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Halloween is a big deal in Reno and Sparks. That means there are numerous events and activities for kids and families, many of which are free (or inexpensive). For trick-or-treating, there are fun and safe alternatives to the traditional dash between houses out on the public streets.

October 1 - 31, 2025. TeenTober is an annual, nationwide celebration that aims to promote year-round teen services and help teens learn new skills and fuel their passions inside and outside the library. Search our calendar of events to see all the events we have planned.

October 30 and November 1, 2025, 7 p.m. November 2, 2025, 2 p.m. Witness the hilarity as love and the law collide in the most musical court case of the century. Laughter, wit, and comic mischief are guaranteed as the verdict is delivered in true Gilbert & Sullivan fashion but with a wild west twist. Costumes welcome. Online tickets are $40 adults, $20 students and children 17 and under. At the National Automobile Museum in Reno.

Friday, October 24, 2025, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Come enjoy candy and kids' games, costume contest, best vehicle decoration prize, community fun, vehicle decorating contest. At Powertrain Industries, 4910 Longley Lane, Suite 103 in Reno

Friday, October 24, 2025, 6 p.m. Spooktacular Trunk or Treat. Monsters, ghouls, and goblins – come trick-or-treat at 6865 Sierra Center Pkwy. in Reno.

Saturday and Sunday, October 25 - 26, 2025, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. As part of our behavioral enrichment program, some of the animals will receive pumpkins filled with their favorite treats. Watch the enjoyment experienced by our predators when presented with these unique and delicious treats. Throughout each session, pumpkins will be delivered to different animals. Be sure to bring the camera for animal viewing at its finest. Trick or treating for kids. Adults $22; Seniors $20; Children $16. Ages 2 and under free. Open to the public. Animal Ark is at 1265 Deerlodge Road, off of Red Rock Road in the Stead area of Reno. (775) 970-3111.

Saturday, October 25, 2025, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. We are closing down Vesta Street with two outdoor stages and appearances from your favorite local bands and their favorite iconic bands. Also: food trucks, vendors, activities, and a haunted house. You are encouraged to get $15 advance tickets online. 140 Vesta Street in Reno.

Sunday, October 26, 2025, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Nevada State Police, Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles, and Nevada Department of Transportation are excited to announce that Trunk or Treat Nevada 2025 in Reno will be held this year with participating law enforcement, first responder and community partners. At Nevada DMV South Reno, 9155 Double Diamond Pkwy.

Sunday, October 26, 2025, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Free. All are invited to join in the fun for an evening of costumes, cars, candy, and fun as we welcome our local community for a safe trick or treating event. Enjoy free hot dogs and chips for the first 100 people. Children are encouraged to dress up and must be accompanied by an adult. 3835 Lakeside Drive in Reno.

Saturday, October 25, 2025 - Visit the Discovery Museum in costume and trick or treat from gallery to gallery. (For the safety of all museum visitors, no costumes with weapons of any kind are allowed.) There will be spooky decorations and delicious treats for all of the friendly or scary ghosts, ghouls and goblins who dare to attend. Advance tickets encouraged but not required. The cost is $3 for member children and $2 for adults, $4 for non-member kids and $3 for adults. Members only will have exclusive entry from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Everyone else gets in from 12 noon to 5 p.m. The Discovery is at 490 S. Center Street in Reno.

This Halloween Trick or Treat event participates in the Teal Pumpkin Project. A number of the trick-or-treat stations will offer non-food items for kids with food allergies, as well as other children for whom candy is not an option.

Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The North Valleys Library will be hosting the 37th Annual Trick-or-Treat Parade at the North Hills Shopping Center. Show off your amazing costumes as you parade about the library and the shopping center stopping for treats. This library branch is at 1075 North Hills Blvd. in Reno.

Thursday October 30, 2025, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wear your costumes and visit us at our service desks for some treats. At the Spanish Springs Library, 7100-A Pyramid Highway in Sparks.

Thursday, October 30, 2025, 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. You are invited for an afternoon full of festive fun strolling through our Reno and Carson City campuses while our dedicated staff compete for the spookiest, most paw-some decorated candy stations. Kids can trick-or-treat, show off their costumes, and meet pets who are ready to find their fur-ever homes. The event will be at 2825 Longley Lane in Reno and 549 Airport Rd. in Carson City.

Friday, October 31, 2025. Starts at 9 a.m. Wander through our galleries decorated for the season, discover eerie favorites in our car collection, and stop by the Children's Activity Center for creative Halloween activities - if you dare. Limited candy at the admissions desk, spooky scavenger hunt, Halloween coloring pages, family-friendly Halloween movies. Normal museum admission applies. The Museum is at 10 South Lake Street, next to the Truckee River. Parking is free. (775) 333-9300.

