Sunday, Oct. 29: Things to do around Carson City and Beyond

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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