The best things to do in Carson City

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Silver Oak Golf Course is a challenging 18-hole track with scenic fairways and Sierra Nevada foothill views that make every swing feel like…

1251 Country Club Dr

Silver Oak Golf Course is a challenging 18-hole track with scenic fairways and Sierra Nevada foothill views that make every swing feel like a little victory lap. Wrap it up at the clubhouse restaurant, and if you’re hooked, their leagues and memberships await at a spot consistently voted Carson City’s best since 2006.

From the Carson City newsletter, September 5, 2026

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Greater Nevada Field is where Reno’s weeknights suddenly feel like summer again, with Triple-A baseball, fun theme nights like Dog Days,…

250 Evans Ave Suite 101 (Reno) · ✓ checked Jul 29

Greater Nevada Field is where Reno’s weeknights suddenly feel like summer again, with Triple-A baseball, fun theme nights like Dog Days, Micheladas de Reno, and the occasional fireworks show. When the bases are quiet, the park still throws parties from clinics with former pros to a 360° holiday light spectacle.

From the Reno newsletter, September 6, 2026

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LakeRidge Golf Course is a Robert Trent Jones, Sr. design with big Reno views, a world famous par-3 over Lake Stanley, and a casual grill…

1218 Golf Club Dr (Reno) · ✓ checked Jul 29

LakeRidge Golf Course is a Robert Trent Jones, Sr. design with big Reno views, a world famous par-3 over Lake Stanley, and a casual grill that hits the spot. Swing by this week for semi-private vibes, daily fees if you’re dropping in, membership if you’re committing.

From the Reno newsletter, August 8, 2026

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Sensology

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Sensology turns the Grand Sierra Resort’s Grand Fun Zone into a gameshow-style faceoff where your crew splits into two teams and tackles…

2500 E 2nd St (Reno) · ✓ checked Sep 11

Sensology turns the Grand Sierra Resort’s Grand Fun Zone into a gameshow-style faceoff where your crew splits into two teams and tackles five mini games based on sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell. Seventy-five fast minutes, all private bookings, big on laughs and friendly bragging rights.

From the Reno newsletter, September 17, 2026

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Multiscreen movie theater showing new & 3D releases & featuring a lobby cafe.

2040 Century Way (Reno)

Multiscreen movie theater showing new & 3D releases & featuring a lobby cafe.

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Family-friendly public golf course with an on-site driving range and a pub.

6355 Silver Lake Rd (Reno)

Family-friendly public golf course with an on-site driving range and a pub.

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Magic Carpet Golf

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Skip the screens and swing at Magic Carpet Golf, Nevada’s largest mini-golf spot with three uniquely themed, landscaped courses totaling 66…

6925 S Virginia St (Reno) · ✓ checked Aug 13

Skip the screens and swing at Magic Carpet Golf, Nevada’s largest mini-golf spot with three uniquely themed, landscaped courses totaling 66 holes and hand-built sculptures from animals to fantasy. Family-owned since 1974, it’s the low-stress, high-laugh hang your week needs.

From the Reno newsletter, August 19, 2026

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If you’re looking to make golf more than a Saturday fling, Hidden Valley Country Club brings year-round play, tennis and pickleball, a…

3575 E Hidden Valley Dr (Reno) · ✓ checked Aug 28

If you’re looking to make golf more than a Saturday fling, Hidden Valley Country Club brings year-round play, tennis and pickleball, a pool, and legit clubhouse dining with mountain views and Reno city lights. It’s a welcoming membership scene that actually feels like Reno, not a stuffy scene.

From the Sparks newsletter, September 2, 2026

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Empire Ranch Golf Course and Event Venue gives you an 18-hole championship layout plus the quick Morgan Mill Par 3, plush tee boxes, five…

1875 Fair Wy

Empire Ranch Golf Course and Event Venue gives you an 18-hole championship layout plus the quick Morgan Mill Par 3, plush tee boxes, five sets of tees, and smooth, fast greens along the Carson River. Sneak in a round this week, then reward yourself at Mallards Restaurant with a view that lowers your score.

From the Carson City newsletter, September 21, 2026

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Canyon Nine Golf Course is the neighborhood’s go-to nine when you want real swings without the half-day commitment. Straightforward,…

7650 Town Square Way (Reno)

Canyon Nine Golf Course is the neighborhood’s go-to nine when you want real swings without the half-day commitment. Straightforward, wedge-friendly holes that play quick and keep things fun... ideal for sharpening touch, sneaking in a sunset loop, or getting someone hooked on golf.

From the Reno newsletter, September 15, 2026

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Brewery Arts Center

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Since 1975, Brewery Arts Center has filled two historic West Side blocks with a free outdoor summer concert series, live shows, movie…

449 W King St

Since 1975, Brewery Arts Center has filled two historic West Side blocks with a free outdoor summer concert series, live shows, movie nights, exhibitions, and hands-on classes in painting and pottery, so you can swap another streaming scroll for actual creativity with your neighbors.

From the Carson City newsletter, September 1, 2026

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Looking for a legit home course without the scene? The Club at ArrowCreek is a private oasis in Southwest Reno with two championship…

2905 Arrowcreek Pkwy (Reno) · ✓ checked Sep 4

Looking for a legit home course without the scene? The Club at ArrowCreek is a private oasis in Southwest Reno with two championship courses open year round (weather permitting), refined member dining, a resort-style pool and cabanas, fitness, lessons, and member tournaments that actually feel like community.

