This museum is a hidden gem. They're constantly bringing new and exciting exhibitions to our…read morecommunity, specifically those that are geared towards our elementary aged kiddos, which I sincerely appreciate. Most recently we visited Toytopia. This exhibit offers the chance to explore a hands-on history of toys from the past and into the future. My kids loved the oversized robotic claw, reminiscent of an amped up arcade machine. It was a blast trying to get the individually articulating fingers to close around the ball in order to lift it into the basket for the big reward. We also enjoyed the oversized battleship game. So fun to play and we spent 20-30 min there. Mr Potato Head was old school fun too. We made a competition out of it to see who could make the wackiest example. I think I won... or maybe my kids let me win. But the favorite had to be the mini arcade they had setup with some of the best old school cabinets. Donkey Kong, DK Jr., Dig Dug and so many more are all here as part of the exhibit and you could spend a long time here without realizing it! Oh and there's even a Zoltar fortune teller too! When you're done at toytopia you can go learn the history of Wilbur D May on the other side of the museum. I personally love exploring the artifacts and treasures he collected from his travels, especially the hunting and fishing trophies! All in all, a great little place to spend a

Wonderful experience for my family. Roaming around the gardens and taking a tour of the museum…read more Plenty of places for a picnic on the grounds. Just understand that May was a "big game" hunter when that was not frowned upon as it is now. Many of his "trophies" are found throughout the museum.

This was such a fun event. I wish I had taken more pictures. Everybody was dressed up and looked…read moreamazing! The mansion was beyond beautiful and each room featured a cocktail from four different bars. They were all delicious and perfectly crafted, it was so hard to choose a favorite. Our night ended with a little crafting where we got to decorate our own candle holder. I hope there's another event like this one. 10/10!!

We came for the free event last week sponsored by Nevada Arts For All. Our 3 yo got to create…read moreseveral Christmas themed art projects, got a free Christmas themed book, and told Santa what he wanted for Christmas. We had a great time watching our boy learn to create, without spending much money. I really love this organization and location and encourage parents to check out their offerings. Truly a blessing to our community.

Had a great time at the Fleischmann Planetarium. The planetarium part itself was not necessarily…read morethe biggest or most comfortable one we've been in, but the show we saw, narrated by Diego Luna, about the elemental makeup of the universe, was eye-opening. The real highlight of the place, though, was the museum-quality sci-fi movie and TV show displays they had throughout the building. It was like geek heaven. You could tell it was assembled with a combination of passion for the subject matter and a desire to share as much as possible with visitors. There were tons of obscure and iconic Star Wars-and Star Trek-related items in display cabinets everywhere, as well as a lot of interesting information about science-related human accomplishments through time. It's too much to describe . . . I highly recommend a visit if you're at all interested in anything sci-fi-related. It was fascinating for me; I had a really good time taking in as much as I could learning about meteorites, learning about the T.A.R.D.I.S. from Dr. Who, posing next to the R2-D2, etc. etc. It was great. Parking in the West Stadium Parking Complex was super easy; you just park on the third floor (which is the garage-entrance floor off the main street) and the Planetarium is practically connected right to the garage via a very small walkway/bridge right off the third floor.

I love this place. Been going since I was a kid. Its a fun different date night. Spend an evening…read morelearning about our skies.

Fluttering, buzzing and humming of flying butterflies and bugs - do you want to hear or see that??…read more How about having the soft tickle of tiny little legs on your arms and hands?? Well that's just some of the really cool things you will get to see, observe and touch at Nevada Bugs & Butterflies!! Come out to the butterfly and science center so you can meet Tessie the Tortoise as she slowly comes out of her house to chomp on some flowers and leaves. Go inside the Butterfly House to have all them whimsically fly around you as if playing a game of tag as you get lost in the beauty of their magical wings and colors. Don't forget to look among the foliage you just may see a caterpillar or too before they cocoon and turn into one of these winged beauties. Take a stroll on the interactive science center path to learn about the indigenous plants of our area and Nevada. Then finish with the wonderful volunteers to learn all kinds of amazing things about butterflies and see up close and personal some different bugs such as: caterpillars, crickets, hissing cockroaches or a centipede with all of it's legs to walk on your hand. That's just some of the amazing things you will find at FREE outdoor facility here at the Nevada Bugs & Butterflies. We were so glad that we found this magical place and that they graciously excepted donations if you so desired (they have donation boxes set up on the property). This was a stop for us prior to our visit to Pacific Grove, CA for the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary and found out from one of the founders (Cynthia) that was on site that day that they take part of tagging Monarch Butterflies for the migration each year (be sure to check out their website so you can be apart of that - http://nevadabugs.org/). She shared with us her research on the butterflies, what got her and husband to put this beautiful sanctuary together and what was in store for them in the future. We look forward to seeing them expand to something bigger and that more people will get out and enjoy the beauty of Nevada Bugs & Butterflies. We also found out that they welcome small groups and have had homeschool kids come for private tours - NOW THAT'S AWESOME! We had an amazing experience with the volunteers making sure to come out while we were enjoying the outdoor facilities to answer any questions we had and share with us information about the habitat, butterflies, tortoises and we really enjoyed our time there. I would say make the trek out, it's not as far as you think (heck we live in Carson City so what's your excuse). Pack up the kids , or in our case GET IN THE CAR and GO find out about some awesome, beautiful things that are right here in Nevada - Bugs & Butterflies!! Happy Yelping Everyone!!

