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.
Fourth of July activities
Carson City to celebrate July 4th with fireworks show, viewing area and parking at Centennial Park
Join the fun at the Mormon Station in Genoa on Friday, July 4th, 2025. This free event includes a children’s & pet parade, games, music, and more!
Town of Minden’s 4th of July Celebration
The Annual Town of Minden 4th of July Celebration BBQ. Carson Valley Inn has provided complimentary Hamburgers and Hot Dogs will be served by Town Staff. There will also be Popsicles, Balloon Creations, Bubble Zone, Bounce Houses, even a Kids Bike Parade around Minden Park! Drinks are for purchase from the Kiwanis Aktion Club of Carson Valley.
Annual Freedom 5K Run for the Wreath: “We Run This Town” Fun Run Series
Join the second run of the 2025 “We Run This Town” series, and celebrate 4th of July with music and fitness.
Lights on the Lake Fireworks – Visit Lake Tahoe
The American Pyrotechnics Association rates South Shore’s spectacular Fourth of July fireworks celebration one of the top five displays in the nation.
4th of July Celebrations Around Lake Tahoe – Palisades Tahoe at Lake Tahoe
Looking for 4th of July events at Lake Tahoe? Explore parades, fireworks, family-friendly activities, and live music across Truckee, Tahoe City, Incline Village, and South Lake Tahoe. Updated details help you plan the perfect Independence Day experience.
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Monday, June 30
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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, July 1
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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.
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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.
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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, July 4
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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.
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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.
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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!
Sundays Outside Carson City
Did we miss any? Send any your event information to krisha@carsonnow.org and be sure to add to our calendar here!
