A new dinner option for Virginia City with Monday Buffets at the Gold Hill Hotel. Each Monday features a different special.

• 1st Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Taco Bar
  Cost is $14.99 for adults and $9.99 for kids under 12.
• 2nd Monday of the Month: Burger, Beer, and a shot for $25.00
  Ghost burger, a well shot, and a non-craft domestic beer.
• 3rd Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Pizza Buffet
  Cost is $14.99 for adults and $9.99 for kids under 12.
• 4th Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Wings
  Cost is $19.99 for adults and $14.99 for kids under 12.

Reservations are recommended by calling 775-847-0111.

Lecture Series Continues – Thursday, October 5th with David & Gayle Woodruff’s Historic Lecture & Slideshow – “Reflections of Bonanza” – with over 75 rare photos!

Gold Hill is pleased to continue the 2023 Lecture Series at the Historic Gold Hill Hotel!

Dinner starts at 4:30 p.m. and the lecture starts at 7:00 p.m.

Take a look back at one of the most popular and socially groundbreaking television shows of all time in an entertaining and fun-filled 55-minute slideshow presentation. Why did the Cartwrights seem to always wear the same clothes? How many scenes were actually filmed at Lake Tahoe? Who built the Ponderosa Ranch? Why did Pernell Roberts leave the show? You will find out the answers to these questions and dozens more, as local author and historian David Woodruff delves deep into this classic show from the 1960s.

Bio:

David & Gayle Woodruff are the authors of several books on Eastern Sierra history and are also Chautauqua/living history performers. For the past 18 months, they have presented one of their history programs every weekend at Wylder Resort Hope Valley (formerly Sorenson’s Resort) about 20 minutes south of Lake Tahoe. They also give history presentations for museums, historical societies, social groups, and an assortment of other organizations. In addition to their weekly programs, the Woodruff’s have given dozens of history programs for other groups including the Tallac Historic Site-Valhalla, the Tahoe Lakefront Owners Association, Lake Tahoe Historical Society, California State Parks-Donner Memorial, Death Valley National Park, and many more (and Artown this July!). David and Gayle have drawn as many as 200+ people to their programs. Together they have been giving history presentations for over 25 years.

The lecture starts at 7:00 p.m. and costs $10 per person. Tickets are available HERE.

Arrive early toenjoy dinner before the lecture! Dinner is served before the lecture at 4:30, 5, & 5:30 p.m.

Immerse yourself in a true step-back-in-time experience with the Virginia City ghost tours at the Virginia City Cemetery. Voices of the Past is a living tour for visitors to meet spirits of the 19^th Century Comstock as they tell their stories of life and death, October 7, 8, 14 & 15 at 10 am and 1 pm each day.

Many have wondered what the people were like on the Comstock; how did they live, dress, and die?  All your questions will be answered and your curiosities satisfied.

You will meet the residents of 19^th century Comstock in person. They will share their stories, their lives, and their deaths. Each of the nine characters will be dressed in appropriate period costumes with tales from the past to share with you.

Voices of the Past – The Living Tour takes place in the Silver Terrace Cemeteries in Virginia City.  The audience size is limited for each performance, tickets will sell out.

Shows are at 10 am and 1 pm, Saturday and Sunday, starting the weekend of October 7 & 8 and running through the weekend of October 14 & 15.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children under 12 and seniors.

Enjoy live music with David John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon every weekend.

There is limited seating and no reservations are required.

Call the Bucket of Blood Saloon at 775-847-0322 in advance to confirm the schedule as it could change.

All aboard the Virginia & Truckee Railroad for a journey that will take you back in time to uncover the tale of the Red Light Angel, Julia Bulette, and solve a murder mystery like no other, October 7.

Imagine a time when Julia Bulette, the famed courtesan of Virginia City, held the town’s elite under her spell. You’ll be transported to an age of opulence and allure. Every passenger plays a role in solving the baffling murder that has sent shockwaves through the community. As the wheels of the locomotive turn, so will the gears of your mind. Engage in captivating conversations and piece together the intricate puzzle surrounding Julia Bulette’s untimely demise. With every twist and turn of the tracks, you’ll find yourself one step closer to unveiling the truth.

