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.

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 […]

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 […]

Carson City’s rich and intriguing history officially celebrates 31 years as we explore, narrate and theatrically embrace Carson City’s beautiful Victorian westside in these seasonal evening walking tours, led by Madame Curry (a spirited and historically fictional character named after the widow of Carson City’s founder, Abe Curry) some special guests and her Spirit Wranglers. […]

What happens when tasty cold beers and live music meet spicy hot bowls of chili? That’s right, party time! This October it’s time to don the comfy pants, grab your best buds, and head on over to the Grand Sierra Beer & Chili Festival. Savor beer tastings from dozens of local, regional and national craft […]

Hop on a spooky Hay-wagon or Haunted Horseless Carriage for a thrilling ride through Virginia City. You'll journey along C Street to the eerie Virginia City Cemetery and back, all while enjoying haunting music and chilling tales of the past. Tickets are $25 per adult and $10 per child. Pick up will be next to […]

Learn to prepare an array of pintxos, the typical small bites served in Basque Country bars. This workshop will focus on some of the classics while giving students the chance to improvise in the kitchen. Get insider information and anecdotes on Basque culture and take home additional recipes to share with family and friends. $30 materials fee