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From foodies to thrill-seekers there is something for everyone annually through the numerous events offered throughout the town.
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01octalldayHauntoberMonth Long Event
Time
october 1 (Saturday) - 31 (Monday)
Location
Virginia City
86 S C Street
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October is Hautober in Virginia City. As one of America’s most haunted towns, there’s no better place to spend October than immersed in events taking place all month long with
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October is Hautober in Virginia City. As one of America’s most haunted towns, there’s no better place to spend October than immersed in events taking place all month long with most focused on our town’s haunted past. Hauntober highlight events include Cemetery Gin’s Hunt for Spirits, Bats in the Belfry Guided Ghost tours, the annual World Championship Outhouse Races, V&T Railroad Pumpkin Patch and evening adult Lighted Trains, Hauntober Parade, Safe Trick or Treat, paranormal and haunted tours at several attractions and much, much more.
October Events
Harvest Moon V&T Wine and History Train, Oct. 7, 6 p.m.: Ride along in luxurious passenger cars partaking in wine, appetizers and plenty of history. The voyage includes a historic talk as you travel along, stopping at the Gold Hill Depot and American Flat, and a commemorative wine glass to take home. Proceeds benefit the Comstock Foundation. Details online.
Creepy Doll Making, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. and Oct. 8 at 2 p.m.: Debbie of Virginia City store, Things, Things, and Things, hosts a creepy doll making class in the art studio at St. Mary’s Art Center. Learn to transform a doll into a creative nightmare. Cost is $50 per person and includes supplies. Register in advance here.
Cemetery Gin’s Hunt for the Spirits, Oct. 8, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Embark on Cemetery Gin’s Hunt for Spirits, a fun and tasty scavenger hunt through town. Participants must use their historic Virginia City knowledge to solve clues and unscramble a secret message of Virginia City’s past, learning more about this historic town while sampling tasty spirits along the way. This is a 21+ event. Purchase tickets online.
Haunted Ghost Tour at the Gold Hill Hotel, Oct. 13, 5 p.m.: The Gold Hill Hotel, as seen on Ghost Adventures and proclaimed the 8th most haunted location in Nevada, offers Historical Ghost Tours. Benefiting the Comstock Foundation for History and Culture, tours are hosted by the Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters (NNGH). Tour price includes a gourmet dinner in the Crown Point restaurant. Reservations required, book online at GoldHillHotel.net.
Paranormal Investigations at St. Mary’s Art Center, Oct. 15, 8 p.m.: Join WIGS (Women Investigating Ghost Sightings) in the former hospital building for a paranormal investigation like no other. The 1875 building has been featured in several tv shows and specials including Ghost Adventures. Space is limited, reservations required. Book online.
V&T Railroad Pumpkin Patch Train, Oct. 15 & 16 and 21-23, 11:20 a.m., 1:20 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.: A pumpkin patch is fall’s ultimate playground for kids so why not make an adventure of it with a train ride to the Gold Hill Pumpkin Patch. Purchase train tickets at VirginiaTruckee.com.
Canvas & Cocktails Painted Pumpkins, Oct. 20 at 6 p.m.: Hosted by St. Mary’s Art Center, design your own pumpkin or gourd just in time for the holidays. Adults only. All skill levels welcome. Cost is $45 and all supplies included. Register in advance here.
Halloween Weekend and Halloween Night Events
Halloween Ghost Investigation and Sleepover at St. Mary’s Art Center, Oct. 27-31: St. Mary’s Art Center is offering an opportunity to spend the night in this beautiful 1875 building. Originally built as a hospital for the Comstock miners, then abandoned for many years, St. Mary’s was saved from demolition by Father Meinecke in 1964. Spend the evening with 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 and reservations.
Electric Halloween Steam Train of Lights, Oct. 29-31, 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.: Get in the haunted spirit with a ride on this spooky, 40-minute round trip route that comes alive underneath the dark skies with brilliant LED lighting. Tickets available online.
Mackay Mansion Haunted House, Oct. 29-31, 7 p.m.: Be immersed in this haunted house, set in a 1950s hospital inside the historic Mackay Mansion. The doctor and staff will tour you through the facility where attendees will meet the many patients. Advance reservations are required. Cost is $25 for adults and $20 for children under 12. Register in advance here.
Fourth Ward School Museum’s Victorian All Hollow’s Eve Ball, Oct. 29, 7 – 10 p.m. – Disneyland’s European Haunted Mansion is a copy of this historic building. Explore it on the eve of Halloween with this adults-only evening, including music and dancing, a costume contest, flashlight tours, tarot readings, light snacks and drinks. For tickets visit FourthWardSchool.org.
Halloween Tricks, Treats and Art for Kids, St. Mary’s Art Center, Oct. 31.: Bring the kids for fun games, prizes, fun art projects and treats in the spookily decorated halls of the historic hospital property. Get tickets here.
Hauntober Parade, Oct. 31, 5 to 6 p.m.: Goblins of all ages dressed to scare are invited to participate in the Hauntober Parade on Halloween night. Adults, kids and even pets are encouraged to wear a costume and join in the parade and participate in the costume contest with prizes ranging from a bottle of Cemetery Gin to attraction passes. Check-in and costume contest starts at 4 p.m. at the Virginia City Jerky Company.
Virginia City Cemetery, Oct. 31, 5:30 to 11 p.m.: 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. For more information, visit online.
Hauntober Safe Trick-or-Treating, Oct. 31, 6 to 8 p.m.: Stick around after the parade for safe trick-or-treating at the many shops along the boardwalk.
Happening All Month Long
Haunted Adventure Pass: Spooky adventures in Virginia City start at the Visitors Center where visitors can get their Haunted Adventure Pass for discounted access to Virginia City’s Hauntober attractions. The pass includes a Bats in the Belfry Ghost Tours, access to the Haunted Washoe Club Museum and a tour of Piper’s Opera House. Purchase passes at the Visitors Center, 85 South C Street. Reservations for the Bats in the Belfry must be made in advance by calling 775-815-1050. Washoe Club tours fill up quickly, so get here early to reserve your spot.
Bats in the Belfry Guided Ghost Tours: If you want to know where the most haunted locations are in Virginia City, this is the tour for you. Take a walk around this historically haunted town and learn about the lively souls that still occupy it today. Visit VirginiaCityGhostTours.com to book a reservation.
Tours at Piper’s Opera House, all month long: Historic Piper’s Opera House has its fair share of paranormal tales over the years. Take a guided tour and hear the stories along with the history of this historic opera house. Tickets are $5 per person. Check the calendar online at PipersOperaHouse.com for tour dates.
Haunted Virginia City Escape Room & Haunted Ghost Town – Thrill-seekers have the opportunity to try their hand at the Haunted Virginia City Escape Room. This escape room is one of the most challenging in the area. For more thrills, take a stroll, or maybe run, through the Haunted Ghost Town. This walk-through attraction is sure to entertain. The Virginia City Escape Room must be booked online in advance at VCEscapeRoom.com. The Haunted Ghost Town is just $5 per person paid onsite.
Mackay Mansion Paranormal Tours – Investigate one of the town’s most haunted locations, the Mackay Mansion, with special paranormal tours. Reserve in advance online or by calling 775-847-0156.
Washoe Club Haunted Tours, offered daily, times vary – Featured multiple times on “Ghost Adventures,” The Washoe Club and Haunted Museum offers daily ghost tours. Private, overnight investigations can also be booked. Get details at TheWashoeClubMuseum.com.
Haunted Hotels
For the ultimate thrill-seekers, there’s no more complete way to do it than stay the night in one of Virginia City’s haunted hotels. There’s plenty to choose from, including:
- Gold Hill Hotel – Nevada’s oldest operating hotel with abounding stories of the ghosts of children running the halls and the scent of roses that appears randomly when a spirit is said to be present. Visit net to book.
- Silver Queen Hotel – allegedly haunted by one or more of the working women who did business in the hotel, this establishment was built in 1876 and is considered one of the most haunted locations in town. The hotel offers paranormal investigations for an additional fee. Go to net to book.
- Mary’s Art Center – Originally built in 1875 as Virginia City’s hospital, this majestic building offers 16 guest rooms for artists retreats, or anyone looking to stay in Virginia City. Paranormal investigations are offered monthly or can be booked as a private tour and the building is reported to have very active paranormal spirits. Visit StMarysArtCenter.org for details.
- Tahoe House Hotel – Dating back to 1859, this property offers plenty of tales of paranormal encounters from guests over the years. Renovated in 2020, it features five rooms with balconies overlooking C Street, along with a lobby bar, great room and courtyard. Book at com.
- More lodging options are available at VisitVirginiaCityNV.com.
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For more call 775-847-750008oct11:00 am5:00 pmCemetery Gin's Hunt for Spirits
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Virginia City
86 S C Street
Event Details
Embark on the ultimate outdoor “escape room” at Cemetery Gin’s Hunt for Spirits, Oct. 8, 2022. As one of America’s spookiest towns, Virginia City is the perfect destination for this
Event Details
Embark on the ultimate outdoor “escape room” at Cemetery Gin’s Hunt for Spirits, Oct. 8, 2022. As one of America’s spookiest towns, Virginia City is the perfect destination for this tasty scavenger hunt. Costume up and use your knowledge of the town to solve clues, unscramble a secret message, and enjoy spirited samples along the way. If you make it to the end and solve the riddle, spin for fun Virginia City prizes. Be sure to stop by the Cemetery Gin tasting locations around town, each featuring delicious Cemetery Gin mixed drink samples, and vote for your favorite concoction.
Tickets for Cemetery Gin’s Hunt for the Spirits is $35 in advance and includes a map with clues to 20 locations throughout town, 12 of them serving up scrumptious samples. For those wanting to solve the clues only, tickets are $25 and do not include samples.
Since we know you’ll want to take some home, bottles of Cemetery Gin are available for purchase at the Visitors Center, 86 S. C Street, or at locations throughout northern Nevada.
Event check-in takes place at Piper’s Opera House on B Street and starts at 10 a.m. The event takes place from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Stay the weekend and enjoy the many other Halloween events throughout the town.
Click here for a full event schedule of month-long activities and Halloween Weekend activities.
