the Senior Center
The Hidden Treasures Gift Shop at the Carson City Senior Center is having a Holiday Craft Sale on Thursday, November 30 through Saturday, December 2, from 9-5pm in the main lobby at the Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive. Shop the many hand-crafted gifts made by local seniors. Call the Senior Center for more information (775) 883-0703.
Virginia City
9th annual Holiday Faire happening Dec. 2-3 at St. Mary's Art Center in Virginia City
St. Mary's Art Center in Virginia City fills four floors with festivities and over 30 tables of one-of-a-kind creations by exceptional artists, writers, and makers. Join us for this fun event in a beautiful historic building and support your local area artists, writers, and makers, just in time for unique and thoughtful gift giving.
- Friday
Carson City
Carson City's 35th Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights celebrates creating Christmas joy
The Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights was born out of darkness, the darkness that was brought about due to the ongoing oil crisis that had been crippling the country for years. Carson City’s residents were weary of joyless and lightless holidays to conserve energy and decided it was time to bring a bit of light and joy back into the holiday season.
9th annual Empty Bowls in Carson City returns Dec. 1
Help fight hunger in our community and join us at the 9th Annual Empty Bowls event in Carson City. This is the same night as the Capital tree lighting. So, come on over before or afterward with the entire family, receive a hand-crafted ceramic bowl, and enjoy soups from various local participating restaurants.
Carson City Parks and Rec, Capital Kids host Parents Night Out childcare Friday night
Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space along with Capital Kids before and after school program will be hosting another Parents Night Out Friday, Dec. 1 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Calvary Chapel hosts Community Christmas Concert
Free Community Christmas Concert featuring Justin Gambino and Full Band Friday December 1st. Doors Open at 6:30pm.
Hot Air Balloon Glow at the White House
Following the tree lighting downtown, the White House will be hosting a hot air balloon glow in their parking lot along with live music by Stephen Rehm and Nayami Tacos food truck will be on site. The fun begins at 6 p.m. The White House is located at 402 Telegraph St.
Lake Tahoe
Kirkwood Mountain Resort to open Friday for 2023/24 season
Thanks to Mother Nature and a strong push from its dedicated snowmaking team, Kirkwood Mountain Resort is scheduled to open this Friday, Dec., 1 for the 2023/24 ski and snowboarding season.
- Saturday
Carson City
CASI photos with Santa happening Saturday at Benson's Feed in Carson City
Looking for a fun alternative to the standard holiday photo card? Santa invites you and your furry friends to get their pictures taken with him this Saturday at Benson’s Feed in Carson City.
Santa at Greenhouse Garden Center Saturday in Carson City
This upcoming Saturday, Dec. 2 at Greenhouse Garden Center in Carson City will have Santa in the House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Santa loves everyone, so come share your wishes with him.
8th annual Carson Christmas Craft Fair returns to Fuji Park
The event is located inside the Fuji Park Exhibit Hall at 601 Clear Creek Rd. across from Costco, and this year over 45 vendors will be on site so you can find the perfect unique gifts for your loved ones this holiday season.
Holiday favorite 'Peanutcracker: The Story in a Nutshell' returns Saturday to Carson City
Sierra Nevada Ballet's highly-anticipated return of "Peanutcracker: The Story in a Nutshell" arrives for another magical holiday season with performances in Carson City this Saturday and Reno on Sunday.
Carson Tahoe Health Auxiliary to host Murder Mystery Dinner at Governor's Mansion
Carson Tahoe Health Auxiliary will be holding an interactive murder mystery dinner on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the Governor's Mansion, Nevada Room with doors opening at 5:00PM. The murder mystery is entitled "Naughty Santa". Ticket cost is $70.00 per ticket and will include the murder mystery put on by the Funtime Theatre, buffet dinner, no-host bar featuring wine, beer, and soft drinks, door prizes, raffle and silent auction.
Carson City Supervisor Maurice 'Mo' White to meet public, hear opinions Saturday, Dec. 2
Every first Saturday of the month please come and share your thoughts with me, Supervisor Maurice "MO" White. I am looking forward to meeting you and hearing your opinions about Carson City. I will be inside the Carson Mall at Bella Vita Bistro on Saturday, Dec. 2, and on the first Saturday of every month 8am to 10 am. See you there.
Christmas Show at the Senior Center
The Carson City Senior Center is having a Christmas Show on Saturday, December 2 at 2pm in the dining room of the Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive. Be entertained with holiday music, performances, skits and festive fun. The event is free to attend and raffle tickets will be available for purchase with all proceeds benefitting Meals on Wheels. Call the Senior Center for more information (775) 883-0703.
