Carson City News & Updates

The Historic Piper's Opera House in Virginia City is celebrating the holidays with its annual Christmas play, 'Miracle on C Street'. This event brings festive cheer to the historic venue.

The Food Bank of Northern Nevada is seeking volunteers to help sort 'Share Your Christmas' donations. The Carson City community contributed significantly to past donation drives, providing non-perishables and monetary support.

The Carson City Host Lions Club is participating in the Lily's Trees Project, spreading holiday cheer. They donated Christmas trees to the Carson Tahoe Health Foundation on December 10th.

The Laxalt Building at Carson and Telegraph streets is featured framed within a Christmas wreath. This article highlights events happening in Carson City and beyond for Sunday, December 14th.

Carson City residents participated in the 'Wreaths Across America' tradition, honoring U.S. veterans buried at Lone Mountain Cemetery. This Christmas tradition saw hundreds of participants gather on Saturday morning.

A collectible ornament for the 2025 holiday season is now available in Carson City. This item, associated with the Nevada State Museum, serves as a last-minute gift idea and relates to Carson City's historic buildings during Christmas.

An article discusses myths surrounding early American Christmas traditions, noting that the first retail Christmas tree lot opened in New York City in 1851. It also briefly mentions a dog in Carson City being safe.

Seven Grille is offering a special Prime Rib Feast to celebrate Christmas, combining holiday tradition with exceptional taste. The event is located at Max Casino in Carson City, Nevada.

The Carson City Symphony Association and Carson Mall are presenting a "Christmas Carol Playalong for Strings." Attendees are invited to listen or sing along to the festive music.

The Toys for Tots hotline is now open until December 19th, providing assistance to families needing help for Christmas. Families can reach out via email to carson.city.nv@toysfortots.org with any questions.

The Toys for Tots hotline is now open for those looking to donate or inquire about assistance. You can reach out via email at carson.city.nv@toysfortots.org for any questions regarding the program.

The Carson Christmas Craft Fair is happening this Saturday at the Carson City Community Center. This event offers a great opportunity to find unique holiday gifts and crafts.

Max Casino is hosting a New Wave Crave Live Ugly Sweater Party, embracing a festive Christmas theme with a neon twist. The event is located at 900 South Carson Street in Carson City.

The 33rd Annual Share Your Christmas Food Drive is aiming to collect one million meals for the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. Several locations in Carson City, including Advocates to End Domestic Violence and F.I.S.H., are participating.

The Share Your Christmas food drive is happening this Friday in Reno, Carson City, Minden, and Fernley. This initiative aims to support local food pantries during the holiday season.

Carson City food pantries are reporting a significant positive impact from the Share Your Christmas initiative. Donations through this drive are crucial for supporting those in need.

A schedule for Christmas tree recycling has been announced for the Carson City area. This service helps residents dispose of their trees responsibly after the holiday season.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office is providing information on the Christmas tree recycling schedule. This initiative offers a way for the community to recycle their trees after the holidays.

Get ready for the 'Mistletoe & Moonshine - Gettin' Elf'd Up!' Christmas pub crawl lighting up downtown Carson City. This festive event promises a night of holiday cheer and fun.

Virginia City's annual Christmas on the Comstock is mentioned as an event happening in the area. The Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City is also noted with a 10:00 am start time.

Piper's Opera House in Virginia City is hosting its annual Christmas Play, "Miracle on C Street." This holiday event invites the community to enjoy a festive performance.

The Carson Christmas Craft Fairs are scheduled for December 13th, starting at 10:00 am. This event offers a great opportunity for holiday shopping and finding unique gifts.

The 33rd Annual Share Your Christmas Food Drive is underway, with collection points across Nevada. Carson City contributed 18,084 pounds of food and $5,946.00 to the effort.

The 33rd Annual Share Your Christmas Food Drive has seen significant contributions from various locations. Carson City residents donated 18,084 pounds of food and $5,946.00.

The Carson City Symphony and chorus will perform Leroy Anderson's "A Christmas Festival" to open their upcoming holiday concert. This event promises to be a special treat for attendees.

Carson City's annual Christmas ornament this year pays tribute to the Brewery Arts Center's golden anniversary. The design highlights the little details reminiscent of the Carson Brewing past.

A surprise flash mob organized by a Carson City church brought Christmas cheer to the downtown area. The event was choreographed by Gina Davis and featured musical direction by Stewart Peebles.

