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Good 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

Heading 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.

The 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.

Pop music superstar Justin Timberlake just amped up the celebrity wattage at the American Century Championship, expanding the field of luminaries for the 30th annual golf tournament at Lake Tahoe, July 9-14.

Happy Saturday Carson City! It’s shaping up to be a truly beautiful Spring day today in our capital city with a high of 70 degrees, and full sun. There’s over twenty items on our list for today, and even more for Sunday! Check below to see what’s going on today!

Saturday, June 8

With the weather reaching the mid-80s, now is the perfect time to get out and explore during a jam-packed three days around the Carson City region. Friday has plenty of events to get you to the weekend.

Lace up your walking shoes, pack a lunch, grab a fishing pole and head to any of Nevada's public parks this Saturday, June 8 for “Discover Nevada State Parks” day. Visitors will receive free day-use admission at all of Nevada’s State Parks and the opportunity to fish without a license throughout the Silver State.

Good morning Carson City, and happy June! We have a ton of events going on today in our beloved capital city, with the June wine walk, the first day of the farmer’s market, a brew fest at Fuji park, and more! With a high of 75, it’s shaping up to finally start to feel like summer (knock on wood).

Heading into a jam-packed weekend of events around the Carson City region, there's a bevy of activities Friday to get your started. Lace up your shoes for a morning walk at Riverview Park, and then head on over to the Nevada State Museum for a coin press demonstration, and tours that explore anthropology and Nevada history. Later there's a cruise night gathering at Carson Mall to benefit Safe Grad Night, an Italian dinner fundraiser at the Governor's Mansion to benefit Carson City's homeless, live music at Living the Good Life and A to Zen, laughs at the Carson Comedy Club, and much more. Read on and enjoy!

CARSON CITY — Nevada’s state museums are once again taking part in the national Blue Star Museums program, providing free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families.

The National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families program, now in its 10th year, launched the 2019 program on Saturday, May 18 – Armed Forces Day – and it will stay in effect through the Labor Day Weekend.

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Nevada residents and visitors are invited to “Discover Nevada State Parks” on Saturday, June 8. Park visitors will receive free day-use admission and free fishing (no license required) at all of Nevada’s State Parks.

Prepare for a pre-summer kickoff festival at Casino Fandango over Memorial Day weekend in Carson City with the second annual community Rockin’ Rib Fest, this Friday through Monday.

This deliciously action-packed holiday event is the only Memorial Day rib festival in the region and is the largest planned Memorial Day celebration in the community, organizers say.

Plan ahead, write it down and prepare for a pre-summer kickoff festival as Casino Fandango will heat up Memorial Day weekend in Carson City with the its second annual community Rockin’ Rib Fest, May 24-27.

This deliciously action-packed holiday event is the only Memorial Day rib festival in the region and is the largest planned Memorial Day celebration in the community, organizers say.

The Nevada State Museum in Carson City was the place to be Tuesday for history and science lovers as the Nevada Museums Association hosted its 2019 showcase, which consisted of free admission for the day and featuring 24 museum booth demonstrations from around the Silver State.

Good morning Carson City and welcome to the last day of winter. It is Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Expect mostly sunshine and cloudy skies today as a weather system is expected to move into the region later tonight bringing rain showers to the lower valleys and some snow to the Sierra for the first day of Spring. Here's what is happening around town today, including free admission to the Nevada State Museum.

CARSON CITY — Dancers, drummers and dragons will be on display as the Nevada State Museum and Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada team up Saturday, Feb. 9, to ring in the Chinese New Year and celebrate Chinese culture.

The Northern Nevada Development Authority is beginning the new year by bringing county managers together for a morning talk about the present and future.

Sunday offers a brief reprieve from the chill of winter with a forecast high of around 50 degrees before the next bout of cold air hits the region on New Year's Eve.

Christmas is getting closer, and in Carson City, that means holiday trains. From the V&T Railway's Polar Express to the Nevada State Railroad Museum's Santa Train, rails around the state capital are busy delivering Saint Nicholas to children and spreading Christmas cheer.

You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I'm telling you why: Because Santa Claus is coming to Carson City!

Good Day Carson City, it is Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. The winter weather continues today albeit without any storm watches or warnings this morning. Light snow showers will continue today and and pick up tonight with less than an inch possible. As always be careful out on the roads. You'll be able to warm up at a number of venues today, including a holiday swing party with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at Casino Fandango's new Grand Ballroom and at the Carson City School District Orchestra Program concert at the community center.

The skies above Carson City are forecast to be mostly sunny and blue Sunday, but the air near freezing at 35 degrees for a daytime high. Bundle up if you decided to recreate outdoors today.

The Carson City School District Orchestra Program performs the second of four school-year concerts for the general public on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018 at the Community Center with free admission.

Under the direction of Dr. Brian Fox, the CCSD Orchestras is a blooming school music program in Carson City. Come to the Holiday Concert to hear Holiday favorites, as well as Mozart, Brahms, and music from Harry Potter.

It is that time of year again to organize the family adoption for the Angel Tree, organized by Denise DiMarzo at Eagle Valley Middle School. DiMarzo has been working with school counselors and school social workers to identify children and families in need and help as many as possible.

A local favorite, Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble is excited to present their 2018 Christmas concert season, "Oh Wait! It's Christmas!"

Today is Armistice Day, Nov. 11, precursor to the modern Veterans Day holiday, which is observed on Monday.

On this date 100 years ago, armistice was signed ending World War I in Europe.

Dec. 16 at 7 p.m.
Carson City Community Center
851 E. William Street in Carson City

A local favorite, Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble is excited to present their 2018 Christmas concert season, "Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!"

Dec. 16 at 1 p.m.
Redemption Church
1600 Snyder Avenue in Carson City

A local favorite, Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble is excited to present their 2018 Christmas concert season, "Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!"

Dec. 10 at 7 p.m.
Virginia Street Brewhouse
211 N Virginia Street in Reno

A local favorite, Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble is excited to present their 2018 Christmas concert season, "Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!"

Dec. 9 at 3 p.m.
Washoe County Library
301 S. Center Street in downtown Reno

A local favorite, Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble is excited to present their 2018 Christmas concert season, "Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!"