From the Reno newsletter, September 10, 2026

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Genoa Golf Club- The Ranch Course brings a desert-style layout with shot-making variety and those sweeping Carson Valley views that never…

488 Mountain Meadow Dr

Genoa Golf Club- The Ranch Course brings a desert-style layout with shot-making variety and those sweeping Carson Valley views that never get old. If you’re itching for a local round that feels like a mini escape, this is your midweek sanity check… or your Saturday brag.

From the Carson City newsletter, August 24, 2026

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Golf NV

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Golf NV is where Reno golfers upgrade their gear and their game, with premium clubs, apparel, and accessories plus four simulator bays for…

1445 S Meadows Pkwy Ste 206 (Reno) · ✓ checked Sep 18

Golf NV is where Reno golfers upgrade their gear and their game, with premium clubs, apparel, and accessories plus four simulator bays for year-round rounds. Book lessons or fittings, grab a bay with friends, and keep it fun with leagues and community events that actually stick.

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Clear Creek Tahoe

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Coore & Crenshaw architecture, big Sierra views, and a new mountainside clubhouse make Clear Creek Tahoe a legit gold standard for local…

3605 Golf Club Dr

Coore & Crenshaw architecture, big Sierra views, and a new mountainside clubhouse make Clear Creek Tahoe a legit gold standard for local golf. If your short game needs a reality check this week, go see why it’s Nevada’s top-ranked private track.

From the Carson City newsletter, August 23, 2026

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Montreux Golf & Country Club is a private community between Reno and Lake Tahoe built around an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature…

18077 Bordeaux Dr (Reno) · ✓ checked Aug 6

Montreux Golf & Country Club is a private community between Reno and Lake Tahoe built around an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Championship Course (Par 72). This week, if your perfect day mixes pure fairways with post-round plates, their Clubhouse and the Grille at Jack's Den deliver.

From the Reno newsletter, August 11, 2026

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With two distinct 18s, Eagle Valley Golf Course lets you choose your mood this week: the East for an easygoing walk with friends, or the…

3999 Centennial Park Dr

With two distinct 18s, Eagle Valley Golf Course lets you choose your mood this week: the East for an easygoing walk with friends, or the West for desert links grit that keeps you honest. Either way, swing first, then reward yourself at the Eagle Valley Grill.

From the Carson City newsletter, September 15, 2026

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Somersett Golf & Country Club pairs a Tom Kite designed 18 hole championship course with a clubhouse restaurant, The Grille, that’s perfect…

2019 Championship Trail (Reno) · ✓ checked Sep 4

Somersett Golf & Country Club pairs a Tom Kite designed 18 hole championship course with a clubhouse restaurant, The Grille, that’s perfect for the post round debrief. Members stick around for legit instruction and junior programs, which keeps the game in the neighborhood and the vibes neighborly.

From the Reno newsletter, September 12, 2026

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Reno Events Center

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From chart-toppers to championship bouts, Reno Events Center packs in concerts, conventions, and homegrown tournaments with room to spare,…

400 University Wy (Reno) · ✓ checked Sep 4

From chart-toppers to championship bouts, Reno Events Center packs in concerts, conventions, and homegrown tournaments with room to spare, plus retractable seating that flips the floor for trade shows or hoops. Locals tip: snag a private suite with friends for premium views and a night that actually feels special.

From the Sparks newsletter, September 8, 2026

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Wolf Run Golf Club

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Wolf Run Golf Club brings the local golfer trifecta: a well-kept putting green, a self-service driving range with premium mats and range…

1400 Wolf Run Rd (Reno) · ✓ checked Aug 21

Wolf Run Golf Club brings the local golfer trifecta: a well-kept putting green, a self-service driving range with premium mats and range balls, and full-service club repair, then cap it with The Grill at Wolf Run. Bonus bragging rights, it’s the home course for the University of Nevada Men’s and Women’s Golf Teams.

From the Reno newsletter, August 25, 2026

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Washoe Golf Course

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Washoe Golf Course delivers 18 classic holes on the oldest established championship track in Nevada, with tees for every skill level and a…

2601 Foley Way (Reno) · ✓ checked Aug 13

Washoe Golf Course delivers 18 classic holes on the oldest established championship track in Nevada, with tees for every skill level and a clubhouse bar and grill waiting after the last putt, so grab a buddy this week and remember what it feels like to use every club in the bag.

From the Reno newsletter, August 22, 2026

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Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

The Summit Mall, 13965 S Virginia St (Reno)

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

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Craving a local course that rewards precision over brute force, with Sierra views for days? Sunridge Golf and Recreations serves up…

1000 Long Dr

Craving a local course that rewards precision over brute force, with Sierra views for days? Sunridge Golf and Recreations serves up dramatic elevation changes, nervy water carries, and a private course caliber layout, plus leagues and a slick digital course guide that make dialing up a round this week a no-brainer.

From the Carson City newsletter, September 10, 2026

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Puzzle Room Reno

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If your group chat needs a new challenge, Puzzle Room Reno lines up five immersive escape themes from Egyptian tombs to covert mine…

135 N Sierra St B (Reno) · ✓ checked Sep 18

If your group chat needs a new challenge, Puzzle Room Reno lines up five immersive escape themes from Egyptian tombs to covert mine missions, all crafted for teamwork and clever problem solving.

From the Reno newsletter, September 21, 2026

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