This Saturday in Carson City, attendees can find local shopping opportunities at the Carson Christmas Craft Fairs. The event encourages supporting local businesses for Christmas gifts.

Sparks celebrated its Hometowne Christmas event by lighting the city's Christmas tree. The festivities included a holiday parade and other seasonal activities.

The Carson City Christmas tree lighting ceremony brought the community together for caroling and electric carriage rides. This event marked the start of the holiday season.

The official Christmas tree lighting for the Sparks City Christmas tree took place Friday night during the Hometown Christmas event. This ceremony officially kicked off the holiday season in Sparks.

This video captures the Carson City Christmas tree lighting ceremony. The event brought residents together to celebrate the start of the holiday season.

The Carson City Christmas tree lighting ceremony was recently featured in a YouTube video. This event marks the start of the holiday season in Nevada.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Nevada is offering free Christmas tree and firewood permits. Families can obtain these permits from their local district office, including the Carson City District.

Carson City's Catmandu has introduced Tabitha, a calico cat described as a Christmas miracle. She is ready to bring warmth and purrs into the holiday season for a new family.

Carson City is offering festive weekends and holiday programs to bring Christmas cheer and cozy family fun. These events provide a heartwarming way to celebrate the season.

Photos show Nevada's 'Silver Belle' Capitol Christmas Tree arriving. This event is part of recent reader submissions from Carson City.

106.7 Lite FM is playing nonstop 24/7 Christmas music all season long. They clarified there was no M5.9 earthquake near Carson City, NV.

This guide covers the ultimate Christmas light hotspots in Reno, Sparks, and Carson City. It is being updated for 2024.

Two Carson City students will have the honor of lighting Nevada's Capitol Tree at the Silver and Snowflake Festival of Lights this Friday. This event marks the state's Capitol Tree Lighting ceremony.

Participate in the 33rd annual Share Your Christmas Drive-By Food Drive this Friday, December 12th, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will take place in Reno and Carson City.

A fir tree from Nevada has been selected as the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree, with the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City planning a display. The tree's journey and significance are being highlighted, including a young essay winner from Virginia City who helped light it.

St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church in Carson City is hosting a Night of Nativity Exhibit. This event is part of the local holiday offerings, with a Christmas Sale at the Carson Tahoe Auxiliary Gift Shop also mentioned.

Reno Cowboy Christmas is an event that supports western Nevada animal shelters through initiatives like Candy Cane Lane in Carson City. This event highlights community support for a good cause during the holiday season.

Nevada Moms is organizing a Christmas Toy Drive to support local families across various cities including Carson City. This initiative aims to ensure children have gifts during the holiday season.

Virginia City is preparing for its annual Christmas on the Comstock celebration, encouraging residents to 'believe again' during the festive period. This event is part of the wider holiday spirit in western Nevada, with related activities like Candy Cane Lane in Carson City supporting animal shelters.

The Nevada State Museum in Carson City is hosting its Christmas Past & Presents Artisan Fair, offering a chance to explore Nevada history while shopping for gifts. This event provides a unique holiday shopping experience for the community.

A Christmas drive-by food drive is approaching, with events planned in Reno, Carson City, Minden, and Fernley. This initiative aims to collect donations for those in need during the holiday season.

St. Teresa of Avila in Carson City is hosting its 9th annual Night of Nativity exhibit. This event brings the Christmas story to life in downtown Carson City.

It is time to arrange visits from Santa Claus for Christmas Eve. The Carson City Sheriff's Office is facilitating these special holiday deliveries.

The Brewery Arts Center in Carson City is presenting a screening of the classic holiday film 'White Christmas' (1954). This event is part of their Classic Movie Mondays series.

The Carson City Senior Center is hosting "Holiday Warmups" featuring music, shows, and a history talk about fruitcake. This event is happening with less than a month until Christmas.

A student from Virginia City is heading to Washington D.C. to light Nevada's first U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. The Carson City Christmas Tree lighting event has the Capitol sparkling.

This article details the story of how a Nevada fir tree was harvested from the Carson Ranger District to become the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree. It is the first Capitol Christmas tree to be harvested from Nevada.

Santa's Christmas Elevator Experience offers families the chance to take holiday photos at the Carson Mall. This event provides a festive opportunity for seasonal family portraits.