Each carriage is carefully preserved and will truly take you back in time to the 1800s, if you’re ready to fully embrace the period, wear your best Victorian dress!

There will be two Murder Mystery trains running in Virginia City from the V&T Depot on Saturday, October 7 at 5 pm and 6:30 pm.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, click here.

Why not make a weekend of it and stay the night? Check out our lodging options.

Immerse yourself in a true step-back-in-time experience with the Virginia City ghost tours at the Virginia City Cemetery. Voices of the Past is a living tour for visitors to meet spirits of the 19^th Century Comstock as they tell their stories of life and death, October 7, 8, 14 & 15 at 10 am and 1 pm each day.

Many have wondered what the people were like on the Comstock; how did they live, dress, and die?  All your questions will be answered and your curiosities satisfied.

You will meet the residents of 19^th century Comstock in person. They will share their stories, their lives, and their deaths. Each of the nine characters will be dressed in appropriate period costumes with tales from the past to share with you.

Voices of the Past – The Living Tour takes place in the Silver Terrace Cemeteries in Virginia City.  The audience size is limited for each performance, tickets will sell out.

Shows are at 10 am and 1 pm, Saturday and Sunday, starting the weekend of October 7 & 8 and running through the weekend of October 14 & 15.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children under 12 and seniors.

Enjoy live music with David John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon every weekend.

There is limited seating and no reservations are required.

Call the Bucket of Blood Saloon at 775-847-0322 in advance to confirm the schedule as it could change.

A new dinner option for Virginia City with Monday Buffets at the Gold Hill Hotel. Each Monday features a different special.

• 1st Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Taco Bar
  Cost is $14.99 for adults and $9.99 for kids under 12.
• 2nd Monday of the Month: Burger, Beer, and a shot for $25.00
  Ghost burger, a well shot, and a non-craft domestic beer.
• 3rd Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Pizza Buffet
  Cost is $14.99 for adults and $9.99 for kids under 12.
• 4th Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Wings
  Cost is $19.99 for adults and $14.99 for kids under 12.

Reservations are recommended by calling 775-847-0111.

The Gold Hill Hotel hosts weekly Haunted Ghost Tours at the Gold Hill Hotel.  The tours run 2 times a day every other Thursday starting Thursday, March 9. Bonus Thursdays are March 30, June 29, and August 31.

The tours benefit The Comstock Foundation for History and Culture. Hosted by the Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters (NNGH), the evening starts with a gourmet dinner in the Crown Point restaurant. 

After dinner, NNGH guides attendees through the history and the hauntings of the hotel and the surrounding area, known as Slippery Gulch. Using ghost-hunting tools and techniques, the goal is to make contact with the spirits still in residence at the hotel. Attendees will tour some of the actual haunted rooms in the hotel.

The base fee for the tour is $35.  The tour and dinner package is $60 per ticket, not including gratuity and transaction fees,

For details and specifics, visit the Gold Hill Hotel online here.

Find out for yourself whether Piper’s Opera House is haunted with Evening Paranormal Tours throughout the month of October!

Learn about the darker side of the history of Piper’s including exploring with some ghost-hunting equipment. Tickets include a complimentary beverage, a guided tour, and time to explore the first and second floors of the historic opera house. Groups are capped at 20 people. Advance registration is encouraged. Ticket available online here.

Join St Marys Art Center for The Godmonster of Indian Flats 50th Anniversary Celebration, October 13 – 15.

This campy, cult classic was filmed in Virginia City and the American Flats, and St. Mary’s Art Center is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a unique exhibition, film showings, and other festivities. Learn more online. 

Godmonster of Indian Flats Film Showings:
October 13, 7 pm
October 14, 11:30 am,  4 pm, & 7 pm
October 15, 2 pm

​Godmonster Celebration Art Exhibition Reception:
October 14, 2023, 1-4 pm

Immerse yourself in a true step-back-in-time experience with the Virginia City ghost tours at the Virginia City Cemetery. Voices of the Past is a living tour for visitors to meet spirits of the 19^th Century Comstock as they tell their stories of life and death, October 7, 8, 14 & 15 at 10 am and 1 pm each day.

