King Tut at the May Museum
King Tut: "Wonderful Things" from the Pharaoh’s Tomb is a family exhibit at the Wilbur D. May Museum in Reno's Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. Bring your children for a visit to the glorious past of ancient Egypt and learn about its most famous pharaoh, King Tut. The exhibit runs through May 23, 2012. Hours are Wednesday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Sundays 12 noon to 4 p.m. Exhibit admission is $9 for adults, $8 for children under 18 and seniors 62 and over. It's $6 per person for groups of 15 or more. For additional information, call Washoe County Parks at (775) 823-6500.
Activities for Kids and Families at the Washoe County Library
Find fun activities at your local library branch during spring break, April 9 - 13. The Washoe County Library System offers many free events, activities, and presentations. Children of all ages, families, and adults will find something of interest at every library branch in Washoe County.
April at the Nevada Museum of Art
The Nevada Museum of Art in Reno hosts a wide variety of events and activities each month. There are things to do and see for families and children, as well as cultural and art events designed for adults. April 14 is hands/ON! on 2nd Saturdays, the special day each month featuring free family activities and free admission for everyone.
Reno Aces Baseball Home Opener
Nothing says spring like baseball. The Reno Aces season opening game is will be at Aces Ballpark on April 5, 2012, against the Colorado Springs Sky Sox. There will be a total of eight games through the weekend and into spring break week. Each game will have a special promotion for fans to enjoy, including fireworks after the game on Friday, April 6. This is a great family activity, doesn't require much driving, and is inexpensive entertainment everyone will enjoy. General admission tickets start at just $7.
Spring Holiday Adventures with the City of Reno
The City of Reno Parks and Recreation Department is presenting Spring Holiday Adventures for kids ages 6 to 14. These camps will be April 9 through April 13, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Activities will include sports, field trips, and arts and crafts. The fee is $100 or $30 per day. There are two Reno locations - Neil Road Recreation Center, 325 Neil Road, and Plumas Park and Gym, 475 Monroe Street. For more information, call (775) 334-2262. Scholarships available.
Spring Break at The Discovery
The Discovery Museum in Reno is hosting a set of spring break camps. The deadline for signing up is April 1. You can do so online, by calling (775) 313-9897, or by printing the online form and taking it to The Discovery between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. Each camp goes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. all five days of spring break. The cost is $235 for members, $285 for non-members. There are camps for different age groups, from kindergarten through 7th grade. The number of kids in each camp is limited, so don’t delay if you want your child to participate.
Spring Break Art Camp at the NMA
Each day offers a different art experience for campers in this week-long Spring Break Art Camp. Kids will engage in painting, drawing, printmaking, and clay activities as they create their own works of art. Campers will also enjoy exploring the galleries of the Museum. Camp starts each day (April 9 through April 13) at 9 a.m. The fee is $120 for Museum members, $135 for non-members.
Fun at the Fleischmann Planetarium
The Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center offers very cool movies and star shows projected on its dome theater screen. Everyone in the family will enjoy these, and the price is right - $7 for adults, $5 for children ages 3 to 12 and seniors 60 and over, and free for members. Outside the theater, admission to all the exhibits and art displays is free. The Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center is at the north end of the UNR campus at 1650 N. Virginia St. in Reno. There is free parking for Planetarium visitors.
Snow Play Areas
With abundant snow this winter, local snow play areas are in great shape for spring break tubing and sledding. The weather is forecast to be cooperative, making this spring break week a fine time to take the family on a snow play outing. If you venture over into California, be sure to have a SNO-PARK permit at areas requiring one.
Spring Skiing at Lake Tahoe Resorts
Skiing around Lake Tahoe should be decent during spring break. We had a bunch if new snow in March, helping revive a ski season that saw paltry precipitation most of the season. At less that 30 minutes drive, the closest resort to Reno is Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe.
Go to the Movies
The Reno metro area offers four multi-screen theaters, a low-cost cinema at the Grand Sierra Resort, feature films and star shows at the Fleischmann Planetarium, and in Sparks, one of the few real-live drive-in theaters still showing movies in America.
Spring Break Fun at Nevada Humane Society
This year, make Nevada Humane Society your Spring Break destination. From April 9 through 15, come meet with the wonderful dogs, cats, and small animals. On Wednesday, April 11, there will be free family-friendly activities, including a clown, balloon art, and cupcake and cookie decorating. Look for special prices on dog and cat adoptions, making them very affordable. All dogs and cats have been spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.
Nevada Humane Society is located at 2825 Longley Lane in Reno. Adoption hours are Sunday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (775) 856-2000.
