• Mark Twain Days – Mark Twain & Julia Bulette: Together Again

    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    7:30 - 9:30 PM$40 Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known by the pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, and essayist. Clemens was praised as the greatest humorist the United States has produced, with William Faulkner calling him “the father of American literature”. Twain’s novels include The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, […]

  • Mark Twain Days – Mark Twain and Julia Bulette: Together Again

    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    7:30 – 9:30 PM$40.00 Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known by the pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, and essayist. Clemens was praised as the greatest humorist the United States has produced, with William Faulkner calling him “the father of American literature”. Twain’s novels include The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, […]

  • Mark Twain Days: Tin Drum Family Band| Nashville Social Club

    Nashville Social Club 1105 S Carson Street, Carson City, United States

    From international tours and Grammy nominations to a surprise lockdown in their family home — the Tin Drum Family Band was born out of a moment no one saw coming. When Covid struck, music legends Burleigh Sr., Mary Harris, and their children Sierra and Burleigh Jr. unexpectedly found themselves under one roof for over two […]

  • VAMP ~ LIVE at Gina’s Good Life Music & Lounge

    Gina's Good Life Music & Lounge 507 N Carson Street, Carson City, NV, United States

    ✨🎶 This Week at Gina’s – Where the Music Never Stops! 🎶✨We’re turning up the volume and bringing you a week packed with jazz, rock, and unforgettable nights in Carson City’s hottest lounge! 🎤 Friday, October 17thVAMP – Rock Variety at its Best🕗 8 PMFrom killer vocals to fiery riffs, this band brings the kind of energy that makes Friday […]

  • 3rd Annual Mark Twain Days returns to Carson City Oct.16-18

    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    8:00 am - 5:00 pm October 16th, 17th, & 18th  Brewery Arts Center, in partnership with Visit Carson City, is excited to be hosting the 3rd Annual Mark Twain Days in Downtown Carson City!• Thursday night we will kick it off at the Brewery Arts Center for an Opening Reception.• Friday we will featured author workshops inside […]

  • No Kings Protest on October18th

    We heard you Carson City! You want a No Kings protest, and you got it! Get your protest in early and then head over to the Brewery Arts Center to celebrate Mark Twain Days! We KNOW Mark Twain would be protesting if he was alive today! In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings. […]

  • Mark Twain Days: Twain & The Fabulists Ghost Walk; McFadden Plaza

    Join the Carson City Ghost Walk for the third annual Mark Twain Days with one tour Saturday, October 18, 2025. This 90-minute tour, led by Madame Curry and her Spirit Wranglers, leaves from Bob McFadden Plaza at 10:00 a.m. The party lets off at The Brewery Arts Center where you can enjoy more Mark Twain Days festivities.Participants will […]

  • Mark Twain Days: Downtown Treasure Hunt

    The Downtown Business Association invites you to explore Downtown Carson City while you travel through time, solving clues and completing challenges on this FREE family-friendly adventure. Get your team together now! You can start play at 10am but must complete your Hunt by 4pm. It could take 90 minutes, so make sure you give yourself plenty of time […]

  • Mark Twain Days: On the Trail of the Jackalope with Michael Branch – FREE

    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    The never-before-told story of the horned rabbit—the myths, the hoaxes, the very real scientific breakthrough it inspired—and how it became a cultural touchstone of the American West. Just what is a jackalope? Purported to be part jackrabbit and part antelope, the jackalope began as a local joke concocted by two young brothers in a small […]

  • No Kings Reno Protest October 18th

    RENO, NV – As President Trump continues to expand his authoritarian power grab, thousands of northern Nevadans will come together with millions of Americans across the country in a nationwide day of nonviolent protest at the second No Kings Day of Action. There are currently more than 2,500 events planned nationwide – more than twice the number […]

  • Mark Twain Days: Downtown Passport

    The Carson City Downtown Business Association invites you to stroll through Downtown Carson City and have your Passports stamped inside our businesses. Enjoy Mark Twain Days with food, drinks and family fun along the way. Pick up your Passport on the day of the event at MidTown Marketplace or Brewery Arts Center. Take the Passport […]

  • Mark Twain Days: Open Air Fair

    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    October 18 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Join us for an open air fair like no other! Join us on Saturday, October 18th from 11am to 4pmfor an outdoor marketplace full of vendors, food trucks, music and poetry! And don’t forget the mule lead wagon rides! Brewery Arts Center; Outdoor Stage449 W KING STCARSON CITY, […]

  • Mark Twain Days: Impressing Twain: Hands-On Letterpress for Beginners – FREE

    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    Join Dr. Amy Ghilieri, from Western Nevada College, in a hands-on workshop learning how to letterpress.This workshop is free and open to all ages. Brewery Arts Center; East Building; Exhibition Hall449 W King StCarson City, NV

  • Mark Twain Days: Sculpt. A Clay Frog: The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County – FREE