Many have wondered what the people were like on the Comstock; how did they live, dress, and die?  All your questions will be answered and your curiosities satisfied.

You will meet the residents of 19^th century Comstock in person. They will share their stories, their lives, and their deaths. Each of the nine characters will be dressed in appropriate period costumes with tales from the past to share with you.

Voices of the Past – The Living Tour takes place in the Silver Terrace Cemeteries in Virginia City.  The audience size is limited for each performance, tickets will sell out.

Shows are at 10 am and 1 pm, Saturday and Sunday, starting the weekend of October 7 & 8 and running through the weekend of October 14 & 15.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children under 12 and seniors.

Enjoy live music with David John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon every weekend.

There is limited seating and no reservations are required.

Call the Bucket of Blood Saloon at 775-847-0322 in advance to confirm the schedule as it could change.

Immerse yourself in a true step-back-in-time experience with the Virginia City ghost tours at the Virginia City Cemetery. Voices of the Past is a living tour for visitors to meet spirits of the 19^th Century Comstock as they tell their stories of life and death, October 7, 8, 14 & 15 at 10 am and 1 pm each day.

Many have wondered what the people were like on the Comstock; how did they live, dress, and die?  All your questions will be answered and your curiosities satisfied.

You will meet the residents of 19^th century Comstock in person. They will share their stories, their lives, and their deaths. Each of the nine characters will be dressed in appropriate period costumes with tales from the past to share with you.

Voices of the Past – The Living Tour takes place in the Silver Terrace Cemeteries in Virginia City.  The audience size is limited for each performance, tickets will sell out.

Shows are at 10 am and 1 pm, Saturday and Sunday, starting the weekend of October 7 & 8 and running through the weekend of October 14 & 15.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children under 12 and seniors.

Enjoy live music with David John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon every weekend.

There is limited seating and no reservations are required.

Call the Bucket of Blood Saloon at 775-847-0322 in advance to confirm the schedule as it could change.

Find out for yourself whether Piper’s Opera House is haunted with Evening Paranormal Tours throughout the month of October!

Learn about the darker side of the history of Piper’s including exploring with some ghost-hunting equipment. Tickets include a complimentary beverage, a guided tour, and time to explore the first and second floors of the historic opera house. Groups are capped at 20 people. Advance registration is encouraged. Ticket available online here.

A new dinner option for Virginia City with Monday Buffets at the Gold Hill Hotel. Each Monday features a different special.

• 1st Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Taco Bar
  Cost is $14.99 for adults and $9.99 for kids under 12.
• 2nd Monday of the Month: Burger, Beer, and a shot for $25.00
  Ghost burger, a well shot, and a non-craft domestic beer.
• 3rd Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Pizza Buffet
  Cost is $14.99 for adults and $9.99 for kids under 12.
• 4th Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Wings
  Cost is $19.99 for adults and $14.99 for kids under 12.

Reservations are recommended by calling 775-847-0111.

Find out for yourself whether Piper’s Opera House is haunted with Evening Paranormal Tours throughout the month of October!

Learn about the darker side of the history of Piper’s including exploring with some ghost-hunting equipment. Tickets include a complimentary beverage, a guided tour, and time to explore the first and second floors of the historic opera house. Groups are capped at 20 people. Advance registration is encouraged. Ticket available online here.

The Gold Hill Hotel hosts weekly Haunted Ghost Tours at the Gold Hill Hotel.  The tours run 2 times a day every other Thursday starting Thursday, March 9. Bonus Thursdays are March 30, June 29, and August 31.

The tours benefit The Comstock Foundation for History and Culture. Hosted by the Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters (NNGH), the evening starts with a gourmet dinner in the Crown Point restaurant. 

After dinner, NNGH guides attendees through the history and the hauntings of the hotel and the surrounding area, known as Slippery Gulch. Using ghost-hunting tools and techniques, the goal is to make contact with the spirits still in residence at the hotel. Attendees will tour some of the actual haunted rooms in the hotel.

The base fee for the tour is $35.  The tour and dinner package is $60 per ticket, not including gratuity and transaction fees,

For details and specifics, visit the Gold Hill Hotel online here.

Join Piper’s Opera House every month for Bingo Night.

