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November 2025 Events and Activities in the Reno Region

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Halloween Trick or Treating
	Lots of places to get Halloween goodies and fun around Reno.

Pumpkin Patches & Corn Mazes
	Halloween fun around the Reno region.

Halloween Haunted Houses
	Scary Halloween fun around the Reno region.

November is National Native American Heritage Month.

Big events during November, 2025 include...

• Reno Veterans Day Parade
• Thanksgiving Day Weekend Activities
• Thanksgiving Day Dining
• Christmas Tree Cutting Permits

Warren Miller's "Sno-Ciety" - Saturday, November 1, 2025, 7:30 p.m. "SNO-CIETY" takes viewers on a journey from the Scottish Highlands and the streets of Finland to the back bowls of Whitewater, BC, and a local hill-turned-terrain park in downtown Denver. See a diverse lineup of Olympians, urban riders, and local legends including Judd Henkes, Britta Winans, and many more. At the Pioneer Center in Reno. Tickets available online.

Fall Photo Hike at Lockwood Trailhead - Saturday, November 1, 2025, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy a stroll through riparian and upland habitat that supports an excellent variety of bird species. Sagebrush, wild rose and four-wing saltbush mix with Indian rice grass and Great Basin wildrye in one of the Truckee River’s best recreational sites. Sign up online.

UNR Ski Swap - The Avalanche Sale - October 31 - November 2, 2025. The UNR Ski Swap features a huge selection of new and used equipment. Everything from boards to boots, skis to snow shoes, clothing, helmets, gloves and more. Save up to 70% on hundreds of new/used items and get out fitted for the season. Admission is free. Friday - 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday - 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Event is at the Reno - Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S. Virginia Street in Reno.

Day of the Dead Celebration at Reno Public Market - Saturday, November 1, 2025, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Celebrate and remember our loved ones, in the first exhibition of Day of the Dead altars and the Catrina procession. Participate with your best outfit or altar either as a school, group, company or individual and win prizes for first, second and third place.

Daylight Saving Time ends - Sunday, November 2, 2025. Set clocks back 1 hour.

Barrels and Bites Awards Banquet for Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows - Thursday, November 6, 2025, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Join us for a night of celebration honoring the remarkable youth of the Boys & Girls Club and a community leader making a lasting impact. The evening includes cocktails, a catered dinner, and inspiring stories straight from our Club members. Suggested attire is "apres ski." At the Silver Legacy Resort Casino, 407 N. Virginia St. in Reno. You can buy tickets online.

"Chemistry of the Cocktail" at The Discovery - Friday, November 7, 2025, 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pack up and head out to The Discovery for giving and glamping at Chemistry of the Cocktail, the museum's 13th annual fundraising event. Get cozy beneath a starry sky with alpine inspired cocktails, enjoy unique camping themed fare created by the experts at Blend, and take part in hands-on activities designed to bring the outdoors in. This is a fundraiser for The Discovery, 490 S. Center Street in Reno. (775) 786-1000.

Hands ON! Second Saturdays - Saturday, November 8, 2025. Come to the Nevada Museum of Art for a day of fun family activities and free admission for all. Participate in hands-on art projects, storytelling, live music, tours and more. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Wolf Pack Football - Saturday, November 8, 2025. The Nevada Wolf Pack football team takes on the Utah State Aggies in Logan, UT. Kickoff 4:30 p.m. Go Pack!

"Dayton's Mystic 12: A Nevada History Mystery" from Historic Reno Preservation Society - Sunday, November 9, 2025, 12 noon. Historian Jeff Kintop presents a mystery that begins with an old photograph of 12 men standing in front of the Lyon County Courthouse in Dayton in 1882. At the Downtown Reno Library, 301 S. Center Street.

Reno Veterans Day Parade - Tuesday, November 11, 2025, starting at 11:11 a.m. The Reno Veterans Day Parade marches along Virginia Street through downtown Reno. Come enjoy this rousing parade and support our veterans that have served us over the years.

2025 Polar Express on the V&T Railroad - The Polar Express™ for the 2025 Christmas holiday season will visit the North Pole on select dates from November 14 through December 23. The Polar Express™ sells out every year. Get tickets as soon as possible if you want to ensure the best seats, date, and time for your family and/or group. Tickets are available online from the Polar Express website.

Spellbinders 2025 - November 14 - 16, 2025. The world's largest free International Festival of Magic returns to eight branches of the Washoe County Library, featuring World Champions of Magic from around the globe. All performances are free to the public. Visit the website to learn about which libraries and performance times. Due to limited seating, you are asked to register online for your preferred show.

Tipsy Turkey Wine Walk - Saturday, November 15, 2025. The Riverwalk Merchants present this fun event every third Saturday of the month. In November, it's themed for Thanksgiving and costumes are encouraged. Register online or visit any of the start locations with $30 and receive your wine glass and hand stamp (with photo ID), then make the rounds sampling wines at numerous businesses in the area from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. This is a 21+ event. Pets and strollers are not advised. For more information, call (775) 825-WALK (9255).

