Family-friendly events around Carson City this week include Levitt-Amp concert, star parties, bee talk, train rides and more
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Looking for a place to take your little ones this week? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around Carson City and beyond.
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Monday, June 23
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Participants will be taught the fundamentals of archery from the experienced instructors from Clear Creek Bowmen. Each day, participants will be taught something new and work on improving their skills. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Every Monday 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Cost $20
Mondays Outside Carson City
Pre and Post Natal Stretch and Strengthen at Biggest Little Baby – Reno
Breathe and move in a way that is designed specifically for the pregnant & postpartum body to prepare for and recover from childbirth. We will have time for a brief community check-in, yoga/pilates based movement to build strength and stretch and end with guided relaxation & imagery. Although class is designed with the perinatal period in mind, class is also welcoming to all levels, ages and stages of life. Babies and children are welcome in class although there is no specific childcare attendant
Tuesday, June 24
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Tuesdays Outside Carson City
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2’s & 3’s on the go! event by the South Lake Tahoe Library
Burn some energy while learning the fundamentals of early literacy. Join in for this energetic group every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Library. Suitable for young children ages 2-3 years old and their caregivers.
STEAM Sensory Toddler Play Group at Biggest Little Baby – Reno
This STEAM Sensory Playgroup is perfect for parents with busy toddlers. Each month there will be a theme such as “rainbows,” and each week the sensory stations will have an emphasis in one or two of the STEAM categories (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). The stations will consist of a mixture of sensory bins, art, science experiments, and constructive play all meant to strengthen your child’s fine motor, problem solving, and social skills while being fun and engaging for both parents and kids.
Wednesday, June 25
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Thursday, June 26
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Whistle Stop Storytime every Thursday at the Nevada Railroad Museum in Carson City
Head down to the Nevada State Railroad Museum, located at 2180 S. Carson Street, in Carson City every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. for story time! The stories visitors can expect include train-based picture books as well as an arts and crafts project associated with the book to follow. The recommended age range is 0-7, but any children of any age can participate.
Thursdays Outside Carson City
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Kids Yoga at Biggest Little Baby
This class at Reno’s Biggest Little Baby uses yoga sequences, songs, stories, and games to teach kids aged 5-12 life skills via the fundamentals of yoga. We will incorporate breathing and relaxation exercises and sometimes even create mindful crafts! Located at 7693 S. Virginia St. from 4 to 5 p.m. Register at the link above. $22.50 per class for drop-ins, or $75 per month. Held every Thursday.
Mother Goose on the Loose at South Lake Tahoe Library
Join us at the South Lake Tahoe Library for our in-person Mother Goose on the Loose! Every Thursday at 10:30 AM with Miss Anel. This award winning program combines music, movement, visual literacy and language development to help children get ready to read! Mother Goose on the Loose is a lap-sit story time for little ones aged 0-2 years and their caregiver. 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at South Lake Tahoe Library, 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
Friday, June 27
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Toddler Time at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada
Toddler Time Tuesday and Friday 9:30am-11:30am. Designed for children 1-3 years of age. Play with educational toys, encourage social development, and meet other caregivers.
Fridays Outside Carson City
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Family Yoga at Biggest Little Baby
This hour-ish family yoga class at Reno’s Biggest Little Baby is a supportive and nurturing space to practice yoga and mindfulness with children. We practice yoga through songs, stories, games, and breathwork in a format that is accessible for all ages and levels. Classes often incorporate seasonal or narrative themes. The intention of this class is to bring peaceful moments of connection to families through yoga and mindfulness. All classes include some form of quiet relaxation time. Adults should plan to participate in classes with their children. No yoga experience necessary! Cost is for adults; children accompanying adult are included. $25 per class. Located at 7693 S. Virginia Street. Register at the link above.
Multilingual Story Time at Biggest Little Baby
Join our multilingual reader Alison for a free weekly story time in the yoga studio at Biggest Little Baby. Children of all ages and their grown ups are invited to acquire language and preliteracy/literacy skills through movement, song, interaction, and stories in English, Spanish, French, and ASL. Alison has years of teaching and child development expertise and speaks multiple languages. Her love of reading and children is both apparent and contagious. We invite you to come learn to love language and reading as much as we do. 11:40 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. at Biggest Little Baby in Reno at 7693 S. Virginia St.
Saturday, June 28
Family Art Saturdays at the Community Art Building
Art Activity Topic: Abstract & Pollock
Abstract art uses visual language of shape, form, color and line to create a composition which may exist with a degree of independence from visual references in the world. Abstract art, non-figurative art, non-objective art, and non-representational art are all closely related terms.
Jackson Pollock is an American painter and a key figure in abstract expressionism. His style of painting was exemplified by a spontaneous and free-spirited attitude, known as his famous signature “drip paint” technique, where Pollock would pour paint onto a canvas that had been laid flat on the floor. Instead of using traditional paint brushes and easels, the artist would use various objects such as knives and sticks to paint. Pollock is closely tied with the concept of “action painting”, a style of painting that uses bold gestures and dynamic brushstrokes, where the body is more engaged than in traditional painting.
Children of all ages and their families are invited to explore a variety of hands-on visual art projects that engage and educate. Second and Fourth Saturday of each month 10am-noon. All ages welcome; children under 18 must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Registration through Carson City Arts & Culture • $10 or $8/each for groups of 3 or more that register together. Kids 5 and under free.
McKeen Motor Car Rides at the Railroad Museum
The Nevada State Railroad Museum is offering rides on the historic Virginia & Truckee McKeen Motor Car! Approximately 150 of McKeen Motor Cars were built between 1905-1917 for various United States railroads. McKeen Motor Cars were built with a gas engine and were among the first pieces of railroad equipment to be designed aerodynamically. The Virginia & Truckee McKeen Motor Car is currently the only fully-restored and operable McKeen Motor Car in existence. Rides last approximately 30 minutes.
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Saturdays Outside Carson City
Star Party at Washoe Lake State Park
The Northern Nevada Astronomy Group will set up a variety of telescopes for viewing stars, planets, and other wonders of the night sky. The evening begins with a short presentation while it gets dark. Participants should bring a light jacket and a lawn chair. Please bring a red flashlight if possible, as red light does not negatively affect night vision.
WHEN: Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
WHERE: Meet at the Maze parking lot inside the park. Take Exit 10 from I-580 and drive north on Eastlake Blvd. for four miles. The park entrance is on the left. Turn left past the fee booth and the Maze is the first parking lot on the right.
COST: $5 per vehicle for Nevada residents and $10 per vehicle for non Nevada residents. We can accept cash, check, or credit cards.
Starry, Starry Night at Fort Churchill State Park
Come experience the awesome night sky over Fort Churchill State Historic Park. Enjoy an unaided tour (no telescopes) of our celestial neighborhood while talking about the night sky as a remarkable natural resource to be celebrated, protected and enjoyed. Participants are encouraged to bring a red light and lawn chairs or blankets. Program is intended for adults and children ten years of age and older. Weather dependent.
Meet at the Fort Churchill Museum.
Park entrance fees apply, $5.00 per vehicle ($10.00 non-Nevada vehicles). There is no additional cost to participate in the program.
Sunday, June 29
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Family STEAM Sunday at the Nevada State Railroad Museum
Join in every Sunday for science and art programming at the Nevada State Railroad Museum. Family STEAM Sundays is included with Museum Admission: Adults 18 and over are $10 and children ages 17 and under are free. Members are always free!
Sundays Outside Carson City
Did we miss any? Send any your event information to krisha@carsonnow.org and be sure to add to our calendar here!
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