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September 2025 Events and Activities in the Reno Region

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Great Reno Balloon Race
	Spectacular free family-friendly event in Reno.

Truckee River Cleanup
	Volunteer to help keep Reno beautiful.

Wolf Pack Football
	Support the UNR Wolf Pack this football season.

September is National Preparedness Month. Make sure you and your family are ready for any of the natural disasters that can occur in the Reno region, including wildfire, earthquakes, and flooding. Get more information from "Make a Plan." September is also Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15).

Big events during September, 2025 include...

• Nugget Rib Cook-Off
• Labor Day Weekend
• Great Reno Balloon Race
• Street Vibrations

Burning Man 2025 - Burning Man in the Black Rock Desert is from August 24 through September 1, 2025. The 2025 art theme is "Tomorrow Today."

Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off - Wednesday through Sunday, August 27 - September 1, 2025. The Nugget Rib Cook-Off is really a cooking competition between the professional barbeque teams that will also be serving ribs and fixins to the public during the event. Admission to the Nugget Rib Cook-Off and parking are free. Held at Victorian Square in Sparks.

Annual Numaga Indian Days Pow Wow - Friday through Sunday, August 29 - 31, 2025. This free, family-friendly annual event is held over Labor Day weekend and features some of the best Native American dancers, singers and drummers in the country. Besides the memorable pow wow entertainment, over 50 vendors sell traditional native foods and handcrafted silver work, bead work, baskets and other American Indian art. The event is at Hungry Valley, 266 Loop Road in Sparks. Hungry Valley is 18 miles north of downtown Reno in scenic Eagle Canyon.

Labor Day Weekend - Friday through Monday, August 29 - September 1, 2025. This weekend is the last big holiday weekend of the summer. There are plenty of things to do for your last summer fling, including train rides, hiking, picnicking, swimming and water play, visiting museums, the Nugget Rib Cook-Off, and more.

Senior Fest 2025 - Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Held at the Reno Town Mall, Senior Fest provides seniors with the opportunity to connect with senior service providers and businesses. Businesses and agencies will be on hand offering a wide range of resources for seniors, boomers, and retirees. The event is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is free and open to the public. The Reno Town Mall is at the corner of S. Virginia Street and Peckham Lane, across from the Atlantis Hotel Casino.

Wolf Pack Football - Saturday, September 6, 2025, 2 p.m. The Pack takes on the Sacramento State Hornets at Mackay Stadium. Next is another home game vs. the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders on September 13. An away game follows against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on September 20.

44th Great Reno Balloon Race - Friday through Sunday, September 5 - 7, 2025. You have to get up real early, but it's worth it to enjoy the colorful spectacle of the world's largest free hot air balloon event. It is held annually at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park in Reno.

66th Annual International Camel & Ostrich Races - Friday through Sunday, September 5 - 7, 2025. Bring the family to Virginia City to enjoy this hilarious event, a tradition that dates back to the 50s. Friday is Hot Camel Nights starting at 5 p.m. On Saturday, two shows at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday Family Day races start at 12 noon, plus there are lots of other activities around town throughout the weekend. First 100 kids on Family Day get a free camel ride. No umbrellas, weapons or pets allowed.

Reno Greek Festival - Friday and Saturday, September 5 - 6, 2025. Come and enjoy Greek food, live music, dancing, tours of Saint Anthony Greek Church and just a great time together as a community. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, 12 noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday. General admission is $12. Advance tickets for $12 get you $10 worth of food credit. Kids 12 and under are free. At St. Anthony Greek Orthodox Church, 4795 Lakeside Dr. in Reno.

Social Science: Best Of - Saturday, September 6, 2025, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. By popular demand, The Discovery proudly presents the ultimate mix tape of crowd-favorite hands-on activities from 12 years of the Social Science event series. This is a 21+ event at The Discovery Museum, 490 S. Center Street in Reno. This is a popular event with limited capacity - it is recommended to buy tickets online in advance.

Northern Nevada Pride Parade and Festival - Saturday, September 6, 2025, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. The festival will be at Virginia St. and Mary St. in Reno's Midtown. General admission is $10. Everyone is invited. Proceeds benefit the local LGBTQ+ community center. The parade is free to watch and starts at 10 a.m. It runs along California Ave. between Arlington and Virginia St.

Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl - Thursday through Sunday, September 11 - 14, 2025. It's a free event designed to celebrate friends, community and all things fiber. We welcome you into our shops, homes, ranches, warehouses, and more. Visit the website for more details.

National Championship Air Races and Air Show - Wednesday through Sunday, September 10 - 14, 2025. The world's fastest motor sport also features extensive static displays along with spectacular military and civilian aerial entertainment. This is the first year at the races' new venue, Roswell, New Mexico.

Hands ON! Second Saturdays - Saturday, September 13, 2025, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Come to the Nevada Museum of Art for a day of fun family activities and free admission for all. The theme is different each Second Saturday and is sometimes related to one of the current exhibits. Enjoy free admission and activities at the Museum. Participate in hands-on art projects and storytelling.

