I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Oct. 28 – 29

It’s Nevada Day weekend, and that means the annual parade and festivities will bombard downtown Carson City with thousands of revelers. I made the decision to put all of the parade related events into a separate list for a few reasons: one, this list would be way too long otherwise; two, Halloween fun is plentiful all weekend long; and three, I want my list to be as easy to read as possible. Read on for events throughout Carson City, Carson Valley, Dayton, Silver and Virginia Cities. Go HERE for my list of everything related to Parade Day festivities.

SATURDAY: Nevada Day Parade Day
Carson Street will be closed from Winnie Lane to Fairview from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.

• — Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (breakfast served 7:30am-11am, unlimited bowling 9am-12pm; $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)
• — ReMax Balloon Launch (8am; Some balloons take off right on Hwy 395, near Stewart Street, others take off from a nearby field)
• — Free Admission to the Nevada State Museum (8:30am-4:30pm)
• — Free Admission Day and Rides on the McKeen Motor Car at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (9am-4:30pm; Rides last approximately 20 minutes and depart from the museum grounds 10am-4pm; Fares are $8 for ages 12 and over, $4 for museum members and ages 4-11, and FREE for ages 3 and under)
• — Great Basin Native Artists Exhibit at the Carson Visitor Center (9am-6pm; featuring art by Linda Eben Jones, Joyce McCauley, Steve Nighthawk, Tork Rains and Brandy McDaniels)
• — Flyover of Military Aircraft (10am)
• — 79th Nevada Day Parade ‘Arts and Entertainment’ down Carson Street: Williams Street to the Carson Mall (10am-2pm; Download the Parade Program HERE)
• — Half-off Everything at the Carson City Senior Center Thrift Shop: 911 Beverly Drive (10am-3:30pm; includes Boutique and Furniture; benefits the Meals on Wheels Program)
• — Annual Nevada Day Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — Day Out with Thomas the Tank Engine at the V and T Depot: 166 F Street, Virginia City (rides depart hourly 10am-3pm, advance ticket purchase recommended; $19 service charges, taxes, and fee may apply - Ages 2 and up require a ticket. Anyone under 2 without a ticket must sit on a lap; arrive one hour prior to departure time; Tickets can be purchased in person at the Virginia City Depot or online HERE)
• — Fall Prescription Drug Roundup at Smith’s Grocery in Dayton (10am-1pm) AND the Walmart on Topsy (10am-2pm) - Bring your unused and expired prescription drugs for proper disposal to protect our community and water supply; Acceptable Items: Unused or expired prescription drugs; The following items will not be accepted: thermometers, needles (sharps), medications from businesses or clinics, ointments, lotions or liquids, aerosol cans, and inhalers

The annual Touch of Class Craft Show at the Carson Valley Inn is a little different. While there may be 30 crafters with their unique wares, you’ll be able to pay for everything all at once. With free admission and door prizes, it’s a fun way to get a jump on holiday shopping.

• — Depot Work Day at Dayton's 1881 Carson and Colorado Railroad Depot: Hwy 50 East at Main Street, at the light (10am-1pm; Drop in, help as you can - There is something for everyone; for more info call 775-246-0505 or 775-720-4104)
• — 17th annual Touch of Class Boutique-style Craft Show in the Carson Valley Inn Ballroom, Minden (10am-8pm; free admission and hourly door prizes; Unique items all handmade by 30 crafters; A portion of our profits support local charities)
• — Pumpkin Patch Harvest Festival at Corley Ranch: 859 Highway 395 South, Gardnerville (11am-5pm; admission $7, Seniors $5, under 2 free; Hay Slide, Kiddie Land Straw Maze, Farm Animals, Miniature Golf, Pig Races, Hay Wagon Rides, and the Corn Maze included in admission; additional cost for some activities, pumpkins –price varies; Food, crafters and other vendors will be on site)
• — RSVP Nevada Day Carnival and Celebration at Mills Park (12pm-9pm; carnival rides, Wheelhouse Skate Expo, games, DJ music, as well as food and craft vendors. Wristbands for all-day unlimited rides cost $30. Visit the RSVP booth at Mills Park for a $5 off coupon.)
• — 35th Annual La Ka Lel Be Pow Wow in the Multi-Use Athletic Center, 1860 Russell Way, next to the Boys and Girls Club (12pm-9pm; free admission; Horseshoe Contest sign ups 12pm-1:30pm, tournament begins at 2pm, $20 per team, no late sign-ups allowed; potluck dinner break 5pm-7pm; Grand Entrance 2pm AND 7pm)
• — Halloween Spooktacular at PetSmart (12pm-3pm; Dress your pet in their Halloween best for an exclusive photo-op with PetSmart’s Chance the dog; free pet collar safety light, treat and apparel coupons. While supplies last. Exclusions apply)
• — Outdoor Art Show at the Carson City Art Gallery: 110 S Curry Street (1pm-5pm)
• — Tours of the Nevada State Governor’s Mansion: 606 Mountain St. (2pm-4pm; free)
• — 'Tribute to the American Red Cross’ Capital City Community Band Concert at the Amphitheater in the Legislative Mall (2pm; weather permitting, bring a chair/blanket to sit on)

