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Egg hunts, fruit trees, train rides and more: Events happening in Carson City and beyond Easter weekend

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Repeats every day until Sun Apr 09 2023 .
April 7, 2023 (All day)
April 8, 2023 (All day)
April 9, 2023 (All day)

Happy Friday Carson City! While the weather today might be murky, blue skies and warmth are on their way! Sunday marks the beginning of some more "normal" Spring weather with highs in the 60s through Tuesday.

Let's take a look at what this weekend is bringing!

  • Friday, April 7

Carson City

Live Music with Bill Wharton at Carson City's Bella Vita Bistro

If you are on the search for something to get you out on the town, look no further: Bella Vita is the place to be.

Dayton

Join Lyon County in pinwheel planting for Child Abuse Prevention Month April 7

April is child Abuse Prevention Month, and the pinwheel is used as the symbol of the carefree and fun childhoods all children deserve to have.

  • Saturday, April 8

Carson City

Carson City Spring Eggstravaganza returns to Nevada State Railroad Museum April 8-9

The Spring Eggstravaganza, complete with the chaotic and wholly entertaining annual egg hunt on the lawn at Nevada State Railroad Museum, is returning April 8-9 in Carson City.

Greenhouse Garden Center to host Fruit Tree Seminar April 8

Greenhouse Garden Center will host a fruit tree seminar on Saturday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. hosted by owner David Ruf.

Carson City’s free annual Underwater Egg Hunt is back April 8; registration now open

The annual Underwater Egg Hunt at the Carson City Aquatic Center returns April 8.
Swimmers (or splashers) of all ages are welcome to play, with egg hunts in both the tot pools and the shallow end of the large pool, with multiple sessions throughout the day.

Carson City Spring Eggstravaganza at the Nevada State Museum takes place April 8 and 9.

Museum admission applies and is free for children and teens under 18; the train will be going as well from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and numerous games, activities, and can be found throughout the grounds.

  • Sunday, April 9

Carson City Spring Eggstravaganza returns to Nevada State Railroad Museum April 8-9

The Spring Eggstravaganza, complete with the chaotic and wholly entertaining annual egg hunt on the lawn at Nevada State Railroad Museum, is returning April 8-9 in Carson City.

Hop on Down to the Nashville Social Club for Easter Brunch

The Nashville Social Club has revealed plans for a hip and hoppin’ Easter Sunday Brunch this April 9th.

Hope Valley

Eastern Sierra history series highlights water wars in 'There It Is, Take It!' presentation

On Sunday April 9 at 1 p.m., Sorenson’s Resort (formerly Wylder Hotel) in Hope Valley, continues its Eastern Sierra History series with a Chautauqua performance “There It Is, Take It!”

Douglas County

— Johnson Lane Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Easter Egg Hunt is back Sunday, April 9 beginning at 9 a.m. Categories are broken into age groups with 1-4, 5-9 and 10+ given their own slots. The station will also be offering coffee and morning pastries, and shirts will be for sale from previous years. All proceeds go back to the station. For more information, please click here.

— Genoa Lakes Golf Club is hosting an egg hunt and family brunch on Sunday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a chance to take photos with the Easter Bunny. The event is $10 per person, and $45 per person for brunch. Genoa Lakes Golf Club is located at 1 Genoa Lakes Dr., Genoa.

— David Walley’s is hosting an Easter Festival Sunday, April 9 with live music, easter egg hunts, egg decorating, games, face painting, and a chance to meet the Easter Bunny! The 1862 Restaurant and Saloon will also offer a speciality menu. For more information please visit https://visitcarsonvalley.org/events-news/calendar-events/

— The Annual Lampe Park Easter Egg Hunted hosted by Carson Valley Active 20-30 club begins at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 9which includes egg hunting, special prizes, and a visit by the Easter Bunny! For more information, please visit https://visitcarsonvalley.org/events-news/calendar-events/

— An underwater egg hunt will be held at the Carson Valley Swim Center Sunday, April 9 with different pools for different ages, and swimmers will have the chance to meet the Easter Bunny! Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for youth and seniors. The fun kicks off at 10:30 a.m. — don’t forget to bring your goggles! For more information please visit https://visitcarsonvalley.org/events-news/calendar-events/

Washoe Valley

Easter Egg Hunt at Washoe Lake. The South Valley Volunteer Fire Department is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt in the Washoe Lake State Park. The Easter Bunny arrives at 2 p.m. and the hunt begins at 2:30 p.m. Food and drink will be available for purchase, and a donation of at least $5 is asked to help cover the cost of supplies. For more information, please click here.

