Much love to the Mothers in our valley, and those that we love like Mothers. Treat that special lady to a day at the Carson Hot Springs. She gets to ride free with a child at the RSVP Spring Carnival. Travel to Virginia City and back on the historic Virginia and Truckee Steam Train. Brunch, bingo, and BMX racing are just a few of the other things that Sunday has to offer.
SUNDAY: Mother’s Day
- Carson City Historic Resources Scavenger Hunt begins: go here for packet and info - http://carson.org/index.aspx?page=2542
- Free Swim Day for Mothers at Carson Hot Springs (7am-10pm; outdoor pool only)
- Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Bill Migan and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
- CC BMX Racing with a special Mother’s Day Race at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (signups 9am-10am; $10, must be USABMX member; new rider kits available)
- Breakfast and Bowl at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm; breakfast and unlimited bowling until noon $13, $8 kids 12 and younger)
- Mother's Day Pancake Breakfast at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (9am-12pm; $7 per person)
- Mother's Day Champagne Brunch at the Elks Lodge: 515 N. Nevada St. (9:30am-1pm; $12, seating limited; tickets available after 4pm Mon-Sat and during the Wine Walk)
- V and T Mother’s Day Train–leaves from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Depart Carson City 10am- Depart Virginia City 3pm; tickets limited, $41, seniors and veterans $38, kids 3-16 $25)
- Virginia and Truckee McKeen Motor Car Rides at the Nevada State Train Museum (10am-4pm; $8, $4 kids 11 and under)
- Bingo fundraiser for Meals on Wheels at the Carson City Senior Center (doors 11am; 12:30pm start; $10 buy in, $5 extra pack, $1 specials; Must be 21+)
- ‘Salute to Spring’ RSVP Spring Celebration and Carnival at Mills Park (12pm-8pm; Mom rides free with a paid child; $30 all you can ride wristbands or $25 with coupon from RSVP booth)
- Barony of FalDare, Amtgard Live Action Role Play Group at Nerdvana: NEW LOCATION 3220 Hwy 50, Suite #2 (12pm-4pm; Foam sword fighting, crafts, classes; child-friendly, under 18 must have a waiver signed by their parents; newcomers welcome, for info email FalDareMonarchy@gmail.com)
- Mother’s Day Special: Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (1pm-4pm; $35; includes a rose and champagne)
- Special Olympics Track and Field practice at Carson Middle School (1pm-3pm)
- Western Nevada Musical Theatre Presents “42nd Street” at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (2pm; $25-28, tickets available online at www.wnmtc.com)
- Sunday Funday: Free game of pool with drink purchase at Westside Pour House
- Weekly Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
- Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
- Live Music with George Pickard at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
- Nerdvana After Hours at Nerdvana: 3220 Hwy 50, Suite #2 (9pm; must be 18+)
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. As always, Carson Now welcomes reader contributions to our website. Go here to submit an event, photo, or item of interest.