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Spring flings
Looking for something to do with the kiddos during spring break? The Washoe County Library System offers plenty of options to keep young minds occupied this week, including two performances by Brüka Theatre for Children presented by Pioneer Center Youth Programs. The theatre company will present a new original work, The Sporkels League: A Hero’s Adventure. The play is named for the spoon/fork variety utensil, and features a kooky group of problem-solvers as they focus their talents on values and creating community. A member of the audience will be invited to participate in the creation of each performance. The free presentations start at 3 p.m., Thursday, March 26, in the auditorium at the Downtown Reno Library, 301 S. Center St.; and at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 31, at the North Valleys Library in the North Hill Shopping Center, 1075 North Hills Boulevard, Suite 340, in Golden Valley. Visit www.washoecountylibrary.us.
If your children love cars, take them to The Discovery for a day filled with hands-on automotive-themed activities. Car Care Day at The Discovery will feature experts from NAPA AutoCare Centers to help explore the inner workings of automobiles and the systems that make them go, turn and stop. Attendees can participate in hands-on activities, check out a show ’n’ shine featuring cars and bikes from Reno’s Wicked Wayz Car Club, and meet National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Funny Car driver Ron Capps, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, March 28, at the Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum, 490 S. Center St. Admission is free. Visit nvdm.org for more info.
Continuing with the car theme, drive or ride to the National Automobile Museum to experience a full day of car history told through displays of classic, unusual and one-of-a-kind vehicles during Free Admission Day. The event is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, at the NAM, 1 Museum Drive. Visit automuseum.org.
The spirit of anime
Learn about the history of Japanese anime in the final installment of the Carson City Classic Cinema Collective’s “The History of Film Animation” series. This month’s program “Ghosts in the Frames: Anime’s Journey” will explore how Japanese animation evolved into one of the most influential cinematic art forms in the world. The evening begins with a screening of The Dull Sword (Namakura Gatana), a pioneering and playful silent short made in 1917 that showcases the early visual language and humor of Japanese animation. The evening culminates with a showing of the 1995 Japanese animated tech-noir cyberpunk action thriller Ghost in the Shell, a landmark sci-fi anime directed by Mamoru Oshii that helped bring the genre to global audiences. The program begins at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 26, at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King St., Carson City. Tickets are $10 for general admission or $30 for a family of four. Visit breweryarts.org or nvstorytellers.org/c5-carson-city-classic-cinema-collective-2026.
In related news, the Division of Student Services at the University of Nevada, Reno, hosts a screening of Spirited Away, a 2001 Japanese animated fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. The free screening starts at 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, in the Joe Crowley Student Union Theatre at the University of Nevada, Reno, 1664 N. Virginia St. Go to events.unr.edu/event/movie-series-spirited-away.
Play ball!
Welcome spring with a hot dog, a cold beer and a game of Ace Ball. The Reno Aces kick off their 2026 season with Opening Day ceremonies and the first in a three-game series playing the Tacoma Rainiers on Friday, March 27. The festivities include a pregame ceremony honoring the Tahoe Titans youth baseball team and chances to meet former manager and Triple-A National Champion Brett Butler. The event starts at 2:05 p.m. at Greater Nevada Field, 250 Evans Ave. The Reno Aces and Tacoma Rainiers will also play at 4:05 p.m., Saturday, March 28, and at 1:05 p.m., Sunday, March 29. Tickets are $17-$50. Go to www.milb.com/reno.
Building up egg-citment
Kids can get a jump start on Easter egg hunting with several events taking place around town over the weekend. Summit Church partners with Eddy House and Washoe County Human Services for its Community Easter Egg Festival, featuring a trackless train, a rock-climbing wall, carnival games, face painting, balloon animals, free cotton candy, local food trucks and 50,000 hidden eggs waiting to be discovered by eager egg hunters. The event is free, but attendees are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item or a tangible donation such as gift cards. The fun takes place from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 28, at Shadow Mountain Sports Complex, 3300 Sparks Blvd, Sparks. Go to www.summitnv.org.