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Purchase Tickets Online31oct5:00 pm6:00 pmHauntober Parade
Time
(Monday) 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Event Details
Come march the streets of Virginia City in your best Halloween garb and be prepared to scare. The Virginia City Hauntober Parade is October 31. Check-in begins at 4 p.m.
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Come march the streets of Virginia City in your best Halloween garb and be prepared to scare. The Virginia City Hauntober Parade is October 31. Check-in begins at 4 p.m. at the VC Jerky Company for the 5 p.m. start.
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Download Parade Form25nov10:00 am3:00 pmV&T Candy Cane Express
Time
(Friday) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Virginia & Truckee Depot
166 F Street
Event Details
If the kiddies and grandma have been good all year (okay, most of the year)… add a little magic to the season and come on out to Virginia City to
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If the kiddies and grandma have been good all year (okay, most of the year)… add a little magic to the season and come on out to Virginia City to ride the V&T Candy Cane Express. Steeped in holiday spirit, this whimsical train has become a local tradition for families of all ages.
On the scenic 50-minute journey over the 140-year old V&T railroad route, you will enjoy hot cocoa or cider, candy canes and cookies and sing-a-long carols on the festively decorated train. Listen to a reading of the 1823 classic “T’was the Night Before Christmas,” and watch little faces light up while riding through the enchanting Candy Cane tunnel.
Whether the V&T Candy Cane Express is a new experience or one you’ve cherished over the years, it’s a magical event you and your family cherish.
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For Details25nov5:00 pm9:00 pmV&T Railroad Train O'Lights
Time
(Friday) 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Virginia & Truckee Depot
166 F Street
Event Details
The V&T Railroad Train O'Lights is a magical evening train ride on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad steam train with thousands and thousands of lights shining brightly through the dark
Event Details
The V&T Railroad Train O’Lights is a magical evening train ride on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad steam train with thousands and thousands of lights shining brightly through the dark skies. With bright Christmas lights bouncing off the train’s steam, it creates a powerful and enchanted visual that won’t soon be forgotten.
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For Details26nov10:00 am3:00 pmV&T Candy Cane Express
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Virginia & Truckee Depot
166 F Street
Event Details
If the kiddies and grandma have been good all year (okay, most of the year)… add a little magic to the season and come on out to Virginia City to
Event Details
If the kiddies and grandma have been good all year (okay, most of the year)… add a little magic to the season and come on out to Virginia City to ride the V&T Candy Cane Express. Steeped in holiday spirit, this whimsical train has become a local tradition for families of all ages.
On the scenic 50-minute journey over the 140-year old V&T railroad route, you will enjoy hot cocoa or cider, candy canes and cookies and sing-a-long carols on the festively decorated train. Listen to a reading of the 1823 classic “T’was the Night Before Christmas,” and watch little faces light up while riding through the enchanting Candy Cane tunnel.
Whether the V&T Candy Cane Express is a new experience or one you’ve cherished over the years, it’s a magical event you and your family cherish.
Event Information
For Details26nov5:00 pm9:00 pmV&T Railroad Train O'Lights
Time
(Saturday) 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Virginia & Truckee Depot
166 F Street
Event Details
The V&T Railroad Train O'Lights is a magical evening train ride on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad steam train with thousands and thousands of lights shining brightly through the dark
Event Details
The V&T Railroad Train O’Lights is a magical evening train ride on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad steam train with thousands and thousands of lights shining brightly through the dark skies. With bright Christmas lights bouncing off the train’s steam, it creates a powerful and enchanted visual that won’t soon be forgotten.
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For Details02dec5:00 pm9:00 pmV&T Railroad Train O'Lights
Time
(Friday) 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Virginia & Truckee Depot
166 F Street
Event Details
The V&T Railroad Train O'Lights is a magical evening train ride on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad steam train with thousands and thousands of lights shining brightly through the dark
Event Details
The V&T Railroad Train O’Lights is a magical evening train ride on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad steam train with thousands and thousands of lights shining brightly through the dark skies. With bright Christmas lights bouncing off the train’s steam, it creates a powerful and enchanted visual that won’t soon be forgotten.
Event Information
For Details03dec10:00 am3:00 pmV&T Candy Cane Express
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Virginia & Truckee Depot
166 F Street
Event Details
If the kiddies and grandma have been good all year (okay, most of the year)… add a little magic to the season and come on out to Virginia City to
Event Details
If the kiddies and grandma have been good all year (okay, most of the year)… add a little magic to the season and come on out to Virginia City to ride the V&T Candy Cane Express. Steeped in holiday spirit, this whimsical train has become a local tradition for families of all ages.
On the scenic 50-minute journey over the 140-year old V&T railroad route, you will enjoy hot cocoa or cider, candy canes and cookies and sing-a-long carols on the festively decorated train. Listen to a reading of the 1823 classic “T’was the Night Before Christmas,” and watch little faces light up while riding through the enchanting Candy Cane tunnel.
Whether the V&T Candy Cane Express is a new experience or one you’ve cherished over the years, it’s a magical event you and your family cherish.
Event Information
For Details03dec5:00 pm9:00 pmV&T Railroad Train O'Lights
Time
(Saturday) 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Virginia & Truckee Depot
166 F Street
Event Details
The V&T Railroad Train O'Lights is a magical evening train ride on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad steam train with thousands and thousands of lights shining brightly through the dark
Event Details
The V&T Railroad Train O’Lights is a magical evening train ride on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad steam train with thousands and thousands of lights shining brightly through the dark skies. With bright Christmas lights bouncing off the train’s steam, it creates a powerful and enchanted visual that won’t soon be forgotten.
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For Details03dec5:00 pm7:00 pmParade of Lights & Magical Christmas Fireworks Show
Time
(Saturday) 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
C Street
Event Details
The Parade of Lights & Magical Christmas Fireworks Show make Christmas on the Comstock shine. Parade of Lights Dec. 3 and Dec. 10 at 5 PM See the spirit of Christmas travel through
Event Details
The Parade of Lights & Magical Christmas Fireworks Show make Christmas on the Comstock shine.
Parade of Lights
Dec. 3 and Dec. 10 at 5 PM
See the spirit of Christmas travel through our historic town as Christmas cheer lights up the streets with our annual Parade of Lights, Saturday, Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. 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.
Parade of Lights lineup starts at 4:30 p.m. at Fourth Ward School. No registration is needed – simply 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.
Complete the parade entry form below.
Magical Christmas Fireworks Show
Dec. 3 and Dec. 10 at 6 PM
Nothing says holiday magic like fireworks during the holidays. And Virginia City’s Magical Christmas Fireworks Show is just that – Christmas magic. It’s just that extra sparkle needed to make your family truly believe that the spirit of Christmas is alive. Join us for this special holiday firework show taking place after the Parade of Lights.
View the complete calendar of events here.
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Download Parade Form04dec10:00 am3:00 pmV&T Candy Cane Express
Time
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Virginia & Truckee Depot
166 F Street
Event Details
If the kiddies and grandma have been good all year (okay, most of the year)… add a little magic to the season and come on out to Virginia City to
Event Details
If the kiddies and grandma have been good all year (okay, most of the year)… add a little magic to the season and come on out to Virginia City to ride the V&T Candy Cane Express. Steeped in holiday spirit, this whimsical train has become a local tradition for families of all ages.
On the scenic 50-minute journey over the 140-year old V&T railroad route, you will enjoy hot cocoa or cider, candy canes and cookies and sing-a-long carols on the festively decorated train. Listen to a reading of the 1823 classic “T’was the Night Before Christmas,” and watch little faces light up while riding through the enchanting Candy Cane tunnel.
Whether the V&T Candy Cane Express is a new experience or one you’ve cherished over the years, it’s a magical event you and your family cherish.
Event Information
For Details09dec5:00 pm9:00 pmV&T Railroad Train O'Lights
Time
(Friday) 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Virginia & Truckee Depot
166 F Street
Event Details
The V&T Railroad Train O'Lights is a magical evening train ride on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad steam train with thousands and thousands of lights shining brightly through the dark
Event Details
The V&T Railroad Train O’Lights is a magical evening train ride on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad steam train with thousands and thousands of lights shining brightly through the dark skies. With bright Christmas lights bouncing off the train’s steam, it creates a powerful and enchanted visual that won’t soon be forgotten.
Event Information
For Details10dec10:00 am3:00 pmV&T Candy Cane Express
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Virginia & Truckee Depot
166 F Street
Event Details
If the kiddies and grandma have been good all year (okay, most of the year)… add a little magic to the season and come on out to Virginia City to
Event Details
If the kiddies and grandma have been good all year (okay, most of the year)… add a little magic to the season and come on out to Virginia City to ride the V&T Candy Cane Express. Steeped in holiday spirit, this whimsical train has become a local tradition for families of all ages.
On the scenic 50-minute journey over the 140-year old V&T railroad route, you will enjoy hot cocoa or cider, candy canes and cookies and sing-a-long carols on the festively decorated train. Listen to a reading of the 1823 classic “T’was the Night Before Christmas,” and watch little faces light up while riding through the enchanting Candy Cane tunnel.
Whether the V&T Candy Cane Express is a new experience or one you’ve cherished over the years, it’s a magical event you and your family cherish.
Event Information
For Details10dec5:00 pm7:00 pmParade of Lights & Magical Christmas Fireworks Show
Time
(Saturday) 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
C Street
Event Details
The Parade of Lights & Magical Christmas Fireworks Show make Christmas on the Comstock shine. Parade of Lights Dec. 3 and Dec. 10 at 5 PM See the spirit of Christmas travel through
Event Details
The Parade of Lights & Magical Christmas Fireworks Show make Christmas on the Comstock shine.
Parade of Lights
Dec. 3 and Dec. 10 at 5 PM
See the spirit of Christmas travel through our historic town as Christmas cheer lights up the streets with our annual Parade of Lights, Saturday, Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. 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.
Parade of Lights lineup starts at 4:30 p.m. at Fourth Ward School. No registration is needed – simply 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.
Complete the parade entry form below.
