📍 What's Happening Carson City

Carson City this weekend

Everything happening Fri Oct 16–Sun Oct 18.

Tuesday, October 13

Mark Twain Days Festival

Tue, Oct 13–17 · Downtown Carson City, 101 N Carson St, Carson City, NV

MARK TWAIN DAYS LITERARY FESTIVAL RETURNS October 13-17, 2026 A Carson City and Virginia City festival celebrating the life of Mark Twain in Northern Nevada.

Price: see link

Thursday, October 15

Bronco Super Celebration

Thu, Oct 15–17 · Mills Park, 1111 East William Street, Carson City, NV

Bronco Driver Magazine Presents: Super Celebration at Carson City, NV October 15-17 2026 The Bronco Super Celebration is coming to Mills Park in Carson City Nevada October 15-17 2026 Great drives to Gold Mining…

$100

Friday, October 16

Mark Twain Days | Twain Train

Fri, Oct 16 · 4 PM–5 PM · Carson City Eastgate Depot, 4650 Eastgate Siding Rd., Carson City, NV

All aboard for an unforgettable journey through Nevada history, scenery, and storytelling.

$70

Mark Twain Days | Concert: The Delta Wires

Fri, Oct 16 · 7:30 PM–9:30 PM · Nashville Social Club, 1105 S Carson St, Carson City

Head over to Nashville Social Club for the return of The Delta Wires and a high voltage night of horns, harmonica, and electrified blues from one of the Bay Area’s most iconic bands!

$29.94

Saturday, October 17

Harvest Train

Sat, Oct 17–18 · Nevada State Railroad Museum, 2180 South Carson Street, Carson City, NV

Nevada State Railroad Museum hosts the annual Harvest Train Ride Event Celebrate all things fall at the Nevada State Railroad Museum!

$15

Mark Twain Days | Treasure Hunt

Sat, Oct 17 · 10 AM–4 PM · Downtown Carson City, 201 N. Carson Street Carson City, NV 89701, 201 N. Carson Street, Carson City

Treasure Hunt Explore Downtown Carson City while solving riddles and completing challenges on this FREE, family-friendly adventure.

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Mark Twain Days | Vendor Fair & Author Talks

Sat, Oct 17 · 11 AM–4 PM · Brewery Arts Center, 449 W King Street, Carson City, NV

Bring the whole family for a day of adventure including author talks, poetry readings, live music, rare and exotic books, vendors, kids activities, and more.

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Mark Twain Days | Downtown Passport

Sat, Oct 17 · 11 AM–2 PM · Downtown Carson City, 201 N. Carson Street Carson City, NV 89701, 201 N. Carson Street, Carson City

Downtown Passport The Downtown Business Association invites you to stroll through Downtown Carson City and have your Passports stamped inside our businesses.

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Mark Twain Days | Pop-up Book Shop

Sat, Oct 17 · 11 AM–4 PM · Bub’s Bookstore, 110 S Curry St, Carson City

Desert Winds Rare & Exotic Books will be set up inside Bub’s Bookstore.

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Mark Twain Days | Have A Beer With Bulette

Sat, Oct 17 · 11 AM–3 PM · The Fox Brewpub, 310 S Carson St, Carson City

Join Kim Harris as she plays the role of Julia Bulette, the famous folk figure from Virginia City.

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Mark Twain Days | Curry Street Wagon Rides

Sat, Oct 17 · 11 AM–2 PM · Curry Street and McFadden Plaza (Downtown Curry Street), Carson City, NV 89701

Ride with Mr. D and his mules, Valkrie, Svana, and Freydis, and experience traveling around Carson City like Mark Twain would have!

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Sun & Dust Presents: Dust & Darkness

Sat, Oct 17 · 3 PM–8 PM · Fuji Park, 601 Old Clear Creek Rd, Carson City

The Sun & Dust Market is a vibrant, community-rooted event designed to showcase the creativity, hustle, and heart of Northern Nevada’s small businesses.

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