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Flying Pig Indoor Flea Market, Sept. 7-8, Fuji Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/02/2019 - 2:44pmCome on down to the flea market and visit all our great vendors, old and new, always a good time at the market! Admission is $1 for adults and kids under 18 free. Open Saturday, 8-4 and Sunday, 9-4. Lots of great vendors with arts, crafts, antiques, collectibles, jewelry and so much more. Located at Fuji Park on Old Clear Creek Road in Carson City. For info on being a vendor call (775)315-0008 or (775)882-4717.
Carson City's Labor Day Weekend Events: Saturday, August 31
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/30/2019 - 11:29pmHappy Saturday, Carson City! We have a beautiful, hot labor day weekend ahead of us with highs of 93 and lows in the mid 50s through Monday. There are tons of great summer-time events this weekend, and enjoy them while you can because Fall is just around the corner!
Check below to see the events through the weekend in Carson City and our surrounding area:
Saturday, August 31
Carson City's 3rd Annual BOO-nanza now accepting vendor applications from local businesses
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/30/2019 - 11:54amCarson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space is pleased to announce our 3rd Annual BOO-nanza Halloween event on Tuesday, October 29th.
Last year, approximately 1000 children participated and we expect a bigger crowd this year. In an effort to create a safe and family friendly Halloween experience, Carson City Park, Recreation & Open Space has partnered with the Carson City Library. The Community Center will be opened for trick or treating, haunted house, and outdoor carnival.
Rolling Stones tribute, outdoor movies, parade and more: Carson City region readies for Labor Day weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/29/2019 - 6:49pmHeading into Labor Day weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next four days, which include guided tours at the Nevada State Museum, movie showings at Mills and Schulz Ranch Park, a school supply car cruise and Bingo fundraiser at the Carson Mall, trash pickup at Lake Tahoe, a Rolling Stones tribute band at Carson Nugget, Virginia City’s Labor Day Parade and more!
Events and happenings in Carson City for Saturday, Aug. 24
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/24/2019 - 12:24amGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! We’ve got a ton of great events going on today in the capital city. Check out below to see what’s brewing through the weekend!
Saturday, August 24
HopeFest, Comstock rodeo and jazz festival finale: Carson City region lined up for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 6:44pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a mountain of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days, including HopeFest9 on Friday, dirt bike races at Fuji Park, a job fair at Eagle Valley Children's Home, and the final weekend of the Jazz and Beyond festival and Levitt AMP outdoor concert series at the Brewery Arts Center.
Bluegrass and Punk and Celtic: oh my! Three music festivals highlight Saturday’s events in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/16/2019 - 10:03pmGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! Today we’ve got a ton of great events, including three separate music festivals at Shoe Tree Brewing Co., Bowers Mansion, and the Brewery Arts Center!
Check out below to see what’s going on this weekend.
Jazz, Celtic and bluegrass, train rides and more: Carson City region in store for jam-packed weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/15/2019 - 9:32pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days, including the Jazz and Beyond Carson City Music Festival, a bluegrass festival at Bowers Mansion, Celtic favorites at the BAC, tours at the Nevada State Museum, train rides, standup comedy at the Carson Nugget, a block party at Silver Oak Golf Course, a Boy Scouts car show at Fuji Park, "'Kutz for Kids' and more.
Women's Retreat with Jana Flaig
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/13/2019 - 1:44pmAnnual Women’s Retreat at Oasis Community Church, 1520 South Maine Street, Fallon, NV, 9am-3pm. 775 423-2300. Women (18+) throughout Churchill County will come together for laughter, fun, food and fellowship. The retreat includes a continental breakfast, lunch, crafts, music and a special guest speaker.
For The Books: End of Summer Learning Challenge party celebrated at Carson City Library
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/12/2019 - 3:56pmIt was gathering for the books and the sky. The Carson City Library concluded its Summer Learning Challenge on Saturday by throwing a party. The get-together celebrated youth participating in library activities that focused on space and science themes throughout summer.
Nature and crafts blend together at Greenhouse Garden Art Fest in Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 08/10/2019 - 2:38pmArt and flowers made the perfect blend on Saturday during the 16th annual Greenhouse Garden Art Fest in Carson City.
Dozens of vendors sold different forms of art to capture the eyes of attendees while the lush greens, plants and flowers in the Greenhouse served as a comforting background.
Music, hikes, and Hot August Nights: Events for Carson City on Saturday, Aug. 10
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/09/2019 - 11:37pmGood morning Carson City! It's going to be a beautiful day with the high in the mid 70s, and we have a ton of great activities and events in our wonderful capitol city today! Check below to see what's happening through the weekend.
Saturday, August 10
Jazz festival, history talks, music and more: Carson City region lined up for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 7:20pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region to help the next three days breeze by, including the Jazz and Beyond Music Festival, Carson City Library’s End of Summer Learning Challenge, history talks at Mormon Station Park, train rides in Virginia City, a sushi cooking class at Sierra Chef on Sunday and more!
Carson City Natives and Newcomers garage sale to benefit the blind and CHS scholarships
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 08/03/2019 - 2:33pmCarson City Native and Newcomers Club will host a fundraising garage sale to benefit the blind and CHS School scholarships.