Magical Christmas Fireworks Show
Dec. 3 and Dec. 10 at 6 PM
Nothing says holiday magic like fireworks during the holidays. And Virginia City’s Magical Christmas Fireworks Show is just that – Christmas magic. It’s just that extra sparkle needed to make your family truly believe that the spirit of Christmas is alive. Join us for this special holiday firework show taking place after the Parade of Lights.
View the complete calendar of events here.
Sponsors
Event Information
Download Parade Form10dec5:00 pm9:00 pmV&T Railroad Train O'Lights
Time
(Saturday) 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Virginia & Truckee Depot
166 F Street
Event Details
The V&T Railroad Train O'Lights is a magical evening train ride on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad steam train with thousands and thousands of lights shining brightly through the dark
Event Details
The V&T Railroad Train O’Lights is a magical evening train ride on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad steam train with thousands and thousands of lights shining brightly through the dark skies. With bright Christmas lights bouncing off the train’s steam, it creates a powerful and enchanted visual that won’t soon be forgotten.
Event Information
For Details11dec10:00 am3:00 pmV&T Candy Cane Express
Time
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Virginia & Truckee Depot
166 F Street
Event Details
If the kiddies and grandma have been good all year (okay, most of the year)… add a little magic to the season and come on out to Virginia City to
Event Details
If the kiddies and grandma have been good all year (okay, most of the year)… add a little magic to the season and come on out to Virginia City to ride the V&T Candy Cane Express. Steeped in holiday spirit, this whimsical train has become a local tradition for families of all ages.
On the scenic 50-minute journey over the 140-year old V&T railroad route, you will enjoy hot cocoa or cider, candy canes and cookies and sing-a-long carols on the festively decorated train. Listen to a reading of the 1823 classic “T’was the Night Before Christmas,” and watch little faces light up while riding through the enchanting Candy Cane tunnel.
Whether the V&T Candy Cane Express is a new experience or one you’ve cherished over the years, it’s a magical event you and your family cherish.
Event Information
For Details16dec5:00 pm9:00 pmV&T Railroad Train O'Lights
Time
(Friday) 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Virginia & Truckee Depot
166 F Street
Event Details
The V&T Railroad Train O'Lights is a magical evening train ride on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad steam train with thousands and thousands of lights shining brightly through the dark
Event Details
The V&T Railroad Train O’Lights is a magical evening train ride on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad steam train with thousands and thousands of lights shining brightly through the dark skies. With bright Christmas lights bouncing off the train’s steam, it creates a powerful and enchanted visual that won’t soon be forgotten.
Event Information
For Details17dec10:00 am3:00 pmV&T Candy Cane Express
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Virginia & Truckee Depot
166 F Street
Event Details
If the kiddies and grandma have been good all year (okay, most of the year)… add a little magic to the season and come on out to Virginia City to
Event Details
If the kiddies and grandma have been good all year (okay, most of the year)… add a little magic to the season and come on out to Virginia City to ride the V&T Candy Cane Express. Steeped in holiday spirit, this whimsical train has become a local tradition for families of all ages.
On the scenic 50-minute journey over the 140-year old V&T railroad route, you will enjoy hot cocoa or cider, candy canes and cookies and sing-a-long carols on the festively decorated train. Listen to a reading of the 1823 classic “T’was the Night Before Christmas,” and watch little faces light up while riding through the enchanting Candy Cane tunnel.
Whether the V&T Candy Cane Express is a new experience or one you’ve cherished over the years, it’s a magical event you and your family cherish.
Event Information
For Details17dec5:00 pm9:00 pmV&T Railroad Train O'Lights
Time
(Saturday) 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Virginia & Truckee Depot
166 F Street
Event Details
The V&T Railroad Train O'Lights is a magical evening train ride on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad steam train with thousands and thousands of lights shining brightly through the dark
Event Details
The V&T Railroad Train O’Lights is a magical evening train ride on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad steam train with thousands and thousands of lights shining brightly through the dark skies. With bright Christmas lights bouncing off the train’s steam, it creates a powerful and enchanted visual that won’t soon be forgotten.
Event Information
For Details18dec10:00 am3:00 pmV&T Candy Cane Express
Time
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Virginia & Truckee Depot
166 F Street
Event Details
If the kiddies and grandma have been good all year (okay, most of the year)… add a little magic to the season and come on out to Virginia City to
Event Details
If the kiddies and grandma have been good all year (okay, most of the year)… add a little magic to the season and come on out to Virginia City to ride the V&T Candy Cane Express. Steeped in holiday spirit, this whimsical train has become a local tradition for families of all ages.
On the scenic 50-minute journey over the 140-year old V&T railroad route, you will enjoy hot cocoa or cider, candy canes and cookies and sing-a-long carols on the festively decorated train. Listen to a reading of the 1823 classic “T’was the Night Before Christmas,” and watch little faces light up while riding through the enchanting Candy Cane tunnel.
Whether the V&T Candy Cane Express is a new experience or one you’ve cherished over the years, it’s a magical event you and your family cherish.
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01octalldayHauntoberMonth Long Event
Time
october 1 (Saturday) - 31 (Monday)
Location
Virginia City
86 S C Street
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October is Hautober in Virginia City. As one of America’s most haunted towns, there’s no better place to spend October than immersed in events taking place all month long with
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October is Hautober in Virginia City. As one of America’s most haunted towns, there’s no better place to spend October than immersed in events taking place all month long with most focused on our town’s haunted past. Hauntober highlight events include Cemetery Gin’s Hunt for Spirits, Bats in the Belfry Guided Ghost tours, the annual World Championship Outhouse Races, V&T Railroad Pumpkin Patch and evening adult Lighted Trains, Hauntober Parade, Safe Trick or Treat, paranormal and haunted tours at several attractions and much, much more.
October Events
Harvest Moon V&T Wine and History Train, Oct. 7, 6 p.m.: Ride along in luxurious passenger cars partaking in wine, appetizers and plenty of history. The voyage includes a historic talk as you travel along, stopping at the Gold Hill Depot and American Flat, and a commemorative wine glass to take home. Proceeds benefit the Comstock Foundation. Details online.
Creepy Doll Making, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. and Oct. 8 at 2 p.m.: Debbie of Virginia City store, Things, Things, and Things, hosts a creepy doll making class in the art studio at St. Mary’s Art Center. Learn to transform a doll into a creative nightmare. Cost is $50 per person and includes supplies. Register in advance here.
Cemetery Gin’s Hunt for the Spirits, Oct. 8, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Embark on Cemetery Gin’s Hunt for Spirits, a fun and tasty scavenger hunt through town. Participants must use their historic Virginia City knowledge to solve clues and unscramble a secret message of Virginia City’s past, learning more about this historic town while sampling tasty spirits along the way. This is a 21+ event. Purchase tickets online.
Haunted Ghost Tour at the Gold Hill Hotel, Oct. 13, 5 p.m.: The Gold Hill Hotel, as seen on Ghost Adventures and proclaimed the 8th most haunted location in Nevada, offers Historical Ghost Tours. Benefiting the Comstock Foundation for History and Culture, tours are hosted by the Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters (NNGH). Tour price includes a gourmet dinner in the Crown Point restaurant. Reservations required, book online at GoldHillHotel.net.
Paranormal Investigations at St. Mary’s Art Center, Oct. 15, 8 p.m.: Join WIGS (Women Investigating Ghost Sightings) in the former hospital building for a paranormal investigation like no other. The 1875 building has been featured in several tv shows and specials including Ghost Adventures. Space is limited, reservations required. Book online.
V&T Railroad Pumpkin Patch Train, Oct. 15 & 16 and 21-23, 11:20 a.m., 1:20 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.: A pumpkin patch is fall’s ultimate playground for kids so why not make an adventure of it with a train ride to the Gold Hill Pumpkin Patch. Purchase train tickets at VirginiaTruckee.com.
Canvas & Cocktails Painted Pumpkins, Oct. 20 at 6 p.m.: Hosted by St. Mary’s Art Center, design your own pumpkin or gourd just in time for the holidays. Adults only. All skill levels welcome. Cost is $45 and all supplies included. Register in advance here.
Halloween Weekend and Halloween Night Events
Halloween Ghost Investigation and Sleepover at St. Mary’s Art Center, Oct. 27-31: St. Mary’s Art Center is offering an opportunity to spend the night in this beautiful 1875 building. Originally built as a hospital for the Comstock miners, then abandoned for many years, St. Mary’s was saved from demolition by Father Meinecke in 1964. Spend the evening with 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 and reservations.
Electric Halloween Steam Train of Lights, Oct. 29-31, 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.: Get in the haunted spirit with a ride on this spooky, 40-minute round trip route that comes alive underneath the dark skies with brilliant LED lighting. Tickets available online.
Mackay Mansion Haunted House, Oct. 29-31, 7 p.m.: Be immersed in this haunted house, set in a 1950s hospital inside the historic Mackay Mansion. The doctor and staff will tour you through the facility where attendees will meet the many patients. Advance reservations are required. Cost is $25 for adults and $20 for children under 12. Register in advance here.
Fourth Ward School Museum’s Victorian All Hollow’s Eve Ball, Oct. 29, 7 – 10 p.m. – Disneyland’s European Haunted Mansion is a copy of this historic building. Explore it on the eve of Halloween with this adults-only evening, including music and dancing, a costume contest, flashlight tours, tarot readings, light snacks and drinks. For tickets visit FourthWardSchool.org.
Halloween Tricks, Treats and Art for Kids, St. Mary’s Art Center, Oct. 31.: Bring the kids for fun games, prizes, fun art projects and treats in the spookily decorated halls of the historic hospital property. Get tickets here.
Hauntober Parade, Oct. 31, 5 to 6 p.m.: Goblins of all ages dressed to scare are invited to participate in the Hauntober Parade on Halloween night. Adults, kids and even pets are encouraged to wear a costume and join in the parade and participate in the costume contest with prizes ranging from a bottle of Cemetery Gin to attraction passes. Check-in and costume contest starts at 4 p.m. at the Virginia City Jerky Company.
Virginia City Cemetery, Oct. 31, 5:30 to 11 p.m.: 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. For more information, visit online.
Hauntober Safe Trick-or-Treating, Oct. 31, 6 to 8 p.m.: Stick around after the parade for safe trick-or-treating at the many shops along the boardwalk.
