Good morning Carson City! Today is Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. We’re looking at an overcast, cloudy day with a high of 61 and nighttime lows around 41 degrees. Here’s what’s happening today in the capital city.
TODAY’S EVENTS
Events for October 29, 2026
Big Ideas Could Pay Off! $750 Scholarship Offered to Northern Nevada High School Seniors – Essay Contest Deadline October 29th
Northern Nevada High School Seniors Invited to Write About Community for $750 ScholarshipNorthern Nevada high school seniors are being invited to share their ideas for making their communities better—and compete […]
Exhibit Opening – Layers of Re-iteration: The Long Conversation
Western Nevada College Bristlecone Gallery 2201 W College Parkway, Carson CityLayers of Re-iteration: The Long Conversation is the second chapter of an evolving exhibition inspired by the enduring legacy of Galen Brown and Jim McCormick. Moving beyond tribute, it follows the quiet passage of ideas across our community, revealing how artistic lives continue through shared conversations, generous mentorship, and the countless creative exchanges that ripple […]
The Great Tap Shack Carve-Off: Pumpkin Carving on the Patio
It’s time to carve up a little Halloween fun at The Tap Shack. Join us on the patio for The Great Tap Shack Carve-Off, a laid-back morning of pumpkin carving, […]
Big Kid Butterflies Storytime – Thursdays at The Carson City Library
Carson City Library 900 N Roop, Carson CityFor kids ages 1-5: Join us for weekly stories, songs and crafts! Participants 9 and younger must be accompanied by a caregiver who is at least 13 years old at […]
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Seeks Volunteers Sign Up October 1st to December 31st.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is recruting volunteers for the upcoming tax season (February 1 to April 12, 2027) at the Carson City Senior Center. Opportunities are available for Client Facilitators, who […]
Nevada Day Show
Nevada Artists Association Gallery 449 W King Street, Carson CityThe 2026 Judged Nevada Day Show is on exhibit through Jan. 8, 2027 at the Nevada Artists Association, 449 W. King St., Carson City. This show has 200 entries in 12 categories by […]
Veteran’s Social Hour | Gardnerville Veteran’s Medical Clinic | Every Thursday
ATTENTION ALL VETERANS! On behalf of the Carson Valley Veteran’s group, I would like to extend an open invitation to join our weekly Veteran’s Social Hour to veterans of ALL ages. We meet from 1 – 2 pm every Thursday at the Gardnerville Veteran’s Medical Clinic. This an opportunity to connect with other vets to talk about […]
KNVC Studios Afternoon Dance Party
KNVC Radio 511 W. King Street, Carson CityKNVC is EXCITED to announce the In-Studio KNVC Dance Party on Thursday afternoons. It’s FUN & it’s FREE! Our line-up of locally produced Thursday shows are guaranteed to get you moving and what better way to get out and make new friends by joining us at the KNVC Studios? Beginning at 1 pm with MONICA’S AWESOME 80S, […]
Carson City Thursday Afternoon Bingo!
Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson CityLooking for an enjoyable activity for the afternoon? Come join us for Bingo! Bingo is played on Thursday afternoons from 1:15 – 3:15 PM at the Carson City Senior Center at 911 Beverly […]
Computer Corps offers Opportunity Workshop for Volunteers
ComputerCorps.org TM“Every Home ‘A’ Classroom” OpportunityWorkshop What: Opportunity Workshop for Volunteers For: Individuals from Ages 9 to 90 Years Old When: Mondays at 10:30 am to 11:15 am ORThursdays at 2:30 pm to 3:15 […]
Whistle Stop Stories
Nevada State Railroad Museum 2180 S Carson Street, Carson CityJoin us at the Nevada State Railroad Museum every Monday at 9:30 AM and every Thursday at 3:30 PM for story time and a craft! The story and craft will be the same for […]
BOONANZA – Mills Park October 29th
Boonanza is northern Nevada’s largest trick-or-treat event with 100+ businesses/organizations setting up booths throughout the park for thousands of local kids to trick-or-treat. Please carpool, arrange drop-off/pick-up, bike/walk/etc. if possible! […]
History Hot Takes: An Evening for the Chronically Curious
Nevada State Museum 600 N Carson Street, Carson CityAre you stuck in a rut? Don’t know what to do on the last Thursday of the month? Then come on down to History Hot Takes: An Evening for the […]
Haunted Hayride into Nevada History
Join the Historical Society of Dayton Valley for a free, family-friendly night of ghostly fun, Nevada history, and local adventure! Climb aboard a haunted hayride at the Dayton Museum and journey through Old Town, where colorful characters from Nevada’s past come to life with spooky stories, local legends, and a few surprises along the way. […]
PPI Improv Thursdays at the BAC
Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson CityJoin us every Thursday at 6:00 PM in the Maizie Black Box Theater at the Brewery Arts Center (449 W King St, Carson City, NV) for an evening of creativity, […]
Open Mic Night at Polecat Tavern – Thursday’s at 6pm
Polecat Tavern 260 W Winnie Ln, Carson CityJoin us for the fun on Open Mic Thursday every Thursday starting at 6pm. The PA is all warmed up and ready for you. Bring your friends to give you feedback […]
Toastmasters Free Introductory Meetings! Public Speaking and More.
First Presbyterian Church 300 West Musser Street, Carson CityCarson City Communicators, a long standing Toastmasters Club in the City of Carson, is pleased to announce they have openings for new members in the Current 2025/2026 term. We are […]
Free English Classes
Free English classes beginning September 24, 2026. But you can join any Thursday after that at 6:30. Everyone is welcome.
A Halloween Haunted Good Life at Gina’s: 4 Nights of Great Music and 3 Nights of Costume Parties!
A Halloween Haunted Good Life at Gina’s: 4 Nights of Great Music and 3 Nights of Costume Parties! Get ready for a wickedly good time at Gina’s Good Life Music & […]
Halloween Scaryoke Costume Party | Starts at 6:30 PM | Gina’s Good Life Music & Lounge
Thursday, October 29 – Halloween Scaryoke Costume Party | Starts at 6:30 PM Things get spooky on Thursday as S-N-L Entertainment’s Sheri & Larry make their debut on Gina’s stage for a […]
DJ Trivia at Reno Public Market
Time & Location 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mondays and Thursdays Reno Public Market, 299 E Plumb Ln, Reno, NV 89502, USA About the Event Get ready to test your smarts at DJ Trivia! Grab your friends and get ready to put your heads together for this team-based trivia night. We’ve got drinks flowing at the […]
Kasual Karaoke Thursdays at The Tap Shack
The Tap Shack 112 Rice Street, Carson CityThursday nights are for good friends, cold drinks, and grabbing the mic. Every Thursday, The Tap Shack turns the patio into Carson City’s favorite karaoke hangout. Whether you’re ready to […]
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