The game starts at 7 p.m. Plenty of time to hit up a local restaurant or explore the town before play starts.

Must be 21 or over to attend.

For more details, visit PipersOperaHouse.com.

Enjoy live music with David John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon every weekend.

There is limited seating and no reservations are required.

Call the Bucket of Blood Saloon at 775-847-0322 in advance to confirm the schedule as it could change.

Enjoy live music with David John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon every weekend.

There is limited seating and no reservations are required.

Call the Bucket of Blood Saloon at 775-847-0322 in advance to confirm the schedule as it could change.

Find out for yourself whether Piper’s Opera House is haunted with Evening Paranormal Tours throughout the month of October!

Learn about the darker side of the history of Piper’s including exploring with some ghost-hunting equipment. Tickets include a complimentary beverage, a guided tour, and time to explore the first and second floors of the historic opera house. Groups are capped at 20 people. Advance registration is encouraged. Ticket available online here.

A new dinner option for Virginia City with Monday Buffets at the Gold Hill Hotel. Each Monday features a different special.

• 1st Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Taco Bar
  Cost is $14.99 for adults and $9.99 for kids under 12.
• 2nd Monday of the Month: Burger, Beer, and a shot for $25.00
  Ghost burger, a well shot, and a non-craft domestic beer.
• 3rd Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Pizza Buffet
  Cost is $14.99 for adults and $9.99 for kids under 12.
• 4th Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Wings
  Cost is $19.99 for adults and $14.99 for kids under 12.

Reservations are recommended by calling 775-847-0111.

The Gold Hill Hotel hosts weekly Haunted Ghost Tours at the Gold Hill Hotel.  The tours run 2 times a day every other Thursday starting Thursday, March 9. Bonus Thursdays are March 30, June 29, and August 31.

The tours benefit The Comstock Foundation for History and Culture. Hosted by the Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters (NNGH), the evening starts with a gourmet dinner in the Crown Point restaurant. 

After dinner, NNGH guides attendees through the history and the hauntings of the hotel and the surrounding area, known as Slippery Gulch. Using ghost-hunting tools and techniques, the goal is to make contact with the spirits still in residence at the hotel. Attendees will tour some of the actual haunted rooms in the hotel.

The base fee for the tour is $35.  The tour and dinner package is $60 per ticket, not including gratuity and transaction fees,

For details and specifics, visit the Gold Hill Hotel online here.

Be immersed in the Annual Haunted Mansion from the Mackay Mansion: Mackay Coven, October 27, 28 and 31 at various times.

Explore the house where witches have been known to disappear to. After their arrival, townspeople started vanishing. Reservations are required, get details here.

Make a weekend of it and spend the night! Check out our lodging options here. Check out our list of Hauntober events here.

Join St. Mary’s Art Center Ghost Investigation and Sleepover, October 27-29.

Originally built as a hospital for the Comstock miners, then abandoned for many years. Spend the evening with the ghost investigative team, W.I.G.S. (Women Investigating Ghost Sightings), and explore the possibility of connecting with those who have walked the halls in the past. Details online here.

Brace yourself for a spine-tingling adventure as we journey through the Haunted Hills Mills and Depots on The Haunted Comstock by Comstock Foundation – where history meets the paranormal!

Held Friday, October 27, and Saturday, October 28 from 6 pm the tours feature Gold Hill Depot, Gold Hill Hotel, V&T Freight Depot, and Donovan Mill all well-known haunted locations in Virginia City. Get to know the Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters and special guests: Haunted Pursuit, The N.E.R.D.S., Father David Deerfeeder, Harvey Althaus, and The Thin Veil investigators.

Friday night only: You are invited to dress with Halloween Spirit.

All tours benefit the Comstock Foundation for History and Culture.

Why not make a weekend of it and spend the night? Check out our lodging options here to experience all Hauntober has to offer.

Don your masquerade mask and Victorian formal wear and head to Historic Piper’s Opera House for the 2023 Nevada Statehood Masquerade Ball.

Join us Friday, October 27, 7-10 pm, at Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City to celebrate Nevada’s Statehood in the city where it all began!

