The weekend has arrived in Carson City, what to do, what to do? The holiday bustle is behind us and a winter chill is in the air. It’s relatively quiet this weekend, but there are always a few options for entertaining yourself.
The Nevada State Museum and the Railroad Museum of Northern Nevada will be open, and are always a favorite for visiting relatives. The Visitor’s Center at Sand Harbor is offering a few lectures and Ranger-led hikes, or you could bundle up and take a sleigh-ride while you’re there.
Paradise Salon and Spa is offering a free Aqua Zumba class to help burn off some of those extra holiday calories. It’s a perfect weekend for ice skating at the Arlington Square Ice Rink.
If star-gazing is more your style, a star party happens every Saturday at the Western Nevada College Jack C. Davis Observatory, and this Saturday they offer a lecture on Leonardo da Vinci. A complete list is below the break.
SATURDAY:
- FREE Aqua Zumba class with Rick Jordan at the Paradise Salon and Spa: Executive Pointe Way off College Parkway (8:15am)
- Last day to see the Gallery of Trees at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Old 395, Gardnerville (10am-4pm)
- Sleigh Rides at Sand Harbor (10am-4pm)
- Arlington Square Ice Rink (Sessions 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., 6 p.m. - 10p.m; $7/$5 kids, $3 Skate Rental)
- Swim Class for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the Carson City Aquatic Facility (11am; $4)
- STEM Lab and Science Room at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (11am-2pm; included with admission)
- WARF Cat and Kitten Adoptions at the Petco on Topsy Lane (11am-4pm)
- ’Before it was a Park’ History Talk at the Sand Harbor Visitor Center (10am-11am; Park entry $7 per vehicle, $2 discount for Nevada Residents)
- Ranger-led Hike to Sand Point Boardwalk: ¾ miles at the Sand Harbor Visitor Center (1pm; Park entry $7 per vehicle, $2 discount for Nevada Residents)
- Wine Tasting at the Genoa Candy and Coffee in Carson Lanes (5-9pm; $5 for five tastes)
- ’Leonardo di Vinci’ Lecture and Star Party at the Western Nevada College Observatory (doors 6pm; 6:30pm start)
- Live Music at the Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm)
- DJ 80 Joe’s Birthday Bash and 80s Party at the 11th Frame Lounge in Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; must be 21+, collecting donations for Make a Wish Foundation)
- Live Music with Halfway to Forever at the Casino Fandango (7pm)
- Live Music with Jason King Duo at the Carson Station (8pm)
- Rock’n N Bowl’n at the Gold Dust West (8pm)
- Music Saturdays: Karma at Carson Cigar Co. (8-11pm)
- Live DJ at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St.
- Karaoke at Barcade: 1930 N. Carson St.
- Karaoke at the Westside Pour House
- Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill
- DJ and Dancing at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm)
SUNDAY:
- Sleigh Rides at Sand Harbor (10am-4pm)
- Arlington Square Ice Rink (Sessions 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., 6 p.m. - 9p.m; $7/$5 kids, $3 Skate Rental)
- ’Christmas Heritage’ Talk at the Sand Harbor Visitor Center (10am-11am; Park entry $7 per vehicle, $2 discount for Nevada Residents)
- STEM Lab and Science Room at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (11am-2pm; included with admission)
- Bingo – Fundraiser for Meals on Wheels at the Carson City Senior Center (doors 11am, 12:30pm-4pm; $10, must be 21+)
- Ranger-led Hike to Sand Point Boardwalk: ¾ miles at the Sand Harbor Visitor Center (1pm; Park entry $7 per vehicle, $2 discount for Nevada Residents)
- Raiders Booster Club Football Party at the 11th Frame Lounge in Carson Lanes (1:15pm)
- Pool Tournament and Drink Specials at the Remedy’s (2pm)
- Sing for Your Discount Karaoke at the A to Zen (3pm-6pm)