Kids’ Activities

Nature deficit disorder is a term from Richard Louv’s book “Last Child in the Woods,” describing child behavioral problems when alienated from nature. This is a growing body of research that directly links our association with nature to our health and well-being. For example, children who are frequently outdoors are …

Calling all Christmas elves!!! The annual, northern Nevada Toys for Tots Drive is happening NOW through December 10! Dolan Auto Group is proud to partner with the Marines for this campaign yet again. We have participated in Toys for Tots for 6 years running and we look forward to helping …

The Starcatcher is an adventurous tale of good versus evil. It has heroes, villains, and it tells the backstory for the characters of Peter Pan. Part comedy, part drama, part musical, the kiddos will love it. The story is based the children’s novel, Peter and The Starcatchers, by Dave Barry …

Summer is road-trip season, and the state’s tourism agency, TravelNevada, has put together six routes in Nevada to help Nevadans get to know their own state.  Did you know: The nationwide average for in-state travel (meaning residents traveling within their state) is roughly 51 percent. In Nevada, it’s closer to …

Summer is quickly approaching.  Well, maybe.  Reno has been very confusing lately.  But I’m at least dreaming of those warm summer days!  With four kiddos, I’m 1) looking for fun activities during the summer, and 2) trying to not break the bank.  And with that, here is this year’s Reno …

This Mother’s Day weekend, take your family on the ultimate outdoor adventure in the heart of downtown Reno. Grab your bikes and follow a live mobile band while you tour the streets of downtown. Fly high above the record rapids of the Truckee River on the Zip Line. Watch world-renowned …

My 7-year-old daughter loves art. She’s very good at it and art has always been something that she enjoys. On the other hand, I get hives just thinking about doing anything artistic or creative. I just don’t have it in me. I’m not good at it and the mess that …

This time each year, Dolan Automotive Group gets a burst of energy and our community gets revved up for the great weather and the fun events that are right around the corner. To kick off this great season, we have the first race of the Dolan Running Series also known …

Sometimes I forget just how much fun we can have right here in northern Nevada, so when a recent opportunity came up to stay in a newly renovated room at Circus Circus, I jumped on it. It was just what my family needed - a break from the chaos of …

Spring Break is just around the corner for WCSD students – a two week break thanks to the balanced calendar. And if you’re anything like me, you’re starting to wonder what options you have for at least a portion of that time. I didn’t have to wonder long. My daughter, …