Happening All Month Long
Haunted Adventure Pass: Spooky adventures in Virginia City start at the Visitors Center where visitors can get their Haunted Adventure Pass for discounted access to Virginia City’s Hauntober attractions. The pass includes a Bats in the Belfry Ghost Tours, access to the Haunted Washoe Club Museum and a tour of Piper’s Opera House. Purchase passes at the Visitors Center, 85 South C Street. Reservations for the Bats in the Belfry must be made in advance by calling 775-815-1050. Washoe Club tours fill up quickly, so get here early to reserve your spot.
Bats in the Belfry Guided Ghost Tours: If you want to know where the most haunted locations are in Virginia City, this is the tour for you. Take a walk around this historically haunted town and learn about the lively souls that still occupy it today. Visit VirginiaCityGhostTours.com to book a reservation.
Tours at Piper’s Opera House, all month long: Historic Piper’s Opera House has its fair share of paranormal tales over the years. Take a guided tour and hear the stories along with the history of this historic opera house. Tickets are $5 per person. Check the calendar online at PipersOperaHouse.com for tour dates.
Haunted Virginia City Escape Room & Haunted Ghost Town – Thrill-seekers have the opportunity to try their hand at the Haunted Virginia City Escape Room. This escape room is one of the most challenging in the area. For more thrills, take a stroll, or maybe run, through the Haunted Ghost Town. This walk-through attraction is sure to entertain. The Virginia City Escape Room must be booked online in advance at VCEscapeRoom.com. The Haunted Ghost Town is just $5 per person paid onsite.
Mackay Mansion Paranormal Tours – Investigate one of the town’s most haunted locations, the Mackay Mansion, with special paranormal tours. Reserve in advance online or by calling 775-847-0156.
Washoe Club Haunted Tours, offered daily, times vary – Featured multiple times on “Ghost Adventures,” The Washoe Club and Haunted Museum offers daily ghost tours. Private, overnight investigations can also be booked. Get details at TheWashoeClubMuseum.com.
Haunted Hotels
For the ultimate thrill-seekers, there’s no more complete way to do it than stay the night in one of Virginia City’s haunted hotels. There’s plenty to choose from, including:
- Gold Hill Hotel – Nevada’s oldest operating hotel with abounding stories of the ghosts of children running the halls and the scent of roses that appears randomly when a spirit is said to be present. Visit net to book.
- Silver Queen Hotel – allegedly haunted by one or more of the working women who did business in the hotel, this establishment was built in 1876 and is considered one of the most haunted locations in town. The hotel offers paranormal investigations for an additional fee. Go to net to book.
- Mary’s Art Center – Originally built in 1875 as Virginia City’s hospital, this majestic building offers 16 guest rooms for artists retreats, or anyone looking to stay in Virginia City. Paranormal investigations are offered monthly or can be booked as a private tour and the building is reported to have very active paranormal spirits. Visit StMarysArtCenter.org for details.
- Tahoe House Hotel – Dating back to 1859, this property offers plenty of tales of paranormal encounters from guests over the years. Renovated in 2020, it features five rooms with balconies overlooking C Street, along with a lobby bar, great room and courtyard. Book at com.
- More lodging options are available at VisitVirginiaCityNV.com.
Event Information
For more call 775-847-750001oct12:00 pm3:00 pmWorld Championship Outhouse Races
Time
(Saturday) 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
C Street
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 2, 2022 12:00 pm
Event Details
This is one time and place where potty humor is accepted and encouraged – the 33rd annual World Championship Outhouse Races right here in Virginia City. This free event dates
Event Details
This is one time and place where potty humor is accepted and encouraged – the 33rd annual World Championship Outhouse Races right here in Virginia City. This free event dates back when outdoor plumbing was outlawed and angry residents took to the streets with their outhouses in protest – and the tradition was born.
This hilarious event pits teams of costumed outhouse racers against each other in an all-out potty race pushing their homemade outhouses down C Street toward the toilet paper finish line all to claim the latrine title. The Parade of Outhouses begins Saturday at noon with races immediately following.
Want to race?
- Learn how you can build your own World Championship Outhouse. Click here for specifications and registration information.
- Or if you have an outhouse, click here to register your team.
- View the vendor packet here.
Make a weekend of it! Plan ahead and book a room for the return of the World Championship Outhouse Races. View Virginia City’s lodging options here.
**EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE AND NONREFUNDABLE**
Event Vendor
Learn More01oct7:00 pm10:00 pmLive music at the Red Dog!
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Red Dog Saloon
76 N. C Street
Event Details
Join us every Saturday for live music at the Red Dog Saloon! Call 775-847-7474 for more information.
Event Details
Join us every Saturday for live music at the Red Dog Saloon!
Call 775-847-7474 for more information.
Organizer
01oct8:00 pm10:00 pmLive Music at Virginia City Cigar & Bar
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Virginia City Cigar and Bar
69 North C Street
Event Details
Stop by for an evening of fun and live music at the Virginia City Cigar & Bar.
Event Details
Stop by for an evening of fun and live music at the Virginia City Cigar & Bar.
Organizer
Virginia City Cigar & Bar
Event Information
Call Virginia City Cigar & Bar at 775-847-7003 for informationTime
(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
The Union Brewery
63 North C Street
Event Details
The Union Brewery hosts Karaoke with Robert Harmon every Saturday night at 8 p.m.
Event Details
The Union Brewery hosts Karaoke with Robert Harmon every Saturday night at 8 p.m.
Organizer
The Union Brewery
Event Information
Call the Union Brewery at 775-583-3060 for more information.02oct12:00 pm3:00 pmWorld Championship Outhouse Races
Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
C Street
Event Details
This is one time and place where potty humor is accepted and encouraged – the 33rd annual World Championship Outhouse Races right here in Virginia City. This free event dates
Event Details
This is one time and place where potty humor is accepted and encouraged – the 33rd annual World Championship Outhouse Races right here in Virginia City. This free event dates back when outdoor plumbing was outlawed and angry residents took to the streets with their outhouses in protest – and the tradition was born.
This hilarious event pits teams of costumed outhouse racers against each other in an all-out potty race pushing their homemade outhouses down C Street toward the toilet paper finish line all to claim the latrine title. The Parade of Outhouses begins Saturday at noon with races immediately following.
Want to race?
- Learn how you can build your own World Championship Outhouse. Click here for specifications and registration information.
- Or if you have an outhouse, click here to register your team.
- View the vendor packet here.
Make a weekend of it! Plan ahead and book a room for the return of the World Championship Outhouse Races. View Virginia City’s lodging options here.
**EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE AND NONREFUNDABLE**
Event Vendor
Learn More02oct1:00 pm3:00 pmCanvas Cafe is Hosting: Live Music with Canyon White
Time
(Sunday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Canvas Cafe
110 N. C Street
Event Details
Canyon White performs at the Canvas Café every Sunday for rocking, soulful music played from the heart. Canyon was voted 2015 and 2016 Local Musician and Best Local Songwriter and
Event Details
Canyon White performs at the Canvas Café every Sunday for rocking, soulful music played from the heart. Canyon was voted 2015 and 2016 Local Musician and Best Local Songwriter and in 2017 Best Local Songwriter from the Reno News & Review. In 2015 she was voted 2015 Nevada Trails TV Best Female Singer/Songwriter and Performer.
05oct7:00 pm10:00 pmOpen Mic Night at The Red Dog!
Time
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Red Dog Saloon
76 N. C Street
Event Details
Join us every Wednesday night for open mic night! Call 775-847-7474 for more information
Event Details
Join us every Wednesday night for open mic night!
Call 775-847-7474 for more information
Organizer
06oct6:00 pm10:00 pmPiper's Opera House: Country Dancing With DJ Jeremy
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Piper's Opera House
12 B Street
Event Details
Join us for a good old-fashioned night of country line dancing! Hosted by DJ Jeremy McGuigan, and Piper’s Opera House. All ages, skill levels are welcome with or without a partner. Dancing
Event Details
Join us for a good old-fashioned night of country line dancing!
Hosted by DJ Jeremy McGuigan, and Piper’s Opera House. All ages, skill levels are welcome with or without a partner.
Dancing is from 6 to 10 p.m. Doors and bar open at 5:30 p.m.
Open bar provided upstairs.
$5 cover charge.
Bar provided upstairs.
Event Tickets
Purchase Tickets
07oct6:00 pm9:00 pmComstock Foundation Presents Harvest Moon V&T Wine & History Train
Time
(Friday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Virginia & Truckee Depot
166 F Street
Event Details
Purchase tickets here. The Harvest Moon V&T Wine & History Train is a journey you won’t want to miss. Ride along in luxurious passenger cars pulled by a
Event Details
07oct7:00 pm10:00 pmLive Music at the Red Dog!
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Red Dog Saloon
76 N. C Street
Event Details
Join us every Friday for live music at the Red Dog Saloon! Call 775-847-7474 for more information
Event Details
Join us every Friday for live music at the Red Dog Saloon!
Call 775-847-7474 for more information
Organizer
Time
(Friday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Ponderosa Saloon
106 South C Street
Event Details
The Ponderosa Saloon hosts Karaoke every Friday night at 8 p.m.
Event Details
The Ponderosa Saloon hosts Karaoke every Friday night at 8 p.m.
Organizer
Ponderosa Saloon 106 S C St, Virginia City, NV, United States, Nevada
Event Information
Call 775-847-7210 for more information08octalldayV&T Pumpkin Express Trains
Time
All Day (Saturday)
Location
Virginia & Truckee Depot
166 F Street
Event Details
This October, the V&T Railroad creates a family-fun Halloween-themed experience with the V&T Pumpkin Express Trains. Pick your pumpkin during a train ride from Virginia City to Gold Hill for
Event Details
This October, the V&T Railroad creates a family-fun Halloween-themed experience with the V&T Pumpkin Express Trains. Pick your pumpkin during a train ride from Virginia City to Gold Hill for the ultimate pumpkin playground. Kids get to pick their special pumpkin to carve or cook, just in time for Halloween.
