Ready, set, GO! Whether you want to watch camels race, or hot air balloons light up the sky, this is a great weekend in Northern Nevada. If cool cars are more your style, you’ll find Carson SYFL Sunday Funday Show and Shine at Johnny Rockets. The annual Luau, Auction, and BBQ for the Boys and Girls Club hits Mills Park this afternoon in the Teixeira Pavilion. Enjoy all you can eat roasted pork and Mai Tais for a great cause.
SUNDAY:
- Great Reno Balloon Race at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, Reno (3:30am Gates Open; 5:15am Glow Show; 5:30am Dawn Patrol; 6:45am Mass Ascension Launch; 6am-8am Sign up to be Girl Scout; 4:30am-10am Shopping along Balloon Boulevard)
- NAA Exhibit by artist Deborah Foster at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
- Carson City BMX races at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Signups 9am-10am; $10)
- Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Ride: leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East at 10am and Depart Virginia City Depot at 3pm (tickets limited, $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32, arrive 30 minutes early; 20% Off Pre-Purchased Adult Fare Tickets with code LOCALSUNDAY)
- Edwards Motor Car Rides at the Nevada State Train Museum (10am-4pm; $4, $2 kids 11 and under)
- 56th Annual International Camel and Ostrich Races at the Virginia City Arena and Fairgrounds: 458 F Street, Virginia City (gates open 10am, races at noon ; First 100 kids get a camel ride for FREE - Courtesy of Dolan Auto Group; $15-$40)
- Carson SYFL Family Sunday Funday Car Show Fundraiser at Johnny Rockets at Carson Lanes (10am-6pm; Car Show 10am-2pm, Awards 2pm, After Party 3pm-6pm; $20 car entry fee; live music, bounce house, dine-in fundraiser, raffle, and more)
- Blood Drive at Calvary Chapel of Carson City: 1635 Clearview Dr. (10am-2pm; To schedule an appointment or for questions www.UnitedBloodServices.org)
- Carson Tahoe SPCA Adoption Event at PetSmart on Fairview (11am-3pm)
- Free Adoption Weekend at the Nevada Humane Society in Carson City: 3770 Butti Way (11am-6:30pm; Call 775-887-2171 if any questions)
- 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+)
- Carson and Mills Park Railroad Rides in Mills Park (12pm-5pm; $2 or $5 for 3)
Grab the kids and head out to Gardnerville for the Sertoma Oktoberfest in Heritage Park. Before you head home, swing through Genoa and catch the last ‘Concert on the Green’ of the season. Introduce them to a classic cult comedy at the Galaxy Theater tonight. A special showing of Airplane! begins at 7 p.m.
- 25th Annual Carson Valley Sertoma Octoberfest at Heritage Park, Gardnerville (12pm-5pm; Brats, Strudel, Potato Salad, Sauerkraut, Beer and Live Music; free admission)
- ‘What Happened to the Water?’ Educational Program and Craft at Washoe Lake State Park- Group Use Area, under the pavilion (1pm-2pm; $7 vehicle admission, $5 for NV residents)
- Sunday Funday: Free game of pool with drink purchase at Westside Pour House
- Barony of FalDare, Amtgard Live Action Role Play Group at Mills Park on Seely Loop (1pm-5pm; newcomers welcome, for info email FalDareMonarchy@gmail.com)
- 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)
- PoP Up Story time at the Carson City Library (2pm-2:20pm)
- Special Olympics Bowling practice at Gold Dust West (2:30pm to 4:30pm)
- ‘Annual Auction and BBQ Luau’ Benefit for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion in Mills Park (3pm-7pm; $125 per person- includes all you can eat BBQ and drinks, auction and Distinguished Service Award presentation)
- Sing for Your Discount Karaoke at A to Zen (3pm-6pm; free)
- Concerts on the Green: The Three Wisemen at Genoa Park in Genoa (5pm-7pm; free; bring picnic and chairs/blanket)
- Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (5:30pm-8:30pm)
- Classic Film Special: Airplane! at the Galaxy Theater- Fandango (7pm; $7 or $15 for two admissions and a large popcorn)
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 Monday, 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.