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Event Venues in Carson City, Nevada

Carson City is located 30 miles south of Reno near Lake Tahoe and Virginia City. The city began as a trading post and became the capitol of Nevada in 1864. The city has a rich history, many historic buildings, and museums. Carson City is also a great destination for shopping, restaurants, gaming, and outdoor activities. More information about Carson City.

Brewery Arts Center
775-883-1976
449 West King Street, Carson City
The Brewery Arts Center is an active art and cultural center located in a historic 1864 building. The Center has hosted theater productions, concerts, art classes, kid’s programs, recitals and receptions. The Performance Hall seats 308 people. The elegant Victorian Grand Ballroom seats up to 150 people. The Donald W Reynolds Theater seats 120 people.

Capitol Building
775-687-5670
101 North Carson Street, Carson City
The Nevada State Capitol Building was built in 1870 and is the second oldest Capitol Building west of the Mississippi. The Capitol Building is located near the Supreme Court, the Legislative Building, and the State Library and Archives. The Old Assembly Chambers and the original Supreme Court Chambers in Capitol Building are available for events. The Old Assembly Chambers seat up to 172 people. The original Supreme Court Chambers seat up to 20 people.

Carson City Community Center
775-887-2290 x102
851 East William Street, Carson City
The Carson City Community Center includes a gymnasium, locker rooms, a classroom, a theater, two meeting rooms, and a commercial kitchen. The gymnasium and classroom are not available for event rentals. The Bonanza Room is 750 square feet and accommodates up to 40 people. The 1,457 square feet Sierra Room can up to accommodate 80 people. The Bob Boldrick Theater seats up to 803 people.

Carson City Fairgrounds and Fuji Park
775-887-2290 x102
601 Old Clear Creek Road, Carson City
Carson City Fairgrounds and Fuji Park are located in southern Carson City. The fairgrounds include a rodeo arena, grandstands that seat up to 1,160 people, and barns. The 14-acre Fuji Park has large trees, a creek, a playground area, benches, picnic tables, a covered picnic area, and a 6,840 square feet exhibit hall.

Carson Nugget
775-882-1626
507 North Carson Street, Carson City
Carson Nugget is located in downtown Carson City near museums and shops. The Nugget has 77-guestrooms, fantastic restaurants, live entertainment, and gaming. The Nugget has 8,600 square feet of convention and event space. Rooms A and B can each seat 150 people and Room C can seat 40 people. The three rooms can be combined for events with up to 500 people.

Carson Station Hotel Casino, Best Western
775-883-0900
900 South Carson Street, Carson City
Carson Station is located in downtown Carson City near the Capital Grounds and Legislature buildings. The 92-guestroom hotel has two restaurants, a casino, and live entertainment. Carson Station has two 300 square feet conference rooms that seat 25 people each.

Casino Fandango
775-885-7000
3800 South Carson Street, Carson City
Casino Fandango is located on the south end of Carson City next to a movie theater and a 100-guestroom hotel. The casino has a jungle environment including a volcano and tropical rainstorms. Fandango has three award winning restaurants and live entertainment. Casino Fandango has event space to accommodate groups of up to 125 people.

Courtyard Carson City
775-887-9900
3870 S. Carson Street, Carson City
Courtyard Carson City is a 100-guestroom hotel with a pool, a hot tub and an exercise room. The hotel is located on the south end of Carson City next to Casino Fandango. The hotel has a 750 square feet meeting room that can accommodate groups with up to 35 people.

Empire Ranch Golf Course and Mallards
888-227-1335
1875 Fair Way, Carson City
Empire Ranch Golf Course is a spectacular 27-hole golf course. Empire Ranch has a golf pro shop, practice facilities, and Mallards Restaurant. The dining room at Mallards is available for indoor events. A 2,000 square feet gazebo is available for outdoor barbecues and events. Empire Ranch can accommodate events with 300+ people.

Glen Eagles Restaurant
775-884-4414
3700 North Carson Street, Carson City
Glen Eagles Restaurant is located in north Carson City. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor dining with great views of Silver Oaks Golf Course. The restaurant seats 100 people and the lounge seats 60 people. The restaurant also has a banquet room that will accommodate up to 100 guests.

Gold Dust West Hotel Casino
775-885-9000
2171 Highway 50 East, Carson City
Gold Dust West Hotel and Casino offers a comfortable hotel, an RV Park, gaming, restaurants, an exercise room, a sauna, and a bowling center. The casino has three meeting rooms totaling 4,000 square feet to accommodate groups with up to 200 people.

