Dragon Lights Reno returns to the enchanting setting of Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanic Gardens in Rancho San Rafael Park. Embracing the shift in seasons, this year’s event unveils exciting new themes sure to captivate guests of all ages.

Come to the Truckee Farmers Market every Tuesday for fresh and local fruits, veggies, flowers, meats, cheeses, olive oil, fresh baked breads, artisan crafts, food trucks and more!

Our Farm Homeschool Program is the perfect way for your homeschooler to dive into hands-on gardening at the farm. Whether your child loves mingling with a group or prefers a solo adventure, this program is the place for them to grow, learn, and make some feathered (and non-feathered) friends while engaging in our STEAM curriculum. […]

Dragon Lights Reno returns to the enchanting setting of Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanic Gardens in Rancho San Rafael Park. Embracing the shift in seasons, this year’s event unveils exciting new themes sure to captivate guests of all ages.

Dragon Lights Reno returns to the enchanting setting of Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanic Gardens in Rancho San Rafael Park. Embracing the shift in seasons, this year’s event unveils exciting new themes sure to captivate guests of all ages.

Make vegetables the star of your next meal. Prepare and sample recipes like shepherd’s pie, strata and fritters. Use spices from various cuisines to boost flavor, learn to choose and prepare the freshest veggies, and save money by going meatless. $15 materials fee

Our Farm Homeschool Program is the perfect way for your homeschooler to dive into hands-on gardening at the farm. Whether your child loves mingling with a group or prefers a solo adventure, this program is the place for them to grow, learn, and make some feathered (and non-feathered) friends while engaging in our STEAM curriculum. […]

Dragon Lights Reno returns to the enchanting setting of Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanic Gardens in Rancho San Rafael Park. Embracing the shift in seasons, this year’s event unveils exciting new themes sure to captivate guests of all ages.

Are your little gardeners ready to make some new friends? Sign them up for our Pollinator Pals program! We’ll buzz into the fascinating world of pollinators, searching for and observing these tiny garden helpers up close. We’ll be learning how to create safe spaces for our pals to thrive and help maintain healthy habitats for […]

Discover what you need to do to keep happy, healthy and productive bees, as a hobby. Whether you want to keep bees for honey production, improved pollination of your veggies, or simply for the enjoyment of living in harmony with these amazing insects, this class is for you.  Understand the environmental importance of honey bees […]

Discover how to cultivate your own outdoor vineyard oasis. Get to know the many grape varietals and their needs, explore popular vineyard and trellis designs and receive expert guidance as you learn the most optimal way to set up your space and begin construction. Explore the fundamentals of planting, training and pruning your vines and […]

Savor the last of the season's harvest with our hands-on jam and jelly workshop! Join master food preserver Doreen Spires and learn how to turn Urban Roots’ farm fresh peaches into delicious jams using the water bath canning method. Learn tips and tricks for preserving all that garden goodness, and go home with your own […]

Come to the Truckee Farmers Market every Tuesday for fresh and local fruits, veggies, flowers, meats, cheeses, olive oil, fresh baked breads, artisan crafts, food trucks and more!

Dragon Lights Reno returns to the enchanting setting of Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanic Gardens in Rancho San Rafael Park. Embracing the shift in seasons, this year’s event unveils exciting new themes sure to captivate guests of all ages.

Learn to make several varieties of the popular Japanese dish in this hands-on class. To a base of vinegared rice with a little sugar and salt, add seafood — often raw — and vegetables. Make California rolls with avocado, cucumber and lump crab meat; Rainbow rolls, a California roll with fresh fish on top; and Philadelphia rolls with smoked salmon, cream […]

Our Farm Homeschool Program is the perfect way for your homeschooler to dive into hands-on gardening at the farm. Whether your child loves mingling with a group or prefers a solo adventure, this program is the place for them to grow, learn, and make some feathered (and non-feathered) friends while engaging in our STEAM curriculum. […]

Our Farm Homeschool Program is the perfect way for your homeschooler to dive into hands-on gardening at the farm. Whether your child loves mingling with a group or prefers a solo adventure, this program is the place for them to grow, learn, and make some feathered (and non-feathered) friends while engaging in our STEAM curriculum. […]

Food is a conduit for connection; we envision smiling families gathered around a table—eating, happy, content. But what happens when poverty, mental illness, homelessness, and addiction claim a seat at that table? In The Meth Lunches, author Kim Foster reveals stories of difficulty intertwined with hope, of the insurmountable obstacles and fierce determination all playing […]

Discover what you need to do to keep happy, healthy and productive bees, as a hobby. Whether you want to keep bees for honey production, improved pollination of your veggies, or simply for the enjoyment of living in harmony with these amazing insects, this class is for you.  Understand the environmental importance of honey bees […]