The event will be an opportunity to step back in time to 1864 when Nevada joined the Union as the 36th state. Hot hors d’oeuvres and a no-host bar will be provided to fuel your evening of dancing to a live orchestra. The keynote speaker for the evening is Lt. Governor Stavros Anthony. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

This is a 21 and older event – no minors.

No printed ticket is necessary – you will be checked in to the event by providing the ticket buyer’s last name.

The event is rain or shine – NO REFUNDS.

Tickets can be purchased HERE

Be immersed in the Annual Haunted Mansion from the Mackay Mansion: Mackay Coven, October 27, 28 and 31 at various times.

Explore the house where witches have been known to disappear to. After their arrival, townspeople started vanishing. Reservations are required, get details here.

Make a weekend of it and spend the night! Check out our lodging options here. Check out our list of Hauntober events here.

Enjoy live music with David John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon every weekend.

There is limited seating and no reservations are required.

Call the Bucket of Blood Saloon at 775-847-0322 in advance to confirm the schedule as it could change.

Join St. Mary’s Art Center Ghost Investigation and Sleepover, October 27-29.

Originally built as a hospital for the Comstock miners, then abandoned for many years. Spend the evening with the ghost investigative team, W.I.G.S. (Women Investigating Ghost Sightings), and explore the possibility of connecting with those who have walked the halls in the past. Details online here.

Join us on a Halloween adventure like no other, the V&T Railroad’s Electric Halloween Train O’Lights Steam Train, October 28 & 29, at 5 pm and 6:30 pm.

If you dare to brave the eerie darkness, you will embark on a 4-mile, 40-minute route between Virginia City and Gold Hill through the haunted Comstock Lode. Along the journey you will witness ghostly ruins and so much more all encapsulated by LED lighting, as an integral part of the experience.

Space is limited, reservations are strongly encouraged. Learn more here.

Why not make a wacky weekend of it and stay the night? The town will be buzzing with the full Halloween experience. Check out our lodging options here.

Brace yourself for a spine-tingling adventure as we journey through the Haunted Hills Mills and Depots on The Haunted Comstock by Comstock Foundation – where history meets the paranormal!

Held Friday, October 27, and Saturday, October 28 from 6 pm the tours feature Gold Hill Depot, Gold Hill Hotel, V&T Freight Depot, and Donovan Mill all well-known haunted locations in Virginia City. Get to know the Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters and special guests: Haunted Pursuit, The N.E.R.D.S., Father David Deerfeeder, Harvey Althaus, and The Thin Veil investigators.

Friday night only: You are invited to dress with Halloween Spirit.

All tours benefit the Comstock Foundation for History and Culture.

Why not make a weekend of it and spend the night? Check out our lodging options here to experience all Hauntober has to offer.

Find out for yourself whether Piper’s Opera House is haunted with Evening Paranormal Tours throughout the month of October!

Learn about the darker side of the history of Piper’s including exploring with some ghost-hunting equipment. Tickets include a complimentary beverage, a guided tour, and time to explore the first and second floors of the historic opera house. Groups are capped at 20 people. Advance registration is encouraged. Ticket available online here.

Enjoy live music with David John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon every weekend.

There is limited seating and no reservations are required.

Call the Bucket of Blood Saloon at 775-847-0322 in advance to confirm the schedule as it could change.

Join us on a Halloween adventure like no other, the V&T Railroad’s Electric Halloween Train O’Lights Steam Train, October 28 & 29, at 5 pm and 6:30 pm.

If you dare to brave the eerie darkness, you will embark on a 4-mile, 40-minute route between Virginia City and Gold Hill through the haunted Comstock Lode. Along the journey you will witness ghostly ruins and so much more all encapsulated by LED lighting, as an integral part of the experience.

Space is limited, reservations are strongly encouraged. Learn more here.

Why not make a wacky weekend of it and stay the night? The town will be buzzing with the full Halloween experience. Check out our lodging options here.

Join us at the Gold Hill Hotel in Virginia City for Haunted Stories and Spirits, October 29 from 5 pm to 9 pm.

