Trains, Cannons, Markets and more: Events happening this Labor Day weekend in Carson City and Beyond
Happy Friday Carson City! Let's take a look at what is happening throughout the region this weekend!
All Weekend Long
Virginia Truckee Railroad celebrates Heritage Day over Labor Day weekend in Virginia City
Virginia City, Nev., may seem like a long way from the storied Civil War battlegrounds of the South, but on Labor Day weekend, the cannons will be booming again on the Comstock.
Virginia City’s Labor Day weekend features Heritage Days and Battle Trains, parade and more
Virginia City’s Labor Day weekend has activities lined up for the whole family to enjoy. Events include the Heritage Days and Battle Trains re-enactment, a Comstock drilling contest, a Labor Day parade, museum attractions, tours and more.
Friday
- Carson City
Friday Night Live Music at Bella Vita Sept. 2
Looking for a place to take friends & family? Or maybe you just want to go somewhere to unwind after work. Well head on over to the Bella Vita Bistro for a perfect night out. Bill will be there to entertain the customers with a repertoire of music that will have you groovin' the night away. Don't forget the friendly staff and food selections that will add to your enjoyment. Good times!
- Lake Tahoe
Living history program highlights Lake Tahoe's eccentric George Whittell
Enjoy Eastern Sierra historian David Woodruff as he assumes the character of one of the wealthiest men in the United States in the 1930s, who kept an African Lion for a pet, built one of the most beautiful pleasure craft to navigate Lake Tahoe, entertained former Presidents, and unintentionally conserved a large portion of Lake Tahoe lands for the public to enjoy today.
Saturday
- Carson City
Farmer's Market, Vintage Market to begin their summer seasons Saturday in Carson City
Two summertime open-air markets will begin Saturday June 4 in Carson City: the annual Carson City Farmer's Market, and the inaugural year for the Vintage Market.
Saturday Morning Kids Pottery Class in Carson City
Join us Saturday morning for our Saturday Morning Kids Class!
Sunday
- Carson City
Weekly open air vintage market hits downtown Carson City throughout the summer
The market will take place every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from June through September and is free to the public. Shoppers will be able find antiques, arts and crafts, collectibles, furniture, general swap merchandise, and more.
The Carson City Historical Society will be hosting ongoing events every Sunday at the historic Foreman-Roberts House and Carriage House located at 1207 North Carson in Carson City.
Ongoing
Tours available in September, October at historic Nevada State Prison in Carson City
Capital City Arts Initiative’s 'Contrasts' exhibition opens at WNC through Sept. 15
Art brings contrasts along with connections. In the Capital City Arts Initiative’s "Contrasts" exhibition, Mariah Vargas’ minimalist sculptures interact with Sogand Tabatabaei’s intricately-patterned collages.
Moiré exhibition by Claire Pasquier at Carson City's Courthouse Gallery through Sept. 29
The Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition, "Moiré" presents Claire Pasquier’s perceptions and reactions to our lives being played out on the big screen.
Dance-Fit and Yoga Flow offered at Carson City Senior Center
I asked a friend if she’d join yoga and she replied “Oh! I don’t bend!” Although that is funny, we all use various excuses not to attend to flexibility, strength, balance, sociality and mutual support that comes from going to classes.
Free summer yoga in the park classes offered Monday evenings in Carson City through September
Each Monday evening this summer, Partnership Carson City is bringing its popular yoga class outdoors for free. The Wellness Yoga classes take place at John Mankins Park, located at 3051 Oak Ridge Dr., Carson City starting at 5:30 p.m.
Carson City Senior Center offers classes to improve muscle strength, balance through Oct. 6
Did we miss anything? Please tell us in the comments below if there's anything we missed happening this weekend in Carson City and beyond!