Holiday Lights Festival
2025-11-30 16:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Reno City Plaza
Experience the magic of the holiday season at the Holiday Lights Festival, a dazzling celebration that will illuminate downtown Reno from City Plaza to the iconic Reno Arch. Free for artists and local car clubs, this enchanting event transforms the heart of Reno into a festive wonderland.
In partnership with the City of Reno’s annual Christmas tree lighting, the festival features holiday train rides, photos with Santa, a charming Christmas Village, and much more. With its blend of twinkling lights, joyful activities, and community spirit, the Holiday Lights Festival is the perfect way to kick off the season in style.

STEP2's Jingle & Mingle Gala
2025-12-05 18:00 - 22:00 | Silver Legacy Resort & Casino, 407 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV, 89501
Join STEP2 for an evening dedicated to commemorating the triumphs of the year, paying tribute to the women uplifted through the organization, and expressing their gratitude to their treasured donors and supporters.

Grinch Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl
2025-12-06 13:00 - 17:00 | Virginia City
Bring your group of merry elves for a holly, jolly good time in a historic holiday wonderland with The Grinch Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl, part of Virginia City’s Christmas on the Comstock. The event takes participants to some of our historic saloons along with restaurants and shops – all decked out for the season – to sip on festive drinks and indulge in sweet treats. Watch for the Grinch roaming the streets spreading his Christmas mischief.
Dress in your favorite holiday attire and vote for most festive stop, best seasonal drink and tastiest treat.
Make a day and night of it by staying in town and shopping at many of our local and unique merchant shops including artisans and jewelers. Take a ride on the V&T Candy Cane Express or the Electric Holiday Train O’Lights, watch our Parade of Lights and stay for the Magical Christmas Fireworks Show, plus much more.

Handmade Holiday Faire
2025-12-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Urban Teaching Farm, 1700 E 2nd Street, Reno, NV, 89502

Riverside Farmers Market
2025-12-07 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-14 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-21 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-28 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-04 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-11 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-18 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-25 09:00 - 13:00 and 17 more dates | Idlewild Park, 1000 Cowan Dr., Reno, NV, 89509
The Riverside Farmers Market is Reno’s truly local market, with all vendors growing, raising, or making their goods within the tightest possible radius around Reno. The event showcases small, local, and sustainable farmers and ranchers who believe that healthy food begins with a healthy land. They are also are home to Reno’s newest farmers and ranchers, making it the perfect place to meet the fine folks growing food locally for the Truckee Meadows community.

KTMB's Christmas Tree Recycling
2025-12-26 - 2025-12-31
KTMB’s Christmas Tree Recycling returns in 2025, running from December 26th through the New Year, at multiple sites across the Reno/Sparks area. Trees must be free of lights, ornaments, flocking, tinsel, and no wreaths, please.
These trees will be turned into mulch for area parks and beautification projects in Reno and Sparks.