For one night only, visit the most haunted location in Nevada (as proclaimed on Ghost Adventures) for an evening of thrills and chills. 5 themed cocktails will be paired with 5 spooky stories told by local historian and Chautauqua performer DebiLynn Smith with haunted-themed finger foods served throughout the evening. As the night continues you are able to purchase additional specialty-crafted Halloween-themed cocktails with renowned author and spiritualist Sandie LaNae offering readings.

You are encouraged to dress up! A prize will be awarded to best costume.

Why not make a weekend out of it and stay the night? Check out our lodging options here and enjoy all Hauntober has to offer.

Find out for yourself whether Piper’s Opera House is haunted with Evening Paranormal Tours throughout the month of October!

Learn about the darker side of the history of Piper’s including exploring with some ghost-hunting equipment. Tickets include a complimentary beverage, a guided tour, and time to explore the first and second floors of the historic opera house. Groups are capped at 20 people. Advance registration is encouraged. Ticket available online here.

A new dinner option for Virginia City with Monday Buffets at the Gold Hill Hotel. Each Monday features a different special.

• 1st Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Taco Bar
  Cost is $14.99 for adults and $9.99 for kids under 12.
• 2nd Monday of the Month: Burger, Beer, and a shot for $25.00
  Ghost burger, a well shot, and a non-craft domestic beer.
• 3rd Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Pizza Buffet
  Cost is $14.99 for adults and $9.99 for kids under 12.
• 4th Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Wings
  Cost is $19.99 for adults and $14.99 for kids under 12.

Reservations are recommended by calling 775-847-0111.

Be immersed in the Annual Haunted Mansion from the Mackay Mansion: Mackay Coven, October 27, 28 and 31 at various times.

Explore the house where witches have been known to disappear to. After their arrival, townspeople started vanishing. Reservations are required, get details here.

Make a weekend of it and spend the night! Check out our lodging options here. Check out our list of Hauntober events here.

Join St. Mary’s Art Center, October 31, for their annual St. Mary’s Halloween for Kids & Families.

The yearly event goes on all day and includes art, trick-or-treating, and games for kids. This year they return with a twist, be there to find out what!

Learn more here.

Take a stroll through the Haunted Virginia City Mall, on October 31, from 10 am to 4 pm.

Wright Stuff Antiques and Just Because Gifts are offering some fun Halloween shopping with fun and one-of-a-kind items with the mall decorated to the hilt. Locals, Janice Oberding, author of numerous books on ghosts, local history, and true crime, and Bill Brown, author of numerous horror fiction books taking place in Virginia City, will be signing books.

Join St. Mary’s Art Center Ghost Investigation and Sleepover, October 27-29.

Originally built as a hospital for the Comstock miners, then abandoned for many years. Spend the evening with the ghost investigative team, W.I.G.S. (Women Investigating Ghost Sightings), and explore the possibility of connecting with those who have walked the halls in the past. Details online here.

Goblins of all ages dressed to scare are invited to participate in the Hauntober Parade and Safe Trick-or-Treating on Halloween night, October 31.

Adults, kids, and even pets are encouraged to wear a costume join in the parade, and participate in the costume contest. Check-in and costume contest starts at 4:30 p.m. at the Virginia City Jerky Company. The parade begins at 5 p.m. Stick around after the parade for safe trick-or-treating at the many shops along the boardwalk.

For questions, call the Virginia City Visitors Center at 775-847-7500.

Once a year, on Halloween, the gates to the old Silver Terrace Cemetery stay open for visitors to stroll past dusk. Here, souls rest in peace but their stories live forever.

Take a self-guided tour with the downloadable audio tour, available online.

Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. Proceeds benefit the Comstock Cemetery Foundation.

Join St. Mary’s Art Center Ghost Investigation and Sleepover, October 27-29.

Originally built as a hospital for the Comstock miners, then abandoned for many years. Spend the evening with the ghost investigative team, W.I.G.S. (Women Investigating Ghost Sightings), and explore the possibility of connecting with those who have walked the halls in the past. Details online here.

Enjoy live music with David John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon every weekend.

There is limited seating and no reservations are required.

Call the Bucket of Blood Saloon at 775-847-0322 in advance to confirm the schedule as it could change.

Enjoy live music with David John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon every weekend.

There is limited seating and no reservations are required.

Call the Bucket of Blood Saloon at 775-847-0322 in advance to confirm the schedule as it could change.