We had such an amazing girls' night at Ferrari Farms! From the moment we arrived, everything felt…read morewelcoming and relaxed. The animals are adorable and so friendly. it was such a joy getting to feed, pet, and hang out with them. The staff was fantastic, answering all our questions and making sure everyone had a great experience. The farm itself is beautiful, clean, and perfect for taking photos and making memories with friends. It was the perfect mix of fun, laughter, and pure cuteness overload. We can't wait to go back for another visit definitely a must-try for anyone looking for a unique and memorable outing! Do wish there were more pumpkins but we were late in the season this year!

Don't do it! My friends and three of her friends went and are now infected with Parasites from the…read moreGoats. The health department has got involved but not yet shut them down. Its ridiculous.

Great displays throughout...I visited for GHOSTBUSTERS DAY…read more Classic vehicles on display from every era of the Automobile!

I'm not into real old cars that look like they are from a gangster movie or Mary Poppins. But I…read morefound this museum well worthwhile especially considering the modest $16 entry fee in today's inflated price world. While most of the cars are in the 1900-1940 year range there's enough other variety to keep it from feeling monotonous (like a Porsche race car, NASCAR cars, jet car, a handful of interesting motorcycles, etc.) Imagining the man hours that went into building some of these intricate older cars is mind boggling. What I found most interesting was reading the couple of paragraphs on most of the plaques next to the cars. Just looking at the cars without reading the story behind them is a big mistake here. To go slowly through the entire place and read everything is probably a half day (4-hour) endeavor. So plan to devote at the absolute minimum 2 hours to your visit. The only downside is there isn't a cafe to have something to eat or drink. Hosting private events seems to be the focus here when it comes to food and beverage service. Still a must visit for anyone interested in cars or not.

My family and I have been coming to this drive in since I was young! Although the trash on the…read moreproperty is a bit much and the gravel needs to be redone but such a great experience! Staff is wonderful and things aren't too expensive. Good way to spend a weekend night.

This place is awful. Endless traffic noise and lights, no speakers to park next to like every other…read moredrive-in in the country so if your vehicle is like most modern units you'll have to reset the push-start button every 20 minutes to keep the radio on or pay $10 to rent one of their speakers, customer service was useless- the two ladies working the snack bar were ghetto as can be and left us standing at the counter until they were done talking about their drama, stale churro, cold hot dog, no free refills on sodas are you serious???? Can't wait for someone to buy this place and renovate. As one of the last standing drive-in's in the country you'd think management would at least TRY to make it an enjoyable experience but our first time was our last time. Would be worth the drive to go to the Sacramento location instead!

A perfect spring day to walk around the River District…read more Since this event has started, I have never missed one. About 20 restaurants and bars participate is providing a small bit or amuse bouche. This gives you a chance to come in and check out the establishment. The list of participants seems to change a little from each walk. We have experienced delicious chocolate from two stops, Thai food, various pizzas and some many other bits. Also along the way there are usually some drink specials to purchase separately. It's a lot to get it all in in three hours. But truly a great way to hang out with friends for the afternoon and see what downtown food spots have to offer. Your ticket is just $20. And you can follow your map and take what ever route you want. Next one is October- wave at me because I'll be there

THIS IS NOT THE WINE WALK!…read more This is a bi-annual event that showcases the businesses of Downtown Reno with a focus on the area on and adjacent to the Riverwalk. The "Dine the District Food Walk" is a ticketed event. This time it was 14 businesses for $20. The number of tickets is limited so one does not get the huge hoards of people that usually occur during the monthly wine walk. This is all about the food and showcasing the local businesses downtown. This is the third time I have participated in this event and it get better each time. The participating businesses are a bit spread out, but that is a good thing. You get to "walk off" all the calories before indulging in the next bite. Even though each place offers a sample, I find it most satisfying. There are some fairly substantial offerings along the way. All the venues have areas to sit and enjoy the treat and most offer water. It was warm this time and keeping hydrated is a must. This time felt less rushed and we were able to sample all the spots while maintaining a leisurely pace. The few times we had to wait in line they were very short. The only time we had to wait more than a minute was when an entitled customer felt she needed to take five minutes to have an in-depth conversation with the owner about their business, what they offered, when they were open, could she book a group . . . . . until the line had built until it was almost out the door. This is one of my favorite downtown events. Looming forward to the next one in the spring.