Looking for a place to take your little ones this week? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around Carson City and beyond.
Multiple Days
Carson High School Spring Musical
The Carson High School Spring Musical, Alice By Heart, kicks off their production this Friday at 7 p.m.
In the rubble of the London Blitz of World War II, Alice Spencer’s budding teen life is turned upside down, and she and her dear friend Alfred are forced to take shelter in an underground tube station. When the ailing Alfred is quarantined, Alice encourages him to escape with her into their cherished book and journey down the rabbit hole to Wonderland. As they travel through the tale, Alice by Heart encourages us all to celebrate the transformational power of the imagination, even in the harshest of times.
All performances take place at the Brewery Arts Center in the Maizie Theater. Subsequent performances take place Saturday, April 5 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and on Sunday, April 6 at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $15 for general admission and $10 for students and seniors.
Wild Horse Children’s Theater Presents: Junie B. Jones Jr. the Musical
Based on Barbara Park’s best-selling books, “JUNIE B. JONES JR. THE MUSICAL” is a laugh-out-loud adventure that kicks off with Junie B. starting first grade! From losing her best friend to making new ones (hello, Herb!) to the mystery of Mr. Scary’s chalkboard and the horror of needing glasses (gasp!), Junie B. navigates it all with her signature sass and charm. Add a cafeteria lady with a heart of gold, a high-stakes kickball tournament, and her Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal, and you’ve got a first-grade story that’s larger-than-life! Packed with lovable characters, hilarious moments, and songs that’ll have you humming all day long, JUNIE B. JONES JR. isn’t just a musical—it’s an adventure you’ll never forget.
You can catch the show weekends April 4-13, with the debut happening this Friday at 7 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center in the Performance Hall. For tickets and more information, please visit www.WildHorseTheater.com.
April Library Scavenger Hunt: Bug Bonanza!
Crawl, flutter and buzz your way through the library this April with our Insect-Themed Scavenger Hunt! Hidden around the library are fascinating facts about creepy crawlies of all kinds — can you find them all?
Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet at the front desk, search high and low for hidden clues, and complete your sheet to claim your prize — a plastic bug to take home!
This self-paced activity runs all month long, so stop by anytime in April to join the fun. Perfect for curious minds of all ages!
Recurring:
Come visit the Carson City Library and hang out in a space designed with teens in mind! Monday through Friday 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. All teens welcome!
Grown Up and Guppies at the Carson City Aquatic Center
Head over to the Carson City Aquatics Center every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. and again at 6 p.m., and Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. for Grown ups and Guppies. Making the water fun for your guppy is the most important step in preparing for swim lessons. This class is designed to acquaint adult and child wild play activities and to teach very basic fundamental skills. The course is parent-driven, under the supervision of an instructor. No registration required. Class is limited to 12 adult/child pairs on a first-come first served basis. For ages 6 months to 4 years.
Toddler Time at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada
Toddler Time Tuesday & Friday 9:30am-11:30am. Designed for children 1-3 years of age. Play with educational toys, encourage social development, and meet other caregivers.
My Toddler is Sewing! Art class at the Carson City Community Art Building
Register here. Happening Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Located at 801 N. Roop Street. This simple class consists of a foam sewing card & a colorful shoelace. Your toddler will learn the basics of sewing while learning all the reasons for sewing. Why should children learn to sew? Hand-eye coordination, develop and mature their dexterity & fine motor skills, build self confidence and patience. No supplies needed. Parents/guardians, please plan to stay with your child. For more information, email shirleyrash@gmail.com or visit sewhappysewingschool.com
Monday, March 31
Recurring:
Early childhood arts activities including imitation and exploration in music, movement, and visual art for children 1 to 5 years old with a participating adult. Free to attend – please register in advance. TWO Class times: 10am – 10:40am and 11am – 11:40am. 801 N. Roop Street, in the art building next to the pool / community center.
Outside Carson City:
Pizza and Games Night at Pizza Factory Minden
Pizza anyone? All are welcome! A casual, relaxed way to meet others in your community. Games will be available as well. Begins at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by the Porch Movement.
Tuesday, April 1
Recurring:
After School Arts & Crafts with Maggie M
A weekly after school art and crafts class for kids 6 to 13. Join Maggie M in exploring different art experiences and learning to use different creative mediums. Cost is $25.00.
Wednesday, April 2
Recurring:
Creating with Polymer Clay: Mini Donuts at the BAC
Come learn how to sculpt various miniatures and figures with polymer clay in this beginner-friendly class with instructor Kaleb Wyckoff! Every class session is a different item and requests can be made in advance.