Special Collections & University Archives: Who We Are, What We Do, and Why You Should Care - Nevada Historical Society presents High Noon with Neal Cobb history series - Thursday, November 20, 2025, 12 noon to 1 p.m. This is an online event. This Month, Laura Rocke will talk about UNR's Special Collections and University Archives — what it is, why it exists, and why it's of interest and value to the community.

Girls on the Run - Sierras - Sunday, November 23, 2025. The 5K course (3.1 mile) is at UNR Mackay Stadium. Volunteers will be placed along the course to cheer on the girls and 5K participants. Get registration details and more from the website. (775) 298-0280. NO DOGS.

Wolf Pack Football - Saturday, November 15, 2025. The Nevada Wolf Pack football team takes on the San Jose State Spartans at Mackay Stadium in Reno. Kickoff at 12:30 p.m. Go Pack!

Holiday Bazaar at Idlewild Park - Sunday, November 23, 2025, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy our most festive market of the year. This enchanting, free event is perfect for the entire family and marks the highlight of the holiday season. We're transforming our beloved weekly market into a festive wonderland, where over 130 local artisans, farmers, bakers, and culinary creatives come together to offer you a holiday shopping experience like no other. Presented by Riverside Farmers Market.

Jingle Bell Rock - November 28 - December 28, 2025. Celebrate the season with Jingle Bell Rock, where dazzling performances and festive cheer light up the stage. At the Eldorado Showroom, 34 N. Virginia St. in Reno. Tickets are available online.

27th Annual Scheels Turkey Trot - Thursday, November 27, 2025, 8:30 a.m. Sign up with friends or family for the 2-mile walk, non-timed, that circles Sparks Marina. It starts and ends in the Scheels Parking lot, located at 1200 Scheels Drive in Sparks. Register early as the price increases close to event day. Dogs will not be allowed on the course (except for registered and licensed service dogs). A portion of all entry fees will benefit Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful (KTMB) and Amateur Radio Emergency Services.

Thanksgiving Day Weekend - Thursday, November 27, 2025. There are lots of things to do on Thanksgiving Day and throughout the Thanksgiving weekend.

Dining Out on Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 27, 2025. Reno area hotel/casinos and some restaurants put on big spreads for Thanksgiving dinner. Look these over if eating out sounds better than cooking all day and then cleaning up.

Wobble Before You Gobble 10K / 5K / 1 Mile Walk - Thursday, November 27, 2025, 9 a.m. The race event will begin at 9 a.m. at Idlewild 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. Register online or at the event on race day.

Deck the Halls Holiday Shopping Event at Reno Public Market - November 29 - 30, and the first 3 weekends in December, 2025, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bring your friends and family to enjoy a weekend full of festive fun, local shopping, and holiday cheer. Activities include photos with Santa, holiday decor, lots of food and drink, kids' holiday crafts and activities. Reno Public Market is at the corner of E. Plumb Lane and Virginia Street.

Shop Small - Forget the Black Friday shopping frenzy after Thanksgiving. Use your shopping time and dollars to support locally owned businesses in the Reno area - keep your money here in the Truckee Meadows to improve our own economy and support your friends and neighbors rather than faceless corporations sucking money out of Nevada. The Shop Small website has information for both business owners and shoppers.

Peanutcracker - The Story in a Nutshell - Sunday, November 23, 2025, 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Peanutcracker is a shorter, 45-minute narrated version of The Nutcracker that is designed for families with younger children to introduce them to the wonderful world of ballet and the traditional holiday ballet, The Nutcracker. The shortened ballet with its glowing Christmas tree, the Rat King's battle scene, Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy and animated narration has proven to be very popular with audiences of every age. Presented by Sierra Nevada Ballet at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Reno. Visit the website for online tickets.

"Spirit of the Season" from the Reno Philharmonic - December 12, 13, 14, 2025. Buckle up for the ultimate holiday adventure as we take you on a musical road trip across America. In this one-of-a-kind holiday spectacular, your Reno Phil Orchestra & Chorus, along with special guest performers, bring the sounds of the holidays from every corner of the United States to life. It's a perfect event for the entire family to enjoy together. At the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. Choose from four showtimes and purchase tickets online.

• Friday, December 12 at 7:00 PM
• Saturday, December 13 at 2:00 PM
• Saturday, December 13 at 7:00 PM
• Sunday, December 14 at 2:00 PM

"Buttcracker Neverland" from Bruka Theatre - December 5 - 21, 2025, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees December 7, 14, 21, 2025, 2 p.m. What began as a parody of The Nutcracker has evolved into a regional cult classic, offering a different underbelly to the original ballet each year it is performed. Brükaisms abound in this 14th rendition, which is full of fairy magic and gender bending buttcrackers. Not for ballet purists or those with tight slippers. Recommended: 12 years and up. Tickets available online. Bruka Theatre is at 99 N. Virginia Street in downtown Reno.

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