Edible Reno-Tahoe

Jurassic Quest
2023-11-18 09:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-19 09:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Reno Sparks Convention Center
Jurassic Quest is the world’s largest, most popular Dino event with unique and exciting experiences for the whole family. Observe a herd of life size animatronic dinosaurs including Apatosaurus, Spinosaurus, and an INCREDIBLE T-Rex!
There’s no better place to make pter-iffic memories playing with adorable baby Dinos, excavating fossils, or even training a raptor while surrounded by behemoths like sky-scraping Spinosaurus and, the King himself, Tyrannosaurus rex!

2023 Turkey Tournament
2023-11-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Wildcreek Golf Course, 3500 Sullivan Lane, Sparks, NV, 89431
The 2023 Turkey Tournament benefits First Tee Northern Nevada. Call 775.851.2332 to register.

Carson Valley Turkey Trot
2023-11-23 08:30 - 11:00 | Minden Park, 1610 Esmeralda Ave., Minden, NV, 89423
Jump start your Thanksgiving Day celebrations with an energizing race for a worthy cause! Proceeds for the 7th annual Carson Valley Turkey Trot Fun Run will support the Douglas Animal Welfare Group and the Carson Valley Community Food Closet.
This fun run takes place in the beautiful Carson Valley, starting at Minden Park in downtown Minden. Trot through this picturesque downtown neighborhood as a fun way to start the Thanksgiving holiday.

25th Annual Scheels Turkey Trot
2023-11-23 08:30 - 12:00 | Scheels, 1200 Scheels Drive, Sparks, NV, 89431
Kickstart your Thanksgiving morning with the Scheels Turkey Trot at 8:30 a.m. This annual event, hosted at Scheels, offers a choice between a timed 10K run or a two-mile untimed walk/run around Sparks Marina. The 10K takes you through city streets and bike paths, and both routes begin and end at Scheels. Join in for a healthy and fun pre-feast activity that also gives back to the community.

Wobble Before You Gobble
2023-11-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Wingfield Park
Join Desert Sky Adventures on Thanksgiving Morning for a run/walk/wobble that kicks off your Thanksgiving Morning festivities! The race event will begin at 9am on Arlington Street next to Wingfield Park. Participants will make their way through downtown Reno and the nearby parks before returning to the finish where they will get a finisher’s medal upon completion. Reno’s Wobble Before You Gobble is the best Thanksgiving family tradition for the whole family!

V&T Candy Cane Express Train
2023-11-24 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-25 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-02 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-03 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-09 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-10 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-16 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-17 12:00 - 15:00 | Virginia City Depot, 166 F Street, Virginia City, NV, 89440
Embrace the holiday spirit on the Candy Cane Express in 2023. This iconic Virginia & Truckee Railway journey departs from Virginia City, taking you through a winter wonderland to Gold Hill.
Experience:

Heated Passenger Cars
Christmas Stories and Carols
Festive Decorations
Complimentary Hot Chocolate and Cookies
Snowy Nevada Scenery
Unique Shopping
Chance to spot Mustangs in winter coats

Start a memorable tradition. Reserve your tickets in advance, as seating is limited.

Holiday Lights Festival
2023-11-24 16:00 - 21:30, 2023-11-25 11:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Reno
Great American Craft Fairs invites you to the City of Reno’s Christmas Tree Lighting event on Friday, November 24th. This festive occasion offers a chance to explore locally made holiday gifts, enjoy live music, savor delicious bites at the food truck plaza, and even sample beer at the Holiday Ale Fest. The Holiday Lights Festival has something for everyone in the family.
Festivities are free and open to the public on:

Friday, November 24th from 4:00pm to 9:30pm (featuring the tree lighting at sunset).
Saturday, November 25th from 11:00am to 7:00pm.

39 North Pole Village
2023-11-30 - 2023-12-02 | Downtown Sparks, Sparks, NV
Head down to the Victorian Square Plaza for the 8th Annual 39 North Pole Village Holiday Festival. Enjoy free Santa Photos, Live Music, Heated Vendor Tent, Lighting Displays, Free Train Rides, Food Trucks and more.

Holiday Wreath Building Workshop
2023-12-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Tahoe Wine Collective, 760 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, CA
Join Heartwood Florist and Tahoe Wine Collective from 2pm-4pm Saturday December 2nd to welcome the holiday season with an afternoon of wine and wreath building.
Registration fee includes all the supplies and fixings to create your own wreath, glass of wine, and small snacks (cheese, almonds, olives, and crackers.

27th Annual Carson Valley Parade of Lights
2023-12-02 17:00 - 20:00 | CA
Get together with your family members and friends for a festive parade along Highway 395, from Eddy Street to Minden Park. Enjoy floats, marching bands, Color Guard, and a special North Pole guest. This year’s theme is “Tiger Tidings: Spreading Championship Joy,” with the Douglas Tigers State Champions as Grand Marshals.

S'More Fun
2023-12-15 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-12-16 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-12-17 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-12-22 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-12-23 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-12-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Northstar California Resort, 5001 Northstar Dr., Truckee, CA, 96161
Snuggle up close to family and friends around the cozy fireplaces, have a warm cocktail with friends from the bar, and watch the sunset over the mountains and the stars come to life! Head on over to The Village at 4pm and warm-up with a s’more by the fire pits up by the Overlook Bar & Snowplay area. Complimentary s’mores are first come, first serve. Kits to make your own can be purchased at our rink cabana bars.

Black Tie Dive Bar Tour
2023-12-19 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
Button up that tux, shed your inhibitions, and embrace Reno’s hidden gems and iconic establishments. The drinks will be flowing and the fashion sense will be anything but ordinary. You’ll step into the limelight as you and your entourage are whisked away in a fleet of luxurious limousines to tour some of Reno’s best Dive Bars. The night starts and ends at the McDonald’s on Plumb Lane in Reno. Because we all need a late-night snack of nuggets and fries.

Palisades Tahoe Sunset Happy Hour
2023-12-22 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-12-23 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-12-28 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-12-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Palisades Tahoe, 1960 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, CA, 96146
This après experience is one of a kind! The breathtaking views allow you to take in the sights of Lake Tahoe, as well as the snow capped peaks, all while enjoying happy hour drink and food specials.
