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.
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2025 Summer Reading Challenge – Grow Your World
From June 14 through August 9, readers of all ages are invited to Grow Your World by reading books and attending library programs! Track your reading minutes at carsoncitylibrary.beanstack.org to earn prizes and discover new adventures all summer long.
Monday, July 28
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Mondays Outside Carson City
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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 29
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For kids ages 0-24 months: Join us for weekly stories, songs and structured free play time!
Participants 9 and younger must be accompanied by a caregiver who is at least 13 years old at all times.
No registration is required.
Tuesdays Outside Carson City
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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.
Wednesday, July 30
Lego Nature Speed Build Challenge
Ready… Set… Build! Join us for a special session of Lego Club featuring a Speed Build Challenge! Test your creativity and quick thinking as you race to see who can build their Lego set the fastest. Compete solo or cheer on your friends in this exciting and friendly competition.
All Lego sets and materials will be provided. No registration required — just bring your imagination and building skills!
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Thursday, July 31
Build a Fairy or Gnome House at the Carson City Library
Let your imagination take root!
Join us for a magical afternoon of creativity as we build whimsical fairy and gnome houses using natural materials and craft supplies. Whether you’re crafting a mushroom cottage or a leafy woodland hideaway, we’ll provide everything you need — all you have to bring is your creativity!
This all-ages program is perfect for kids, teens, families, and anyone who loves a little enchantment.
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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.
Thursdays Outside Carson City
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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, August 1
Nature Walk and Stroller Stroll with Carson City Park Rangers
Nature Walks & Stroller Strolls with the Carson City Park Rangers
Fridays at 11:30 AM | Meet in the Carson City Library Garden
Join us this summer for a special outdoor series in partnership with the Carson City Park Rangers! Families, caregivers, and little ones are invited to explore local wildlife and nature topics during these fun and educational Nature Walks & Stroller Strolls. Each walk will begin at the Library Garden before we stroll together over to the park.
This week the topic is Small Mammals.
These events are designed for all ages and are stroller-friendly. No registration required — just bring water, sunscreen, and your curiosity!
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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.
Fridays Outside Carson City
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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.
Saturday, August 2
Natural Tie Dye: Family Fun with Color!
Get ready to swirl, scrunch, and splash! 🎨🌿
Learn all about natural dyes and create your own one-of-a-kind tie-dye masterpiece using plant-based colors and fun folding techniques. This hands-on program is perfect for the whole family—kids, teens, and adults alike.
All supplies will be provided. Just wear something you don’t mind getting a little colorful!
Nevada State Museum Coin Press No. 1 demonstration
Come watch history in action and listen to the compelling story of the Carson City Mint. This Saturday, Coin Press No. 1 is minting the Virginia & Truckee Railroad Commemorative Medallion. Featuring an engine of the old V&T line on the obverse and Coin Press No. 1 with the famous CC mint mark on the reverse, this half-ounce medallion is minted from .999 fine silver, encased in a protective air-tight capsule and displayed in decorative matting. Get your finished medallion in the Museum Store or purchase a voucher for a silver planchet and watch it be struck on Coin Press No. 1 with your own eyes! Planchet sales begin at 11 a.m
Escape The Rainforest Escape Room
Can you solve the clues and make it out in time? Gather your team — or take on the challenge solo — and join us for Escape the Rainforest, a fun, family-friendly escape room experience! Solve puzzles, follow clues, and explore the wonders (and mysteries!) of the rainforest as you race the clock to escape before time runs out.
Each session lasts approximately 45 minutes and is perfect for kids, families, and curious minds of all ages.
Space is limited — registration is required.
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Saturdays Outside Carson City
Sunday, August 3
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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!