    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    Another free workshop for you! Celebrate Mark Twain Days by joining us at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City to turn a lump of clay into a frog! You’ll find us in the BAC Clay Studio from 11am to 4pm. Brewery Arts Center; South Building; Pottery Studio449 W KING STCARSON CITY, NV

  • Mark Twain Days: Only in Nevada with Suzanne Williams – FREE

    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    Imagine what’s uniquely Nevadan. Whether it’s a memory of times past, an encounter that changed you, or a description of our desert landscapes, you have something to share. In this 60-minute workshop, author Suzanne Morgan Williams will set the stage with visual and sensory prompts and share writing tips to immerse readers in your story […]

  • Kids Crafts Doodle Your Soul – Free Event Reno Public Market

    Reno Public Market 299 E Plumb Lane, Reno, United States

    Time & LocationOctober 11 and 18 , 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDTReno Public Market, 299 E Plumb Ln, Reno, NV 89502, USA About the EventDoodle Your Soul is back with their famously awesome and creative Kid's Arts & Crafts Class! Come in this Saturday from 12-3pm to enjoy creating art and take home what you make.This is completely free, […]

  • Carson City Historical Society Presents: Mark Twain…From the Grave! An Afternoon with Janice Oberding

    Carson City Historical Society 1207 N Carson Street, Carson City, Nevada, United States

    Northern Nevada's own master of haunted history and beloved storyteller, JaniceOberding, returns with one of her most spirited lectures—this time bringing noneother than Mark Twain himself back to life… from beyond the grave! “Mark Twain: From the Grave!” is a one-of-a-kind presentation that blends Janice’s passion for history with her legendary storytelling flair. Expect wit, […]

  • Mark Twain Days: Magic on Main Street with Jen Tune – FREE

    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    By the time Gardnerville was founded in 1879, Mark Twain was long gone and already a legend, but the Carson Valley still drew unforgettable characters. Discover the fascinating, often humorous backstories of our early settlers and how their legacy continues to shape Main Street Gardnerville.  Brewery Arts Center; East Building; Grand Ballroom449 W KING STCARSON […]

  • Mark Twain Days: Nevada State Folklorist Brad McMullen – FREE

    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    Hello! My name is Brad McMullen and I’m the new Folklife Specialist at the Nevada Arts Council. It’s my job to support the folk and traditional arts in the state of Nevada. Now normally when I introduce myself that way, I tend to get some blank stares, because people aren’t always familiar with what the […]

  • Boo Bash & Trunk or Treat – Battle Born Harley-Davidson

    Battle Born Harley-Davidson 2900 Research Way, Carson City, Nevada, United States

    Saturday, October 18, 2025 @ Battle Born Harley Davidson, 2900 Research Way, Carson City, NV3:00PM to 7:00PM Bring the kids to trunk or treat hosted by Battle Born Harley Davidson and Battle […]

  • Trunk or Treat with Nevada Premier Properties

    Bring the whole family out for a spook-tacular evening at our Trunk or Treat hosted by Nevada Premier Properties! Kids can enjoy free cotton candy, fun toys for the little […]

  • Carson City Emblem Club to host Mystery Dinner

    Elks Lodge #2177 515 N Nevada St, Carson City, United States

    Carson City Emblem Club is holding a Mystery Dinner, Eat, Drink and be Murdered! on October 18, 2025, at the Carson City Elks Lodge 515 N. Nevada St.   This is a charity fundraiser.  Come out and join us for a fantastic dinner and fun entertainment.  Plus a raffle prize for who guesses the MURDERED! Menu:  Italian wedding […]

  • Low Brow Social – Mark Twain Days

    Nevada State Museum 600 N Carson Street, Carson City, Nevada, United States

    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm $35.00 for first 100 tickets sold – then $50.00 Bow Tie Ball? Not this year! We are going low country this year to celebrate some of Twain’s most enduring characters Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer!Join us at the Nevada State Museum for southern inspired cusine catered by Nashville Social Club […]

  • Adult Paint & Sip – Mark Twain on the Mississippi

    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    6:30 – 9:00 PM$45.00 Enjoy a fun and easy acrylic painting class as you follow along with instructor Debbie Corona in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.Includes two complimentary beverages and all materials. Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20251018-ps-mtd/ Please arrive through 2nd St entrance.Brewery Arts Center - South Building - Painting Studio449 W King StCarson City, NV

  • Tutti Frutti: The Musical – A Little Richard Tribute at Reno Public Market

    Reno Public Market 299 E Plumb Lane, Reno, United States

    Time & LocationOct 18, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMReno Public Market, 299 E Plumb Ln, Reno, NV 89502, USA About the Event"Tutti Frutti The Musical - A Tribute to Little Richard" is an 80-minute concert show of our full-length theatrical production that pays homage to the life and music of the legendary "Architect of Rock […]

