V&T Candy Cane Express Train
2023-12-16 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-17 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.

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre Presents The Nutcracker
2023-12-16 13:00 - 2023-12-17 13:00, 2023-12-16 14:00 - 2023-12-17 14:00, 2023-12-16 19:00, 2023-12-16 20:00, 2023-12-17 13:00 - 2023-12-18 13:00, 2023-12-17 19:00 | Pioneer Center, 100 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV, 89501
A.V.A. Ballet Theatre Presents
The Nutcracker at the Pioneer Center

Featuring the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra
The stage at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts will be alive with a sugar plum fairy and dancing mice as A.V.A. Ballet Theatre presents the annual Nutcracker Ballet on December 15, 16, 17, 2023. Artistic director Alexander Van Alstyne has choreographed an exciting rendition of the popular holiday ballet and the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s moving score. Laura Jackson will be conducting the orchestra. Due to popular demand, we will continue to have a fifth performance.
Principal dancers who have performed with professional ballet companies such as Ballet West, Kansas City Ballet and the Diablo Ballet will perform the leading roles along side a large cast of local talent.
Nutcracker performances will be held Friday December 15th at 8pm, December 16th at 2pm and 8pm and Sunday December 17th at 1pm and 7pm at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Reno. Ticket prices are $30 to $65 with discounts for seniors and children.
A special Sugar Plum party will be held after the Saturday and Sunday afternoon performances where children can meet the Nutcracker characters.
A.V.A. Ballet Theatre is the resident ballet company of the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. They are northern Nevada’s largest company under the instruction of a professional faculty with years of performing experience in renowned metropolitan ballet and production companies across the United States and Europe.
Mark your calendars now for this spectacular holiday tradition. For tickets call the Pioneer Center box office at 775-434-1050 or on-line at pioneercenter.com. Box office hours are Monday through Friday 11am to 6pm.
For more information call A.V.A. Ballet Theatre at 775-762-5165 or on-line at avaballet.com or call the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts at 775-686-6600.

Ugly Sweater Wine Walk
2023-12-16 14:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Reno
Join the small businesses of the Riverwalk Merchants Association along the Truckee River and neighboring streets in downtown Reno for this festive wine walk.

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

Tahoe Live
2023-12-16 15:00 - 22:00 | Palisades Tahoe, 1960 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, CA, 96146

S'More Fun
2023-12-16 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-12-17 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.

Christmas with the Crawfords
2023-12-16 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-12-20 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.

Riverside Farmers Market
2023-12-17 09:00 - 13:00 | Idlewild Park, 1000 Cowan Dr., Reno, NV, 89509
The Riverside Farmers Market stands as Reno’s authentic local market, exclusively featuring vendors who cultivate, rear, or craft their products within the immediate vicinity of the city. Highlighting small-scale, community-focused, and sustainable farmers and ranchers, the market is a testament to the belief that the foundation of healthy food lies in the health of the land. It also serves as a welcoming platform for Reno’s emerging agricultural talents, providing a space for residents to connect with those who are dedicated to nourishing the Truckee Meadows community through locally grown produce.

Great Basin Pottery Holiday Sale
2023-12-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Great Basin Pottery, 423-725 Scott Rd,, Doyle, CA

Holiday Tea Party at The Center Studio
2023-12-17 15:00 - 16:30 | The Center Studio, 55 Foothill Rd., #2, Reno, NV, 89511

Park Farm Stand
2023-12-17 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!

Slow Flow
2023-12-18 16:30 - 17:30 | The Peace Offering, 10075 West River Street, Suite B, Truckee, CA, 96161
A tranquil and rejuvenating journey that invites you to embrace the serenity within. In this gentle and mindful practice, the focus is on finding balance, both physically and mentally, while allowing ourselves to move with grace and ease.