August Wine Walk, Farmer’s Market, Hot August Nights and more: Events for Saturday, Aug. 3 in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/02/2019 - 10:23pmHappy Saturday Carson City! It’s going to be a hot, sunny summer day in the capital city with a high of 94. We’ve got a ton of great events to attend, so make sure to bring some sunscreen!
Here’s what we have planned for the rest of the weekend:
Saturday, August 3
Hot August Nights, outdoor concerts, park history walks and more: Carson City region in store for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/01/2019 - 6:03pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days, including Hot August Nights Kickoff Rallies in Virginia City, history walks at Mormon Station Park, pickleball at the Carson City MAC, concerts at the Brewery Arts Center and TJ’s Corral, a Muscle Powered Sunday morning bike ride and more!
Carson City Library to host end of Summer Learning Challenge wrap-up party
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/31/2019 - 10:57amThe Carson City Library is gearing up for back to school with an end of summer party on Saturday, August 10. Youth participating in library activities this summer as part of the Summer Learning Challenge are encouraged to dress up as their favorite sci-fi character and join staff to wrap up the summer devoted to space and science themes.
Farmers Markets, Demolition Derbies and more: Carson City Events for Saturday, July 27
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/27/2019 - 8:00amGood morning Carson City, and happy Saturday! Get ready for a hot, sunny summer day with a high of 93. We’ve got a full day ahead of us so check out below and take your pick!
Saturday, July 27
Carson City Fair, Run What Cha Brung car show, fundraisers and more: State capital lined up for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/25/2019 - 6:45pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region over the next three days, including the Carson City Fair, Karson Kruzers Run What Cha Brung car show, a fundraiser bike ride, cooking classes, tours at the Nevada State Museum, train rides on Saturday and much more!
Talks, walks and storytelling offered in August at Genoa's Mormon Station State Historic Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/24/2019 - 12:19pmGENOA, Nev. — Mormon Station State Historic Park is offering a number of exciting interpretive programs this August. Join park staff in the heart of the Genoa National Historic District for history talks, cooking classes, guided walks, and children’s arts and crafts activities.
Events around Carson City for Sunday, July 21
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/21/2019 - 6:54amGood morning Carson City. It is Sunday, July 21, 2019. Activities today include fitness events, an endurance run, a bike ride, a BMX benefit ride, a fundraising rummage sale at Carson Mall, plus a family fun celebration at Lone Mountain Veterinary Hospital as it celebrates American Animal Hospital Association Accredited Hospital Day and much more. Enjoy the day.
Concerts, Taste of Downtown, Train Rides and more: Events for Saturday, July 20 in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/19/2019 - 11:29pmGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! We’ve got a full list of events happening today and tomorrow, including Taste of Downtown, concerts throughout the city, and more!
Take a look below to see what we’ve got going through the rest of the weekend.
Taste of Downtown, live music, history talks, BMX and more: Carson City region readies for jam-packed weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/18/2019 - 5:35pmAs we head into the final stretch of the week, events around the Carson City region are lined up for the next three days, including museum activities, outdoor concerts, a car cruise Friday at Carson Mall, athletic events, a Carson High School class of 1979 reunion, the Taste of Downtown on Saturday and much more.
Celebrity golf, train rides and more: Events around the Carson City region for Sunday, July 14
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 07/13/2019 - 4:39pmHappy Sunday Carson City! There’s a slew of events around the Carson City region to help get back into the work week. Don’t miss the third and final round of the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe.
Sassabration, Car Shows, Markets and more: events for Saturday, July 13
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/12/2019 - 11:19pmGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! Today we’ve got a packed day of activities, including Carson City’s Proudest Pride event, Sassabration! In addition, we’ve got the Capital City Kid’s Triathlon, the farmers market, a Carson Street car show, and more!
The Mother Hips, car show, kids triathlon and more: Carson City region in store for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/11/2019 - 9:46pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events and activities around the Carson City region to help the next three days breeze by. On Friday, Muscle Powered will host a morning walk at the Carson City Multi-Use Path at 8 a.m. And there's coin press demonstrations at the Nevada State Museum.
Youth from around Nevada learn crafts, life skills at Tahoe summer camp
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/10/2019 - 9:48amDuring a break at the Nevada Statewide Youth Summer Camp, Tyler Murray of Silver Springs tossed a football around a small circle of campers.
While he said he enjoyed the activities, he mostly appreciated the sense of connection he’s felt and the lessons learned about being vulnerable.
Movie in the Park, Farmers Market and more: events and happenings for Saturday, July 6
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/05/2019 - 11:45pmGood morning Carson City, and happy Saturday! It’s going to be another warm one with a high of 89 and a low of 52. On the docket today we have a free Movie in the Park in Silver City, the Saturday Farmer’s Market, the Carnival, train rides, and more! Check below to see what’s going on for the weekend.
Saturday, July 6
Carnival, wine tasting, live music and more: Carson City region lined up with 3 days of events
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/04/2019 - 9:57pmHeading into the Independence Day holiday weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region to keep the next three days jam-packed with excitement.
Barbecue, music and fireworks: July 4 celebrations around Carson, Tahoe and Virginia City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/04/2019 - 8:35amThe Fourth of July will be colored with parades, barbecues, carnivals, concerts and plenty of fireworks around Carson City, Carson Valley, Lake Tahoe and Virginia City.