  • ROCK PAPA SISTERS rocks the night at Polecat Tavern

    Polecat Tavern 260 W Winnie Ln, Carson City, United States

    Rock Papa Sisters, Carson City's own family rock band will be ROCKIN' the stage at Polecat Tavern on Saturday, October 18th starting at 7pm. It's time to get your ROCK on!  Polecat Tavern, a place for live music.260 W Winnie LaneCarson city, NV 89703 We LOVE All music genres.Open Wed-Sun,1pm til... The mic and stage are open anytime […]

  • Mark Twain Days – The Everly Brothers Experience – Nashville Social Club

    Nashville Social Club 1105 S Carson Street, Carson City, United States

    Zachary and Dylan Zmed are an Americana brother duo who specialize in the rich tradition of blood harmony singing. Originally from  San Fernando Valley in Southern California, they now call the hills of Middle Tennessee home. From 2012 to 2015, they built a devoted local following in LA as a guitar and mandolin duo, blending  […]

  • Local Favorite MOXY RUCKUS takes the stage at Gina’s Good Life Music & Lounge October 18th

    Gina's Good Life Music & Lounge 507 N Carson Street, Carson City, NV, United States

    ✨🎶 This Week at Gina’s – Where the Music Never Stops! 🎶✨We’re turning up the volume and bringing you a week packed with jazz, rock, and unforgettable nights in Carson City’s hottest lounge! 🔥 Saturday, October 18thMoxy Ruckus – Carson’s Rock & Pop Favorites🕗 8 PMThey always bring the house down—get ready for a wild ride of music, energy, and […]

  • The 3rd Annual MARK TWAIN DAYS | October 16th, 17th, 18th & 19th 2025

    Brewery Arts Center, in partnership with Visit Carson City, is excited to be hosting the 3rd Annual Mark Twain Days! We have a ton of activities planned! Check out the schedule below to plan your weekend!Thursday, October 16th – At the Brewery Arts Center (BAC)• Mark Twain Reading Area Ribbon Cutting – 4 to 5pm Nevada State Library • […]

  • Friends of the Fernley Animal Shelter Multi Agency Adoption Event

     Dog Town Rescue is joining our friends at the City of Fernley Animal Services for a fun day on Sunday, October 19th!Several adoption agencies will be on -site with family-friendly pets, there will be pet-related vendors, food trucks, and a few different Halloween costume contests with prizes for winners.This event also includes a 5k run/walk for […]

  • Verdi Pumpkin Patch

    Join us for a full day of fall fun at the annual Verdi Pumpkin Patch, the area’s favorite family festival and biggest fundraiser for Verdi Elementary School! Enjoy live entertainment, […]

  • Park Home Ranch Fall Open House

    Planning a 2026 or 2027 wedding? Join us for a relaxed, inspiring afternoon at Park Home Ranch in Minden, Nevada. Our Fall Open House is your chance to explore our historic barn and ceremony spaces, meet some of the best wedding vendors in the region, and imagine how your big day could come to life […]

  • Escape from Turasa | Grassroots Yoga

    Grassroots Yoga Center 195 E Winnie Lane, Carson City, Nevada, United States

    Join Grassroots Yoga & Fitness for a nail biting adventure as we escape from Turasa! This fun yoga class is designed for all ages and is a great opportunity for parents and children to come enjoy some physical activity together. We will use the game Turasa, created by Amy MacConnell to play through and escape […]

  • Country Brunch | Boot Skootin’ Good Times! Free Event at Reno Public Market

    Reno Public Market 299 E Plumb Lane, Reno, United States

    Time & LocationOct 19, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDTReno Public Market, 299 E Plumb Ln, Reno, NV 89502, USA About the EventGet ready to kick up your heels and dance the day away with free country dance lessons from the amazing DJ Jeremy McGuigan & Sara B Dancin'!Toe-tapping country tunes will fill the air, […]

  • Watercolor Workshop – Sunshine Volunteers

    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    1:00 – 2:30 PM$40.00 Join J. Renee Ekleberry in a Pink Ribbon or All-Color Ribbon Watercolor Workshop.Fee includes ready to paint black & white illustration. You choose paint colors. Paints and brushes available at workshop or you can bring your own! Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20251019-watercolor-workshop/ Brewery Arts Center - South Building - Drawing Studio449 W KING STCARSON […]

  • Community Hum ‘N Drum Circle | Grassroots Yoga

    Grassroots Yoga Center 195 E Winnie Lane, Carson City, Nevada, United States

    Join a welcoming drum circle open to all ages and experience levels. Explore rhythm, connection, and self-expression through drumming and vocalizing.No experience needed—drums are provided, or bring your own. This is a free community offering. Donations are welcome to help cover costs.  Grassroots Yoga and Fitness Center195 E. Winnie Ln., Carson City, 89701grassrootsyogacenter.com

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