by Kelsey Penrose
UPDATE SUNDAY: Due to the aftermath of the storm overnight, organizers have canceled Sunday’s Homestead Holidays event at Carson City’s Silver Saddle Ranch.
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On Friday, the first night of Homestead Holidays kicked off at Silver Saddle Ranch in Carson City, located at 2150 Carson River Road.
Due to inclement weather, the event has been cancelled Saturday Dec. 10.
On Sunday, weather permitting, the old timey holiday celebration will continue at 5 p.m.
Carson City Parks and Recreation released the following:
Due to high winds and rain today, we are canceling Homestead Holidays for this evening, Saturday, December 10th. We apologize for any inconvenience, however we want to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for attendees. We are hopeful to still operate on Sunday but we will continue to monitor the weather conditions. For any updates tomorrow, you can check here or call our hotline at (775) 283-7629.
Here are some of the fun events you can expect at the homestead this year:
Photos with Santa
Take a photo with Santa inside the historic Red House. Visiting Santa is free and you can take your own pictures.
Letters to Santa
Check out the 2022 Carson City Holiday Guide for a letter template or bring your own. Don’t forget to drop off your letter in the special North Pole mailbox with direct delivery to Santa himself. Some letters may even be published in Carson Now!
Christmas Craft Market
Local vendors and crafters will have their holiday wares available for sale, located in the stables by the parking area.
Lights and Decorations
Over 2 miles of lights decorate the historic ranch buildings, fence lines, and trees.
Children’s Storytime
The Carson City Library will read holiday related stories from the main stage each evening around 6:30pm. Grab some food, hot apple cider, and sit on a hay bale while listening to a holiday story.
Wagon Rides
The Friends of Silver Saddle Ranch will be running mule driven wagon rides. Christmas lights will light up the path. Learn about the History of Silver Saddle Ranch. Donations to the Friends of Silver Saddle Ranch are appreciated.
Trees for Charity
Fresh Christmas trees are donated by the National Forest Service which local businesses have sponsored by decorating them and filling them with gifts. Look for the box next to each tree to place raffles and find a list of included gifts. Raffles will be sold for $5 a piece or 5 for $25. All proceeds support the For Kids Foundation. Raffles will be sold at a table by the Red House and at the drink tent.
Food and Drink
Stay warm with hot food from various food vendors and stop by our drink tent with festive hot drinks for both kids and adults to enjoy.
Live Music
Each night bands will perform holiday favorites from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Pet Adoption
Take a break from the cold and visit with some new furry friends who are available for adoption, and if you fall in love, take one home! The Nevada Humane Society will be on site in their adoption bus with animals available for adoption.
Homestead Holidays takes place this year from Dec. 9 – 11, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Silver Saddle Ranch in Carson City.
