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Ely Renaissance Village OPEN
2025-05-31 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-27 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 1 more date | Ely Renaissance Village, 400, Ely, NV, 89301, United States
Ely Renaissance Village Open!
For the ultimate heritage experience of White Pine County, the Ely Renaissance Village may top the list.
Tour a total of nine houses, seven of which have each been themed after a different ethnic background that helped shape our community. The Village is made for vacation planning and is open Fridays and Saturdays in the summer. Check out the 360 video below, which allows you to click and drag different views as it provides you a feel for the site before visiting it in person: https://bit.ly/3hGMr5d

Learn More Here!

Mother & Me, History and Tea
2025-05-31 13:00 - 15:00 | White Pine Public Museum, 2000 East Aultman Street, Ely, NV, 89301, United States
Mother & Me, History and Tea
Join the White Pine Public Museum in celebrating mothers at Mother & Me, History and Tea!
An afternoon of elegance, history, and fun!
Celebrate tradition with a special mother-daughter tea event.
Learn the art of hosting a proper tea party.
Dress the part! Wear your favorite tea-time attire — hats, gloves, and dresses encouraged!
1:00pm
Friday, May 31, 2025
Ages 5+, Fathers are welcome!
Admission: $7
Museum Members Enter for Free!
RSVP to Museum by May 24, 2025:
Email: wpmuseumnv@gmail.com
Phone: (775) 289-4710

Discover More White Pine County Museums HERE!

NNRY Bingo Bash Express
2025-05-31 16:30 - 18:00 | Nevada Northern Railway, 1100 Avenue A, Ely, NV, 89301, United States
Bingo Bash Express
Bingo Was His Namo… on the Train!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Join us for a game of bingo while riding behind a vintage steam locomotive! When the train leaves you will receive two bingo cards, with the option to purchase more. As you travel along the tracks, the caller will announce bingo numbers over the sound system. Winners who hit a bingo, will receive prizes!
Tickets and More Info at www.NNRY.com

NNRY Sunset, Stars, and Champagne Train
2025-05-31 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-05 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-07 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-12 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-14 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-19 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-21 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-26 19:00 - 22:00 | Nevada Northern Railway, 1100 Avenue A, Ely, NV, 89301, United States
The Nevada Northern Railway offers a most unique experience and look forward to having you join us for a ride back in history here in the mountains of Central Nevada, this time for the Sunset, Stars, and Champagne Train! Venture out into the rural mountains of White Pine County for nothing less than picturesque views and our renowned dark skies, all while relaxing and socializing with bottomless champagne. Basic info about Nevada Northern Railway rides, including the Sunset, Stars, and Champagne Train can be found below.

Don’t miss the train! All Nevada Northern Railway trains depart from ELY, NV on-time, regardless of the weather, as they have for over a century now, so be at the depot ready for boarding 30 minutes before departure time.
Everyone needs a ticket
No passes or discounts are available on themed trains (other than Membership discount…see below)
Sorry, pets are not allowed on the trains or tours. Certified service animals are always welcome, but please take necessary precautions for this somewhat noisy, industrial environment.

Learn more about the Railway by clicking HERE!

WPC Library Craft Club
2025-06-06 10:00 - 11:00 | White Pine County Library, 950 Campton St, Ely, NV, 89301, United States
WPC Library Craft Club
FIRST FRIDAY
A New Craft Every Month!

NNRY Star Train
2025-06-06 19:00 - 21:30, 2025-06-13 19:00 - 21:30, 2025-06-20 19:00 - 21:30, 2025-06-27 19:00 - 21:30 | Nevada Northern Railway, 1100 Avenue A, Ely, NV, 89301, United States
For those of you who aren’t fortunate enough to live up here in the Rural Inter-Mountain West, you are missing our breathtakingly beautiful night sky. For those of you who live in these parts, you may not have taken the time lately to stop and gaze at the Heavens. Either way, plan a special night out with those beautiful stars of ours. This area has one of the darkest skies in the lower 48 states which provides the setting for our wonderful night skies, which is why there is the Nevada Northern Railway Star Train.
Nevada Northern Railway’s Star Train pulls out of Ely on selected Summer evenings with the Dark Rangers of Great Basin National Park aboard. These rangers love the night sky as much as we all do, but they probably know a whole lot more about stars than all of us put together. They will guide us on our journey to find interesting things up in the Heavens on this journey. We will stop the train away from town to take full advantage of the dark night skies. The National Park Service Rangers will have special telescopes set up for viewing the night sky, and will be there to tell us all about it.
Watch a video of the experience as covered on the CBS This Morning Show
What to expect:

