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Carson City's ghost walking tours celebrates 30th season with Madame Curry
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 06/04/2023 - 6:10amCarson City’s rich and intriguing history officially celebrates 30 years as we explore, narrate and theatrically embrace Carson City’s beautiful Victorian founding in these seasonal evening walking tours, led by Madame Curry (a spirited and historically fictional character named after the widow of Carson City’s founder, Abe Curry) and her Spirit Wranglers.
Halloween fun, 'reverse parade' and film festival, competitions highlight Nevada Day weekend around Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 7:42pmHeading into the final weekend of October, Halloween and Nevada Day events will keep revelers busy through Sunday making for a jam packed weekend of fun for families and grownups around the Carson City region.
Carson City celebrates Halloween with BOO-nanza on Thursday, trick or treating Friday at Children's Museum
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 1:28pmCelebrating 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.
Virginia City celebrates Comstock's legendary haunts with week of Halloween events
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 9:32amHalloween will be celebrated this week at one of the most haunted destinations in the country, Virginia City, where the Wild West and ghosts of the past are part of the Comstock's legendary folklore.
Community invited to 4th annual Carson City 'BOOnanza' Halloween celebration Oct. 29
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/15/2020 - 3:43pmThe 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.
V&T Railway offers family-friendly, Halloween-themed spooky railbike rides
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/12/2020 - 1:25pmCARSON CITY — V&T Railway is celebrating Halloween with family-friendly and spooky railbike rides. Running Friday, Oct. 23 through Sunday, Oct. 25 and Wednesday, Oct. 28 through Sunday, Oct. 31, V&T Railway will offer children and adult focused haunted railbike rides at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., respectively.
Research shows Northern Nevada locals in favor of expanding smoke-free laws to include casinos and bars
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 8:39amA research project was recently published by the Journal of Hospital Management and Health Policy, indicating that 60 percent of Washoe County residents (and 74 percent of Washoe County non-smokers) would favor a law prohibiting smoking in all casinos in Washoe County.
Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents 'Shane' in Friday night drive-in movie feature
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/17/2020 - 4:37pmIn a drive-in movie feature, Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents the western favorite "Shane" this Friday at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall parking lot.
Carson City hosts 11th annual Scavenger Hunt in historic district
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 05/03/2020 - 11:16amMay is Historic Preservation and Archaeological Awareness month. The Carson City Historic Resource Commission is pleased to host the 11th Annual Scavenger Hunt.
Snowshoe Thompson Ski & Snowshoe event celebrates 20 years
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/27/2020 - 7:46pmThe 20th Annual Snowshoe Thompson Ski & Snowshoe Celebration returns once again to the Sierra on Saturday, March 7 at 9:00 am, at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course in South Lake Tahoe.
Snow or no snow, event activities begin with a guided tour starting at 9:30 am with Norwegian native and longboard ski expert Nina MacLeod, who will also give a longboard ski demonstration if sufficient snow is present. Attendees should bring their own snowshoes and cross country skis.
Events and Happenings for the Carson City Region on Saturday, Feb. 15
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/14/2020 - 9:56pmHappy Saturday Carson City! Did you enjoy the beautiful weather yesterday? Get ready for some more, because the high today is supposed to be 60 degrees again with a low of only 47!
What better way to spend the beautiful day than by checking out some local events? Check below to find the full list!
Valentine's Day happenings, BAC's Celtic series, music, comedy and more: Carson City region prepares for weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 02/13/2020 - 5:53pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities over the next three days. Restaurants in Carson City will host Valentine’s Day specials on Friday. The Carson City Celtic Music series will be at the Brewery Arts Center on Saturday featuring Fortunate Strangers. Combined with live music and comedy at the Carson Nugget, the Carson City region is in store for a busy three days. Read on for more information.
Carson City’s 'The Wheelhouse' moves to new location near Mills Park
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 01/16/2020 - 6:22pmCarson City’s The Wheelhouse, which specializes in all things skating, scootering, bicycling and more, has moved their location to 1800 E. William Street, Suite No. 1, to be closer to the Mills Park Skate Park and more centrally located within town.
The Wheelhouse has always been heavily involved in the Carson City community, from hosting skate and scooter competitions to one-on-one training sessions with kids, all with the value of instilling confidence and camaraderie in mind.
Sierra Lutheran, Bethlehem Lutheran school to be featured at National School Choice Fair
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/12/2020 - 6:27pmSierra Lutheran High School and Bethlehem Lutheran School will be two of the schools showcased at the National School Choice Fair on Saturday, February 1, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Whitney Peak Hotel in Reno.
Carson City wins Levitt Amp Concert Series Grant for Fifth Straight Year
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/20/2019 - 9:23amToday, the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation named Carson City, Nevada as one of 20 small to mid-sized towns and cities across America to win a Levitt AMP Grant Award of $25K in matching funds to present a free concert series at The Change Companies Stage. The Brewery Arts Center submitted Carson City’s Levitt AMP proposal.
'Homestead Holidays' to bring free, old-fashioned country Christmas to Carson City this Friday through Sunday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 12/12/2019 - 7:10pmThis Friday through Sunday, Dec. 13-15, the first Homestead Holidays at Silver Saddle Ranch, hosted by the Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department, will be bringing a free family event to the community with some good old-fashioned Christmas charm.
