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Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Oct. 30

Going into the eve of Halloween, teeth will be chattering as the weather calls for sunny skies but with a chill in the air and daytime temperatures in the upper 40s around the capital city. Events around town Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019 include a Halloween costume walk at Riverview Park in Carson City, a "trick or trunk" event in Dayton, art showings, storytelling at the Carson City Library and more.

Carson City area celebrates Halloween 2019 with trick-or-treating activities and more

The 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.

Carson City Parks and Rec hosts costume hike Wednesday at Riverview Park

Event Date: 
October 30, 2019 - 6:00pm

Come join the Carson City Parks, Rec and Open Space department at Riverview Park this Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. for the second annual Costume Hike. This year, we will be walking along the Carson River at Riverview Park learning about the history of Halloween. It will be a fun-filled adventure with opportunities for prizes, learning, and great photo opportunities.

Bring water, excellent costumes, flashlights, and your excitement! Riverview Park is located at 600 Marsh Rd, Carson City.

Northern Nevada women honored as local leaders by Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada

Event Date: 
November 21, 2019 - 5:30pm

Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada is pleased to announce this year’s Triumphant: Celebrating Women in Leadership Dinner honorees. Six women, each representing one of the six Girl Scout focus areas, will be recognized at the 17th annual awards dinner on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno.

Parade and carnival, Pow Wow, pancakes and more: Carson City set for Nevada Day weekend

Heading 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.

Thursday events around Carson City include art showings, hike and family carnival night at Mills Park

Counting down the hours until the Nevada Day weekend celebration begins, we're heading into Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019 with sunny skies in the forecast through Sunday. Thursday opens the first of the four-day annual RSVP Nevada Day Carnival at Mills Park with $1 ride family night hosted by Carson City Toyota. Other activities around the capital city include a Muscle Powered afternoon hike, art showings, library activities, a gold and silver rush presentation at the Nevada State Museum and more.

Pancakes, Art, Golf and more: Events for Saturday, Oct. 19

Good 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

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!

Willow Bill Fundraiser to be held at A to Zen December 8

Event Date: 
December 8, 2019 - 5:00pm

A fundraiser for Willow Bill and his battle against cancer will be held at A to Zen on Sunday, December A from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Go to Willow Bill Fundraiser on FB to stay informed and invite friends. There will be live music, a cake walk, raffle prizes to include Willow Reindeer, 50/50 raffle, ornament decorating (not just for kids), ornaments for purchase, food and drinks for purchase and more!

Willow Bill Fundraiser at A to Zen

Event Date: 
Repeats every 3 days until Mon Dec 09 2019 .
December 8, 2019 - 5:00pm

Special event - fundraiser for Willow Bill who is battling cancer. Go to Willow Bill Fundraiser on FB and to stay informed and INVITE friends. Live MUSIC, CAKE walk, RAFFLE prizes to include Willow Reindeer, 50/50 raffle, ornament decorating (not just for kids), ornaments for purchase, food and drinks for purchase and FUN, FUN and more FUN. Willow Bill has given so much to our community-now it's our turn to show our love to Willow Bill. Please join us for this very special evening. Sunday, December 8, 2019, A to Zen on Carson Street, 5-9pm.

Halloween, Nevada Day and more: All the information you need for Carson City during the next spooky weeks

Event Date: 
October 16, 2019 (All day)
October 23, 2019 (All day)
October 30, 2019 (All day)

It'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.

Bingo night Saturday featured at Carson Mall to benefit longtime Carson City family

Event Date: 
October 19, 2019 - 5:00pm

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.

Senator Square: Club opportunities everywhere at Carson High School

CHS has many opportunities for students to become a part of something bigger than just themselves, not that making a name for oneself is a bad idea or anything, but it is up to the student to step on up, come on in, and check them out. There are so many clubs on campus; there are Interact Club meetings at lunch in CHS teacher Erin Been’s room every Thursday, and Been also advises the Represent Club.

Events around Carson City for Thursday, Oct. 10

Heading into Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 and we're looking at continued sunshine and cool temperatures, with some warming in time for the weekend. Activities ahead around the capital city feature a workshop by Carson City TRIAD to prepare residents for Medicare open enrollment, a Muscle Powered led afternoon hike at Sedge Road, the grand opening of My Place Hotel, modern western square dancing lessons, art showings, library activities and more. Enjoy the day.

Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Oct. 8

Going into the second week of October, there's plenty of events around the capital city for this Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 including a morning walk, evening hike and a bike ride with Muscle Powered. There's also art showings, the grand opening of Carson City's Postal Annex, family movie night at the Carson City Library featuring "Muppets from Space," as well as Big Band jazz music with a fall theme at Living the Good Life and more. Enjoy the day.

27th annual Carson City Pumpkin Patch this Saturday at Seeliger Elementary

Event Date: 
October 12, 2019 - 9:00am

Celebrating nearly three decades of turning the round, orange members of the squash family into memorable Halloween carving traditions, Seeliger Elementary School in Carson City will host its 27th annual Pumpkin Patch this Saturday, Oct. 12.