Food is a conduit for connection; we envision smiling families gathered around a table—eating, happy, content. But what happens when poverty, mental illness, homelessness, and addiction claim a seat at that table? In The Meth Lunches, author Kim Foster reveals stories of difficulty intertwined with hope, of the insurmountable obstacles and fierce determination all playing […]

Discover how to cultivate your own outdoor vineyard oasis. Get to know the many grape varietals and their needs, explore popular vineyard and trellis designs and receive expert guidance as you learn the most optimal way to set up your space and begin construction. Explore the fundamentals of planting, training and pruning your vines and […]

with Guest Chef Franci Wilkinson from Etxea Bakery

Silver Terrace Cemeteries and Funtime Theater present “Voices from the Past,” a live production of Virginia City history. These shows allow you to “talk to the dead” as actors portray real 19th-century Comstockers.

Take part in the preparation and sampling of these Japanese delicacies. Learn how to expertly cut fish to create nigiri and sashimi specialties. You don’t have to take Sushi 101 as a prerequisite to this class. $70 materials fee

Our Farm Homeschool Program is the perfect way for your homeschooler to dive into hands-on gardening at the farm. Whether your child loves mingling with a group or prefers a solo adventure, this program is the place for them to grow, learn, and make some feathered (and non-feathered) friends while engaging in our STEAM curriculum. […]

This class is for the sugar cookie beginner! You will learn how to outline, flood and then decorate your 8 large cookies with royal icing. We will discuss and give a demonstration on how to prepare royal icing, how to find the correct consistency for the job you are doing and how to mix in […]

Fall is an excellent time to think about edible gardening. Although the summer vegetables are winding down, there are lots of things that can be planted for winter or spring harvesting. Green leafy vegetables such as lettuce and spinach can be planted and will handle the first frosts in the fall. Onions and garlic are […]

Our Farm Homeschool Program is the perfect way for your homeschooler to dive into hands-on gardening at the farm. Whether your child loves mingling with a group or prefers a solo adventure, this program is the place for them to grow, learn, and make some feathered (and non-feathered) friends while engaging in our STEAM curriculum. […]

A special menu with ala carte menu options using a whole pig philosophy alongside an expertly curated list of Whistle Pig Whiskey and cocktails.

This class is for the sugar cookie beginner! You will learn how to outline, flood and then decorate your 8 large cookies with royal icing. We will discuss and give a demonstration on how to prepare royal icing, how to find the correct consistency for the job you are doing and how to mix in […]

Are your little gardeners ready to make some new friends? Sign them up for our Pollinator Pals program! We’ll buzz into the fascinating world of pollinators, searching for and observing these tiny garden helpers up close. We’ll be learning how to create safe spaces for our pals to thrive and help maintain healthy habitats for […]

Discover what you need to do to keep happy, healthy and productive bees, as a hobby. Whether you want to keep bees for honey production, improved pollination of your veggies, or simply for the enjoyment of living in harmony with these amazing insects, this class is for you.  Understand the environmental importance of honey bees […]

The McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens at the Turtle Bay Exploration Park campus features over 200 acres of native and non-native trees and plants. McConnell is listed among the 10 best botanical gardens in the United States for 2024 by USA Today.

Continue to explore the many coffee varietals and processing methods for each major coffee-growing region. Learn the recommended brewing steps for coffee and refine your palate by identifying tasting notes and aromas. Understand all brewing methods: Chemex pour over, v60 single cup pour over, French press, basic home brewers, and Aeropress. Take home a gift […]

Discover how to cultivate your own outdoor vineyard oasis. Get to know the many grape varietals and their needs, explore popular vineyard and trellis designs and receive expert guidance as you learn the most optimal way to set up your space and begin construction. Explore the fundamentals of planting, training and pruning your vines and […]

Prepare easy Fall and Winter soups and minestras from several regional Italian traditions. Start with a beautiful minestrone (empty fridge soup) and progress through minestra rossa al basilico, Lenticchie e funghi (Puglia), Malagliati e fagioli (Emilia-Romagna), Minestra frantoiana (Toscana) and Garfagnina soup (Lucca). Buon appetito! $45 materials fee

Our Farm Homeschool Program is the perfect way for your homeschooler to dive into hands-on gardening at the farm. Whether your child loves mingling with a group or prefers a solo adventure, this program is the place for them to grow, learn, and make some feathered (and non-feathered) friends while engaging in our STEAM curriculum. […]

This class is for the sugar cookie beginner! You will learn how to outline, flood and then decorate your 8 large cookies with royal icing. We will discuss and give a demonstration on how to prepare royal icing, how to find the correct consistency for the job you are doing and how to mix in […]