Kids ages 12 and younger can hunt for more than 40,000 Easter eggs at the fifth annual Biggest Little Easter Egg Hunt and Resource Fair, which includes a sensory-friendly hour, an all-ages adaptive egg hunt, a calm room for those who prefer quieter environments, and a wellness area offering free dental screenings, hearing tests, CPR demonstrations and immunizations. The Washoe CASA Foundation, in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, will hold its family-friendly event in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. The fair is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, March 28, at the Boys and Girls Club of the Truckee Meadows, 2680 E. Ninth St. Visit washoecasafoundation.com or www.instagram.com/renobleeh.
Fans of the flame
Music, machines, fire and … tumbleweeds? Where can you find such a combustible mix? It’s all happening this weekend at the InFERNo: Desert Wasteland Metal Music Festival. Like something out of a Mad Max movie, the two-day carnival features a Rat Rod and Rustic Car Show; fire dancers from Controlled Burn; bouts of full-contact, armored combat by Hired Hands; and live performances by national, regional and local acts, including Cyanate, Weight of the Tide, Shoot 2 Thrill, Amerakin Overdose, The Deadly Gallows, Changing the Design, Hired Fun and headliner Drowning Pool (pictured). Festival goers can also partake in POG tournaments, take out their aggression on junk cars in the Rage Room/Car Smash, refuel with a variety of food and drink, and stock up on merchandise in the vendor and food truck area. Don’t forget to bring your own tumbleweeds to cast into a giant bonfire. Festival gates open at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 28, and at 7:30 a.m., Sunday, March 29, at the Reno Fernley Raceway, 1965 S. Highway 95A, Fernley. The gates will open at 4 p.m., Friday, March 27, for early arrivals who plan to camp over the weekend. While the festival is open to all ages, those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Tickets start at $75 for general admission. Check fernleyaces.net/inferno for more information.
Coming up roses
Do you have rose bushes but don’t know how to properly prune them? Or are you a seasoned gardener who would like to volunteer a few hours and maintain a public garden? Whatever your gardening abilities, put those hands to good use pruning roses at Idlewild Park. City of Reno horticulturist Ryan Sharrer and rosarians from the American Rose Society will teach attendees how to prune different types of roses, and give additional tips on springtime gardening. Although a limited number of gloves and pruners will be available to borrow, attendees should bring a pair of gloves and sharp bypass pruners if they have them. The free rose pruning demonstration starts at 9 a.m., Saturday, March 28, in the Reno Municipal Rose Garden at Idlewild Park, 2055 California Drive. For more information, contact Ryan Sharrer at SharrerR@Reno.gov, or go to www.facebook.com/cityofreno.
In bard times
Poets laureate and writers from across the Western United States will come together to explore how poetry can serve as a force of healing during challenging times. Hosted by the Nevada Arts Council and led by Nevada Poet Laureate Shaun Griffin, “In This Time: A Gathering of Poets Laureate from the West” will feature Idaho writer in residence Mitchell Wieland, and poets laureate Lisa Bickmore (Utah), Lauren Camp (New Mexico), Lee Herick (California), Allen Jones (Montana), Ellen Waterston (Oregon), Derek Sheffield (Washington) and Barbara Smith (Wyoming). Each laureate and writer will read two poems that relate to the event’s theme, and there will be time for audience questions. Afterward, Nevada’s inaugural poet laureate, Gailmarie Pahmeier, will lead a conversation around how poetry can drive positivity. The free event runs from 1 to 3:30 p.m., Sunday, March 29, at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King St., Carson City. Visit breweryarts.org or www.nvartscouncil.org.
Daffy for daffodils
Like happy little sun rays, daffodils shine even when the weather turns cold and grey. Enjoy these tenacious harbingers of spring at Daffodils in Bloom. The High Desert Daffodil Society, with support from the May Arboretum Society, presents this celebration of the narcissus that’s open to gardeners, photographers and the general public. Take in the beautiful flowers and trees that are blooming in the arboretum, as well as view a curated photography exhibit showcasing the beloved flower. The two-day event is open from 1 to 4 p.m., Friday, April 3; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 4, at the Ranch House and the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Garden in Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595 N. Sierra St. There will also be a beginner-friendly bird photography class from 9 a.m. to noon on April 4. Admission is free to the daffodil show. The mini-photography class is $25. Visit mayarboretumsociety.org for more information.
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