A new dinner option for Virginia City with Monday Buffets at the Gold Hill Hotel. Each Monday features a different special.

• 1st Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Taco Bar
  Cost is $14.99 for adults and $9.99 for kids under 12.
• 2nd Monday of the Month: Burger, Beer, and a shot for $25.00
  Ghost burger, a well shot, and a non-craft domestic beer.
• 3rd Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Pizza Buffet
  Cost is $14.99 for adults and $9.99 for kids under 12.
• 4th Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Wings
  Cost is $19.99 for adults and $14.99 for kids under 12.

Reservations are recommended by calling 775-847-0111.

Enjoy live music with David John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon every weekend.

There is limited seating and no reservations are required.

Call the Bucket of Blood Saloon at 775-847-0322 in advance to confirm the schedule as it could change.

Enjoy live music with David John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon every weekend.

There is limited seating and no reservations are required.

Call the Bucket of Blood Saloon at 775-847-0322 in advance to confirm the schedule as it could change.

A new dinner option for Virginia City with Monday Buffets at the Gold Hill Hotel. Each Monday features a different special.

• 1st Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Taco Bar
  Cost is $14.99 for adults and $9.99 for kids under 12.
• 2nd Monday of the Month: Burger, Beer, and a shot for $25.00
  Ghost burger, a well shot, and a non-craft domestic beer.
• 3rd Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Pizza Buffet
  Cost is $14.99 for adults and $9.99 for kids under 12.
• 4th Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Wings
  Cost is $19.99 for adults and $14.99 for kids under 12.

Reservations are recommended by calling 775-847-0111.

Join Piper’s Opera House every month for Bingo Night.

The game starts at 7 p.m. Plenty of time to hit up a local restaurant or explore the town before play starts.

Must be 21 or over to attend.

For more details, visit PipersOperaHouse.com.

Enjoy live music with David John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon every weekend.

There is limited seating and no reservations are required.

Call the Bucket of Blood Saloon at 775-847-0322 in advance to confirm the schedule as it could change.

Enjoy live music with David John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon every weekend.

There is limited seating and no reservations are required.

Call the Bucket of Blood Saloon at 775-847-0322 in advance to confirm the schedule as it could change.

A new dinner option for Virginia City with Monday Buffets at the Gold Hill Hotel. Each Monday features a different special.

• 1st Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Taco Bar
  Cost is $14.99 for adults and $9.99 for kids under 12.
• 2nd Monday of the Month: Burger, Beer, and a shot for $25.00
  Ghost burger, a well shot, and a non-craft domestic beer.
• 3rd Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Pizza Buffet
  Cost is $14.99 for adults and $9.99 for kids under 12.
• 4th Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Wings
  Cost is $19.99 for adults and $14.99 for kids under 12.

Reservations are recommended by calling 775-847-0111.

Enjoy live music with David John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon every weekend.

There is limited seating and no reservations are required.

Call the Bucket of Blood Saloon at 775-847-0322 in advance to confirm the schedule as it could change.

Enjoy live music with David John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon every weekend.

There is limited seating and no reservations are required.

Call the Bucket of Blood Saloon at 775-847-0322 in advance to confirm the schedule as it could change.

A new dinner option for Virginia City with Monday Buffets at the Gold Hill Hotel. Each Monday features a different special.

• 1st Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Taco Bar
  Cost is $14.99 for adults and $9.99 for kids under 12.
• 2nd Monday of the Month: Burger, Beer, and a shot for $25.00
  Ghost burger, a well shot, and a non-craft domestic beer.
• 3rd Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Pizza Buffet
  Cost is $14.99 for adults and $9.99 for kids under 12.
• 4th Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Wings
  Cost is $19.99 for adults and $14.99 for kids under 12.

Reservations are recommended by calling 775-847-0111.

Christmas on the Comstock is about tradition.

And you won’t find a better place that brings history and that warm, Christmas vibe together for one magical experience than in Virginia City.

Christmas on the Comstock goes all out in December. This Victorian-style holiday celebration features an official tree lighting, a saloon crawl, our Believe Again Christmas Giveaway, the V&T Candy Cane Express, the Train O’ Lights and much more. Prepare for this to be your new favorite holiday tradition.

