Local Events – Northern Nevada

NOVEMBER

1st | Nevada Day Parade
Historic Downtown Carson City
The Nevada Day Parade has annually invited Silver State residents and those Battle Born at heart to come together on our state holiday and celebrate the founding of this great state on October 31, 1864.  

1st – 30th | Dragon Lights Reno
Rancho San Rafael Park
In the Odyssey of Waves Zone, guests will be transported into a vibrant underwater world. This section showcases an array of marine life, including whales, corals, shrimp, crabs, and other sea creatures, all illuminated in dazzling colors to create a lively oceanic atmosphere.

1st – 30th | Magique – The Show of Shows
Nugget Casino Resort
Featuring a cast of 10, Magique is a whirlwind of excitement with over 20 grand illusions, 100+ elaborate handmade costumes, an epic soundtrack, and special effects galore.

6th – 8th | The Fern 45
Reno Fernley Raceway Park
The Fern 45 is a 45-mile off-road poker run and charity event. Participants ride ATVs, dirt bikes, or side-by-sides through a desert course, collecting poker cards at checkpoints. It’s a fun, family-friendly event that raises money for the Nevada Veterans Coalition.

7th | Chemistry of the Cocktail
Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum
Pack up and head out to The Discovery for giving and glamping at Chemistry of the Cocktail, the museum’s 13th annual fundraising event. Get cozy beneath a starry sky with alpine inspired cocktails, enjoy unique camping themed fare created by the experts at Blend, and take part in hands-on activities designed to bring the outdoors in—all while providing much-needed financial support for The Discovery, no tent or bug spray required!

9th | Veteran Appreciation Dinner
Dayton Valley Golf Club
This special evening is dedicated to honoring the men and women who have served our country and the families who have stood by their side. Veterans are invited to attend free of charge and may bring one guest to join them for a complimentary dinner.

13th | Avatar the Last Airbender in Concert
Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
The 20th Anniversary Tour of Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert combines a breathtaking live orchestral performance with a two-hour visual journey through fan-favorite moments from the animated series, all shown on a full-size cinema screen.

15th | EnduroCross
Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center
The AMA EnduroCross Championship is one of the wildest sports on two wheels. This extreme dirt bike racing event combines the challenging obstacles of an enduro into the tight confines of a fan-friendly stadium setting.

22nd | The Temptations and The Four Tops
Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
Get ready for a night of Motown magic as two legendary groups, The Temptations and The Four Tops, take the stage at the Grand Sierra Resort’s Grand Theatre — celebrating 40 years of performing together with their 40th Anniversary Tour.

27th | Scheels Turkey Trot
Sparks Marina
This year’s Turkey Trot will keep things cozy with a classic 2-mile stroll around the Marina, perfect for soaking up the views and holiday cheer. Feeling extra peppy? Go ahead and trot that extra mile… or four… by taking two more laps around the Marina.

DECEMBER

1st -31st | Christmas on the Comstock
Virginia City
Lasting the entire month of December, the historic Nevada mining town’s Christmas on the Comstock brings a Victorian-era holiday celebration alive with special events happening all over town. 

2nd – 7th | Stereophonic
Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
The most Tony Award-winning Show of the year. The most Tony Award-nominated Play of all time. Stereophonic mines the agony and the ecstasy of creation as it zooms in on a music studio in 1976.

4th – 6th | 39 North Pole Village
Victorian Square
This unique holiday festival features interactive art, nonstop live entertainment and hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights, a giant heated vendor tent, food trucks, Hot Chocolate Cottage playland, free train rides, free Santa photos & and endless amounts of holiday cheer.

4th – 7th | Tahoe Film Fest
Incline Village Cinema
The premiere section of the festival’s programming are environmental films. Tahoe Film Fest locates new and important environmental films to showcase as a way of educating our young people, and celebrating the efforts of everyone who helps to maintain the beauty of such a pristine lake and its surroundings.

5th – 6th | Sparks Hometowne Christmas Celebration
Victorian Square
Join the Sparks Hometowne Parade as they reflect on childhood wonder and celebrate the magical place that is Toyland! Dawn your best toy soldier hats, create an exciting train set or hot wheels track, or recreate your favorite doll’s outfit to celebrate the toys that brought us joy!