Cancer Recovery: Friends of Willow Bill host fundraiser Sunday at Carson City's A to Zen
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/05/2019 - 12:15pmObservant travelers in Northern Nevada are reporting numerous reindeer sightings along the 85 mile stretch of US 395 between Bordertown, on the north, and Lake Topaz, on the south.
The Willow Reindeer herd now has 3,000 individually crafted works of art. Each reindeer has been signed by the local elementary students that have created it over the past 22 years. With an average of 20 students per class, there have been over 60,000 local children involved in the massive local art project.
Lake Tahoe's Heavenly ski resort now open, Kirkwood and Northstar on Friday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/27/2019 - 10:41amHeavenly Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe welcomed skiers and boarders to the slopes Wednesday morning with 11 inches of new snow on the ground, launching the 2019-20 winter season.
Carson City area artist 'Willow Bill' Stage 4 cancer fundraiser to be at A to Zen
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/05/2019 - 5:38pmEvery holiday season for the past 20 years, reindeer sculptures have been created by local school children (an estimated 60,000 of them) under the tutelage of Willow Bill. Ask any participating teacher about Bill’s lessons in safety, math and associated topics, and they’ll share how enthusiastically their young students learn the lessons he shares.
Happy Halloween: Events around Carson City for Oct. 31
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/30/2019 - 6:35pmHeading into the last day of October and you know what that means: Happy Halloween! Best to bundle up under the costumes as Thursday will be another chilly day, though warmer than Wednesday. Activities around the capital city include a Muscle Powered afternoon hike, art showings, library activities and more. Read on for Halloween activities around the capital city.
Carson City area celebrates Halloween 2019 with trick-or-treating activities and more
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/29/2019 - 2:00pmThe ghosts and zombies and costume super heroes will be out and about now through Thursday, either at organized events or Halloween night trick or treating around the Carson City area, including the Carson Mall, throughout downtown and at the Governor's Mansion.
Parade and carnival, Pow Wow, pancakes and more: Carson City set for Nevada Day weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/24/2019 - 6:44pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region Friday through Sunday to celebrate Nevada Day. Activities include the annual parade down Carson Street, a carnival at Mills Park, the 30th annual Nevada Day Classic, The La Ka Lel Be Pow Wow at the MAC, beard and rock drilling contests, delicious food dishes, pancakes, chili and plenty of beverages to suit kids and adults of all ages.
Pancakes, Art, Golf and more: Events for Saturday, Oct. 19
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/19/2019 - 12:26amGood morning Carson City! We’ve got a ton of great events this Saturday, so check below for a list of delightful fall activities!
Family train rides in Carson City, Virginia City plus ghost walk, art fair and lots of pumpkins as region readies for busy weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/17/2019 - 6:57pmHeading 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!
Halloween, Nevada Day and more: All the information you need for Carson City during the next spooky weeks
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 10/16/2019 - 1:30pmIt's that spooky time again, when the leaves begin to fall, Nevada Day is gearing up to bring us the best parade in the state, and our little ghouls and goblins are putting together their terrifying and adorable costumes in preparation for sugary chaos.
Here is all the information you'll need to know during the next few weeks regarding Halloween, Nevada Day, and more.
Fort Churchill State Historic Park to celebrate All Hallows’ Eve
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/01/2019 - 9:11amSILVER SPRINGS, Nev. — Enjoy an afternoon of old-fashioned Halloween fun at Fort Churchill State Historic Park. This family-friendly event will feature a variety of activities including harvest games on the museum lawn, a scavenger hunt around the fort ruins to earn treats, hay rides, and pumpkin carving and scarecrow building contests.
The Carson Tigersharks to Celebrate 50th year with alumni swim meet, gala
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/23/2019 - 8:57amCome join the Carson Tigersharks celebrate 50 years with an alumni swim meet and family-friendly Gala! The Tigersharks are incredibly proud to be part of the Carson City community for the past 50 years.
Events and Happenings in Carson City for Saturday, Sept. 14
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/13/2019 - 11:15pmGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! It’s going to get hot again today with a high of 93, but don’t worry, as we get out further into the week the weather will turn more autumnal with highs in the 70s. It could be the last hot day for a while, at least until a freak 90s+ hot day in November followed by a week long blizzard, so enjoy it while it’s here!
Today on the docket we have the farmers market, a Celtic fair at Dangberg Ranch, craft shows, and more! Check below to see the events throughout the weekend:
Saturday, September 14
Art festival, Celtic faire, awareness walks, bike rides and more: Carson City region prepares for jam-packed weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 09/12/2019 - 7:55pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region packed with excitement over the next three days. Events include the Silver State Art Festival at Fuji Park, suicide awareness walks in Carson City, a Celtic faire at Dangberg Home Ranch, the ninth annual Edible Pedal bike ride at Bowers Mansion, train rides in Virginia City and much more!
Nearly 100 Literary Luminaries to participate in Saturday's Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/09/2019 - 1:31pmOn Saturday, Sept. 14 Nevada Humanities will hold its sixth annual Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl in Reno celebrating this year’s theme “Unabridged.”
The Literary Crawl is the premier literary event in northern Nevada that will feature an exploratory day of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry readings, as well as panel discussions, book signings, and workshops.