Event Information
For More Information08oct11:00 am5:00 pmCemetery Gin's Hunt for Spirits
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Virginia City
86 S C Street
Event Details
Embark on the ultimate outdoor “escape room” at Cemetery Gin’s Hunt for Spirits, Oct. 8, 2022. As one of America’s spookiest towns, Virginia City is the perfect destination for this
Event Details
Embark on the ultimate outdoor “escape room” at Cemetery Gin’s Hunt for Spirits, Oct. 8, 2022. As one of America’s spookiest towns, Virginia City is the perfect destination for this tasty scavenger hunt. Costume up and use your knowledge of the town to solve clues, unscramble a secret message, and enjoy spirited samples along the way. If you make it to the end and solve the riddle, spin for fun Virginia City prizes. Be sure to stop by the Cemetery Gin tasting locations around town, each featuring delicious Cemetery Gin mixed drink samples, and vote for your favorite concoction.
Tickets for Cemetery Gin’s Hunt for the Spirits is $35 in advance and includes a map with clues to 20 locations throughout town, 12 of them serving up scrumptious samples. For those wanting to solve the clues only, tickets are $25 and do not include samples.
Since we know you’ll want to take some home, bottles of Cemetery Gin are available for purchase at the Visitors Center, 86 S. C Street, or at locations throughout northern Nevada.
Event check-in takes place at Piper’s Opera House on B Street and starts at 10 a.m. The event takes place from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Stay the weekend and enjoy the many other Halloween events throughout the town.
Click here for a full event schedule of month-long activities and Halloween Weekend activities.
**EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE AND NON-REFUNDABLE**
Event Tickets
Purchase Tickets Online08oct7:00 pm10:00 pmLive music at the Red Dog!
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Red Dog Saloon
76 N. C Street
Event Details
Join us every Saturday for live music at the Red Dog Saloon! Call 775-847-7474 for more information.
Event Details
Join us every Saturday for live music at the Red Dog Saloon!
Call 775-847-7474 for more information.
Organizer
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
The Union Brewery
63 North C Street
Event Details
The Union Brewery hosts Karaoke with Robert Harmon every Saturday night at 8 p.m.
Event Details
The Union Brewery hosts Karaoke with Robert Harmon every Saturday night at 8 p.m.
Organizer
The Union Brewery
Event Information
Call the Union Brewery at 775-583-3060 for more information.09octalldayV&T Pumpkin Express Trains
Time
All Day (Sunday)
Location
Virginia & Truckee Depot
166 F Street
Event Details
This October, the V&T Railroad creates a family-fun Halloween-themed experience with the V&T Pumpkin Express Trains. Pick your pumpkin during a train ride from Virginia City to Gold Hill for
Event Details
This October, the V&T Railroad creates a family-fun Halloween-themed experience with the V&T Pumpkin Express Trains. Pick your pumpkin during a train ride from Virginia City to Gold Hill for the ultimate pumpkin playground. Kids get to pick their special pumpkin to carve or cook, just in time for Halloween.
Event Information
For More Information09oct1:00 pm3:00 pmCanvas Cafe is Hosting: Live Music with Canyon White
Time
(Sunday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Canvas Cafe
110 N. C Street
Event Details
Canyon White performs at the Canvas Café every Sunday for rocking, soulful music played from the heart. Canyon was voted 2015 and 2016 Local Musician and Best Local Songwriter and
Event Details
Canyon White performs at the Canvas Café every Sunday for rocking, soulful music played from the heart. Canyon was voted 2015 and 2016 Local Musician and Best Local Songwriter and in 2017 Best Local Songwriter from the Reno News & Review. In 2015 she was voted 2015 Nevada Trails TV Best Female Singer/Songwriter and Performer.
12oct7:00 pm10:00 pmOpen Mic Night at The Red Dog!
Time
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Red Dog Saloon
76 N. C Street
Event Details
Join us every Wednesday night for open mic night! Call 775-847-7474 for more information
Event Details
Join us every Wednesday night for open mic night!
Call 775-847-7474 for more information
Organizer
13oct5:00 pm9:30 pmHaunted Ghost Tour at the Gold Hill Hotel
Time
(Thursday) 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Gold Hill Hotel
1540 South Main St
Event Details
The Gold Hill Hotel, as seen on Ghost Adventures and proclaimed the 8th most haunted location in Nevada, is now offering Historical Ghost Tours. The tours benefit The Comstock Foundation for History
Event Details
The Gold Hill Hotel, as seen on Ghost Adventures and proclaimed the 8th most haunted location in Nevada, is now offering Historical Ghost Tours. The tours benefit The Comstock Foundation for History and Culture and are hosted by the Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters (NNGH). Your evening starts with a gourmet dinner in the Crown Point restaurant.
After dinner, NNGH will guide you back in time with tales of the history and the hauntings of the hotel and the surrounding area, known as Slippery Gulch. Using ghost hunting tools and techniques, you can try to make contact with the spirits still in residence at the hotel. Please note that you will be touring some of the actual haunted rooms in the hotel as well.
Before the tour or during the intermission, quench your thirst and calm your nerves with a drink in the 150-year-old bar, once frequented by Mark Twain during the heyday. It’s an evening to remember.
Dinner and Tour – only $60 per person, gratuity and transaction fees not included
Tour 1 – Dinner is at 5 PM and tour at 6:30 PM
Tour 2 – Dinner is at 6:30 PM and tour at 8 PM
Dinner is a set menu of 4 fan-favorite entrees offered at the hotel restaurant.
Hotel guests receive their first beverage on the house (exclusions apply).
Tour only – $30 per person, gratuity and transaction fees not included
Tour starts at 6:30 PM or 8 PM
Advance reservations are recommended.
Event Tickets
Purchase Tickets OnlineOrganizer
Gold Hill Hotel
Event Information
For more information14oct7:00 pm10:00 pmLive Music at the Red Dog!
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Red Dog Saloon
76 N. C Street
Event Details
Join us every Friday for live music at the Red Dog Saloon! Call 775-847-7474 for more information
Event Details
Join us every Friday for live music at the Red Dog Saloon!
Call 775-847-7474 for more information
Organizer
Time
(Friday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Ponderosa Saloon
106 South C Street
Event Details
The Ponderosa Saloon hosts Karaoke every Friday night at 8 p.m.
Event Details
The Ponderosa Saloon hosts Karaoke every Friday night at 8 p.m.
Organizer
Ponderosa Saloon 106 S C St, Virginia City, NV, United States, Nevada
Event Information
Call 775-847-7210 for more information15octalldayV&T Pumpkin Express Trains
Time
All Day (Saturday)
Location
Virginia & Truckee Depot
166 F Street
Event Details
This October, the V&T Railroad creates a family-fun Halloween-themed experience with the V&T Pumpkin Express Trains. Pick your pumpkin during a train ride from Virginia City to Gold Hill for
Event Details
This October, the V&T Railroad creates a family-fun Halloween-themed experience with the V&T Pumpkin Express Trains. Pick your pumpkin during a train ride from Virginia City to Gold Hill for the ultimate pumpkin playground. Kids get to pick their special pumpkin to carve or cook, just in time for Halloween.
Event Information
For More Information15oct7:00 pm10:00 pmLive music at the Red Dog!
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Red Dog Saloon
76 N. C Street
Event Details
Join us every Saturday for live music at the Red Dog Saloon! Call 775-847-7474 for more information.
Event Details
Join us every Saturday for live music at the Red Dog Saloon!
Call 775-847-7474 for more information.
Organizer
15oct8:00 pm10:00 pmLive Music at Virginia City Cigar & Bar
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Virginia City Cigar and Bar
69 North C Street
Event Details
Stop by for an evening of fun and live music at the Virginia City Cigar & Bar.
Event Details
Stop by for an evening of fun and live music at the Virginia City Cigar & Bar.
Organizer
Virginia City Cigar & Bar
Event Information
Call Virginia City Cigar & Bar at 775-847-7003 for informationTime
(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
The Union Brewery
63 North C Street
Event Details
The Union Brewery hosts Karaoke with Robert Harmon every Saturday night at 8 p.m.
Event Details
The Union Brewery hosts Karaoke with Robert Harmon every Saturday night at 8 p.m.
Organizer
The Union Brewery
Event Information
Call the Union Brewery at 775-583-3060 for more information.16octalldayV&T Pumpkin Express Trains
Time
All Day (Sunday)
Location
Virginia & Truckee Depot
166 F Street
Event Details
This October, the V&T Railroad creates a family-fun Halloween-themed experience with the V&T Pumpkin Express Trains. Pick your pumpkin during a train ride from Virginia City to Gold Hill for
Event Details
This October, the V&T Railroad creates a family-fun Halloween-themed experience with the V&T Pumpkin Express Trains. Pick your pumpkin during a train ride from Virginia City to Gold Hill for the ultimate pumpkin playground. Kids get to pick their special pumpkin to carve or cook, just in time for Halloween.
Event Information
For More Information16oct1:00 pm3:00 pmCanvas Cafe is Hosting: Live Music with Canyon White
Time
(Sunday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Canvas Cafe
110 N. C Street
Event Details
Canyon White performs at the Canvas Café every Sunday for rocking, soulful music played from the heart. Canyon was voted 2015 and 2016 Local Musician and Best Local Songwriter and
Event Details
Canyon White performs at the Canvas Café every Sunday for rocking, soulful music played from the heart. Canyon was voted 2015 and 2016 Local Musician and Best Local Songwriter and in 2017 Best Local Songwriter from the Reno News & Review. In 2015 she was voted 2015 Nevada Trails TV Best Female Singer/Songwriter and Performer.
19oct7:00 pm10:00 pmOpen Mic Night at The Red Dog!
Time
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Red Dog Saloon
76 N. C Street
Event Details
Join us every Wednesday night for open mic night! Call 775-847-7474 for more information
Event Details
Join us every Wednesday night for open mic night!
Call 775-847-7474 for more information
Organizer
20oct7:00 pm9:00 pmBingo Night at Piper's Opera House
Time
(Thursday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Piper's Opera House
12 B Street
Event Details
Join Piper's Opera House the third Thursday of every month for Bingo Night! This event is part of Everyone is a Local at Night. The game starts at 7:00 PM,
Event Details
Join Piper’s Opera House the third Thursday of every month for Bingo Night! This event is part of Everyone is a Local at Night.
The game starts at 7:00 PM, so make sure to hit up a local eatery beforehand for dinner.
