Events and happenings Sunday around Carson City

Good day Carson City and welcome to Sunday, August 18, 2019. Sunny skies will arrive on this final day of summer break before school in Carson City starts up Monday. Activities today feature plenty of music, creative outdoor adventuring, train rides and an open house at the Foreman-Roberts House Museum. Enjoy your day.

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Here's what's happening this Sunday.

— 34th Annual Bowers Mansion Bluegrass Festival returns this weekend (all day). The 34th annual Bowers Mansion Bluegrass Festival is back this weekend from Aug. 16-18 beginning with the Rattlesnake Mountain Boys kicking things off at the Davis Creek Amphitheater at 7 p.m. on Friday. Bluegrass bands both national and local will convene at the historic mansion along with kids activities, food trucks, games, and more! Attendees should bring low-backed chairs or picnic blankets to enjoy, and spots are on a first-come first-serve basis.

— Muscle Powered Sunday Bicycle Ride. 8 a.m. at Fremont Elementary School, 1511 Firebox Rd. Come join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City!

— Canyon White at the Canvas Cafe. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Canyon White is at The Canvas Cafe every Sunday 9 a.m. to Noon so come on up and start your day right with some yummy breakfast and Canyon White!

— Flying Pig Indoor Flea Market. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fuji Exhibit Hall, 601 Old Clear Creek Rd. Come and shop for your hidden treasures at the flea market, always a good time with many vendors to choose from. There are antiques, collectibles, art, jewelry and lots of handcrafted items. Located at 601 Old Clear Creek Rd. In Carson City and open on Sat. From 8-4 and Sun. 9-4. Admissions is $1 for adults and kids under 18 free.. call for more information or to be a vendor, 775-315-0008 or 775-882-4717.

— Art Outside: Sketch and Trek. 9 to 11 a.m. at Kings Canyon Trailhead. Calling all creative adventurers! Join the Parks, Rec & Open Space Dept. on the first Interpretive Program devoted to drawing and hiking. If you’re a skilled artist or a novice, bring your sketchbook out to Kings Canyon and learn different techniques to be able to portray your the natural environment into visual art. Bring your own sketchbook and drawing utensil if you have it, but we will also have paper and pens for folks.

— Train to Virginia City from Carson City. Event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 4650 Eastgate Siding Road. Prices for the ride range from $25-$55. Rediscover Nevada’s rich history in mining and mill on the V&T Carson City-Virginia City route as you meander through tunnels, canyons and mining towns aboard a restored 1914 Pullman coach led by a 1916 Baldwin 2-8-0 steam locomotive. This relaxing all-day train excursion is fully narrated with historical facts and anecdotes. Departing from Carson City’s Eastgate Depot, the 24-mile round-trip tour includes a fun 3.5-hour stopover in historic Virginia City, where you can stroll the boardwalks and explore restaurants, shops, saloons, museums, mines and more. Please arrive at the depot 1/2 hour prior to departure. Tickets are available online or by calling 877-724-5007 or 775-291-0208.

— Vintage steam train in Virginia City. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Virginia and Truckee Depot, 166 F Street. Rediscover Nevada’s rich history in mining and mills on the V&T Carson City-Virginia City route as you meander through tunnels, canyons and mining towns aboard a restored 1914 Pullman coach led by a 1916 Baldwin 2-8-0 steam locomotive. This relaxing, all-day train excursion is fully narrated with historical facts and anecdotes. Departing from Carson City’s Eastgate Depot, the 24-mile round-trip tour includes a fun 3.5-hour stopover in historic Virginia City, where you can stroll the boardwalks and explore restaurants, shops, saloons, museums, mines and more.

— Mills Park train rides. 12 to 4 p.m. The Carson City Railroad Association (CCRA) maintains and operates Carson City’s only Narrow Gauge Railroad and Model Railroad Club. The narrow gauge railroad is approximately 1.5 miles long and runs throughout Mills Park, with a duration of about 10 minutes. The two indoor model railroads are a HO and N gauge railroad, located in the CCRA train station at the east end of the park. Train rides are $2 per passenger, and free for children under 2 years old.

— Foreman-Roberts House Museum open house and tour. 1 to 4 p.m. at 1207 N. Carson Street. The Carson City Historical Society hosts an open house and tour of the Foreman-Roberts House Museum. Highlights of Carson City history and the families that lived in the historic Foreman-Roberts House are presented on a free, docent led tour. After touring the Museum, enjoy light refreshments in the Carriage and view the informative displays. You will see exhibits and artifacts from the Victorian era, the Roberts family and fascinating historical information about Carson City.

— Jazz and Beyond Music Festival featuring A Day at the Ranch. 2 to 7 p.m. at Silver Saddle Ranch. Jazz and Beyond Carson City Music Festival A Day at the Ranch festivities will include: a food truck, Dineen Mule Wagon Rides starting at 2:00 p.m. Sagebrush Rebels will be performing from 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m., Craig Swope will speak on Silver Saddle Ranch history, Jack DiCarlo will be performing from 4:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sierra Sweethearts will be performing from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. More information can be found online or by calling 775-883-4154.

— Pajama Storytime at the Carson City Library. 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. at 900 N. Roop Street. Wear your PJs for a bedtime-themed storytime! Participants 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver of at least 13 years of age at all times.