Easter weekend is bringing a packed lineup of egg hunts, museum events, brunches and spring outings to Carson City and nearby communities. Here is a roundup of 2026 Easter and spring events happening this week in Carson City, Washoe Valley, Gardnerville, Minden, Genoa, Virginia City and Dayton. 

Carson City

  • Pumpkin, Pioneers & Tall Tales Easter Egg Hunt — Saturday, April 4, 9 a.m. to noon, Livermore Sports Complex, 1555 Livermore Lane. The free community event includes vendors, food trucks, a live DJ, Easter Bunny appearances and an egg hunt that begins at 11 a.m. 
  • MVBC Easter Eggstravaganza — Saturday, April 4, 10 a.m. to noon, Mountain Vista Baptist Church, 1750 Mountain St. Organizers say families can expect age-group egg hunts, games, snacks and balloon animals. 
  • Eggstravaganza 2026 — Saturday & Sunday, April 4, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Nevada State Railroad Museum, 2180 S. Carson St. The museum’s annual Easter event includes egg hunts, rides and family activities. 
  • Bunny Express — Saturday, April 4, 3:30 p.m., Nevada State Railroad Museum, 2180 S. Carson St. This ticketed McKeen motor car ride includes a photo with the Easter Bunny and a goodie bag. 
  • Spring is in the Air Craft Fair — Saturday, April 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St. The fair features local artisans, crafters and seasonal shopping. 
  • Glen Eagles Easter Egg Hunt — Sunday, April 5, 2 p.m., Glen Eagles Restaurant & Lounge, 3700 N. Carson St. The restaurant says the community egg hunt is paired with Easter brunch and asks families to preregister. 

Washoe Valley

  • Washoe Lake State Park Easter Egg Hunt — Saturday, April 4, Easter Bunny arrival at 11:30 a.m., hunt from noon to 2 p.m., Washoe Lake State Park Group Use Area. The South Valley Volunteer Fire Department is hosting the hunt and asking for a minimum $5 donation at the entrance. 
  • Anneke Schat’s Bakery Easter Egg Hunt — Saturday, April 4, 10 a.m., Anneke Schat’s Bakery, 3115 Eastlake Blvd., Washoe Valley. The bakery’s community hunt is free and spreads out across the property. 

Gardnerville / Minden / Genoa

  • Family Day at the Museum – Young Chautauqua Performances — Saturday, April 4, 11 a.m., Carson Valley Museum, Gardnerville. The museum program is one of the weekend’s family-focused spring events. 
  • Johnson Lane Volunteer Fire Department Annual Easter Egg Hunt — Sunday, April 5, 9 a.m., Johnson Lane Park, 1450 Stephanie Way, Minden. The annual community hunt opens the Easter morning lineup in Carson Valley. 
  • Underwater Easter Egg Hunt — Sunday, April 5, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Carson Valley Swim Center, 1600 Highway 88, Minden. Kids hunt for floating and submerged eggs and trade them in for candy and prizes. 
  • Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Lampe Park — Sunday, April 5, 1 p.m., Lampe Park, 1324 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville. The free family hunt is open to children ages 1 to 12 and includes more than 12,000 eggs and prize eggs. 
  • Bluegrass Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet — Sunday, April 5, starting at 11 a.m., The Pink House, 193 Genoa Lane, Genoa. The restaurant’s Easter lineup includes bluegrass music, an omelette bar, an Easter Bunny pancake station and an adult egg hunt. 

Virginia City

Dayton

  • DIS Community Easter Egg Hunt — Wednesday, April 1, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Track and Field, Dayton Intermediate School. The school calendar lists the event as a community Easter egg hunt.

Did we miss any? Let us know, or make sure to submit it to our events calendar here.

Kelsey is a fourth-generation Nevadan, investigative journalist and college professor working in the Sierras. She is an advocate of high desert agriculture, rescue dogs, and analog education.