Free Family Concert - Home Means Nevada - Saturday, September 13, 2025, 10 a.m. activities, 11 a.m. concert. Enjoy a free family concert at the Pioneer Center, brought to you by the Reno Philharmonic and others. Explore the great state that we call home – through music. Featuring the beloved state song Home Means Nevada, the playful excitement of The Thrill of the Orchestra, and the toe-tapping energy of Rodeo-Hoedown and Orange Blossom Special, this engaging program is perfect for young listeners. The Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts is at 100 S. Virginia St. in downtown Reno.

Fall into the Holidays Craft Fair - Saturday, September 13, 2025, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors will feature photography, glass art, mosaics, metal art, woodwork, kitchen items, yard flags, clothing, jewelry, books and much more. Entry into the event is free. Proceeds will benefit the City of Sparks Arts Fund and Sparks Parks and Recreation Leisure Without Limits programs for people with disabilities. At the Parks and Recreation Gym, 98 Richards Way in Sparks.

Reno Startup Week - Monday through Friday, September 29 to October 3, 2025. Bringing together founders, innovators, dreamers, makers, and business owners for a week-long celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit in Northern Nevada. The week will offer a variety of activities, workshops, discussions, speakers and networking opportunities to foster innovation and collaboration among entrepreneurs of all stages. Visit the website for details.

Reno Wine Walk - Saturday, September 20, 2025, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Riverwalk Merchants present this fun event every third Saturday of the month. Visit any of the participating merchants 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. This is a 21+ event. Pets and strollers are not advised. For more information, call 775-825-WALK(9255).

Truckee River Cleanup Day - Saturday, September 13, 2025. Cleanup and beautification projects span from Verdi to Lockwood. Projects include storm-drain stenciling, litter pickup, graffiti removal, in-the-river trash removal, weed pulling and park beautification projects. The main sponsor is Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful (KTMB). To register, visit the KTMB volunteer signup page.

"The Little Mermaid" at The Pioneer Center - Saturday and Sunday, September 20 - 21, 2025. Choreographed by Alexander Van Alstyne, The Little Mermaid is the captivating story of the beautiful mermaid and her dreams of becoming a human. This classic story is filled with mesmerizing dance, intrigue, and is fun for the entire family. The Reno Philharmonic Orchestra will perform the exciting score. The Saturday performance is at 7 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m.

Sparks Water Lantern Festival - Saturday, September 20, 2025, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. At Sparks Marina Park, 300 Howard Drive in Sparks. This is a family friendly event that can be shared by everyone. Friends, families, neighbors, and lots of people that you haven't met can come together to create a peaceful, memorable experience. Water Lantern Festival brings people together to Light The Water in a magical night that includes food, music, and beauty as the lanterns reflect upon the water. Visit the website for online tickets.

Dozers & Dirt - Saturday, September 20, 2025, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Join us and get dirty digging-in your shovels to support local children battling cancer. We invite big and little kids alike to operate more than 35 pieces of heavy construction equipment, experience up-close displays of the RAVEN helicopter, a bomb unit, police cars, fire trucks, and more. All proceeds benefit the Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation. Tickets available online from the website. Event is at Rilite Aggregate, 9208 Western Skies Drive in south Reno. Closed-toe shoes required.

Fiesta on Wells - Sunday, September 21, 2025, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come say hi and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with music, folkloric dancers, entertainment, delicious food, and more. Free fun for the whole family. We close several blocks on South Wells Avenue for this big street party.

Street Vibrations Fall Rally - Thursday through Sunday, September 25 - 28, 2025. Over 50,000 riders converge for the Fall Rally and there are even more events and things to do, including Tattoo Expo, hundreds of vendors, factory rigs selling everything motorcycle, stunt shows, rides to Lake Tahoe, and biker drinking places.

Dragon Lights Reno - September 26 to November 30, 2025. Dragon Lights Reno will again illuminate the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Gardens in Rancho San Rafael Park with all new lantern displays. Forty-two larger-than-life lantern sculptures, lit by thousands of LED lights, will transform the arboretum into a luminous wonderland during mid-summer nights. Dragon Lights Reno includes an interactive playground with lantern displays that visitors can touch, play with, and even sit on. Inside the arboretum, visitors will also find a Lantern Food Court that offers a wide selection of food and drinks from both local and traveling food vendors. It is best to purchase tickets online ahead of time. Tickets at the box office may not be available on any night that the festival reaches capacity. Be sure to visit the website for more details about the event and obtaining tickets.

National Public Lands Day - Saturday, September 27, 2025. Enjoy an entrance fee free day at hundreds of units of our National Parks system and other public lands administered by agencies like the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. You can also volunteer and help with public lands projects across the country. Locally, Friends of Nevada Wilderness and Friends of Black Rock-High Rock will be hosting service projects.

Genoa Candy Dance Arts & Crafts Faire - Saturday and Sunday, September 27 - 28, 2025. This event carries on a tradition started in 1919. There will be over 400 exhibitors, music and entertainment, and 3,000 pounds of homemade candy. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Tickets required for the Candy Dance and Dinner. (775) 782-8696. Please do not bring dogs. They are not allowed in Mormon Station State Park during large events.

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