A free holiday concert featuring traditional and new Christmas songs will be held on December 7th at the Carson City Community Center. The event promises a festive musical experience for all.

CASI is hosting pictures with Santa on December 6th at Benson's Feed. This event is part of the Carson Christmas Craft Fairs 2025.

Live Christmas trees are available for sale today in Carson City at various pop-up locations. The Fellowship Christian Athlete (FCA) kids are participating in these sales.

The state grounds crew is busy transforming the Capitol Complex into a winter wonderland for the holidays. Christmas decorations are being put up in downtown Carson City.

Carson City residents can now register for the Sheriff's Office annual Santa visit on Christmas Eve. To reserve a spot for Santa to visit your home, call the Santa Hotline at (775) 283-4728.

A fourth-grade student from Virginia City has won the state's U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree lighting contest with an essay. The student's essay stood out to organizers for the honor.

Good Luck Macbeth is presenting "My Big Gay Italian Christmas." The article mentions a vehicle crash in Carson City but focuses on the theatrical production.

Reno's Christmas tree lighting ceremony in downtown is scheduled to take place this week. More information about the city's upcoming events can be found on their events page.

Northern Nevadans are invited to a watch party for the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree lighting. Commemorative T-shirts will be available for purchase at the event.

A new Christmas movie has been filmed in the Reno area. The article mentions a "Carson Valley Christmas" and features local individuals.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Carson City is now offering permits for Christmas trees. This initiative aims to bring western holiday joy to local kids.

Mayor Ed Lawson will be lighting the city's permanent living Christmas tree, a 60-foot Giant Sequoia. This event is part of the city's holiday celebrations.

The City of Fallon is hosting its annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony next week. This event is a festive occasion for the community to gather and celebrate the holiday season.

The City of Fallon will be hosting a Christmas Tree lighting ceremony next week. This event marks the beginning of the holiday season for the city.

Permits for cutting Christmas trees are now open across Nevada and California Forests. This initiative also supports forest health by thinning dense stands, including areas managed by the BLM Carson City District.

Brick + Pine Studio is hosting its 3rd Annual Shared Space Holiday Market on December 6th. The Carson City Historical Society will also present 'A Royal Holiday Affair: Victorian Christmas'.

The V&T Railroad is offering a holiday tradition with train rides from Carson City to Virginia City. These festive excursions will include a special visit from Santa Claus.

The Carson Valley Pops Orchestra will present their Christmas Concert on December 12th and 13th at 7 p.m. This event is part of Visit Carson Valley's '12 Ways to Celebrate' holiday season.

The U.S. Capital Christmas Tree embarked on a 3,700-mile journey from Carson City, Nevada, to Washington, D.C. This significant tree's origin highlights a connection between the local area and a national holiday tradition.

The High Five Turkey Drive in Carson City successfully collected 131 turkeys and nearly $2500 in donations. These contributions will help provide Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets to families in need.

Nevada's 'Silver Belle' Capitol Christmas Tree has arrived in Washington, D.C. after a cross-country journey that began in Carson City during the Nevada Day Parade.

Christmas tree permits for the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and BLM Carson City District are now available for purchase. Permits can be obtained online or in person.

The Carson Tahoe Auxiliary is holding its annual Christmas Sale at the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center. This event offers a great opportunity for holiday shopping and supporting a local cause.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Carson City District Office will begin selling Christmas tree permits on November 24th. Permits can be purchased online or in person at the district office.

Juniper trees can generally be cut on BLM Carson City District lands, but Christmas trees have specific restrictions. Harvesting of Christmas trees is prohibited in wilderness areas and due to past fires and habitat conservation in the Pine Nut Mountains or Virginia Range.

Virginia City will host its annual Christmas on the Comstock event, inviting attendees to 'believe again.' The Nevada Dance Company will also present 'The Nutcracker – A Holiday Classic' in Carson City.

Carson Now has launched a new community hub dedicated to holiday fundraisers, toy drives, and angel trees. The Salvation Army in Carson City will host a Christmas job fair.

Early Renoites used Christmas as an excuse to celebrate, with events like a dance at the Alhambra on November 23rd. Reverend Alexander Callan of Carson City even gave a benefit lecture.

Local vendors made holiday shopping easy on the first day of the annual Carson Christmas Craft Fairs. The event offers a variety of goods from different sellers.