Jurassic Quest
2023-11-17 12:00 - 20:00, 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!

Park Farm Stand
2023-11-19 15:00 - 19:00, 2023-11-26 15:00 - 19:00, 2023-12-03 15:00 - 19:00, 2023-12-10 15:00 - 19:00 | Betsy Caughlin Donnelly Park, 3295 Mayberry Dr., Reno, NV, 89519
Venture into the fields and food forest, meet the friendly goats named Oliver and June, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of a farm dedicated to combating food insecurity in the community. Explore an array of seasonal veggies, herbs, and pollinator plants available for sale.
Don’t miss the opportunity to have Farmer Joe sharpen your knives between 5-7pm for just $5 per knife. Make sure to visit during the later part of the farm stand to get your knives expertly tuned while you shop for fresh produce!

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 | 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.

Genoa Town Tree Lighting
2023-12-01 17:30 - 19:30 | Genoa Town Church

Holiday Gala at the Museum
2023-12-02 | Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center, 1477 US Highway 395 N, Gardnerville, NV, 89410
The Douglas County Historical Society is excited to present their Holiday Gala, complete with family-friendly games and activities, a festive Gallery of Trees, and a display of entries for the Annual Gingerbread House Decorating Contest. Come to the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center on Saturday, December 2nd for festivities, including Santa’s Cookie Shop. Later in the day, you’re welcome to view the Parade of Lights from the museum’s front lawn.

Genoa's Breakfast with Santa
2023-12-02 08:30 - 09:30 | Genoa Town Hall, 2287 Main Street, Minden, NV
On Saturday, December 2, Genoa sponsors a visit from Santa along with a Pancake Breakfast at Town Hall for the whole family! Breakfast consists of pancakes with syrup, sausage, breakfast beverages and, best of all, a visit from Santa Claus himself! This year, the breakfast has just TWO seatings — 8:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Tickets for children, age 3 years and younger, are FREE!
Tickets for the event are $5.00 and must be purchased prior to the breakfast event. Purchase tickets from the Town Office by calling 775-782-8696. Seating is limited and tickets go fast!

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.

Farmers + Makers Holiday Block Party
2023-12-07 16:30 - 20:30 | Tahoe Food Hub, 12116 Chandelle way, Truckee, CA
Celebrate the holidays with local farmers and makers! Enjoy music, food, and drink while getting to buy organic produce, specialty foods and local crafts. Meet the folks who grow our food and make the goods. Bounce between the Tahoe Food Hub, Sierra Community House and Truckee Roundhouse for a nonprofit open house. Members of each organization will be on-hand to give tours and answer questions. Drinks and food available for purchase from Truckee River Winery, Good Wolf Brewing and Folk Kombucha.

Schussboom Brewing Co's Maker's Market
2023-12-10 12:00 - 17:00 | Schussboom Brewing Co., 12245 S Virginia St., Reno, NV, 89511

S'More Fun
2023-12-15 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-12-16 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.

Breakfast with Santa at the Governor's Mansion
2023-12-16 09:30 - 10:30 | Governor’s Mansion, 606 Mountain Street, Carson City, NV

Santa's Pizza Workshop
2023-12-16 11:00 - 13:30 | Noble Pie Parlor Midtown, 777 South Center Street, #100, Reno, NV, 89501
Learn how to create a personal pizza and then enjoy your creation at Noble Pie Parlor’s Santa’s Pizza Workshop while partaking in seasonal festivities like complimentary milk and cookies and visiting with special guests, Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
The restaurant will also offer drink specials to adults over 21, including $2 off all drafts, $10 pricing for Crystal Basin Bubbles (or mimosas), $10 pricing for the About Town Deb Red Blend, and $10 pricing for the restaurant’s salted caramel, apple pie sangria, “The Apple of My Pie.”

Chocolate Nugget Winter Wonderland
2023-12-16 15:00 - 18:00 | Chocolate Nugget Candy Factory, 611 US-395, New Washoe City, NV, 89704
Chocolate Nugget Winter Wonderland promises to be a memorable experience for the entire family, with a wide array of festive activities and sweet surprises in store for all. Best of all, admission is free.
Highlights of the event include:

Meet & greet with Santa Claus and photo opportunities
Food trucks
Outdoor movie theater
Chocolates and treats
Winter wonderland decor and Christmas tree lighting