Visit, shop and enter to win our “Believe Again – A Christmas Shopping Giveaway, Dec. 1 to Dec. 17:
Plan your holiday shopping at one of Virginia City’s many unique stores! Shop ‘til you drop, stay the night, eat at a restaurant, visit an attraction or enjoy a cold one and you could win. Visit Virginia City is giving away 10, $100 gifts. Simply show your receipts at the Visitors Center and for every $10 spent in town, receive one raffle ticket. The more you spend in town between Dec. 1 and Dec. 17, the more chances to win. Winners announced Dec. 19. Visitor Center hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily.

Below are some of the events that will be taking place during Christmas on the Comstock with more details to be added as events are confirmed.

HIGHLIGHT EVENTS

V&T Candy Cane Express and Train O’ Lights
Nov. 24-26, Dec. 1-3, Dec. 8-10 and Dec. 15-17
Add a little magic to the season and bring your family to Virginia City to ride the V&T Candy Cane Express. Steeped in holiday spirit, this whimsical train has become a cherished local tradition for families of all ages. Or choose the Train O’ Lights – an evening train that lights up the sky with thousands of LED lights, creating a magical Christmas memory that will last forever. Trains depart from the Virginia City depot and the narrated, round-trip ride lasts about 40 minutes. Reserve your seats in advance here.

Holiday Town-wide Decorations
December
Virginia City’s shops don’t just decorate for Christmas, they go full Clark Griswold. With lights bright enough for Santa Claus to see from the North Pole, come see what makes this small-town Christmas so special. Come to town, drive around or go for a stroll and take in all the magic of Christmas.

Believe Again – A Christmas Giveaway
Dec. 1 – 17
Making it fun to support local businesses with your chance to win a shopping spree. Visit the Visitors Center for details or see above.

Official Christmas Tree Lighting
Dec. 1, 6 PM
Join us as we ring in the holiday season with our official Virginia City Christmas Tree Lighting, taking place at the Bucket of Blood parking lot located at the corner of C and Union streets.

St. Mary’s Art Center 8^th annual Holiday Faire
Dec. 2, 10 AM to 4 PM and Dec. 3, 10 AM to 3 PM
St. Mary’s Art Center offers a truly festive holiday shopping experience with over 20 local and regional artists and makers sharing and selling their creations in a decorated, music-filled space. This is the perfect shopping opportunity to give truly one-of-a-kind gifts while also supporting artists and artisans. Free admission. Learn more here.

Senior Center Craft Fair
Dec. 2, 10 AM to 5 PM and Dec. 3, 10 AM to 3 PM
Hand made and one-of-a-kind gifts made my local artists and artisans. Free admission. Learn more here or by calling the center at 775-847-0957.

The Grinch Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl
Dec. 2, 11 AM – 5 PM
Have some fun during the Grinch Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl with festival specialty holiday drinks at featured locations.

Parade of Lights
Dec. 2 and Dec. 9
See the spirit of Christmas travel through our historic town as Christmas cheer lights up the streets with our annual Parade of Lights. Everyone is welcome to participate! Bring the entire family and join in the fun. Sip some hot cocoa and enjoy sweet treats from our local shops as you take in the warmth of the Christmas spirit. Line-up starts at 4:30 p.m. at Fourth Ward School. Light up your vehicle, add some music and join in the festivities! Participants are encouraged to cruise back and forth through the town until fireworks start at 6 p.m. If you are a walking group, you’ll be at the front of the line so vehicles can cruise C Street. Register your participation in advance here to receive updates about the parade.

Magical Christmas Fireworks Show
Dec. 2 and Dec. 9
Nothing says holiday magic like fireworks during the holidays. It’s just that extra sparkle needed to make your family truly believe in the spirit of Christmas once again. Join us for a special holiday firework show taking place Saturday, Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. The fireworks take place following the Parade of Lights.

601 Christmas Concert at Piper’s Opera House
Dec. 2, 7 PM
Bring the whole family to this holiday concert at Piper’s Opera House featuring Glen and Molly of Lady an the Tramps with special guest appearances by David John and others. The concert is sponsored by the 601s. Tickets on sale in November.

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