Governor’s Mansion
775-687-3000
606 Mountain Street, Carson City
The 1809 Governor’s Mansion has a banquet and meeting hall that was added to the building in 1999. The meeting hall is available for events for nonprofit organizations. The meeting hall has a small raised stage area with a podium and accommodates up to 160 people.

Hampton Inn and Suites
775-885-8800
10 Hospitality Way, Carson City
Hampton Inn and Suites is located in the northern part of Carson City. The 85-guestroom hotel has a fitness center and a large indoor pool. The hotel has a 625 square feet meeting room that can accommodate up to 35 people.

The Plaza Hotel and Conference Center
775-883-9500
801 South Carson Street, Carson City
The Plaza Hotel is a 168-guestroom, non-gaming hotel located in downtown Carson City. The hotel has a 4,000 square feet banquet facility. The Rosewood Room can accommodate up to 300 guests. The Sierra Room can accommodate up to 110 guests. The Plaza makes a wonderful setting for weddings and receptions.

Silver Oak Golf Club
775-841-7000 x1031
1251 Country Club Drive, Carson City
Silver Oaks Golf Club includes a scenic 18-hole course on 160 acres and a clubhouse with a pro shop, a restaurant, and banquet facilities. The Cadillac Bar and Grill located on the main floor of the clubhouse features automotive memorabilia and will accommodate up to 150 guests. The Guinn Room has a dance floor and a fireplace and will accommodate up to 40 guests.

The Wungnema House
775-882-7403
East End of Mills Park, Carson City
The Wungnema House is a 1,000 square feet house that was built in 1948 during World War II. The house is available to rent for small group meetings with up to 25 people.

Take Home Gifts
Once you decide on a venue for your event, there are lots of other decisions that you will need to make. Here is a suggestion: instead of the usual goody bags, why not send guests home with something that will really provide them with a memory of your event? Photos from one of our photo booths and the always fun flip-books make great take-home souvenirs.

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Photo Flip Books in Scottsdale

Life is not a Snapshot
Life does not hold still, but our photos do. Our photos do not wave, dance and move. Photos freeze a moment in time and that’s all they show, one moment. But what if they could capture more? What if photos could come alive and dance?

Flip-books Bring Pictures to Life
Flip-books are a fun alternative to stationary snapshots. Flip-books capture movement, but unlike video and DVDs, flip-books do not require the use of any electronic equipment to view the show. Simply flip the pages using your fingers and see the images move. The books are a fun memento for any events and are sure to be a treasured souvenir for years to come.

Scottsdale has Beautiful Locations for Events
Odds are good that you’ll have sunshine at your event any time of the year in Scottsdale. Scottsdale has wonderful event venues including gorgeous golf courses and resorts. For those who want to get out of the sun, consider renting a tent or one of Scottsdale’s many indoor event locations. You’ll want to get lots of photos of any event you have in Scottsdale, and flip-books are a great choice to capture some of the action.

Fun Events are Easy to Plan
How do you make sure that your guests all have a great time at an event? First, pick a great location. Scottsdale has lots of them to choose from! Then be sure to have fun activities for the guests. Along with the photo flip-books, consider inflatable and interactive games. Kids love bounce houses and slides, and many carnival style games are fun for all ages, including the mechanical bull and the rock climbing wall. Life is not a snapshot, neither is your party. So get moving, and whatever you plan for your event, be sure to have fun.

Photo Flip-books in Phoenix

Bring a little Action to your Party
Instant photos make great party favors, but if you want to kick it up a bit, consider photo flip-books. Photo flip-books are fun to make and capture a few moments of action from your party in Phoenix (or anywhere else). Flip-books do not require any electric devises or batteries to view. Just flip the photos using your fingers and watch the images move.

Kids Love Flip-Books
Flip-books make great party favors for birthday parties and other children’s events. Kids love to act and move for the camera, then they enjoy watching themselves move in the books. The books are a great way to preserve memories of any special events in Phoenix and everywhere else.

Adults Love Flip-Books Too
Kids aren’t the only ones who have fun making and playing with flip-books. Adults get a kick out of them to. Flip-books make a great activity for weddings, reunions, fund raisers, store openings, and all sorts of other events. Flip-books are a fun way to preserve special memories for years to come.

Phoenix is a Great Place for Events with Flip-Books
If you are holding an outdoor event in the winter, fall, or spring, Phoenix is a great choice, with lots of Arizona sunshine and phenomenal event venues to choose from. Summertime events will benefit from the shade of a tent, but are still beautiful. For those who prefer to control the temperature of their event, Phoenix has lots of wonderful indoor event venues as well. Entertain your guests at your Phoenix event with photo flip-books. For more great entertainment ideas including inflatable and interactive games, take a look at AZ Party Rents.