Skip the plane ticket, explore Reno's cabinet of curiosities at Wilbur D. May Center, where an adventurer's haul fills galleries with…
1595 N Sierra St (Reno) · ✓ checked Jul 29
“Skip the plane ticket, explore Reno's cabinet of curiosities at Wilbur D. May Center, where an adventurer's haul fills galleries with African masks, Chinese pottery, antique firearms and brilliant glasswork. Then chill in the indoor garden with koi or stroll the arboretum while fresh traveling exhibits roll through.”
Forever Dance Carson City is keeping summer rolling with Summer Session classes through August 6 and a Carnival Cuties Mini Camp August…
1923 N Carson St
“Forever Dance Carson City is keeping summer rolling with Summer Session classes through August 6 and a Carnival Cuties Mini Camp August 4-6. Tap, contemporary, jazz funk, musical theater... pick a style, shake off the week, and let passionate instructors reboot your mood.”
From the Carson City newsletter, September 8, 2026
Stretch your legs and your curiosity on the Kit Carson Trail, a 2.5-mile path of 48 stops through Victorian homes, museums and churches.…
716 N Carson St
“5-mile path of 48 stops through Victorian homes, museums and churches. Fire up the interactive audio tour, spot carriage stone markers, and catch the long-running Ghost Walk for local legends from Orion Clemens to the Governor's Mansion.”
From the Carson City newsletter, September 4, 2026
Whether you’re into contemporary art, altered landscape photography, or Western narratives, Nevada Museum of Art pulls it together with an…
160 W Liberty St (Reno) · ✓ checked Aug 6
“Whether you’re into contemporary art, altered landscape photography, or Western narratives, Nevada Museum of Art pulls it together with an internationally recognized Institute for Art + Environment.”
This week, take a quick brain vacation at the W. M. Keck Earth Science and Mineral Engineering Museum, where Reno’s mining roots meet an…
Mackay Mines, 1664 North Virginia Street, 057 Mail Stop 0168 (Reno) · ✓ checked Aug 6
“This week, take a quick brain vacation at the W. M. Keck Earth Science and Mineral Engineering Museum, where Reno’s mining roots meet an eye-popping lineup of minerals, fossils and historic relics.”
Skip the usual errands and geek out at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, where historic trains and cars shine and the McKeen and Edwards…
2180 S Carson St
“Skip the usual errands and geek out at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, where historic trains and cars shine and the McKeen and Edwards motor cars actually take you for a spin. Motor car rides are happening this week, perfect for a quick, feel-good hometown escape.”
From the Carson City newsletter, September 17, 2026
From ballroom, waltz, swing, salsa, and country to aerial silks, pole fitness, and belly dance, Yaple's Ballroom Dance Studio is Carson…
315 N Carson St
“From ballroom, waltz, swing, salsa, and country to aerial silks, pole fitness, and belly dance, Yaple's Ballroom Dance Studio is Carson City’s only spot mixing partner dance and cross-training under one roof, perfect for leveling up confidence, prepping that wedding dance, or just moving more this week.”
If you haven't wandered through the National Automobile Museum lately, it's an easy win. Over 240 beautifully preserved cars staged in…
1 Museum Dr (Reno) · ✓ checked Sep 11
“If you haven't wandered through the National Automobile Museum lately, it's an easy win. Over 240 beautifully preserved cars staged in authentic street scenes and sounds make it feel like the city took a detour through history, with new exhibits that keep even non-gearheads coming back.”
Nevada Historical Society keeps Reno’s story alive with bite-size On The GO! talks, virtual exhibits, and deep-dive programs that dig into…
1650 N Virginia St (Reno) · ✓ checked Aug 13
“Nevada Historical Society keeps Reno’s story alive with bite-size On The GO! talks, virtual exhibits, and deep-dive programs that dig into everything Nevada, including the American Gaming Archives. Sneak in a midweek brain stretch this week, it’s local history you can actually brag about at coffee.”
Western Nevada Performing Arts turns Monday slumps into dance wins with classes in tap, jazz, ballet, pointe, contemporary, hip hop, and…
951 N Stewart St B
“Western Nevada Performing Arts turns Monday slumps into dance wins with classes in tap, jazz, ballet, pointe, contemporary, hip hop, and musical theater.”
From the Carson City newsletter, September 14, 2026
John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art launches fresh fall exhibits on August 27, including Earth’s Winding Sheet. Beyond the openings,…
1664 N Virginia St MS 0224 (Reno) · ✓ checked Aug 21
“John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art launches fresh fall exhibits on August 27, including Earth’s Winding Sheet. Beyond the openings, their permanent collection spotlights Nevada and Western painters like Maynard Dixon and Jim McCormick, so you get thoughtful curation and hometown roots in one quick art recharge.”
From silver-state origin stories to the clank of Coin Press No. 1, Nevada State Museum, Carson City makes history feel alive this week,…
600 N Carson St
“From silver-state origin stories to the clank of Coin Press No. 1, Nevada State Museum, Carson City makes history feel alive this week, with curator spotlights and kid-friendly adventures that actually teach something. Pop in, nerd out a little, then brag about knowing what the Mint really did.”
Whether you grew up under it or just breeze past on Virginia Street, Reno Arch is the third iteration of the city’s iconic welcome sign,…
299-247 US-395 BUS (Reno) · ✓ checked Aug 28
“Whether you grew up under it or just breeze past on Virginia Street, Reno Arch is the third iteration of the city’s iconic welcome sign, flashing silver and blue and that "Biggest Little City in the World" spirit born in the 1920s, perfect for quick photos and a hit of hometown pride.”
When the wiggles hit, Children's Museum of Northern Nevada delivers... Think interactive exhibits your kid can actually touch,…
813 N Carson St
“When the wiggles hit, Children's Museum of Northern Nevada delivers... Think interactive exhibits your kid can actually touch, theme-of-the-week activity tables, STEAM projects, an art room that embraces glorious messes, plus story time and special events.”
From the Carson City newsletter, September 19, 2026
Believe Sculpture is that rare Reno landmark that actually earns the hype. Built by Burning Man artists and set in City Plaza by the…
10 N Virginia St (Reno) · ✓ checked Sep 11
“Believe Sculpture is that rare Reno landmark that actually earns the hype. Built by Burning Man artists and set in City Plaza by the Virginia Street Bridge, its rust-toned, bird-cut letters glow at night, attract skaters, and deliver peak people-watching energy on any random Tuesday.”
The Discovery is Reno’s go-to for interactive science, with 67,000 square feet of exhibits and rotating experiences like Above and Beyond,…
490 S Center St (Reno) · ✓ checked Sep 4
“The Discovery is Reno’s go-to for interactive science, with 67,000 square feet of exhibits and rotating experiences like Above and Beyond, Inside Out: an Anatomy Experience, and Energy/Energía. Go solo or bring kids, then keep an eye out for grown-up nights like Social Science and Chemistry of the Cocktail.”
Nevada Dance Company brings professional-caliber productions to Carson City and lets local kids share the stage, which is basically the…
1697 County Rd (Minden)
“Nevada Dance Company brings professional-caliber productions to Carson City and lets local kids share the stage, which is basically the heartwarming content your week needs. Keep an eye out for storybook ballets like Alice in Wonderland, then go cheer for neighbors turning rehearsal hours into standing ovations.”