Maggie M’s Beginning Art Classes for Teens every Wednesday
Maggie M’s Beginning Art Classes will provide instruction in drawing, sketching, and painting with watercolors and acrylics 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm every Wednesday.
Board Game Night at 3 Arrows Games
Join the Minden Board Game group and others for a weekly meet up of table top fun. Bring a game to share or jump in with others to learn something new for a night of fun. Everyone is welcome!
Storytime Wednesdays at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada
Join in for weekly storytime with an accompanying craft each Wednesday. Recommended for children ages 1-6. All included with museum admission.
Art Studio Craft Classes at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada
Drop-in art studio every Wednesday and Friday from 2-4 p.m. Creative art studio projects are included with museum admission. All ages welcome. Additional crafts are available for cost.
Lego Club at the Carson City Library
For elementary school aged children. Build self-led creations through hands-on learning with Lego education materials. No registration is required. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Bedtime Bears Storytime at the Carson City Library
For kids of all ages: Join us every Wednesday night for stories, songs and crafts designed to help kids wind down at the end of the day. From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
In this class you’ll learn about problem-solving through art, as well as how to draw with instructor Kaleb Wyckoff. Whether you can sketch a stick figure or a portrait, this class is for you! All skill levels are welcome. Every class is different and designed to strive for accessibility.
Join the Carson City High School Dungeon & Dragons group every other Wednesday at 2:30PM in the Teen Zone. Learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons and participate in fun campaigns! No registration required.
Thursday, April 3
Come teach our furry friend Tofi how to shop for groceries, sort blocks, build railroads, and more!
Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 11:30am in the Kennedy Children’s Corner
Open to kids of all ages. No registration required!
At the Carson City Library.
Recurring:
Whistle Stop Storytime every Thursday at the Nevada Railroad Museum in Carson City
Head down to the Nevada State Railroad Museum, located at 2180 S. Carson Street, in Carson City every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. for story time! The stories visitors can expect include train-based picture books as well as an arts and crafts project associated with the book to follow. The recommended age range is 0-7, but any children of any age can participate.
Big Kid Butterflies Storytime at the Carson City Library
For children ages 1 to 5; join for weekly stories, songs and crafts. No registration is required. 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Open STEM Lab Thursdays at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada
The STEM Classroom is open every Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. for funny educational, weekly activities. All included with museum admission. All ages welcome.
Fingerboarding Club at the Carson City Library
Enjoy doing tricks and having fun with miniature skateboards. A table will be set up with a skatepark for an hour of fingerboarding. Fingerboards will be provided but feel free to bring your own. Open to patrons 14 and up. No registration required. From 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Outside Carson City:
Kids Yoga at Biggest Little Baby
This class at Reno’s Biggest Little Baby uses yoga sequences, songs, stories, and games to teach kids aged 5-12 life skills via the fundamentals of yoga. We will incorporate breathing and relaxation exercises and sometimes even create mindful crafts! Located at 7693 S. Virginia St. from 4 to 5 p.m. Register at the link above. $22.50 per class for drop-ins, or $75 per month. Held every Thursday.
Mother Goose on the Loose at South Lake Tahoe Library
Join us at the South Lake Tahoe Library for our in-person Mother Goose on the Loose! Every Thursday at 10:30 AM with Miss Anel. This award winning program combines music, movement, visual literacy and language development to help children get ready to read! Mother Goose on the Loose is a lap-sit story time for little ones aged 0-2 years and their caregiver. 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at South Lake Tahoe Library, 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
Friday, April 4
Pinwheel Planting at the Legislature for Child Abuse Prevention Month
Each April, dozens gather at the Nevada Legislature in Carson City to plant the lawn with pin wheels to help raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention month. Families, community partners, businesses, and everyone in between are invited to come and help spread awareness.
The ceremony begins promptly at 10 a.m. Take photos and share them on social media with the hashtag #GoBlueNV
Learn to Play Disney’s Lorcana
Come learn to play Disney’s Lorcana trading card game at 3 Arrow Games located at 4600 Snyder Avenue this Friday at 6 p.m.
Disney Lorcana is a trading card game (TCG) developed by Ravensburger in collaboration with The Walt Disney Company, where players collect and trade cards featuring Disney characters, items, and actions, aiming to be the first to collect 20 “lore” points.
All ages are welcome (including your grown ups!) but recommended ages by the game’s creators are 8 and up.
