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
April Library Scavenger Hunt: Bug Bonanza!
Crawl, flutter and buzz your way through the Carson City 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 and Friday 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Designed for children 1-3 years of age. Play with educational toys, encourage social development, and meet other caregivers.
Monday, April 28
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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.
Mondays Outside Carson City
Pre and Post Natal Stretch and Strengthen at Biggest Little Baby – Reno
Breathe and move in a way that is designed specifically for the pregnant & postpartum body to prepare for and recover from childbirth. We will have time for a brief community check-in, yoga/pilates based movement to build strength and stretch and end with guided relaxation & imagery. Although class is designed with the perinatal period in mind, class is also welcoming to all levels, ages and stages of life. Babies and children are welcome in class although there is no specific childcare attendant
Tuesday, April 29
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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.
Tuesday Night Archery Shoot — ages 17 and under free
Clear Creek Bowman Archery Club hosts their weekly Tuesday Night Shoots from April – August. Every Tuesday night 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. we set up 12 3D animal Targets. Cost is $5 for Adults to shoot, youth 17 and under are free. We provide Archery Equipment (bows & arrows) to use if you do not have your own.
Tuesdays Outside Carson City
2’s & 3’s on the go! event by the South Lake Tahoe Library
Burn some energy while learning the fundamentals of early literacy. Join in for this energetic group every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Library. Suitable for young children ages 2-3 years old and their caregivers.
STEAM Sensory Toddler Play Group at Biggest Little Baby – Reno
This STEAM Sensory Playgroup is perfect for parents with busy toddlers. Each month there will be a theme such as “rainbows,” and each week the sensory stations will have an emphasis in one or two of the STEAM categories (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). The stations will consist of a mixture of sensory bins, art, science experiments, and constructive play all meant to strengthen your child’s fine motor, problem solving, and social skills while being fun and engaging for both parents and kids.
Wednesday, April 30
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, May 1
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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.
Thursdays Outside Carson City
Taught by local bird experts, these courses are a fun and engaging way to learn about Nevada birds. Proceeds support educational programming for children and adults, as well as bird and habitat conservation. Limited spaces available, so register ahead. At the Rosewood Nature Study Area.
Recurring:
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, May 2
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.
Fridays Outside Carson City
West Street Plaza Revival weekend in Reno
Be among the first to experience the vibrant new mural and recent renovations that have transformed this beloved downtown space! This event will kick off a full weekend of activity in the plaza, including food trucks, rolling recreation, and live street performances from local buskers! Come celebrate art and community as we bring new energy to the Downtown Reno Riverwalk.
Recurring:
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, May 3
10th Annual Mother’s Day Craft Fair at the Carson City Community Center
Shop local for Mom for Mother’s Day! Shop for mom from over 40 local crafters and vendors including Home Decor, Jewelry, Health & Wellness, Makeup, Skincare, along with Food, Shaved Ice, Raffles, and more. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. inside the Community Center.
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.
Learn to Sew at the Carson City Community Arts Building
Kids of all ages can learn to sew with Sew Happy Sewing School, which is hosting a number of classes at the Carson City Community Arts Building next to the Community Center. The Kids Class is for sewing students ages 6 to 13, and the adult class is for those 14 and above. To register, go to www.carson.org/ccpr or email shirleyrash@gmail.com
Saturdays Outside Carson City
Genoa Western Heritage Days Horse Parade
Join in on the annual Horse Parade hosted by the National Pony Express, Nevada Division in Genoa. Begins at 2 p.m. Email nevadaponyexpress@gmail.com with any questions.
Community Program Resource Fair at Heritage Park in Gardnerville
Join in for a free, family-friendly event focused on promoting brain health and overall wellness in our community. The Wellness Program begins at 10 a.m. at the Heritage Park Pavilion. Explore a variety of informational booths and connect with local organizations offering valuable mental health and wellness resources. Whether you’re looking for support, tools for self-care, or simply want to learn more, there’s something for everyone!
Lego Block Party at the South Lake Tahoe Library
Young builders are inited to join in on the Lego Block Party from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., after which your creations will be put on display for all to see! Diplo blocks available for littler builders. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Located at 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd in South Lake Tahoe.
Sweep the Town in Gardnerville
Join us for a community day as we sweep the town! We are looking forward to having the entire community come out and join us for a day of sweeping the town. Cleanup projects will involve sweeping all kinds of public spaces—parks, empty lots, schools, trails, sidewalks, and even parking lots, to name just a few. Bring your brooms and gloves as we spruce up Main Street. Groups and organizations are welcome.
Start Location:
Main Street Gardnerville / Town Of Gardnerville Office
1407 US HWY 395
Gardnerville, NV 89410
Get ready to move to the rhythm of the river! Join in for Dancing on the River, happening the first Saturday of May, June, July, and August from 6-10 PM at City Plaza in downtown Reno, right next to the iconic BELIEVE sign. Experience an electrifying evening of Cumbia, Bachata, Salsa, country line dancing, and more under the open sky. Free entry, local food trucks, and drinks await you. Fun for the whole family! Let’s make memories this summer that dance on the river’s flow.
Mother-Daughter Figure Brunch at Atlantis
Our annual Mother’s Day event celebrates the women and girls who make our lives full of love and magic! Enjoy a delicious brunch, enter our raffles, and relax with other families in the community.
Dead Man’s Creek Trail Fieldtrip near Washoe Lake
Hosted by the Nevada Native Plant Society. One of our “local secrets”, this trail is located at the south east corner of Washoe State Park and winds its way up the drainage of Deadman’s Creek to a scenic lookout atop the bluff. Along the slopes we should find a fascinating mix of riparian and steppe vegetative communities. Plants of interest include Phlox diffusa, Ranunculus andersonii, Erigeron glacialis, Phacelia curvipes, Prunus andersonii, Senecio integerrimus and Lupinus arbustus to name a few.
*CAR-POOLING IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED*
West Street Plaza Revival weekend in Reno
Be among the first to experience the vibrant new mural and recent renovations that have transformed this beloved downtown space! This event will kick off a full weekend of activity in the plaza, including food trucks, rolling recreation, and live street performances from local buskers! Come celebrate art and community as we bring new energy to the Downtown Reno Riverwalk.
Sunday, May 4
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Family STEAM Sunday at the Nevada State Railroad Museum
Join in every Sunday for science and art programming at the Nevada State Railroad Museum. Family STEAM Sundays is included with Museum Admission: Adults 18 and over are $10 and children ages 17 and under are free. Members are always free!
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!
Sundays Outside Carson City
Art on the Green hosted by Cultural Arts Foundation of Douglas County
The Cultural Arts Foundation of Douglas County presents Arts On The Green on Sunday, May 4th starting at 12Noon at Sunridge Golf and Recreations. Enjoy a great afternoon of local art, food & drink, and live music featuring Keaton Simons and Tony Lucca. Admission is free! If you are an interested artist or sponsor please call 909-224-1987.
Mother’s Day Spring Tea at Camp Richardson
A fun tea party for all moms and kids! Memorable moments with Ever After Characters, snacks, complimentary mimosas, crafts, glitter bar by Sessions Salon and sing-a-longs! Please purchase your tickets ahead of time- we will NOT be selling them at the door. Tickets for sale at TUBETAHOE or on our website https://everafterproductionstahoe.com/Every child needs to be accompanied by an adult.
Mother’s Day Guided Painting for the whole family in Reno
Come do a guided painting with Mom; all family members are invited to join and painting will be kid friendly. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4635 Longley Lane no. 109 in Reno.
Did we miss any? Send any your event information to krisha@carsonnow.org and be sure to add to our calendar here!