What’s the best kind of cookie to hand out on Halloween?… Ghoul Scout cookies! Learn to make bootiful Halloween cookies using a simple sugar cookie dough and icing recipe. Discover various icing consistencies and when to use which kind of icing. Learn tips and tricks for fancy decorating with airbrushing, stencils, fondant and molds. Make […]

Our Farm Homeschool Program is the perfect way for your homeschooler to dive into hands-on gardening at the farm. Whether your child loves mingling with a group or prefers a solo adventure, this program is the place for them to grow, learn, and make some feathered (and non-feathered) friends while engaging in our STEAM curriculum. […]

This event is open to kids and adults of all ages but it does fill up quickly so reserve your spot. Attendees are encouraged to wear their halloween costumes, and this is a perfect event for the little ones to volunteer with their family. There will be a volunteer activity of bagging fresh produce for […]

This class is for the sugar cookie beginner! You will learn how to outline, flood and then decorate your 8 large cookies with royal icing. We will discuss and give a demonstration on how to prepare royal icing, how to find the correct consistency for the job you are doing and how to mix in […]

This 40-minute round trip transforms into a spine-tingling adventure where you can safely travel in open-air train cars, taking in the eerie glow of the crescent moon.

This beloved Halloween event brings the magic of the season to life with exciting trick-or-treating, ghoulish games, and spine-chilling entertainment. There’s something for everyone, so gather the family and immerse yourself in a day full of festive fun! Costumes are encouraged, so let your creativity shine and get ready for a hauntingly good time.

Prepare easy Fall and Winter soups and minestras from several regional Italian traditions. Start with a beautiful minestrone (empty fridge soup) and progress through minestra rossa al basilico, Lenticchie e funghi (Puglia), Malagliati e fagioli (Emilia-Romagna), Minestra frantoiana (Toscana) and Garfagnina soup (Lucca). Buon appetito! $45 materials fee

Our Farm Homeschool Program is the perfect way for your homeschooler to dive into hands-on gardening at the farm. Whether your child loves mingling with a group or prefers a solo adventure, this program is the place for them to grow, learn, and make some feathered (and non-feathered) friends while engaging in our STEAM curriculum. […]

This class is for the sugar cookie beginner! You will learn how to outline, flood and then decorate your 8 large cookies with royal icing. We will discuss and give a demonstration on how to prepare royal icing, how to find the correct consistency for the job you are doing and how to mix in […]

Start with the perfect spice blend for hamburgers made from scratch. Then concoct a simmering pot of savory chili with beans, and top off your feast with homestyle French fries that aren’t deep fried. $50 materials fee

Join The Flavor Studio for a cheesy night of Raclette and all the fixings served with some amazing wines,

Find seasonal produce, crafts, and gifts. Support local businesses and enjoy your holiday shopping!

Our Farm Homeschool Program is the perfect way for your homeschooler to dive into hands-on gardening at the farm. Whether your child loves mingling with a group or prefers a solo adventure, this program is the place for them to grow, learn, and make some feathered (and non-feathered) friends while engaging in our STEAM curriculum. […]

The Hauntober™ Parade welcomes every Halloween enthusiast to participate in this fun and festive event. Bring the whole family in your costumes and enjoy the celebration. There will be a costume contest with check-in starting at 4:30 p.m.

Join Joyce's Fine Jewelry for our 45th Annual Champagne Christmas Show Nov. 1st and 2nd. This is a tradition of the Carson Valley you won’t want to miss. For the last 45 years we have transformed Joyce’s in to a Holiday store filled with all kinds of sparkle and home decor!

To celebrate our 75th anniversary we’re excited to bring back some of your favorite chefs from Best of Tahoe Chefs for an unforgettable evening of food, wine, and community spirit! Indulge in delicious appetizers crafted by renowned local Chefs paired with exclusive wines from Napa/Sonoma as we raise vital funds for Tahoe Forest Health System’s […]

The PERFECT Girl's Night Outback! Australia's HOTTEST Export – Thunder From Down Under - hits an intimate stage showing off chiseled bodies, seductive dance routines, cheeky humor, and boy-next-door charm that you won't be able to resist! Each sexy performer embodies a different female fantasy and brings it to life, turning your wildest dreams into […]

Boost your food flavors in exotic ways using the top 10 spices from the Middle East. Prepare and cook up to three simple, savory recipes. Learn the best ways to store, toast and grind spices and where to buy them locally. $15 materials fee

Join Joyce's Fine Jewelry for our 45th Annual Champagne Christmas Show Nov. 1st and 2nd. This is a tradition of the Carson Valley you won’t want to miss. For the last 45 years we have transformed Joyce’s in to a Holiday store filled with all kinds of sparkle and home decor!