Halloween is just days away and the tricks, treats, thrills and chills are plentiful. Don’t miss out on the last day to catch the Haunted House at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has outdone themselves.

• — Carson Valley Community Theatre presents ‘The Trip to Bountiful’ at the CVIC Hall: 1604 Esmerelda, Minden (2pm; General Admission $15)
• — Douglas County Sheriff's Haunted House at the Douglas County Fairgrounds on Pinenut Dr, Gardnerville (3pm-6pm less scary for the little ones, 6pm-10pm main event; $10 adults, $5 for 18 and younger – cash only; No Costumes Allowed; All proceeds will go to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard)
• — Silver City Arts Group Monthly Acoustic Jam at the Silver City School House Community Center: 175 High St., Silver City (3pm-5pm; Bring your instruments and/or your singing voice)
• — Home Means Nevada: Standing with Vegas Roller Derby Double Header at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion in Mills Park: 1111 E. William Street (doors open 3pm; 4pm Carson Junior Victory Rollers vs. the Motown Misfits; 6pm Carson Victory Rollers vs. the NV East Roller Girls; Admission $15, 10 and under free; Snacks and beer will be available for purchase; All Proceeds will benefit the Las Vegas shooting victims and their families)
• — Monster Mash Halloween Bash at Hydra's Lair: 1802 N Carson St Suite 150 (4:30pm-10pm; BBQ burger, bag of chips, and a drink $5; Kids Costume Contest 6pm, Adults 8pm; co-hosted by the WNC Veterans)
• — Live Music at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• — Dayton Trunk or Treat at the Ball Fields across from Como Park, Dayton (5pm-7:30pm)
• — Second Annual Trunk N' Treat at Bully’s Sports Bar, Carson City (6pm-9pm; $10 registration, all makes and models welcome, trophies for best decorated; hosted by Carson City Cruise – Meet and Greet; benefit for the ‘Place to Shine Scholarship’ fund)

The Jack C. Davis Observatory at Western Nevada College always offers a weekly telescope-viewing, as long as the weather cooperates. Tonight, celebrate International Observe the Moon Night and get some close up views of our orbiting partner.

• — International Observe the Moon Night - Weekly Star Party with Telescope Viewing and a Lecture: "The origin and evolution of life on Earth; search for extraterrestrial life" by Marla Moore at the Jack C. Davis Observatory at Western Nevada College: 2699 Van Patten Ave, off Murphy Drive (doors open 6pm, lecture at 6:30pm, limited seating; telescope viewing and star party 7pm-10:30pm)
• — Halloween Costume Party with Live Music by Jack Clifton at Bella Fiore Wines (6pm)
• — Halloween Party with Live Music by the Starlighters at the Gold Ranch Casino, Dayton (6pm-9:30pm; costume contest, photo booth and more)
• — Scary-oke: Halloween Karaoke with Millers Entertainment in the Eleventh Frame Lounge at Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; 21+; costume contest; raffle for those in costume and singers)
• — Carson Chamber Singers in Concert present ‘Mostly Mozart’ conducted by Michael Langham at St. Mary's in the Mountains Catholic Church: 111 E St, Virginia City (6:30pm; $10, 18 and under free)
• — Ladies Night at Crossroads Lounge: 300 E Winnie Ln (7pm-close)
• — Live Music with First Take featuring Rick Metz at the Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• — Rock 'n Bowl Night at Carson Lanes Family Fun Center (7pm-11pm; music and laser lights; Bowling Discounts for groups of 10 or more)
• — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)

You’ll always find music at the Carson Nugget on Fridays and Saturdays: a band playing in ‘The Loft’ and DJ Wess Neal in Alatte. Tonight, however, offers something extra special. Legendary guitarist, Pat Travers and his band will be in the upstairs Ballroom. Catch them at 7 p.m. or 9 p.m.