Silver City
The Silver City Preservation Society welcomes everyone for a day of holiday revelry and shopping on the Comstock! On Saturday, Dec. 2, 12 local and regional fine artists and artisans will show and sell their handmade wares in the beautiful, festively decorated historic Silver City Schoolhouse in Silver City, the heart of the Comstock. Admission is free.
Douglas County
Ag and Artisan Holiday Faire in Gardnerville to showcase local artisans, supports ag students
Agriculture and art meet to showcase the region’s artisans and ag students at the 3rd Annual Ag & Artisan Holiday Faire Saturday, Dec. 2, at the historic Storke Dairy, 876C Centerville Lane in Gardnerville, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sunday
Clear Creek Bowmen Holiday With A Hero shoot happening Sunday at Carson City Archery Range
Clear Creek Bowmen Holiday with A Hero Shoot is this Sunday, Dec. 3 at the Carson City Archery Range, just East of Eagle Valley Golf Course. The event is open to the public.
Pins for the Porch: Bowl-A-Thon and Silent Auction Dec. 3 at Home Grown Bowl, formerly Carson Lanes
The Porch Movement – a local 501c3 non-profit created to uproot the loneliness epidemic and build community - hosts a fundraiser on Sunday, Dec. 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Home Grown Bowl, 4600 Snyder Ave., Carson City.
Capital City Community Band presents annual holiday concert 'In a Holiday Spirit' December 3
The Capital City Community Band, under the direction of Nick Jacques, will tie a big red bow around 2023 by presenting our annual Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 2:00 PM. This FREE concert will take place in the Boldrick Theater in the Carson City Community Center.
- Ongoing Holiday Drives
Max Casino to host annual Food Drive through December 22
Max Casino has officially kicked off its annual holiday food drive benefiting local charities throughout Carson City. Those who want to get involved can donate non-perishable and non-expired food items at Max Casino located conveniently in Downtown Carson City through December 22.
- Ongoing
Learn Dayton’s best kept historical secrets at the Dayton Museum
Do you want to know the historic town of Dayton’s best kept secrets? Dayton Museum opened for the season on March 4 at the town’s 1865 schoolhouse at 135 Shady Lane. The museum promotes the discovery of the culture, the tools used by the pioneers, their lifestyles and names of many who settled in Dayton 174 years ago. Ask about the Genealogy research and names saved on our computers. The museum contains displays of Nevada’s earliest history.
Sunday Bingo at the Carson City Senior Center returns
Sunday Bingo at the Carson City Senior Center. The renovations to the Carson City Senior Center are finally wrapping up. Sunday BINGO will be returning, on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month.
Connections storytelling group host weekly meetings at Comma Coffee, Brewery Arts Center
Connections gatherings are currently hosted every Saturday at Comma Coffee, 312 S Carson St, Carson City, from 10:30 am until noon, and the third Thursday of every month from 5 to 6:15 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W King St, Carson City.
Free Line Dancing at the Odeon Saloon - Old Town Dayton Every Thursday through Dec. 28
Free Line Dancing at the Odeon Saloon - Old Town Dayton Every Thursday
James Gayles’ watercolor portraits aren’t just real, they seem to tell a story. The Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition, "Windows to the Soul", presents James Gayles’ watercolor paintings at the Courthouse Gallery from Oct. 4, 2023 through Jan. 25, 2024.
As a salute to the creativity of the Great Basin Native Artists, the Capital City Arts Initiative is excited to present "It Started with Willows", an assemblage of working baskets and contemporary art.
Art with Aloha at the Carson City Community Center through Feb. 22
Jackie Pias Carlin’s art brings fresh air with tropical flora beauty to our wintery season. Carlin’s show, "Art with Aloha", will be in the Community Center’s Crowell Board Room, through Feb. 22, 2024. CCAI will host a reception for the artist on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 5 to 6:30 p.m. with an artist introduction at 5:30 p.m. The Community Center is located at 851 E William Street, Carson City. The Crowell Board Room is open for all the city’s public meetings and upon request.
Holiday magic returns to the Comstock with train rides beginning Thanksgiving weekend
Elves and twinkling lights, hot chocolate and hot cider, Christmas cookies and candy canes, gift bags and magical memories await the lucky passengers on the Virginia Truckee Railroad Holiday steam trains that depart from the original 1870 depot in Virginia City through Dec. 24.
Holiday train rides weekends in December at Carson City's Nevada State Railroad Museum
The Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City is hosting train rides for families with Santa during the holiday season on the first three weekends in December. The Santa Train has 11 rides a day on Saturdays and Sundays. The schedule runs from Saturday, Dec. 2 and runs through Dec. 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., running every 30 minutes.
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