RoseBud's Dance Band Maquerade Ball this Saturday at the Brewery Arts Center

Event Date: 
October 12, 2019 (All day)

The Rose Buds Dance Band presents the Masquerade Ball at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City on Saturday, Oct. 12. Get ready to have a great time with a live 18-piece band. Masks and costumes are optional but if you don’t wear one you may not win the costume contest!

Carson City ‘My Place’ Hotel to host Grand Opening Oct. 10

Event Date: 
October 10, 2019 - 4:00pm

The new My Place Hotel located at 17 Hospitality Way in Carson City will host a Grand Opening on Thursday, October 10 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., with a ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m.

Those in attendance will be able to tour the new hotel. There will also be prizes and giveaways, hors d’oeuvres, local food trucks, adult beverages, and there with be live KOZZ classic rock.

Carson City Moose Lodge to host Fall Poker Run Saturday, October 12th

Poker Run Saturday, October 12th, 2019
Poker Run Saturday, October 12th, 2019
Event Date: 
October 12, 2019 - 10:00am

Carson City Moose Lodge
Fall Motorcycle Poker Run

Saturday, October 12th, 2019
Registration 10AM - 11:30AM - Last Card at 3:30PM

Capital City and CTH 'Think Pink' for breast cancer awareness Tuesday at Red's Old 395 Grill

With October designated Breast Cancer Awareness Month, dozens joined Carson Tahoe Health for its 18th "Think Pink" breast cancer awareness event held Tuesday at Red's Old 395 Grill in Carson City, which hosts and sponsors the annual event.

All-ages Halloween costume contest featured during Nevada Day Carnival at Mills Park

Event Date: 
October 26, 2019 - 3:00pm

An all-ages Halloween costume contest like no other in the Silver State will be hosted by RSVP during the Nevada Day Carnival at Mills Park in Carson City on Saturday, Oct. 26.

Casino Fandango in Carson City announces 2019 Oktoberfest events

CARSON CITY — Get ready for more beer, brats and oompah bands! The Casino Fandango 6th annual Oktoberfest is Saturday, Oct. 5 and Sunday, Oct. 6. This annual event will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and admission is free.

Trails Association, Carson City Parks, Rec and Open Space to host Prison Hill clean-up

Event Date: 
October 6, 2019 - 10:00am

The Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department, with the Pine Nut Mountains Trails Association and the Nevada Off-Highway Vehicle Commission, is sponsoring a volunteer Clean-Up Day at the Prison Hill Recreation Area in the OHV Area. The public is invited to come out and help.

Senator Square: Carson High School graduate addresses National Honor Society members

National Honor Society held its induction ceremony Sept. 23 in the CHS Big Gym featuring guest speaker Ryan Costella a 2000 CHS graduate. Costella was an active member of NHS, and this fact influenced his desire to attend college at Villanova University in Philadelphia, PA where he earned degrees in Political Science and English.

Casino Fandango Oktoberfest

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Oct 06 2019 .
October 5, 2019 (All day)
Event Date: 
October 6, 2019 (All day)

CARSON CITY, NV—Get ready for more beer, brats and oompah bands! The Casino Fandango 6th annual Oktoberfest is Saturday October 5th and Sunday October 6th. This annual event will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and admission is free.

Events around Carson City for Thursday, Sept. 26

Heading into Thursday and the final stretch of the work week, it is shaping up to be eventful around the capital city area featuring a morning hike along Clear Creek hosted by Muscle Powered, activities at the Carson City Library, western square dancing offered through Carson City Parks and Recreation, Food Truck Thursday at Mills Park, Ladies' Night Out at Gather, a volunteer information hour and training hosted by Carson City's CASA, a lecture entitled "100 Years Later: The 1919 Transcontinental Military Motor Convoy" featured at the Nevada State Museum, and more.

Find UFOs, other phenomena along 'Extraterrestrial Highway' in Area 51-ISH Nevada fall quest

CARSON CITY — The storm’s coming, and Travel Nevada invites all naruto runners to take part in the Area 51 Intergalatic Scavenger Hunt (Area 51-ISH) this fall. Find and get Unidentified Free Objects (UFOs) and other spacy swag on Nevada’s Extraterrestrial Highway and in surrounding communities of Tonopah, Caliente and Pioche.

Carson City's Postal Annex hosts Grand Opening Oct. 8

Event Date: 
October 8, 2019 (All day)

Looking for a "One Stop Shop" that will get all your office and shipping needs done in a snap?

Carson City's "Postal Annex" will be hosting a grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration on October 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at their new location at 3827 South Carson Street.

Nevada Poetry Out Loud competition registration begins

CARSON CITY — Registration is under way for the Nevada’s 2020 Poetry Out Loud competition and high school teachers and students throughout the state are invited to get involved.

Senator Square: Time for the Happiest Carson High School Homecoming on Earth

Friday Sept. 13, no bad luck on this day, beginning at 1:18 p.m. was an assembly in the Big Gym during the last class of the day as an introduction to CHS’ Happiest Homecoming on Earth. Leadership students led the assembly with the first activity being the introduction of the Homecoming King and Queen candidates who made their grand entrance onto the floor.

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