Black Tie Dive Bar Tour
2023-12-19 08:00 - 17:00
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.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga
2023-12-19 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-12-21 09:30 - 10:30 | The Peace Offering, 10075 West River Street, Suite B, Truckee, CA, 96161
A dynamic and flowing style of hatha yoga which links breath and movement through a creative series of postures that balance strength and flexibility while cultivating mindfulness through a continuous flow. Vinyasa is cleansing, heat building and suitable for all levels. Feel supported through gentle hands-on assists while you cleanse your body and focus on your mind.

Lunch Time Power Nap
2023-12-19 12:00 - 13:00 | The Peace Offering, 10075 West River Street, Suite B, Truckee, CA, 96161
Power Nap will gently guide your body into deeply restorative shapes (entirely on the ground) with the full support of bolsters, blocks, blankets and uber chill tunes. As 80% of your relaxation response moves from the belly up, the power of the poses will be EMBODIED and profound physical and mental relaxation will naturally follow.

Christmas in Provence
2023-12-19 18:00 | Nothing To It!, 225 Crummer Lane, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Celebrated as a land of outstanding beauty and spirit, the tranquil villages that make up the Provence region of France produce some of the most magical dishes known to mankind. It would be hard to find another culture that celebrates Christmas quite like Provence. From the “thirteen desserts” of the “big supper” to a variety of classic, yet simply delicious entrees, Christmas in Provence will take you on a yuletide culinary journey filled with Holiday spirit.

Christmas in Space: A Stellar Holiday Cirque
2023-12-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E 2nd St, Reno, NV
Step into a world where intergalactic wonder meets Yuletide joy in “Christmas in Space,” an electrifying extravaganza brought to you by Q Productions Las Vegas. Hold onto your (space) seats, because this show features an unparalleled cast of acrobats, daredevils, and cirque performers who will leave you mesmerized. At the forefront of entertainment technology, the show utilizes mind-blowing projection mapping and interactive lasers that redefine ‘holiday lights.’ Are you a thrill-seeker? Prepare to be astonished by The Cyclone, a jaw-dropping daredevil act that suspends a Harley Davidson motorcycle—and its fearless rider—45 feet in the air. But that’s not all; the rider also tows two spectacularly fearless female acrobats performing dizzying aerials. Adding a dash of scientific marvel to the mix is Lady Light Lasergirl, an award-winning laser performer who has dazzled audiences on Discovery Channel’s Outrageous Acts of Science and Fox Network’s Game of Talents. But what would Christmas be without heart? The show’s sentimental core centers on an inquisitive Alien who lands in a theater, determined to abduct a Janitor for a holiday crash course. When he opens a Stargate, his extraterrestrial buddies come rushing in, and together they embark on a journey of discovering the true meaning of Christmas and the Holiday Season.

Kundalini Yoga
2023-12-20 09:30 - 10:30 | The Peace Offering, 10075 West River Street, Suite B, Truckee, CA, 96161
Kundalini Yoga is a practice that has been gifted to us to strengthen and improve our nervous system; to clear and focus the mind; and to bring balance to the body. The specific Kundalini kriya and yoga poses chosen for a class is the same for up to 6 weeks to set the vibration in your body.

Abby's Movie Night
2023-12-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Abby’s Highway 40, 424 East 4th Street, Reno, NV, 89512
Grab a drink and some snacks from Dumpling Queen and enjoy a movie on Abby’s Highway 40’s outdoor big screen. Visit Abby’s Event Calendar to see the movie showing this week.

Tahoe City Harvest Market
2023-12-21 09:00 - 14:00 | Boatworks Mall, 760 North Lake Boulevard, #2, Tahoe City, CA, 96145
Don’t miss out on the remaining Farmers Markets of the season! Tahoe Wine Collective is excited to announce the Harvest Markets.While you shop for fresh produce and other market goodies, visit Tahoe Wine Collective during these hours for wine bottles to go, ready-to-bake pizza dough, pasta and sauce pairings, and delightful sweet treats. Explore the offerings, pick up essentials for weekend dinners, indulge in holiday treats, or find the perfect gift items.
