Community Events

UNR Extension Master Gardeners of Douglas County are hosting the third annual Seed Swap. This event is to provide community members a place to share seeds, plants, and ideas.

Join us for a festive and heartwarming evening at the Odeon Saloon in Dayton, NV. Get ready to be whisked away into the enchanting world of Charles Dickens' timeless tale, 'A Christmas Carol' with a perfectly Nevadan twist. Immerse yourself in the spirit of the holiday season as you witness the transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge from a grumpy old miser to a kind-hearted soul.

Please join us for camaraderie, upliftment and self-expression, for all ages and levels of musical experience. We meet on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays, by Carson Farmer's Market. Facing the park from the Marv Teixeira Pavilion's west exit, follow the paved path and turn left (south), towards the first (farthest east) wooden bridge.

It's been two long years since Carson City's local roller derby team has gotten to put on their game face and bout to their hearts content.

RENO — Go back in time to the age of Doo-Wop, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, and classic cars during Mountain Lakes Estates’ fabulous 50’s Fling on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Jonah Toral, Nathan Parsons, and Bita Jazani were awarded the fifth annual Rosemary Nebesky Memorial Scholarships by the Carson City Symphony Association this month. The scholarship was established by John and Jennifer Webley of Santa Rosa, Calif., in memory Rosemary Nebesky, who loved music, loved children, and had been a friend and board member of the Carson City Symphony Association.

Celebrating Halloween in Carson City is really unlike any other place because the holiday sometimes lands on the same day as many Nevada Day festivities are underway. To have a more organized and safe Halloween for children, Carson City will again host its "BOOnanza" celebration this Thursday, and the Children's Museum will host a safe trick or treating event Friday.

The Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space department invites the community to the 4th annual Carson City BOOnanza. Due to COVID-19, this year’s BOOnanza will be a drive-through event.

Beginning Oct. 15, Carson City will be accepting applications from non-profit organizations and civic groups who would like to provide a public service message or event announcement promoting community events taking place within Carson City limits.

Louie Jones Aka Tim Jones
Born March 16, 1961 San Jose, California
Pass into Eternity September 7, 2020 Carson City, Nevada

The B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge in Carson City recognizes annually people who have excelled in volunteering their time to help make their respective communities a better place for all. This year the Carson City Elks Lodge has proudly recognized Carol Park as citizen of the year.

Western Nevada College has provided Latino students with the opportunity to attend, thrive and excel academically for a decade. Since its inception, WNC’s Latino Cohort has provided support to more than 500 Latino students, empowering them to earn their associate degree before pursuing a four-year degree or entering Nevada's workforce.

The Carson City School District recognizes the situation regarding COVID-19 is very fluid, with conditions changing rapidly. Therefore, the following actions are being taken to best meet Governor Sisolak’s expectations in unprecedented circumstances.

It's "big-band jazz times two" when the Mile High Jazz Band and Carson Middle School’s Royal Blue Jazz Band present the 17th annual combined Jazz Extravaganza concert, on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at 7 p.m., in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street, Carson City.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. — Construction is set to begin in late May on the renovation and re-imagination of facilities at Spooner Lake State Park west of Carson City. A collaboration between Nevada State Parks, Nevada State Lands and the Tahoe Fund has been successful in securing funding and donations to complete plans for the 35-year-old park.

The Carson City National Night Out event held in August has been awarded third in the nation among communities with a population of 50,000 to 100,000. Significantly, Carson City was the only Nevada jurisdiction to receive an award this year.

Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space invites the community to the inaugural Homestead Holidays event at Silver Saddle Ranch, Dec. 13-15, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. each night. Homestead Holidays is intended to be an old-fashioned holiday celebration with handcrafted decorations, holiday lights ornamenting historic ranch buildings, and family activities for all ages.

Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space and the Carson City Library invite the community to join us for our 3rd annual Carson City BOOnanza this Tuesday, Oct. 29.

Good morning Carson City! We’ve got a ton of great events this Saturday, so check below for a list of delightful fall activities!

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region to help the next three days breeze by. Events include Harvest Train festivities at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, Thomas the Tank Engine and steam train rides in Virginia City, the first-ever Gandy Dance in Dayton, October Ghost Walk Tours through downtown Carson City and more!

The capital city's sometimes spooky and intriguing Victorian era history will come alive theatrically and more this Saturday at the 27th annual day-long Carson City Ghost Walk. Hear about lingering spirits of the past through haunted and paranormal stories, meet larger the life costumed characters and then tour some of those historic homes and businesses that line the downtown area.

On Saturday, Oct. 19, The Carson Mall in Carson City will be hosting a Family Night Bingo to benefit a local family in their time of need.

The Billow family have been part of our community for 17 years and has been an influence in the community from Dennis Billow playing Santa and his family serving as helpers for community events and also volunteering with various local organizations.

Having made it through the first day of school in Carson City, it is onward and upward as we head into Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Events around the area include fitness hikes and bike ride, a free floral design class at Silver City School House, art showings and Congressman Mark Amodei at Casino Fandango. Also featured is the launch of the Jukebox International Film Festival at the community center, a jazz quintet performance at Comma Courtyard and the 115th birthday celebration of Count Basie as part of the Jazz and Beyond music festival. Enjoy the day.

Gov. Steve Sisolak announced the appointment Tuesday of Stacey Montooth to the Nevada Indian Commission where she will serve as executive director beginning Sept. 1, 2019.

The community is invited to a free gospel concert Friday in Carson City featuring the Blackwood Quartet. This group has a legendary story and it comes through in every song.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Arts Council announced Friday the awarding of more than $1 million in statewide grants to 172 recipients ranging from individual artists to nonprofit organizations and public institutions for the 2020 fiscal year.

Entries are now being accepted at Nevada Artists Association for its "Spring has Sprung Show." Subject matter need not be about Spring, but it's great if it is after the Big Freeze we've had.

Did you know that Nevada is the driest state in the nation, with less than 11 inches of precipitation per year? As such, groundwater resources are crucial to Nevada’s natural environment, economy, and quality of life.

It's "big-band jazz times three" when the Mile High Jazz Band, Carson High Jazz Band, and Carson Middle School Jazz Band present the 16th annual combined Jazz Extravaganza concert Tuesday, March 19 in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center.

Though Desert Sage Trading Co. opened in mid-august, owners Carmen Corina and Christopher Franklin decided they wanted to let the business grow organically.