As the weather warms up, it’s time to find a fun and family-friendly activity to enjoy with your little ones. This week, we’ve got a list of exciting events and activities happening in and around Carson City, Reno, and Lake Tahoe. From yoga for kids to bird-watching, we’ve got you covered!

Monday, April 28

• Mondays Outside Carson City
• Pre and Post Natal Stretch and Strengthen at Biggest Little Baby – Reno
• Breathe and move in a way that is designed specifically for the pregnant & postpartum body to prepare for and recover from childbirth. We will have time for a brief community check-in, yoga/pilates based movement to build strength and stretch and end with guided relaxation & imagery.

This class is designed with the perinatal period in mind, but is also welcoming to all levels, ages, and stages of life. Babies and children are welcome in class, although there is no specific childcare attendant.

Tuesday, April 29

• Recurring: Kids Yoga at Biggest Little Baby
• This class at Reno’s Biggest Little Baby uses yoga sequences, songs, stories, and games to teach kids aged 5-12 life skills via the fundamentals of yoga. We will incorporate breathing and relaxation exercises and sometimes even create mindful crafts!

Kids Yoga is held every Thursday at Biggest Little Baby in Reno from 4-5 p.m. Register at the link above for $22.50 per class or $75 per month.

Wednesday, April 30

• Recurring: Birds of the Truckee Meadows
• Taught by local bird experts, these courses are a fun and engaging way to learn about Nevada birds. Proceeds support educational programming for children and adults, as well as bird and habitat conservation. Limited spaces available, so register ahead. At the Rosewood Nature Study Area.

Thursday, May 1

• Recurring: Kids Yoga at Biggest Little Baby
• Thursday, May 1
• This class at Reno’s Biggest Little Baby uses yoga sequences, songs, stories, and games to teach kids aged 5-12 life skills via the fundamentals of yoga. We will incorporate breathing and relaxation exercises and sometimes even create mindful crafts!

Kids Yoga is held every Thursday at Biggest Little Baby in Reno from 4-5 p.m. Register at the link above for $22.50 per class or $75 per month.

Thursdays Outside Carson City

• Birds of the Truckee Meadows
• Birds of the Truckee Meadows is a fun and engaging way to learn about Nevada birds. Taught by local bird experts, these courses are a great way to spend time outdoors and learn something new.

Friday, May 2

• Recurring: Mother Goose on the Loose at South Lake Tahoe Library
• Join us at the South Lake Tahoe Library for our in-person Mother Goose on the Loose! Every Thursday at 10:30 AM with Miss Anel. This award-winning program combines music, movement, visual literacy, and language development to help children get ready to read!

Saturdays Outside Carson City

• 10th Annual Mother’s Day Craft Fair at the Carson City Community Center
• Shop local for Mom for Mother’s Day! Shop for mom from over 40 local crafters and vendors including Home Decor, Jewelry, Health & Wellness, Makeup, Skincare, along with Food, Shaved Ice, Raffles, and more. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. inside the Community Center.

Learn to Sew at the Carson City Community Arts Building

• Kids of all ages can learn to sew with Sew Happy Sewing School, which is hosting a number of classes at the Carson City Community Arts Building next to the Community Center. The Kids Class is for sewing students ages 6 to 13, and the adult class is for those 14 and above. To register, go to www.carson.org/ccpr or email shirleyrash@gmail.com

Community Program Resource Fair at Heritage Park in Gardnerville

• Join in for a free, family-friendly event focused on promoting brain health and overall wellness in our community. The Wellness Program begins at 10 a.m. at the Heritage Park Pavilion. Explore a variety of informational booths and connect with local organizations offering valuable mental health and wellness resources. Whether you’re looking for support, tools for self-care, or simply want to learn more, there’s something for everyone!

Lego Block Party at the South Lake Tahoe Library

• Sweep the Town in Gardnerville
• Join us for a community day as we sweep the Town in Gardnerville! We are looking forward to having the entire community come out and join us for a day of sweeping the town. Cleanup projects will involve sweeping all kinds of public spaces—parks, empty lots, schools, trails, sidewalks, and even parking lots, to name just a few. Bring your brooms and gloves as we spruce up Main Street. Groups and organizations are welcome.

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Dancing on the River in Reno

• Get ready to move to the rhythm of the river! Join in for Dancing on the River, happening the first Saturday of May, June, July, and August from 6-10 PM at City Plaza in downtown Reno, right next to the iconic BELIEVE sign.

• Experience an electrifying evening of Cumbia, Bachata, Salsa, country line dancing, and more under the open sky. Free entry, local food trucks, and drinks await you. Fun for the whole family!

Mother-Daughter Figure Brunch at Atlantis

• Our annual Mother’s Day event celebrates the women and girls who make our lives full of love and magic! Enjoy a delicious brunch, enter our raffles, and relax with other families in the community.

Dead Man’s Creek Trail Fieldtrip near Washoe Lake

• Hosted by the Nevada Native Plant Society. One of our “local secrets”, this trail is located at the south east corner of Washoe State Park and winds its way up the drainage of Deadman’s Creek to a scenic lookout atop the bluff. Along the slopes we should find a fascinating mix of riparian and steppe vegetative communities. Plants of interest include Phlox diffusa, Ranunculus andersonii, Erigeron glacialis, Phacelia curvipes, Prunus andersonii, Senecio integerrimus and Lupinus arbustus to name a few.

• *CAR-POOLING IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED*

West Street Plaza Revival weekend in Reno

• Be among the first to experience the vibrant new mural and recent renovations that have transformed this beloved downtown space! This event will kick off a full weekend of activity in the plaza, including food trucks, rolling recreation, and live street performances from local buskers!

Did we miss any?