The Nevada State Railroad Museum
Carson City Chamber golf tournament raises $2,100 for Children’s Museum
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/08/2020 - 7:40amOn a beautiful Northern Nevada day, werewolves, pirates, escaped prisoners, witches, scuba divers, a Top Gun Tom Cruise look-alike, and other costumed creatures came out in force on Friday, October 30th to play in the Halloween Golf Scramble held at Silver Oak Golf to support the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada and the Carson City Chamber of Commerce.
The Nevada Day Treasure Hunt Medallion has been found; clues explained for $1,000 prize
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 2:05pmHello seekers! Our medallion has been found, and a hearty congratulations to winners Penny, Kimberly and Melissa Russell! This team found the medallion at the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area just outside Yerington. Did you have a good time hunting? I was way off, but I always like the hunt itself! Here are the clue explanations:
Harvest Festival at Carson City’s Nevada State Railroad Museum continues through this weekend
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/17/2020 - 12:49pmThe very cute Harvest Festival continues through this weekend at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City.
Festivities include train rides, a pumpkin patch, vendors, face painting and more!
Fall train rides, 'Light after Dark' fitness event, live music and more highlight Carson City area weekend events
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/15/2020 - 7:08pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City area. Fall-themed train rides from the Virginia Truckee Railroad Company and the Nevada State Railroad Museum will be available on Saturday and Sunday. A virtual “Light After Dark” fitness event will be held on Saturday to support the Carson City-based Advocated to End Domestic Violence program. Combined with plenty of food specials and live music, the state capital will be buzzing with excitement! Read on for more information.
Train rides, railbike tours, live music and more highlight Labor Day weekend events around Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 09/03/2020 - 6:10pmHeading into Labor Day weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Steam train rides in Carson City and Virginia City will be available Saturday through Sunday. The Carson Canyon Railbike Tours will run four times over the next three days, bringing excitement unlike any other. Sand Harbor in Lake Tahoe will open two hours early beginning at 6 a.m. to ease capacity and congestion. Combined with plenty of live music, Labor Day weekend will be a thrill! Read on for more information.
Suffrage train rides, pet food drive, live music and more highlight weekend events around Carson City area
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/13/2020 - 6:51pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. The Nevada State Railroad Museum is holding train rides dedicated toward women’s suffrage on Saturday. Feeding Pets of the Homeless is hosting its 11th annual nationwide pet food and supply drive over the next three days, and there is plenty of live music for all to enjoy! Read on for more information.
Carson City emergency crews called to rollover off Curry Street near railroad museum
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/13/2020 - 6:18pmCarson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded early Thursday evening to a single vehicle rollover off of Curry Street near Rhodes Street.
Railroad museum, women's history project to commemorate Carson City Suffrage train Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/13/2020 - 7:23amThe V&T Railroad played an important role in Nevada's suffrage history. It delivered VIP eastern suffragists to Carson City to discuss suffrage with Governor Boyle in 1916, and it ferried ardent Nevada suffragists from Reno to Carson City to participate in Governor Boyle's signing of our nations 19th Suffrage Amendment ratification on February 7, 1920.
Train rides, live music, fundraisers and more highlight weekend events around Carson City area
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/16/2020 - 6:12pmHeading into the weekend there’s a number of activities around the Carson City region. New safety guidelines for the state of Nevada have been enforced, so please make sure to bring a mask and practice social distancing.
Live music, karaoke, train rides and more highlight July 4 weekend in Carson City region
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/02/2020 - 7:44pmHeading into the July 4 holiday weekend, there’s a number of activities around the Carson City region to celebrate. New safety guidelines for the state of Nevada have been enforced, so please make sure to bring a mask and practice social distancing.
Things to do and see around Carson City and beyond this 'socially-distant' July 4 weekend
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 07/01/2020 - 10:55amWhile there may not be fireworks this Fourth of July, there are still many activities in Carson City and beyond!
Carson City honored as Top True Western Town by True West Magazine
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/03/2020 - 12:56pmCarson City was a 19th century hub for mining, transportation and more. It was the place where a young Samuel Clemens began his literary career, and where his nom de plume Mark Twain was first revealed. Carson City was as Old West as they came.
Railroad museum in Carson City accepts full-sized replica of V&T’s first locomotive
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 1:40pmCARSON CITY — The old saying that legends never die might also be said about old locomotives. Many of those iron horses, long lost to time or the scrap heap, live on through historic photographs, artwork and the hearts and minds and skillful hands of railroad buffs.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Feb. 19
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/18/2020 - 8:49pmLooking ahead into the midweek we can expect cooler temperatures to go along with sunny skies and daytime highs near 50. Wednesday events include a yoga class, the first of what will become monthly "Welcome Wednesday" luncheons at the Carson City Senior Center, a new shift of hours and days at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, Salsa dancing at Yaple's Ballroom, country and pop dancing at Carson Lanes, a safety workshop for women and more.
Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City to add sixth day of operations
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/17/2020 - 12:08pmBeginning this Wednesday, Feb. 19, the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City is expanding its days of operation.
Events and Happenings for Sunday, December 22 in the Carson City region
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 12/22/2019 - 12:00amHappy Sunday Carson City! There’s only a few days left before Christmas, are you ready?
Check below to see what events we have going today in the Carson City region!
Sunday, December 22
Santa Train, Live Music, Skating and more: Events for the Carson City region for Saturday, Dec. 21
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/20/2019 - 7:45pmHappy Saturday Carson City, and Happy Winter Solstice! Are you all geared up for the holiday season? We've got some great events happening this weekend throughout the region, check them out below!
'Unsilent Night' and holiday bells at BAC, toy drive, Santa Train and more: Carson City region readies for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 12/19/2019 - 7:10pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a mountain of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include a toy and gift drive for homeless kids and teens, the 12th annual Christmas Carol Playalong for Strings at the Carson Mall, Carson City’s first-ever "Unsilent Night" at the Brewery Arts Center, a Só Sol dinner with entertainment at Sassafras, a "Pink Party" cancer center fundraiser at the Lighthouse Bar, comedian Dan St. Paul at the Carson Comedy Club and more.
More than $600,000 from Carson City estate given to animal shelter, NRA and railroad museum
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/18/2019 - 12:13pmA Carson City family estate presented checks to three organizations on Wednesday amounting to more than $600,000.
Events and Happenings in Carson City for Sunday, Dec. 15
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 12/14/2019 - 10:19pmHappy Sunday Carson City! I don't know about you, but I've had it with this cold weather already! Here are some great events to defy the cold, check below to see what's going on in the Carson City region for Sunday, Dec. 15!
Sunday, December 15
Homestead Holidays, Candy Cane express and more: events and happening in Carson City for Saturday, Dec. 14
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/13/2019 - 11:04pmHappy Saturday Carson City! It’s going to be a festive holiday-themed day, so check below to see what great events we have going on today!
Saturday, December 14
Christmas Food Drive, Homestead Holidays at Silver Saddle Ranch, Santa Train rides and more: Carson City region readies for busy weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 12/12/2019 - 8:13pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the KTVN Share Your Christmas Food Drive at the Governor's Mansion in Carson City and at Minden's Carson Valley Inn, Homestead Holidays at the Silver Saddle Ranch and more. The Polar Express Train Rides are sold out for the rest of the year, but Santa Train express rides are steaming up at the Nevada State Railroad Museum over the weekend. Read on for details.
Carson City family estate donates $500K among Humane Society, NRA and Railroad Museum
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/10/2019 - 12:10pmIn the spirit of giving and the Christmas holidays ahead, three organizations will receive generous donations amounting to more than $500,000 in memory of Frances M. Parker, a longtime Carson City resident and former owner of the Crossroads Lounge.
Carson City's railroad museum offers ‘Pajama Train’ for kids with health concerns
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/10/2019 - 10:58amCARSON CITY — The holiday season generally doesn’t lack in opportunities for children to have fun, with numerous special events and activities open to all. For children who are battling cancer or those with compromised immune systems, those opportunities aren’t nearly as great.
Santa Trains steam up for 35th year starting this weekend at Carson City railroad museum
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 1:46pmThe Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City launches its 35th year of Santa Train the weekend of Dec. 7 and tickets are available online and at the museum’s depot now.
Events and Happenings for the Carson City Region for Saturday, Nov. 16
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 11/16/2019 - 1:34amHappy Saturday, Carson City! There are a ton of wonderful events happening in our region today, including the first Indigenous Peoples Heritage Day at the Children's Museum, a Turkey Shoot, Lego Club, Polar Express and more! Take a gander below to find out what we have going through the weekend.
Saturday, November 16
Polar Express, live comedy, 'Matilda the Musical,' garden craft show and more: Carson City region set for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 11/14/2019 - 8:34pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include Polar Express train rides, Touched By Angels hosts a garden craft show on Saturday, a night photo shoot at the Nevada State museum, Rob Sherwood headlines the Carson Comedy Club at the Carson Nugget, 'Matilda the Musical' and more!
State railroad museum in Carson City offers night photo shoot
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/11/2019 - 3:33pmCARSON CITY — The opportunity to take a great photograph at the Nevada State Railroad Museum doesn’t have to end when the sun goes down.
Events around the Carson City area for Sunday, Oct. 20
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/20/2019 - 7:20amSunday will bring cool temperatures and some sunshine with daytime highs in the mid 60s around the capital city region. Lined up today are fall train rides in Carson City and Virginia City, a women veteran's support group meeting, and a a discussion with survivors, family and doctors about metastatic breast cancer. Also today, the Carson City Symphony will open its 36th season at the community center. Enjoy.
Pancakes, Art, Golf and more: Events for Saturday, Oct. 19
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/19/2019 - 12:26amGood morning Carson City! We’ve got a ton of great events this Saturday, so check below for a list of delightful fall activities!