Our trains feature on-board restroom, wheelchair accessibility, and snacks and beverages available for purchase.
The Star Trains are pulled by one of our vintage diesel locomotives, and leave around sunset, so you will have a chance to see the sun as it sinks down over the Steptoe Valley. It is a great time of day to admire the rural Intermountain West at its best.
It is usually clear up here at night, but the train will still operate and the Park Rangers will still be on-board with an astronomy show-and-tell regardless of what Mother Nature dishes up.
Would you also like to take the trip up toward the old Ruth Mining District on a train pulled by a steam locomotive? Who wouldn’t? We also have a steam-powered excursion train departing at 4:30 pm on Friday afternoons, and another one at 1:00 pm on Saturday. During the check-out process you can add a Four-Day pass at a reduced rate to go on additional train rides while you are here.
Note that the trains depart from and return to Ely, NV with National Park Service Rangers on board. The train does not travel into or from Great Basin National Park. Ely is the closest town to Great Basin National Park (1h west), so it makes a logical hopping-off point for an extended visit to the Park. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the rest of the National Park, including Lehman Caves.

Learn more about the Railway by clicking HERE!

In Real Light Projection Art
2025-06-13 21:00 - 23:00 | NV
In Real Light Projection Art
Mark your calendars for multiple dates this month for In Real Light Projection Art! Witness White Pine County from a different lens with projection art on historic buildings throughout the county.
These are unique art exhibitions and social events made to be seen in person!
Dates and Locations:
June 13th, 9:00pm – Ely Renaissance Village
June 20th, 9:00pm – Ward Charcoal Ovens
June 27th, 9:00pm – Stargazer Inn, Baker
July 5th, 9:00pm – Nevada Northern Railway
These projection art events are designed and provided by artist and curator Brett Phares of aweStruct.
About Brett Phares:
aweStruct was founded by Brett Phares, an artist and curator working in immersive art and the built environment. With over 20 years in interactive media, he’s led projects globally and co-founded the acclaimed Digital Graffiti festival. He holds advanced degrees from Hunter College, Stony Brook University, and has pursued studies in innovation and public health at MIT Sloan and Harvard Medical School, highlighting his expertise in cultural experience design and community wellbeing.

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We're Planning a 4-Day Independence Festival for July! Learn More About Red, White Pine, and Blue HERE!

GET LIT Book Club
2025-06-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Bristlecone General Store, 115 S. Baker Ave., Baker, NV, 89311, United States
GET LIT Book Club
Bristlecone General Store Book Club

In Real Light Projection Art
2025-06-20 21:00 - 23:00 | Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park, United States

Ely Rock & Bottle Swap
2025-06-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-28 10:00 - 16:00 | White Pine Public Museum, 2000 East Aultman Street, Ely, NV, 89301, United States
Ely Rock & Bottle Swap
The 6th Annual Ely Rock Show, now the Ely Rock & Bottle Swap, is set for Friday and Saturday, June 27th-28th! Swing by the White Pine Public Museum from 10:00am – 4:00pm each day!
This is an opportunity for rock and bottle hounds to exhibit their quality specimens, lapidary creations, and jewelry. In addition to the vendors’ wares, tour the museum! Historical maps, pictures, bottles, and minerals from White Pine’s earliest days lie within.
This year also features family friendly activities, including rock painting, gold panning, and more!
A $7.00 entry fee admits visitors to both the museum and Rock and Bottle Swap. Total Pricing is as follows:
$7.00 Entry (ages 13 and over)
$4.00 Entry (ages 5-12)
Free (ages 4 and under)
Refreshments will be available in the museum yard.
Want to be a vendor?! Further information about registration and display spaces is available at the White Pine Public Museum by phone or email.
Phone: (775) 289-4710
Email: wpmuseumnv@gmail.com
Website: wpmuseum.org
This year, 2025, marks the White Pine Public Museum’s 65th Anniversary! Celebrate by visiting the museum, checking out the curated exhibits, and becoming a Cave Bear Club member today!
Don’t forget to also visit the Museum’s sister site, the McGill Drugstore. A large time capsule, the Drugstore houses products on the shelves that date back to the 1950s. Records still exist of every client the drugstore had, and the building is a dedicated preservation site with free admission. An easy northbound drive of Ely and open 10am-3pm Thursdays to Sundays, be sure to say hi to Keith for us!
Discover more Museums in White Pine County HERE!

In Real Light Projection Art
2025-06-27 21:00 - 23:00 | Stargazer Inn, 115 S. Baker Ave., Baker, NV, 89311, United States
