V&T Candy Cane Express Train
2023-12-02 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-03 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-09 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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 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 | NV
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.

Christmas with the Crawfords
2023-12-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-12-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-12-07 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-12-08 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-12-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Brüka Theatre, 99 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV, 89501
Brüka celebrates the holidays with pure Hollywood camp presenting Christmas with the Crawfords. This hilarious cult classic is based on an actual Christmas Eve live radio broadcast from Joan Crawford’s Brentwood mansion in 1949. Filled with exaggerated silver screen icons, this mash-up musical parody is a loving homage to Hollywood’s “Golden Age” and features appearances of Tinsel Town divas such as Judy Garland, Carmen Miranda, Gloria Swanson, Hedda Hopper, Ethel Merman, and the Andrews Sisters. Christmas With The Crawfords is a delightful alternative to the usual saccharine fare offered during the holidays and is guaranteed to make anyone who sees it feel much better about their own family at any time of year.

Handmade Holiday Faire
2023-12-03 11:00 - 14:00 | Urban Teaching Farm, 1700 E 2nd Street, Reno, NV, 89502
Enjoy a hot beverage while you make your own crafts to give as gifts and shop for gifts from local vendors. Take a picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Browse the local vendor stalls for gifts for family and friends, including jewelry, pottery, soap, printmaking, and more! Each ticket includes one free drink, and two free DIY crafts.

Deck the Halls at Reno Public Market
2023-12-03 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-04 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-05 11:00 - 17:00 | Reno Public Market, 299 E Plumb Ln, Reno, NV, 89502

Holly Jolly Honey Pop-Up Bar
2023-12-03 11:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-04 11:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-06 11:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-07 11:00 - 21:00 | Reno Public Market, 299 E Plumb Ln, Reno, NV, 89502
Honey Bar is bringing festive cocktails with their Holly Jolly Honey Pop-Up Bar at Reno Public Market.

Nevada Museum of Art Holiday Sale
2023-12-07 - 2023-12-10 | Nevada Museum of Art, 160 West Liberty, Reno, Nevada, 89501
Find unique gifts and specialty items at the Nevada Museum of Art’s Holiday Sale from December 7-10, 2023. All sales support the exhibition and education programs of the Nevada Museum of Art.

City of Reno Menorah Lighting
2023-12-07 16:30 - 18:30 | Reno City Plaza

Downtown Truckee's Festive Fridays
2023-12-08 16:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Truckee, Truckee, CA
Festive Fridays bring the holiday spirit with music, themed fun, and special sales to shop local and shop small this holiday season. Downtown businesses are keeping their doors open ’til 8:00 p.m.! TART Connect service to downtown will be FREE, and they’ll have a weekly selfie contest on social media to give away some amazing gift card bundles.

Cornish Christmas
2023-12-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Grass Valley
Downtown Grass Valley will be filled with the sights and sounds of an old-fashioned Christmas: carolers, musicians, and a fire pit to warm your hands. Look for Santa and Mrs. Claus, the Snow Queen, the Tree Lady, and other holiday characters. The event hosts craft and food vendors, and the town shops, restaurants, wine-tasting rooms, tap houses, and bars are open. The streets will be awash in festive holiday décor, lights, and sparkling windows.

Reno Phil's Spirit of the Season
2023-12-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-09 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Reno Philharmonic, 925 Riverside Dr., Suite 3, Reno, NV
Relive your favorite holiday movie moments with the Reno Philharmonic’s Spirit of the Season concerts. You’ll be able to experience the magic of the movies as the Reno Phil Orchestra and Chorus plays cinematic scores from some of your favorite festive features!

Hi-Dez Holiday Market
2023-12-09 10:00 - 15:00 | The Holland Project, 140 Vesta Street, Reno, NV, 89502

Holiday Chili Cash N' Carry
2023-12-09 10:00 - 17:00 | The Wedge Ceramics Studio, 2095 Dickerson Rd, Reno, NV

Midtown Patio Holiday Market
2023-12-09 12:00 - 17:00 | The Wheyfarer, 24 California Ave., Unit B, Reno, NV, 89509
Join Elixir, The Wheyfarer, and Rare Tea for a fun filled afternoon at the MidTown Patio with vendors, music, wine tasting, and specials.

Genoa Cowboy Country Christmas
2023-12-09 17:30 - 20:30 | Genoa Town Hall, 2287 Main Street, Minden, NV

Chef Charlie Palmer's Holiday Showcase
2023-12-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E 2nd St, Reno, NV
Chef Charlie Palmer and the team at Charlie Palmer Steak Reno invite you to celebrate the holidays with a festive five-course dinner that showcases Charlie’s tasteful portfolio of wines from Sonoma County. With special guest Chris Richards, Bricoleur Vineyards you will enjoy a thoughtfully curated menu that embodies holiday flavors, seasonal ingredients, and wines selected by Charlie and Chris that pair wonderfully with the menu. Live music, holiday décor, and an intimate setting will prepare you for the holidays!
