If you plan on staying put this upcoming Labor Day weekend, there will be plenty to keep you busy in and around Carson City.
From a Civil War re-enactment to a multicultural fair for kids, there is something designed to entertain everyone.
The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada is putting on "It's a Small World," its first multicultural festival geared to the whole family, but focusing on entertainment and education for children.
The event features food and performances from a wide variety of cultures including African, Chinese, Irish, Basque, Hawaiian, Latino and American Indian.
There also will be craft booths and activities such as face painting and a pop-up park.
"It's a Small World" takes place noon to 7 p.m. Sept. 5 and 6 at the Carson City Community Center. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students and seniors; children 5 years old and younger are admitted for free. Proceeds benefit the museum.
Virginia City hosts its annual Civil War re-enactment and parade, a three-day event that for the first time includes a night train battle.
The night train leaves at
7 p.m. Sept. 5. Tickets are $17 for adults, $10 for children ages 5-12 and free for children 4 years old and younger. Other battle trains leave at 1:05 p.m. on Sept. 5 and at 11:20 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Sept. 6 and 7.
A Victorian high tea is being served at 3 p.m. on Sept. 5. Tickets are $15 for ages 12 and older.
All other events are free and include an antique show and sale in the Delta Saloon on Sept. 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., a church service at Miner's Park at 9 a.m. Sept. 6, a barbecue starting at 5:30 p.m. and a dance starting with live Civil War music performed by the Thrown Together Band on Sept. 6, and the Virginia City parade on C Street starting at noon on Sept. 7.
The Civil War camp at Miner's Park is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 5 and 6.