  • Ongoing

Learn Dayton’s best kept historical secrets at the Dayton Museum

Do you want to know the historic town of Dayton’s best kept secrets? Dayton Museum opened for the season on March 4 at the town’s 1865 schoolhouse at 135 Shady Lane. The museum promotes the discovery of the culture, the tools used by the pioneers, their lifestyles and names of many who settled in Dayton 174 years ago.

Living Stones Church hosts food drive for FISH, drop off at church or BAC through April 16

Help fight hunger in our city! Due to rising food costs and availability of resources, our food banks are having to work harder to provide for food-insecure families in our city, and we want to help.

Featured Artists Roxane Gleghorn and Kristy Dial showing at the Nevada Artists Association through May 5

The Spring has Sprung Show is on display until May 5 with 112 entries from Northern Nevada Artists.

Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition features Michael Plyler's 'Selected Works: Maya of Guatemala and Western Landscapes'

The Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition, "Selected Works: Maya of Guatemala and Western Landscapes", presents Michael Plyler’s photographs that document his years working in Guatemala and celebrating landscapes of the Intermountain West.

Capital City Arts Initiative presents: A High Desert Tribute by Sidne Teske through April 13

Sidne Teske said, “Landscapes fascinate me.” In "A High Desert Tribute" exhibition for the Capital City Arts Initiative, Teske presents paintings of dynamic landscapes and another series of compelling figure studies.

Free Spanish Language classes offered by Partnership Carson City

Free Spanish Language classes offered! Yolanda and Betty, native Spanish speakers, will teach Spanish on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12:00 to 1:00 pm.

April Carson City Park Ranger-led programs include geology, birding and a Prison Hill hike

Every month, the Carson City Park Rangers offer various Ranger-Led programs that include educational opportunities, historical fun, events and exciting adventures.

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The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners heard a presentation from the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) on the current status of the Highway 50 Preservation Project in Dayton.

Kids ages 8-14: Join Skiing is Believing at Western Nevada college for our multidiscplinary sport & fitness camp! Every day of every week, Skiing is Believing staff will help provide a variety of sports for kids to develop their physical skills and promote emotional development through exercise and community service.

After months of thorough community engagement and meticulous deliberation, Douglas County has announced the completion of its new Strategic Plan. This document, which will guide the County's decisions and resource allocation for the next five years, is the result of extensive input from both internal and external stakeholders.

The unpredictability of spring this first weekend of May continues with the threat of snow showers in the Sierra on Saturday, along with gusty winds and rain down to the valley floors for Carson City and surrounding areas. The storm system should moved out by Sunday morning.

Carson High School Culinary Arts and Early Childhood Education students competed at the three-day state conference last month for Nevada Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. This was the first time the school’s programs participated in the conference. A total of 25 students competed in eight events.

Family fun, lively bands and historical characters return to Dangberg Historic Park in Minden beginning in May. Favorite presenters, bands and Chautauquans will be joined by new ones as well.

Carson City’s former Board of Supervisor and business owner Stan Jones was posthumously awarded Thursday the Historic Preservation Award for his long time work for downtown Carson City.

Each year, a Historic Preservation Award is awarded by the Historic Resources Commission to Carson City residents or organizations who have gone above and beyond in their dedication to historic preservation.

The Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial is today, Thursday, May 2 at the Nevada State Capitol in Carson City. The memorial brings hundreds to the capitol grounds. The ceremony begins at 1 p.m.

Douglas County Sheriff's Office arrested three for their alleged involvement in business thefts last month on Topsy Lane south of Carson City.