There will also be a pack rush event for those who would like to participate! $10 entry.
Recurring:
Toddler Time at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada
Toddler Time Tuesday and Friday 9:30am-11:30am. Designed for children 1-3 years of age. Play with educational toys, encourage social development, and meet other caregivers.
Art Studio Craft Classes at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada
Drop-in art studio every Wednesday and Friday from 2 – 4 p.m. Creative art studio projects are included with museum admission. All ages welcome. Additional crafts are available for cost.
Outside Carson City:
Family Yoga at Biggest Little Baby
This hour-ish family yoga class at Reno’s Biggest Little Baby is a supportive and nurturing space to practice yoga and mindfulness with children. We practice yoga through songs, stories, games, and breathwork in a format that is accessible for all ages and levels. Classes often incorporate seasonal or narrative themes. The intention of this class is to bring peaceful moments of connection to families through yoga and mindfulness. All classes include some form of quiet relaxation time. Adults should plan to participate in classes with their children. No yoga experience necessary! Cost is for adults; children accompanying adult are included. $25 per class. Located at 7693 S. Virginia Street. Register at the link above.
Multilingual Story Time at Biggest Little Baby
Join our multilingual reader Alison for a free weekly story time in the yoga studio at Biggest Little Baby. Children of all ages and their grown ups are invited to acquire language and preliteracy/literacy skills through movement, song, interaction, and stories in English, Spanish, French, and ASL. Alison has years of teaching and child development expertise and speaks multiple languages. Her love of reading and children is both apparent and contagious. We invite you to come learn to love language and reading as much as we do. 11:40 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. at Biggest Little Baby in Reno at 7693 S. Virginia St.
Saturday, April 5
Get Outside & Play Day at the Carson City Library
Every First Saturday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Library Garden
No registration required.
Step outside and enjoy the great outdoors with us at Get Outside & Play Day! Held every first Saturday of the month in the Library Garden, this drop-in event is perfect for all ages. Play lawn games, explore with outdoor toys, and discover nature using our Community Science backpacks — complete with tools to catch bugs and identify native plants. Whether you’re looking to relax or get curious about the world around you, there’s something for everyone. Come play, learn, and connect with nature — no registration needed!
New Sewing Classes at the Carson City Community Center
Kids classes for 6-13 year olds, adult classes for 14-102 year olds; the new sewing classes at the Carson City Community Center has them all! This Saturday, the Kid Hand Sewing Class takes place from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Check the link above for more information on other classes, and how to register!
Recurring:
Chess Club for all ages at the Carson City Library
Stop by and play chess, or learn to play chess, at the Carson City Library every Saturday from 12 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. All skill levels are welcome.
Outside Carson City:
Family Day at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Free Admission
Please join us at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center as our Young Chautauquans perform a theatrical presentation that brings historical figures to life through costumed performances and monologues. Performances from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. that includes the Awards Ceremony and Reception. Following the performances and Reception, there will be our monthly scavenger hunt with prizes. This event includes free admission to the museum exhibits and remember to visit our bookstore! Please note that the hours open for this event have changed to 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Don’t forget! Each time you visit the museum on Family Day in 2025 you earn a chance to win a $25 gift certificate from our bookstore. The more Family Day events you attend, the greater your chances of winning! The drawing will be held on December 08, 2025. Need not be present to win. Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center: 1477 US Hwy 395 (corner of Main St & High School St), Gardnerville, NV
April National Play Outside Day at Washoe Lake State Park
National Play Outside Day takes place on the first Saturday of every month. Meet at the Maze parking lot for this family-friendly event. Families can pick up park passports, Junior Ranger booklets, stickers, and more! There is a children’s play area, a disc golf course, and a hiking trail to the beach. We will have a station set up with crafts, games, and other activities.
WHEN: Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
WHERE: Meet at the Maze parking lot inside the park. Take Exit 10 from I-580 and drive north on Eastlake Blvd. for four miles. The park entrance is on the left. Turn left past the fee booth and the Maze is the first parking lot on the right.
COST: The park entrance fee is $5 per vehicle for Nevada residents and $10 per vehicle for non-Nevada residents. We can accept cash, check, or credit cards. There is no additional fee for this event.
Sunday, March 30
Recurring:
Minden Board Game Group – Carson Branch
Carson City Library in the Digitorium Sundays from noon to 3:30 p.m. All ages welcome, no registration required!
Did we miss any? Send any family-friendly event information to krisha@carsonnow.org and be sure to add to our calendar here!
