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At the end of 2025, Lyon County Facilities completed playground upgrades at Patriot Park in Dayton and Silver Stage Park in Silver Springs. Get out and enjoy the great park spaces with your family and friends! Below are rendered images of the new equipment.
Virginia City
Virginia City was full of Christmas spirit for the Parade of Lights and Drone Show Dec. 13, 2025.
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Dayton Valley Dog Park (DVDP) kicked off the holiday season in tail-wagging style with its annual Holiday Tree Lighting on Sunday, Dec. 14. Two- and four-legged friends gathered for treats, cheer, and celebration, all while honoring the incredible supporters who helped make 2025 a banner year for the park. Board
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On Sunday, Dec. 7, proud Americans gathered at the Stagecoach Community Center (8204 Hwy 50) to rededicate a WWII memorial in honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. The original memorial was erected by the now inactive Fort Churchill VFW Post in 1991 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Pearl Harbor.
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The Comstock was set ablaze with millions of colorful lights as Virginia City and Dayton held their annual Christmas tree lighting celebrations on Dec. 5 and 6. The respective local fire and sheriff departments helped lead the festivities and keep spirits bright. Children were especially thrilled to spot Santa—sharing
Virginia City
FOR RELEASE Virginia City, Nev. – This holiday season, historic Piper’s Opera House invites the community to its annual Christmas Play, “Miracle on C Street.” This year’s production blends the classic “Miracle on 34th Street” with a distinctive Virginia City twist, bringing C Street and the town’s rich
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Cadence, cheers, and the crack of gunfire echoed through historic Virginia City on Nov. 11 as the annual Veterans Day Parade brought C Street to life. Hundreds of proud spectators lined the boardwalks, waving flags and cheering for the brave men and women who have served our nation. Overhead, Battle
Virginia City
From Historic Fourth Ward School Museum A weekend of independent film showings, filmmaking workshops, special guest appearances and more in historic Virginia City! The Historic Fourth Ward School Museum invites you to immerse yourself in the world of cinema and celebrate the art of filmmaking at the second annual Comstock
Virginia City
Virginia City Tourism Commission Here in Virginia City, we are proud to honor America's veterans. Join us for our annual Veterans Day Parade taking place on Nov.11 at 11 a.m. on C Street. To register for the parade, click here.
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Old Town Dayton was alive with ghostly energy on Thursday, Oct. 30, as the Historical Society of Dayton Valley hosted its Annual Haunted Hayride. From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., brave guests climbed aboard "hay wagons" pulled by steady steeds (well, pickup trucks!) for a spine-tingling
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VIRGINIA CITY HALLOWEEN EVENTS Check out https://visitvirginiacitynv.com/hauntober/ for all Hauntober events Virginia City Haunted House Freight Depot Oct 25-Nov 1, 6 pm - 10 pm https://vchauntedhouse.com/ Hauntober Costume Contest, Parade & Trick-or-Treating Friday, Oct 31, 4:30 pm - 8 pm Starts at Virginia City
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On Friday, Oct. 24, VCHS students shared their school pride with students, residents, and visitors during their Homecoming Parade through town, escorted by Storey County Sheriffs and Fire Protection District. Thank you Storey County School District and VCHS College and Career Coordinator Kim Hames for sharing the memories!