The national issue of suicide — particularly among veterans — touched many people who attended the Walk for Hope on Wednesday morning at Western Nevada College in Carson City.

The new renovations at the Carson City Senior Center opened the opportunity to host art shows to extend enrichment to the senior community. Carson City Senior Center presents “Geographical Divides: Finding Common Ground,” featuring 16 artists who were asked to explore the geographical and cultural differences in Nevada, if such differences truly exist.

Meet Nash, Nevada Humane Society, Carson City branch Pet of the Week Nash. He's a striking 2-year-old German Shepherd who entered our shelter a couple of weeks ago due to his previous owner's moving. With Nash's handsome appearance and endearing personality, this young man captures the hearts of all who meet him.

Time to dust off those ten-speeds Carson City, because May is Bike Month in the capital city!

Carson City’s Muscle Powered hosts bike month each year in addition to their year-round volunteerism.

More than 48 Carson High School Future Business Leaders of America students attended the state conference in Sparks, Nev. this past week. In total, 38 of those students earned 74 “Top-10” placements in 30 separate events. Additionally, three CHS FBLA students took state with first-place finishes and 15 of them qualified for the National Business Leadership Conference in Orlando, Fla. this coming June.

Carson Animal Services Initiative (CASI) would like to thank everyone who attended or contributed to our annual Bark Whine & Dine, held on April 27. What a wonderful event it was!

The inaugural Carson City Cinco de Mayo 2024 festival this Friday through Sunday will be a 3-day celebration of Mexican culture for all the Northern Nevada region to enjoy.

In recognition of Historic Preservation and Archeological Awareness Month, the City’s Historic Resources Commission has organized the 2024 Scavenger Hunt.

We’re back, bigger and better than ever! Please welcome the second annual Mark Twain Days, May 10-12. For a listing of events take a gander at the website here.

You will find something of interest or my name’s not Mark Twain, or used to be anyways. And this year Virginia City is joining in on the fun along with Carson City. Wow!

Marilyn "Mert" Paoli Lewis retired on April 30 after 42 years as a State Farm Agent. She started her career as a Scratch Agency in 1982, meaning she had no customers initially.

Food Bank of Northern Nevada made a stop to the Carson City Senior Center on Wednesday morning, with another stop at the Dayton Senior Center from 11 to noon.

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles has announced the implementation of a new appointment system, WaitWell, in all metropolitan and rural offices throughout the state.

Meet up with others from the community to hear and share stories and experiences

CONNECTIONS social gatherings bring locals together weekly for story sharing, conversation and inspiration.

Join us every Saturday for Café CONNECTIONS from 10 to 11:30 am OR from noon to 1:30 p.m. at La Capital Cafe, 1795 E College Pkwy, Carson City.

Earlier this month, 11 students from Carson High School and six Carson Middle School and Eagle Valley Middle School students participated in the Annual American Choral Directors Association Nevada All State Choir event at the University of Nevada Las Vegas.

The Carson City Farmers Market returns to the capital city Saturday, June 8 at its new home in Mills Park. Each year, the market continues to grow, and this year is no exception with 11 new vendors added to the roster.

Do you live in the Carson City or the surrounding area? Do you have a loved one that has Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia? If yes, let us support you through your challenging and new situation! We are here to help you!

Carson City Host Lions Club 2024 Kids Fishing Day is a community event held at Baily Pond in Fuji Park. Kids’ Fishing Day will be held on Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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 the capital city.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying a man and woman associated to a vehicle stolen out of Reno last month.

Green Our Planet will host the second annual Northern Nevada Giant Student Farmers Market on Wednesday, May 15 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Fuji Park on The Park Grass in Carson City. The Northern Nevada Giant Student Farmers Market will feature approximately 10 schools throughout the northern part of the Silver State.

Miller Counseling and Wellness Center began partnering with Douglas Center for Hope and Healing to offer grief support groups for adults in Carson City in 2024. There has been an amazing turnout, and the group appears to be filling a much-needed void in services to our community.