6th | Dayton Small Town Christmas
Our Park
This joyful event is packed with holiday entertainment and small-town charm that you won’t want to miss. Gather your family and friends—we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

6th – 31st | Magique – The Show of Shows
Nugget Casino Resort
Featuring a cast of 10, Magique is a whirlwind of excitement with over 20 grand illusions, 100+ elaborate handmade costumes, an epic soundtrack, and special effects galore.

10th | Nitro Circus
Reno Events Center
Jaw-dropping stunts. World-class athletes. Unstoppable energy. Nitro Circus’ electrifying live event is coming to Reno! Get ready for an exhilarating ride you gotta see to believe.

12th – 14th | Spirit of the Season
Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
Buckle up for the ultimate holiday adventure as we take you on a musical road trip across America! In this one-of-a-kind holiday spectacular, your Reno Phil Orchestra & Chorus, along with special guest performers, bring the sounds of the holidays from every corner of the United States to life.

13th | Reno Santa Crawl
Downtown Reno
Each year 15-20,000 Santas party together in Reno, NV for this “bucket-list” event enjoying over 150 specials at over 40 venues. Established in 2001, The world-famous Reno Santa Crawl is one of the largest, longest running & best-run events of its kind!

13th | Santa Ski Day
Mt Rose Ski Tahoe
Santas… or All those entirely done up in Holiday Wear can get a discounted Lift Ticket!  (Note – just a Santa hat does NOT qualify – Tickets at the Main Lodge Info Counter)

31st | New Years Eve Celebration
Mt Rose Ski Tahoe
Get an early start on celebrating the new year with a day of skiing at Mt. Rose followed by our New Year’s Eve fireworks celebration, snowcat, and torchlight parade.

JANUARY

8th | Reno Latin Dance Fest
Silver Legacy Resort Casino
Celebrating 18 years, the Reno Latin Dance Fest is one of America’s prestigious Latin dance festivals. 4 days of workshops, show & dancing!

9th | Monster Jam
Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center
Experience Monster Jam® live and become a fan for life. With awesome trucks, amazing stunts and action-packed excitement, it’s the definition of fun for everyone!

22nd – 24th | Sheep Show
Reno-Sparks Convention Center
This annual event is a sporting expo and conservation event focused on outdoor and mountain game hunting. 

FEBRUARY

5th – 8th | Disney on Ice presents Let’s Dance!
Reno Events Center
Mickey and pals are rocking the DJ table at Disney On Ice and you’re on the guest list! Feel the electric atmosphere as they remix favorite Disney tunes into colorful worlds.

19th – 21st | Western Lights Illuminated Art Festival
City Plaza, Reno
Reno’s first-ever illuminated art festival, designed to light up the Biggest Little City with an extraordinary blend of light, art, and technology.

20th – 21st | PBR Reno
Reno Events Center
Fans can expect to be on the edge of their seats as 40 riders go head-to-head with some of the sport’s most powerful animal athletes – bred for explosive power and agility – in a true test of grit, strength, and skill.

MARCH

14th | Reno Leprechaun Crawl
Downtown Reno
Since 2013 the Reno Leprechaun Crawl has built a reputation throughout the US as THE ST. PATRICK’S mega-bash! Don’t miss the event that helped Reno rank as 2nd in the NATION for celebrating St. Paddy’s Day.

20th | Jeff Dunham: Artificial Intelligence
Reno Events Center
A quick glance of Jeff Dunham’s childhood photos reveals the milestones of youth—birthdays, graduations, awkward first dates… very awkward first dates. Nothing unusual – except for the fact that in almost every photo, he’s joined by a dummy seated on his lap. Literally.

24th – 29th | The Notebook: the Musical
Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, THE NOTEBOOK tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart.

APRIL

4th | Benise
Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
The 25th Anniversary tour establishes Benise’s Emmy Award winning show as one of the longest running Latin-themed theatrical productions touring the world.

17th – 19th | The Classix Series: Carmina Burana
Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
The Classix Series comes to a triumphant close in the pursuit of happiness, where the program echoes with freedom, resilience, and unrelenting joy.

25th | Reno Mimosa Day Crawl
Downtown Reno
Crawl Reno’s Annual Mimosa Day Crawl is a chance to soak up some rays in a relaxed atmosphere where we can all enjoy some good bubbly, listen to some tunes & stroll around hitting up our favorite bars!

*Events subject to change.

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