It’s a good weekend to be a kid in Carson City. Easter egg hunts, bounce houses, fun and games abound: I’ve made family friendly events easy to find by putting them in bold in the list. It’s a good weekend to be an adult, as well, with the Downtown Business Association wine walk and a few adults-only egg hunts.
For the kid and kid at heart, the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center is the place to be Saturday evening. The Reno Video Game Symphony celebrates video game music and art with a choir, band, and an orchestra. Listen to favorites from Dr. Smash Brothers, the Legend of Zelda, Elder Scrolls, Final Fantasy and more! It’s a free concert, but donations will be accepted to benefit the Brewery Arts Center. Get there early for a pre-show by Tomo Club!
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. If you have an event that I have overlooked, feel free to send me an email at ILoveCarsonCityNV@gmail.com.
TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE / BLOOD MOON: begins at 2:01am, partial eclipse at 3:15am, total eclipse 4:57am-5:02am, moonset at 6:44am Saturday
SATURDAY:
- Easter Bunny Photos at the Carson Mall (11am-3pm)
- Coffee and Donuts with EAA Sierra Chapter #403 at 2500 E. College Pkwy (8:30am-12pm, all welcome)
- Father-Daughter Cinderella Ball Tickets Available at the Carson High School North Gym (9:30am-11:30am; $25, $5 additional princess)
- Muscle Powered Bike Ride: meet by the Muscle Powered bike rack in front of the Community Pool at 841 N. Roop St. (9:40am-11:40am; must wear helmets and closed toed shoes; riders under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
- ‘Spring has Sprung’ Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
- C5 Church’s Fourth Annual Egg-stravaganza at Seeliger Elementary School: 2800 S. Saliman Road (10am; everyone welcome; please park on Baker Dr. and Fremont St. –NO parking in school loading area)
- Easter Egg Hunt at the Silver Springs Day Use Area of the Lahontan State Recreation Area - enter from the Silver Springs entrance off Fir St. (10am; free, kids 12 and younger)
- Easter Fiesta: Egg Hunt, games, and more at Western Nevada College (10am-3pm)
- Family Day and Scavenger Hunt at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (10am-4pm; free admission for children and seniors)
- Monthly meeting of F.E.A.T. (Families for Effective Autism Treatment) in the back room of Comma Coffee (10am)
- Grand Opening Party with DJ, Bounce House, and more at Yogurt Beach: 3228 N. Carson St. (10:30am)
- Open 4D Barrel Races at Washoe Valley Ranch and Rockin LJ Arena: 3185 Lakeshore, Washoe Valley (Times only 10:30am; Races 12pm)
- Kiwanis Annual Egg Hunt at Centennial Park – north of Eagle Valley Golf Course (11am)
- Swim Class for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the Carson City Aquatic Facility (11am; $4)
- Easter Egg Hunt and BBQ sponsored by the South Valley Volunteer Fire Department at Washoe Lake State Park (12pm; free)
- Easter Bonnet and Pet Parade – Virginia City (12pm)
- Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Bunny, pony rides, bounce house, vendors and more at Abandoned Treasures: 5500 Hwy 50, Dayton (10am)
- Love on a Leash at the Carson City Library (1pm; ages 17 and younger)
- Downtown Business Association's Wine Walk: sign up at Bella Fiore Wines, the Carson Nugget, Cactus Jacks, Carson Jewelry and Loan, Remedy's Bar, or Touched By Angels (1pm-5pm; $10)
- Book Signing ‘Generational Gifts: The Legacy of Evelyn Marie’ by Laura Lee White at Comma Coffee (1pm-5pm)
- Special Olympics Track and Field Practice at Carson High School (1pm-3pm)
- Virginia City's First Annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by VFW Ladies Auxiliary at the St. Mary's Art Center: 55 North R St. (1:30pm-3:30pm)
- High Tea at Foodies Bystro in the Brewery Arts Center (2:30pm; RSVP required 775-720-8011)
- Wine Tasting at Genoa Candy and Coffee in Carson Lanes (4pm-8pm; $5 for five tastes)
- ’Emanation’ Art Show: Emerging Artists of the Dayton Area at the Dayton Valley Community Center: 170 Pike, Dayton (4:30pm-6:30pm)
- Reno Video Game Symphony Concert at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (6pm; free, donations for the Brewery Arts Center accepted)
- Live Music with Tom Miller at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm)
- Live Music with Three Olives and a Twist at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (6pm-9pm)
- Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (6:30pm-10:30pm)
- Live Music at Bella Fiore Wines (6:30pm-9:30pm)
- Star Party at Western Nevada College’s Observatory (sunset)
- Silver State Stars: One Act Plays at the Silver State Charter School: Mallory Building (7pm; free, but donations accepted)
- Live Music with Alexandra Voss in the A to Zen ‘Zen Den’: 1803 N. Carson St. (doors 6pm; 7pm start; $5 cover, you get $5 store credit)
- Live Music with Halfway to Forever at Casino Fandango (7pm)
- Music Saturdays: Trippin King Snakes at Carson Cigar Co. (8pm-11pm)
- Rock’n N Bowl’n at Gold Dust West (8pm)
- Karaoke at Westside Pour House (8pm)
- Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
- Live Music with The MAD Beaters at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm-12am)
- Karaoke at Barcade: 1930 N. Carson St.
- Live Music at the Carson Station (8:30pm)
- DJ Bobby G at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9pm)
- DJ Cillo and Dancing at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm)
Easter SUNDAY:
- First Sunday Breakfast at the Elks Club: 515 N Nevada (bar opens 7am; 8:30-11am, $7)
- Pancake Breakfast (9am) and Egg Hunt (9:30am) at St. Paul’s Lutheran: 1201 N. Saliman
- Egg Hunt at David Walley’s Resort (9:30am AND 11:30am; on lawn by the restaurant; ages 12 and younger)
- Easter Buffet at Mallard’s Restaurant of Empire Ranch Golf Course (10am-2pm; $18, $10 kids; Call for reservations 885-1019)
- Easter Buffet at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (10am-2pm; Adults $25, kids $12; Reservations recommended: 782-1333)
- Live Music with Daniel Gaughan at Kristopher’s: 939 Mica Dr. (10am-2pm)
- Community Egg Hunt at the First Baptist Church: 1750 Mountain St. (after morning service)
- Easter Brunch at Tahoe Ridge Bistro (11am-3pm)
- Egg Hunt sponsored by Carson Valley Active 20 30 Club at Lampe Park, Gardnerville (1pm; ages 11 and younger)
- Adult Easter Egg Hunt at Ed’s Dog House (1pm)
- Pool Tournament and Drink Specials at Remedy’s (2pm)
- Easter Party with Egg Hunt and more at Carson Cigar Bar (3pm)
- Weekly 3 Ball Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (4pm)
- Snakes on a Plane at the Galaxy Theater- Fandango (7pm; $7 or $15 for two admissions and a large popcorn)