Must be 21 or over to attend.
For details head to PipersOperaHouse.com.
Event Information
For More Information21oct7:00 pm10:00 pmLive Music at the Red Dog!
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Red Dog Saloon
76 N. C Street
Event Details
Join us every Friday for live music at the Red Dog Saloon! Call 775-847-7474 for more information
Event Details
Join us every Friday for live music at the Red Dog Saloon!
Call 775-847-7474 for more information
Organizer
Time
(Friday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Ponderosa Saloon
106 South C Street
Event Details
The Ponderosa Saloon hosts Karaoke every Friday night at 8 p.m.
Event Details
The Ponderosa Saloon hosts Karaoke every Friday night at 8 p.m.
Organizer
Ponderosa Saloon 106 S C St, Virginia City, NV, United States, Nevada
Event Information
Call 775-847-7210 for more information22oct5:00 am9:00 pmV&T Halloween Trains
Time
(Saturday) 5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Location
Virginia & Truckee Depot
166 F Street
Event Details
The V&T Railroad brings on a new twist for Halloween with the V&T Halloween Trains in October creating a fun-filled Halloween-themed experience.
Event Details
The V&T Railroad brings on a new twist for Halloween with the V&T Halloween Trains in October creating a fun-filled Halloween-themed experience.
Event Information
For More Information22oct7:00 pm10:00 pmLive music at the Red Dog!
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Red Dog Saloon
76 N. C Street
Event Details
Join us every Saturday for live music at the Red Dog Saloon! Call 775-847-7474 for more information.
Event Details
Join us every Saturday for live music at the Red Dog Saloon!
Call 775-847-7474 for more information.
Organizer
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
The Union Brewery
63 North C Street
Event Details
The Union Brewery hosts Karaoke with Robert Harmon every Saturday night at 8 p.m.
Event Details
The Union Brewery hosts Karaoke with Robert Harmon every Saturday night at 8 p.m.
Organizer
The Union Brewery
Event Information
Call the Union Brewery at 775-583-3060 for more information.23oct1:00 pm3:00 pmCanvas Cafe is Hosting: Live Music with Canyon White
Time
(Sunday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Canvas Cafe
110 N. C Street
Event Details
Canyon White performs at the Canvas Café every Sunday for rocking, soulful music played from the heart. Canyon was voted 2015 and 2016 Local Musician and Best Local Songwriter and
Event Details
Canyon White performs at the Canvas Café every Sunday for rocking, soulful music played from the heart. Canyon was voted 2015 and 2016 Local Musician and Best Local Songwriter and in 2017 Best Local Songwriter from the Reno News & Review. In 2015 she was voted 2015 Nevada Trails TV Best Female Singer/Songwriter and Performer.
23oct5:00 pm9:00 pmV&T Halloween Trains
Time
(Sunday) 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Virginia & Truckee Depot
166 F Street
Event Details
The V&T Railroad brings on a new twist for Halloween with the V&T Halloween Trains in October creating a fun-filled Halloween-themed experience.
Event Details
The V&T Railroad brings on a new twist for Halloween with the V&T Halloween Trains in October creating a fun-filled Halloween-themed experience.
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For More Information26oct7:00 pm10:00 pmOpen Mic Night at The Red Dog!
Time
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Red Dog Saloon
76 N. C Street
Event Details
Join us every Wednesday night for open mic night! Call 775-847-7474 for more information
Event Details
Join us every Wednesday night for open mic night!
Call 775-847-7474 for more information
Organizer
27oct5:00 pm9:30 pmHaunted Ghost Tour at the Gold Hill Hotel
Time
(Thursday) 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Gold Hill Hotel
1540 South Main St
Event Details
The Gold Hill Hotel, as seen on Ghost Adventures and proclaimed the 8th most haunted location in Nevada, is now offering Historical Ghost Tours. The tours benefit The Comstock Foundation for History
Event Details
The Gold Hill Hotel, as seen on Ghost Adventures and proclaimed the 8th most haunted location in Nevada, is now offering Historical Ghost Tours. The tours benefit The Comstock Foundation for History and Culture and are hosted by the Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters (NNGH). Your evening starts with a gourmet dinner in the Crown Point restaurant.
After dinner, NNGH will guide you back in time with tales of the history and the hauntings of the hotel and the surrounding area, known as Slippery Gulch. Using ghost hunting tools and techniques, you can try to make contact with the spirits still in residence at the hotel. Please note that you will be touring some of the actual haunted rooms in the hotel as well.
Before the tour or during the intermission, quench your thirst and calm your nerves with a drink in the 150-year-old bar, once frequented by Mark Twain during the heyday. It’s an evening to remember.
Dinner and Tour – only $60 per person, gratuity and transaction fees not included
Tour 1 – Dinner is at 5 PM and tour at 6:30 PM
Tour 2 – Dinner is at 6:30 PM and tour at 8 PM
Dinner is a set menu of 4 fan-favorite entrees offered at the hotel restaurant.
Hotel guests receive their first beverage on the house (exclusions apply).
Tour only – $30 per person, gratuity and transaction fees not included
Tour starts at 6:30 PM or 8 PM
Advance reservations are recommended.
Event Tickets
Purchase Tickets OnlineOrganizer
Gold Hill Hotel
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For more information28oct7:00 pm10:00 pmLive Music at the Red Dog!
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Red Dog Saloon
76 N. C Street
Event Details
Join us every Friday for live music at the Red Dog Saloon! Call 775-847-7474 for more information
Event Details
Join us every Friday for live music at the Red Dog Saloon!
Call 775-847-7474 for more information
Organizer
Time
(Friday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Ponderosa Saloon
106 South C Street
Event Details
The Ponderosa Saloon hosts Karaoke every Friday night at 8 p.m.
Event Details
The Ponderosa Saloon hosts Karaoke every Friday night at 8 p.m.
Organizer
Ponderosa Saloon 106 S C St, Virginia City, NV, United States, Nevada
Event Information
Call 775-847-7210 for more information29oct7:00 pm10:00 pmLive music at the Red Dog!
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Red Dog Saloon
76 N. C Street
Event Details
Join us every Saturday for live music at the Red Dog Saloon! Call 775-847-7474 for more information.
Event Details
Join us every Saturday for live music at the Red Dog Saloon!
Call 775-847-7474 for more information.
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29oct7:00 pm10:00 pmThe Historic Fourth Ward School Museum is Hosting: Hallow’s Ball
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Historic Fourth Ward School Museum
537 South C Street
Event Details
This is a ticketed event. For event details or to purchase tickets click here. The Fourth Ward School is a historic 4-story mansard-roofed former public school building located at
Organizer
Historic Fourth Ward School Museum775-847-0975
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
The Union Brewery
63 North C Street
Event Details
The Union Brewery hosts Karaoke with Robert Harmon every Saturday night at 8 p.m.
Event Details
The Union Brewery hosts Karaoke with Robert Harmon every Saturday night at 8 p.m.
Organizer
The Union Brewery
Event Information
Call the Union Brewery at 775-583-3060 for more information.29oct8:00 pm10:00 pmLive Music at Virginia City Cigar & Bar
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Virginia City Cigar and Bar
69 North C Street
Event Details
Stop by for an evening of fun and live music at the Virginia City Cigar & Bar.
Event Details
Stop by for an evening of fun and live music at the Virginia City Cigar & Bar.
Organizer
Virginia City Cigar & Bar
Event Information
Call Virginia City Cigar & Bar at 775-847-7003 for information30oct1:00 pm3:00 pmCanvas Cafe is Hosting: Live Music with Canyon White
Time
(Sunday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Canvas Cafe
110 N. C Street
Event Details
Canyon White performs at the Canvas Café every Sunday for rocking, soulful music played from the heart. Canyon was voted 2015 and 2016 Local Musician and Best Local Songwriter and
Event Details
Canyon White performs at the Canvas Café every Sunday for rocking, soulful music played from the heart. Canyon was voted 2015 and 2016 Local Musician and Best Local Songwriter and in 2017 Best Local Songwriter from the Reno News & Review. In 2015 she was voted 2015 Nevada Trails TV Best Female Singer/Songwriter and Performer.
Time
(Monday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Historic Fourth Ward School Museum
537 South C Street
Event Details
Free and all-ages welcome! Join Fourth Ward School Museum for Halloween on October 31th to Trick or Treat. The Fourth Ward School is a historic 4-story mansard-roofed former public school building
Event Details
Free and all-ages welcome! Join Fourth Ward School Museum for Halloween on October 31th to Trick or Treat.
The Fourth Ward School is a historic 4-story mansard-roofed former public school building located at 537 South “C” Street in Virginia City, Nevada. Click here for more information.
Organizer
Historic Fourth Ward School Museum775-847-0975
31oct5:00 pm6:00 pmHauntober Parade
Time
(Monday) 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Event Details
Come march the streets of Virginia City in your best Halloween garb and be prepared to scare. The Virginia City Hauntober Parade is October 31. Check-in begins at 4 p.m.
Event Details
Come march the streets of Virginia City in your best Halloween garb and be prepared to scare. The Virginia City Hauntober Parade is October 31. Check-in begins at 4 p.m. at the VC Jerky Company for the 5 p.m. start.
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01octalldayHauntoberMonth Long Event
Time
october 1 (Saturday) - 31 (Monday)
Location
Virginia City
86 S C Street
Event Details
October is Hautober in Virginia City. As one of America’s most haunted towns, there’s no better place to spend October than immersed in events taking place all month long with
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October is Hautober in Virginia City. As one of America’s most haunted towns, there’s no better place to spend October than immersed in events taking place all month long with most focused on our town’s haunted past. Hauntober highlight events include Cemetery Gin’s Hunt for Spirits, Bats in the Belfry Guided Ghost tours, the annual World Championship Outhouse Races, V&T Railroad Pumpkin Patch and evening adult Lighted Trains, Hauntober Parade, Safe Trick or Treat, paranormal and haunted tours at several attractions and much, much more.
October Events
Harvest Moon V&T Wine and History Train, Oct. 7, 6 p.m.: Ride along in luxurious passenger cars partaking in wine, appetizers and plenty of history. The voyage includes a historic talk as you travel along, stopping at the Gold Hill Depot and American Flat, and a commemorative wine glass to take home. Proceeds benefit the Comstock Foundation. Details online.