• — The Pat Travers Band in Concert in the Carson Nugget Ballroom (7pm; $20 General Admission, $40 VIP, includes meet and greet with the band)
• — Comstock Civil War Re-Enactors Proudly Present: the 2017 Masquerade Statehood Ball at Piper’s Opera House, Virginia City (7pm-12am; $35; Live Music and Dancing by the Fort Point Garrison Band; put on your finery and dance with us, period attire not required)
• — Haunted Halloween Party at the Washoe Club, Virginia City (7:30pm)
• — Carson Valley Community Theatre presents ‘The Trip to Bountiful’ at the CVIC Hall: 1604 Esmerelda, Minden (7:30pm; General Admission $15)
• — Rock’n and Bowl’n at the Gold Dust West Bowling Center (8pm-11:45pm; $10-$14 includes two hours of bowling and more; disco lights, fog machine and lots of prizes)
• — Karaoke with J and M Productions at Allstar Bar and Grill: 924 Mica Dr (8pm; 18 and older, no cover)
• — Parade After-party with DJ BeBop Martinez at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (8pm; no cover)
• — Live Music with the Rebekah Chase Band at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• — DJ Wess Neal at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget (8pm)
• — Seventh annual Halloween Party at Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge (8pm-1am; 9pm DJ Scottie and DJ Chigukum; Hookah and drink specials; Costume Contest at 10:30pm; 18 and older)
• — Halloween Party with Live Music by Alias Smith at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (8:30pm; costume contest; drink specials)
• — Early Halloween Extravaganza featuring Live Music by Mo’z Motley Blues Band at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• —Halloween Party: Karaoke and DJ Clay Ambassador at Buckaroos: Main Street Gardnerville (8pm-3am; karaoke until 11pm; Costume Contest 12am; drink specials)
• — Live Music with the Buddy Emmer Band in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• — The Pat Travers Band in Concert in the Carson Nugget Ballroom (9pm; $20 General Admission, $40 VIP, includes meet and greet with the band)
• — Live Music with Escalade in ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)
• — Karaoke Night at the Westside Pour House (9pm-2am)
• — Nevada Day DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm; all day drink specials; no cover, 21+)

Chances are, you’ll need to recover from yesterday a little. Downtown Carson City has you covered with a ‘Sunday, Bloody Mary Sunday’ bloody mary contest in Arlington Square. Get your trick-or-treat on at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada or at the historic Wungnema House at the east end of Mills Park. Grand Entrance at the La Ka Lel Be Pow Wow begins at 12 p.m. Its new home at the Multi-purpose Athletic Center (MAC) has let the annual event become even bigger. You’ve got one last chance to get your fill of cotton candy and the Ferris Wheel: the RSVP Nevada Day Carnival closes at 8 p.m.

SUNDAY:

• — Family Day at Empire Ranch Golf Course (Kids play free with each paid adult green fee, one for one)
• — Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (breakfast served 7:30am-11am, unlimited bowling 9am-12pm; $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)
• — Craft and Downtown Business Fair in Arlington Square, across from the Carson Nugget (8am-1pm)
• — Muscle Powered Weekly Bike Ride - Meet in the south parking lot of Fremont Elementary School, next to the Linear Ditch Trail (NEW TIME: meet at 9am; consists of two loops 10-15 miles long each, this will allow a rider to do 10-15 miles or 20-30 miles; ride pace will vary depending on rider level, but usually about 12-16 mph; All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, helmet, and closed toed shoes. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the meeting site; email Shane: shane@shanetrotter.net with any questions)
• — Community Yoga with Allison Reitz at Comma Coffee (9am-10am; $12 suggested; beginners are welcome; Bring your mind, body, and mat; a limited number of extra mats will be available)
• — Carson City BMX' annual Halloween Race at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (Weather and Track Conditions Permitting; sign-ups 9am-10am $10, call/text 775-220-7111 if running late; Trunk or treat - Prize for best decorated trunk)
• — Rides on the McKeen Motor Car at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (museum open 9am-4:30pm, train runs every half hour 10am-4pm; museum admission: adults $6, under 18 and FNSRM members free; motor car rides: adults $8, kids 4 -11 and FNSRM members $4)
• — ‘Sunday, Bloody Mary Sunday’ in Arlington Square, across from the Carson Nugget (10am-1pm; $15 includes tastes of delicious Bloody Mary recipes created by the best of the best in Northern Nevada; Several Northern Nevada mixologists will compete for a trophy and bragging rights for the Best Bloody Mary)
• — Annual Nevada Day Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — Day Out with Thomas the Tank Engine at the V and T Depot: 166 F Street, Virginia City (rides depart hourly 10am-3pm, advance ticket purchase recommended; $19 service charges, taxes, and fee may apply - Ages 2 and up require a ticket. Anyone under 2 without a ticket must sit on a lap; arrive one hour prior to departure time; Tickets can be purchased in person at the Virginia City Depot or online HERE)
• — Kids Eat Free at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)

For the adventurous, the Mackay Mansion in Virginia City is offering tours through its ‘Haunted House.’ For a location that’s been the favorite of ghost hunters for years, I don’t imagine they had to do much to make it spooky after dark. Come in costume and maybe the spirits will think you’re one of them.

• — Pumpkin Patch Harvest Festival at Corley Ranch: 859 Highway 395 South, Gardnerville (11am-5pm; admission $7, Seniors $5, under 2 free; Hay Slide, Kiddie Land Straw Maze, Farm Animals, Miniature Golf, Pig Races, Hay Wagon Rides, and the Corn Maze included in admission; additional cost for some activities, pumpkins –price varies; Food, crafters and other vendors will be on site)
• — RSVP Nevada Day Carnival and Celebration at Mills Park (1pm-8pm; carnival rides, Wheelhouse Skate Expo, games, DJ music, as well as food and craft vendors. Wristbands for all-day unlimited rides cost $30. Visit the RSVP booth at Mills Park for a $5 off coupon)
• — 35th Annual La Ka Lel Be Pow Wow in the Multi-Use Athletic Center, 1860 Russell Way, next to the Boys and Girls Club (12pm-6pm, Grand Entrance 12pm; free admission)
• — Music Jam Sunday at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (1pm-3pm; we try to keep it simple so that musicians of all ages and skill levels can participate. We welcome music of all genres and styles; Audience is welcome)
• — Trick or Treating and Open House at the historic Wungnema House on the east end of Mills Park - The building is accessible by the Park entrance on Saliman Road, opposite the high school (2pm-5pm; Free; wear a costume for trick or treating; hosted by The Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation (FCCPR))
• — Big Screen Classics: The Shining at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (2pm; $8.50 adults, $7.75 kids)
• — Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
• — Weekly 9 Ball Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
• — Carson Valley Community Theatre presents ‘The Trip to Bountiful’ at the CVIC Hall: 1604 Esmerelda, Minden (2pm; General Admission $15)
• — Annual Safe Halloween Celebration with Costumes and Crafts at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada: 813 N. Carson Street (5pm-7pm; $5 per child, adults free)
• — Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (5:30pm-8:30pm)
• — Gathering of the Ghouls Costume Party and Dinner at the Gold Hill Hotel, Gold Hill (Dinner begins at 6pm; $50 per person includes four-course dinner, two drinks, tax and gratuity; classic piano bar and specialty cocktails; special award to top costume; Call for reservations 775-847-0111)
• — Big Screen Classics: The Shining at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.75 kids)
• — Second Annual Haunted House at the Mackay Mansion: 291 South D Street, Virginia City (7pm-10pm; $5; Costume contest, pumpkin carving contest and raffle prizes; all proceeds go to fund the restoration of the Mackay Mansion)

Every week, I create a list of the fun stuff and events going on around the Carson City area for my Facebook page, I Love Carson City. There is quite a bit to do in our beautiful capital this week, so grab the kids, your friends and family, and have a great weekend.

My weekly Facebook list includes Friday-Thursday, so please go HERE for events beyond Sunday, or just wait for my daily ‘Things to do’ here on Carson Now. You do NOT need a Facebook account to access the information.

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