Washoe County Library Systems co-hosts “Fall Fun” at Hands ON!

Enjoy free admission, a live performance, hands-on art activities and storytelling in this free monthly program for families.

SCHEDULE 

10 am – 6 pm | Free Admission for all Visitors 
10 am – 4 pm | Art Project: Fall Leaves Nature Journals
10 am – 4 pm | Interactive Photo Booth presented by WCLS
10 am – 4 pm | Meet Washoe County Library Systems (WCLS) staff and learn about programs for families. Sign up for a library card.
10:30 & 11 am | Children’s Storytelling with WCLS
12 pm | Performance: Stead Elementary RPA Kids Strings
1:00 pm | Public Tour (adult focus) – 2nd Floor 
2:30 & 3 pm | Children’s Storytelling with WCLS

Lead sponsorship for the Hands ON! program through 2024 is provided by the Robert S. and Dorothy J. Keyser Foundation with additional support from the Sato Foundation, U.S. Bank, Art4Moore and the City of Reno Arts & Culture Commission. Second Saturdays is sponsored exclusively by the Nightingale Family Foundation.

Enjoy free admission, live performances, hands-on art activities and storytelling in this free monthly program for families. The Museum School Open House includes faculty meet-and-greets, drop in drawing sessions and discounts on class registrations!

SCHEDULE 

10 am – 6 pm | Free Admission for all Visitors 
10 am – 4 pm | Pottery Wheel Throwing Demos
10 am – 4 pm | Paint Your Own Star Ornament
10 am – 4 pm | Print Your Own Folk Art Holiday Cards
10 am – 4 pm | Drop in Drawing
10 am – 4 pm | Nevada Humanities presents “My Nevada” – a drop in watercolor project inspired by your love of Nevada
10 am – 4 pm | Live Painting Demos
10:30 & 11 am | Children’s Storytelling with Kathleen Durham
12:15 pm | Van Gorder Honor Choir Performance
1:00 pm | Public Tour (adult focus)
2 pm | In-Tune Tales presents spoken and sung stories inspired by Dr. Seuss’s “The Grinch” – Live Performance
2:30 & 3 pm | Children’s Storytelling with Kathleen Durham 

Lead sponsorship for the Hands ON! program through 2024 is provided by the Robert S. and Dorothy J. Keyser Foundation with additional support from the Sato Foundation, U.S. Bank, Art4Moore and the City of Reno Arts & Culture Commission. Second Saturdays is sponsored exclusively by the Nightingale Family Foundation.

Enjoy free admission, live performances, hands-on art activities and storytelling in this free monthly program for families.

SCHEDULE 

10 am – 6 pm | Free Admission for all Visitors 
10 am – 4 pm | Hands-on Art Project – Terrific Tambourines
10 am – 4 pm | Hands-on Art Project – Painted Maracas
10:30 & 11 am | Children’s Storytelling with Kathleen Durham
1 pm | Public Tour (adult focus) – 2nd Floor 
12 pm & 2 pm | Performance and presentation by Multi-instrumentalist, Todd Green
2:30 & 3 pm | Children’s Storytelling with Kathleen Durham 

Lead sponsorship for the Hands ON! program through 2024 is provided by the Robert S. and Dorothy J. Keyser Foundation with additional support from the Leonette Foundation, the Sato Foundation, Art4Moore and the City of Reno Arts & Culture Commission. Second Saturdays is sponsored exclusively by the Nightingale Family Foundation.

Enjoy free admission, live performances, hands-on art activities and storytelling in this free monthly program for families.

LITTLE BURNERS

SCHEDULE 

10 am – 6 pm | Free Admission for all Visitors 
10 am – 4 pm | Art Project: Dance Ribbons
10 am – 4 pm | Art Project: Painted Mandala Stones
10:30 & 11 am | Children’s Storytelling with Kathleen Durham
10:30 – 11:30 am | Apearance by Archie from the Reno Aces
12 pm | Controlled Burn Glow Performance and hands-on sock-poi/hula hoop workshop
1:00 pm | Public Tour (adult focus) – 2nd Floor 
2:30 & 3 pm | Children’s Storytelling with Kathleen Durham 

Lead sponsorship for the Hands ON! program through 2024 is provided by the Robert S. and Dorothy J. Keyser Foundation with additional support from the Sato Foundation, U.S. Bank, Art4Moore and the City of Reno Arts & Culture Commission. Second Saturdays is sponsored exclusively by the Nightingale Family Foundation.

Enjoy free admission, live performances, hands-on art activities and storytelling in this free monthly program for families.

SCHEDULE 

10 am – 6 pm | Free Admission for all Visitors 
10 am – 4 pm | Art Project: Tissue Paper Flowers
10 am – 4 pm | Art Project: Mini Piñatas
10:30 & 11 am | Children’s Storytelling with Kathleen Durham
11:30 am – 1:30 pm | “Family Fiesta” – Join Las Vegas based artist, Justin Favela and his family in a public celebration featuring his family’s celebratory traditions. Guests will enjoy live music, a taco buffet, a piñata on the rooftop of the Museum. Favela’s work is featured in the exhibition Tilting the Basin: Contemporary Art of Nevada.
11:30 am | RPA Kids Mariachi Band performs live as part of “Family Fiesta”
1:00 pm | Public Tour (adult focus) – 2nd Floor 
2:30 & 3 pm | Children’s Storytelling with Kathleen Durham 

Lead sponsorship for the Hands ON! program through 2024 is provided by the Robert S. and Dorothy J. Keyser Foundation with additional support from the Sato Foundation, U.S. Bank, Art4Moore and the City of Reno Arts & Culture Commission. Second Saturdays is sponsored exclusively by the Nightingale Family Foundation.

Celebrate the Year of the Monkey 

Themed around the Chinese Lunar New Year, participants will enjoy a Chinese Dance and Cultural Presentation by Xian Na “Sonia” Carlson and her group of traditional Chinese dancers. Themed art projects and storytelling will continue to explore Chinese traditions surrounding the New Year. All visitors will enjoy free admission all day.

SCHEDULE 

10 am – 6 pm | Free Admission for all Visitors 
10 am – 4 pm | Monkey Masks Art Activity
10 am – 4 pm | Dragon Parade Puppets Art Activity
10:30 & 11 am | Children’s Storytelling with Kathleen Durham
11 am | Film: Stone Soup and other Stories from the Asian Tradition
1:00 pm | Public Tour (adult focus) – 2nd Floor 
2 pm | Chinese Dance and Cultural Presentation by Xian Na “Sonia” Carlson
2:30 & 3 pm | Children’s Storytelling with Kathleen Durham 

Lead sponsorship for the Hands ON! program through 2024 is provided by the Robert S. and Dorothy J. Keyser Foundation with additional support from the Leonette Foundation, the Sato Foundation, Art4Moore and the City of Reno Arts & Culture Commission. Second Saturdays are sponsored exclusively by the Nightingale Family Foundation.

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class along with light refreshments. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience. These monthly sessions are held on the second Friday of each month. Registration is available online or day of.

Sponsored in part by the Leonette Foundation Seniors and Art Endowment.

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class along with light refreshments. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience. These monthly sessions are held on the second Friday of each month. Registration is available online or day of.

Sponsored in part by the Leonette Foundation Seniors and Art Endowment

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class along with light refreshments. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience. These monthly sessions are held on the second Friday of each month. Registration is available online or day of.

Sponsored in part by the Leonette Foundation Seniors and Art Endowment

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class along with light refreshments. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience. These monthly sessions are held on the second Friday of each month. Registration is available online or day of.

Sponsored in part by the Leonette Foundation Seniors and Art Endowment