Creepy Doll Making, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. and Oct. 8 at 2 p.m.: Debbie of Virginia City store, Things, Things, and Things, hosts a creepy doll making class in the art studio at St. Mary’s Art Center. Learn to transform a doll into a creative nightmare. Cost is $50 per person and includes supplies. Register in advance here.
Cemetery Gin’s Hunt for the Spirits, Oct. 8, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Embark on Cemetery Gin’s Hunt for Spirits, a fun and tasty scavenger hunt through town. Participants must use their historic Virginia City knowledge to solve clues and unscramble a secret message of Virginia City’s past, learning more about this historic town while sampling tasty spirits along the way. This is a 21+ event. Purchase tickets online.
Haunted Ghost Tour at the Gold Hill Hotel, Oct. 13, 5 p.m.: The Gold Hill Hotel, as seen on Ghost Adventures and proclaimed the 8th most haunted location in Nevada, offers Historical Ghost Tours. Benefiting the Comstock Foundation for History and Culture, tours are hosted by the Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters (NNGH). Tour price includes a gourmet dinner in the Crown Point restaurant. Reservations required, book online at GoldHillHotel.net.
Paranormal Investigations at St. Mary’s Art Center, Oct. 15, 8 p.m.: Join WIGS (Women Investigating Ghost Sightings) in the former hospital building for a paranormal investigation like no other. The 1875 building has been featured in several tv shows and specials including Ghost Adventures. Space is limited, reservations required. Book online.
V&T Railroad Pumpkin Patch Train, Oct. 15 & 16 and 21-23, 11:20 a.m., 1:20 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.: A pumpkin patch is fall’s ultimate playground for kids so why not make an adventure of it with a train ride to the Gold Hill Pumpkin Patch. Purchase train tickets at VirginiaTruckee.com.
Canvas & Cocktails Painted Pumpkins, Oct. 20 at 6 p.m.: Hosted by St. Mary’s Art Center, design your own pumpkin or gourd just in time for the holidays. Adults only. All skill levels welcome. Cost is $45 and all supplies included. Register in advance here.
Halloween Weekend and Halloween Night Events
Halloween Ghost Investigation and Sleepover at St. Mary’s Art Center, Oct. 27-31: St. Mary’s Art Center is offering an opportunity to spend the night in this beautiful 1875 building. Originally built as a hospital for the Comstock miners, then abandoned for many years, St. Mary’s was saved from demolition by Father Meinecke in 1964. Spend the evening with 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 and reservations.
Electric Halloween Steam Train of Lights, Oct. 29-31, 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.: Get in the haunted spirit with a ride on this spooky, 40-minute round trip route that comes alive underneath the dark skies with brilliant LED lighting. Tickets available online.
Mackay Mansion Haunted House, Oct. 29-31, 7 p.m.: Be immersed in this haunted house, set in a 1950s hospital inside the historic Mackay Mansion. The doctor and staff will tour you through the facility where attendees will meet the many patients. Advance reservations are required. Cost is $25 for adults and $20 for children under 12. Register in advance here.
Fourth Ward School Museum’s Victorian All Hollow’s Eve Ball, Oct. 29, 7 – 10 p.m. – Disneyland’s European Haunted Mansion is a copy of this historic building. Explore it on the eve of Halloween with this adults-only evening, including music and dancing, a costume contest, flashlight tours, tarot readings, light snacks and drinks. For tickets visit FourthWardSchool.org.
Halloween Tricks, Treats and Art for Kids, St. Mary’s Art Center, Oct. 31.: Bring the kids for fun games, prizes, fun art projects and treats in the spookily decorated halls of the historic hospital property. Get tickets here.
Hauntober Parade, Oct. 31, 5 to 6 p.m.: Goblins of all ages dressed to scare are invited to participate in the Hauntober Parade on Halloween night. Adults, kids and even pets are encouraged to wear a costume and join in the parade and participate in the costume contest with prizes ranging from a bottle of Cemetery Gin to attraction passes. Check-in and costume contest starts at 4 p.m. at the Virginia City Jerky Company.
Virginia City Cemetery, Oct. 31, 5:30 to 11 p.m.: 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. For more information, visit online.
Hauntober Safe Trick-or-Treating, Oct. 31, 6 to 8 p.m.: Stick around after the parade for safe trick-or-treating at the many shops along the boardwalk.
Happening All Month Long
Haunted Adventure Pass: Spooky adventures in Virginia City start at the Visitors Center where visitors can get their Haunted Adventure Pass for discounted access to Virginia City’s Hauntober attractions. The pass includes a Bats in the Belfry Ghost Tours, access to the Haunted Washoe Club Museum and a tour of Piper’s Opera House. Purchase passes at the Visitors Center, 85 South C Street. Reservations for the Bats in the Belfry must be made in advance by calling 775-815-1050. Washoe Club tours fill up quickly, so get here early to reserve your spot.
Bats in the Belfry Guided Ghost Tours: If you want to know where the most haunted locations are in Virginia City, this is the tour for you. Take a walk around this historically haunted town and learn about the lively souls that still occupy it today. Visit VirginiaCityGhostTours.com to book a reservation.
Tours at Piper’s Opera House, all month long: Historic Piper’s Opera House has its fair share of paranormal tales over the years. Take a guided tour and hear the stories along with the history of this historic opera house. Tickets are $5 per person. Check the calendar online at PipersOperaHouse.com for tour dates.
Haunted Virginia City Escape Room & Haunted Ghost Town – Thrill-seekers have the opportunity to try their hand at the Haunted Virginia City Escape Room. This escape room is one of the most challenging in the area. For more thrills, take a stroll, or maybe run, through the Haunted Ghost Town. This walk-through attraction is sure to entertain. The Virginia City Escape Room must be booked online in advance at VCEscapeRoom.com. The Haunted Ghost Town is just $5 per person paid onsite.
Mackay Mansion Paranormal Tours – Investigate one of the town’s most haunted locations, the Mackay Mansion, with special paranormal tours. Reserve in advance online or by calling 775-847-0156.
Washoe Club Haunted Tours, offered daily, times vary – Featured multiple times on “Ghost Adventures,” The Washoe Club and Haunted Museum offers daily ghost tours. Private, overnight investigations can also be booked. Get details at TheWashoeClubMuseum.com.
Haunted Hotels
For the ultimate thrill-seekers, there’s no more complete way to do it than stay the night in one of Virginia City’s haunted hotels. There’s plenty to choose from, including:
- Gold Hill Hotel – Nevada’s oldest operating hotel with abounding stories of the ghosts of children running the halls and the scent of roses that appears randomly when a spirit is said to be present. Visit net to book.
- Silver Queen Hotel – allegedly haunted by one or more of the working women who did business in the hotel, this establishment was built in 1876 and is considered one of the most haunted locations in town. The hotel offers paranormal investigations for an additional fee. Go to net to book.
- Mary’s Art Center – Originally built in 1875 as Virginia City’s hospital, this majestic building offers 16 guest rooms for artists retreats, or anyone looking to stay in Virginia City. Paranormal investigations are offered monthly or can be booked as a private tour and the building is reported to have very active paranormal spirits. Visit StMarysArtCenter.org for details.
- Tahoe House Hotel – Dating back to 1859, this property offers plenty of tales of paranormal encounters from guests over the years. Renovated in 2020, it features five rooms with balconies overlooking C Street, along with a lobby bar, great room and courtyard. Book at com.
- More lodging options are available at VisitVirginiaCityNV.com.
Event Information
For more call 775-847-750001oct12:00 pm3:00 pmWorld Championship Outhouse Races
Time
(Saturday) 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
C Street
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 2, 2022 12:00 pm
Event Details
This is one time and place where potty humor is accepted and encouraged – the 33rd annual World Championship Outhouse Races right here in Virginia City. This free event dates
Event Details
This is one time and place where potty humor is accepted and encouraged – the 33rd annual World Championship Outhouse Races right here in Virginia City. This free event dates back when outdoor plumbing was outlawed and angry residents took to the streets with their outhouses in protest – and the tradition was born.
This hilarious event pits teams of costumed outhouse racers against each other in an all-out potty race pushing their homemade outhouses down C Street toward the toilet paper finish line all to claim the latrine title. The Parade of Outhouses begins Saturday at noon with races immediately following.
Want to race?
- Learn how you can build your own World Championship Outhouse. Click here for specifications and registration information.
- Or if you have an outhouse, click here to register your team.
- View the vendor packet here.
Make a weekend of it! Plan ahead and book a room for the return of the World Championship Outhouse Races. View Virginia City’s lodging options here.
**EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE AND NONREFUNDABLE**
Event Vendor
Learn More01oct7:00 pm10:00 pmLive music at the Red Dog!
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Red Dog Saloon
76 N. C Street
Event Details
Join us every Saturday for live music at the Red Dog Saloon! Call 775-847-7474 for more information.
Event Details
Join us every Saturday for live music at the Red Dog Saloon!
Call 775-847-7474 for more information.
Organizer
01oct8:00 pm10:00 pmLive Music at Virginia City Cigar & Bar
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Virginia City Cigar and Bar
69 North C Street
Event Details
Stop by for an evening of fun and live music at the Virginia City Cigar & Bar.
Event Details
Stop by for an evening of fun and live music at the Virginia City Cigar & Bar.
Organizer
Virginia City Cigar & Bar
Event Information
Call Virginia City Cigar & Bar at 775-847-7003 for informationTime
(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
The Union Brewery
63 North C Street
Event Details
The Union Brewery hosts Karaoke with Robert Harmon every Saturday night at 8 p.m.
Event Details
The Union Brewery hosts Karaoke with Robert Harmon every Saturday night at 8 p.m.
Organizer
The Union Brewery
Event Information
Call the Union Brewery at 775-583-3060 for more information.02oct12:00 pm3:00 pmWorld Championship Outhouse Races
Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
C Street
Event Details
This is one time and place where potty humor is accepted and encouraged – the 33rd annual World Championship Outhouse Races right here in Virginia City. This free event dates
Event Details
This is one time and place where potty humor is accepted and encouraged – the 33rd annual World Championship Outhouse Races right here in Virginia City. This free event dates back when outdoor plumbing was outlawed and angry residents took to the streets with their outhouses in protest – and the tradition was born.
This hilarious event pits teams of costumed outhouse racers against each other in an all-out potty race pushing their homemade outhouses down C Street toward the toilet paper finish line all to claim the latrine title. The Parade of Outhouses begins Saturday at noon with races immediately following.
Want to race?
- Learn how you can build your own World Championship Outhouse. Click here for specifications and registration information.
- Or if you have an outhouse, click here to register your team.
- View the vendor packet here.
Make a weekend of it! Plan ahead and book a room for the return of the World Championship Outhouse Races. View Virginia City’s lodging options here.
**EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE AND NONREFUNDABLE**
Event Vendor
Learn More02oct1:00 pm3:00 pmCanvas Cafe is Hosting: Live Music with Canyon White
Time
(Sunday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Canvas Cafe
110 N. C Street
Event Details
Canyon White performs at the Canvas Café every Sunday for rocking, soulful music played from the heart. Canyon was voted 2015 and 2016 Local Musician and Best Local Songwriter and
Event Details
Canyon White performs at the Canvas Café every Sunday for rocking, soulful music played from the heart. Canyon was voted 2015 and 2016 Local Musician and Best Local Songwriter and in 2017 Best Local Songwriter from the Reno News & Review. In 2015 she was voted 2015 Nevada Trails TV Best Female Singer/Songwriter and Performer.
05oct7:00 pm10:00 pmOpen Mic Night at The Red Dog!
Time
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Red Dog Saloon
76 N. C Street
Event Details
Join us every Wednesday night for open mic night! Call 775-847-7474 for more information
Event Details
Join us every Wednesday night for open mic night!
Call 775-847-7474 for more information
Organizer
06oct6:00 pm10:00 pmPiper's Opera House: Country Dancing With DJ Jeremy
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Piper's Opera House
12 B Street
Event Details
Join us for a good old-fashioned night of country line dancing! Hosted by DJ Jeremy McGuigan, and Piper’s Opera House. All ages, skill levels are welcome with or without a partner. Dancing
Event Details
Join us for a good old-fashioned night of country line dancing!
Hosted by DJ Jeremy McGuigan, and Piper’s Opera House. All ages, skill levels are welcome with or without a partner.
Dancing is from 6 to 10 p.m. Doors and bar open at 5:30 p.m.
Open bar provided upstairs.
$5 cover charge.
Bar provided upstairs.
Event Tickets
Purchase Tickets07oct6:00 pm9:00 pmComstock Foundation Presents Harvest Moon V&T Wine & History Train
Time
(Friday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Virginia & Truckee Depot
166 F Street
Event Details
Purchase tickets here. The Harvest Moon V&T Wine & History Train is a journey you won’t want to miss. Ride along in luxurious passenger cars pulled by a
Event Details
07oct7:00 pm10:00 pmLive Music at the Red Dog!
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Red Dog Saloon
76 N. C Street
Event Details
Join us every Friday for live music at the Red Dog Saloon! Call 775-847-7474 for more information
Event Details
Join us every Friday for live music at the Red Dog Saloon!
Call 775-847-7474 for more information
Organizer
Time
(Friday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Ponderosa Saloon
106 South C Street
Event Details
The Ponderosa Saloon hosts Karaoke every Friday night at 8 p.m.
Event Details
The Ponderosa Saloon hosts Karaoke every Friday night at 8 p.m.
Organizer
Ponderosa Saloon 106 S C St, Virginia City, NV, United States, Nevada
Event Information
Call 775-847-7210 for more information08octalldayV&T Pumpkin Express Trains
Time
All Day (Saturday)
Location
Virginia & Truckee Depot
166 F Street
Event Details
This October, the V&T Railroad creates a family-fun Halloween-themed experience with the V&T Pumpkin Express Trains. Pick your pumpkin during a train ride from Virginia City to Gold Hill for
Event Details
This October, the V&T Railroad creates a family-fun Halloween-themed experience with the V&T Pumpkin Express Trains. Pick your pumpkin during a train ride from Virginia City to Gold Hill for the ultimate pumpkin playground. Kids get to pick their special pumpkin to carve or cook, just in time for Halloween.
Event Information
For More Information08oct11:00 am5:00 pmCemetery Gin's Hunt for Spirits
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Virginia City
86 S C Street
Event Details
Embark on the ultimate outdoor “escape room” at Cemetery Gin’s Hunt for Spirits, Oct. 8, 2022. As one of America’s spookiest towns, Virginia City is the perfect destination for this
Event Details
Embark on the ultimate outdoor “escape room” at Cemetery Gin’s Hunt for Spirits, Oct. 8, 2022. As one of America’s spookiest towns, Virginia City is the perfect destination for this tasty scavenger hunt. Costume up and use your knowledge of the town to solve clues, unscramble a secret message, and enjoy spirited samples along the way. If you make it to the end and solve the riddle, spin for fun Virginia City prizes. Be sure to stop by the Cemetery Gin tasting locations around town, each featuring delicious Cemetery Gin mixed drink samples, and vote for your favorite concoction.
Tickets for Cemetery Gin’s Hunt for the Spirits is $35 in advance and includes a map with clues to 20 locations throughout town, 12 of them serving up scrumptious samples. For those wanting to solve the clues only, tickets are $25 and do not include samples.
Since we know you’ll want to take some home, bottles of Cemetery Gin are available for purchase at the Visitors Center, 86 S. C Street, or at locations throughout northern Nevada.
Event check-in takes place at Piper’s Opera House on B Street and starts at 10 a.m. The event takes place from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Stay the weekend and enjoy the many other Halloween events throughout the town.
Click here for a full event schedule of month-long activities and Halloween Weekend activities.
**EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE AND NON-REFUNDABLE**
Event Tickets
Purchase Tickets Online08oct7:00 pm10:00 pmLive music at the Red Dog!
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Red Dog Saloon
76 N. C Street
Event Details
Join us every Saturday for live music at the Red Dog Saloon! Call 775-847-7474 for more information.
Event Details
Join us every Saturday for live music at the Red Dog Saloon!
Call 775-847-7474 for more information.
Organizer
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
The Union Brewery
63 North C Street
Event Details
The Union Brewery hosts Karaoke with Robert Harmon every Saturday night at 8 p.m.
Event Details
The Union Brewery hosts Karaoke with Robert Harmon every Saturday night at 8 p.m.
Organizer
The Union Brewery
Event Information
Call the Union Brewery at 775-583-3060 for more information.09octalldayV&T Pumpkin Express Trains
Time
All Day (Sunday)
Location
Virginia & Truckee Depot
166 F Street
Event Details
This October, the V&T Railroad creates a family-fun Halloween-themed experience with the V&T Pumpkin Express Trains. Pick your pumpkin during a train ride from Virginia City to Gold Hill for
Event Details
This October, the V&T Railroad creates a family-fun Halloween-themed experience with the V&T Pumpkin Express Trains. Pick your pumpkin during a train ride from Virginia City to Gold Hill for the ultimate pumpkin playground. Kids get to pick their special pumpkin to carve or cook, just in time for Halloween.
Event Information
For More Information09oct1:00 pm3:00 pmCanvas Cafe is Hosting: Live Music with Canyon White
Time
(Sunday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Canvas Cafe
110 N. C Street
Event Details
Canyon White performs at the Canvas Café every Sunday for rocking, soulful music played from the heart. Canyon was voted 2015 and 2016 Local Musician and Best Local Songwriter and
Event Details
Canyon White performs at the Canvas Café every Sunday for rocking, soulful music played from the heart. Canyon was voted 2015 and 2016 Local Musician and Best Local Songwriter and in 2017 Best Local Songwriter from the Reno News & Review. In 2015 she was voted 2015 Nevada Trails TV Best Female Singer/Songwriter and Performer.
12oct7:00 pm10:00 pmOpen Mic Night at The Red Dog!
Time
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Red Dog Saloon
76 N. C Street
Event Details
Join us every Wednesday night for open mic night! Call 775-847-7474 for more information
Event Details
Join us every Wednesday night for open mic night!
Call 775-847-7474 for more information
Organizer
13oct5:00 pm9:30 pmHaunted Ghost Tour at the Gold Hill Hotel
Time
(Thursday) 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Gold Hill Hotel
1540 South Main St
Event Details
The Gold Hill Hotel, as seen on Ghost Adventures and proclaimed the 8th most haunted location in Nevada, is now offering Historical Ghost Tours. The tours benefit The Comstock Foundation for History
Event Details
The Gold Hill Hotel, as seen on Ghost Adventures and proclaimed the 8th most haunted location in Nevada, is now offering Historical Ghost Tours. The tours benefit The Comstock Foundation for History and Culture and are hosted by the Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters (NNGH). Your evening starts with a gourmet dinner in the Crown Point restaurant.
After dinner, NNGH will guide you back in time with tales of the history and the hauntings of the hotel and the surrounding area, known as Slippery Gulch. Using ghost hunting tools and techniques, you can try to make contact with the spirits still in residence at the hotel. Please note that you will be touring some of the actual haunted rooms in the hotel as well.
Before the tour or during the intermission, quench your thirst and calm your nerves with a drink in the 150-year-old bar, once frequented by Mark Twain during the heyday. It’s an evening to remember.
Dinner and Tour – only $60 per person, gratuity and transaction fees not included
Tour 1 – Dinner is at 5 PM and tour at 6:30 PM
Tour 2 – Dinner is at 6:30 PM and tour at 8 PM
Dinner is a set menu of 4 fan-favorite entrees offered at the hotel restaurant.
Hotel guests receive their first beverage on the house (exclusions apply).
Tour only – $30 per person, gratuity and transaction fees not included
Tour starts at 6:30 PM or 8 PM
Advance reservations are recommended.
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For more information14oct7:00 pm10:00 pmLive Music at the Red Dog!
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Red Dog Saloon
76 N. C Street
Event Details
Join us every Friday for live music at the Red Dog Saloon! Call 775-847-7474 for more information
Event Details
Join us every Friday for live music at the Red Dog Saloon!
Call 775-847-7474 for more information