Friday and Saturday, October 31 - November 1, 2025. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday. Join us for festive activities, games, crafts, pumpkin carving, raffle prizes, and other spooky surprises for all ages. This event is to raise funds for for our education programs such as our Exploration Camps. Saturday is an adult night of Sunsets and Spirits. At Galena Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mt. Rose Highway in south Reno.

Friday, October 31, 2025, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Bring your little ghouls and goblins to the food hall for some delightful trick-or-treating. Stop at each vendor stall just like you would in your neighborhood. Free. For ages 14 and under. No costumes that depict gangs or are overly scary. Reno Public Market is at 299 E. Plumb Lane in Reno.

Thursday, October 30, 2025, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Kids are invited to come in costume and trick or treat from decorated trunk to trunk outside in the church parking lot. People at each trunk will hand out the candy. St. John's is located at 1070 W. Plumb Lane in Reno.

Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be an in-store costume contest and plenty of candy for kids of all ages. Tables will be located throughout Scheels for proper Trick-or-Treating. The Scheels store is at 1200 Scheels Dr. in Sparks. (775) 331-2700.

Saturday, October 25, 2025, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is free to the Sparks United Methodist Church trunk or treat. The church is at 1231 Pyramid Way in Sparks. For more information, call (775) 358-0925.

Thursday, October 30, 2025, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. A night of trunks, treats and fun in a family friendly atmosphere. Holy Cross is at 4895 S. McCarran Blvd. in Reno.

Sunday, October 26, 2025, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. A safe, fun, and free trunk-or-treat event where your kids will walk away with loads of candy and great memories. Come enjoy festive music, food trucks, and candy. At Cyan Park, 2121 Long Meadow Drive in Reno.

Month of October, 2025. As one of the most haunted destinations in the country, Virginia City is the perfect place to get spooked this October. Celebrate the supernatural and all things unexpected with an entire month of events including ghost tours, haunted ghost town, escape room, safe trick-or-treating, a goblin parade, pumpkin patch trains, visits to the cemetery, Redrun VII zombie run, and several events just for adults.

Friday, October 31, 2025, 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come march the streets of Virginia City in your best Halloween garb and be prepared to scare. Open to kids, adults, and even pets. Participate in the costume contest and stick around for safe trick-or-treating after the parade at the many shops along the boardwalk.

Friday, October 31, 2025, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free trick or treating at the Governor's Mansion, 606 Mountain Street in Carson City. Music and entertainment for the whole family.

Friday and Saturday, October 17 - 18, 2025, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Join us for our annual haunted hoops where we turn our hoop house into a haunted house. There will be spooky activities and crafts, drinks, snacks and a haunted house. Fun for all ages. $12.50 per person 10 and up, $5.50 for kids under 5. Urban Roots is at 1700 E. 2nd St. in Reno.

Halloween Hangout is a fun online collection of activities for kids. Get costume ideas, play games, check out cool photo galleries, watch spooky videos, get jack-o'-lantern carving tips, and more.

Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Join us for some free family fun. We will have local vendors passing out free candy and special guests from Sparks Police and Fire Departments. Red Hawk is at 6600 N. Wingfield Pkwy. in Sparks.

Thursday, October 30, 2025, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Come out for this safe and family fun trick-or-treating event at Mills Park in Carson City. 100+ local businesses and organizations will decorate spooky booths and pass out candy. There will be food trucks, activities and rides on the Mills Park train. Suggested donation is a non-perishable food item.

Saturday, October 25, 2025, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. At this free Trunk or Treat event, children can celebrate in a fun and safe environment. Come dressed in costume and travel from trunk to trunk where you'll get all the candy your bags can handle. The Rock Church is at 4950 Vista Blvd. in Sparks.

Sunday, November 2, 2025, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come to celebrate this spectacular tradition to remember those who have already departed. There will be music, food, crafts, arts and more. The center of activities is E. Pueblo Street at the corner with S. Wells Avenue. Sponsored by Latino Arte and Culture.

Monday, October 27, 2025, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. A ghoulish gathering for kids and their grownups, at South Valleys Library. Music, treats, prizes, and games galore. Show off your costumes in the Jack O' Lantern Jive! This is a first come first served event with limited capacity. Please register if you would like to receive email reminders for this event, but registration does not guarantee entry. South Valleys Library is at 15650A Wedge Parkway in Reno.

October 16 to November 1, 2025. Check out this list of additional Halloween events at various branches of the library.

Friday, October 24, 2025, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free trunk or treat event that includes admission to the Haunted Ghost Town and Mine, spooky critters curator's corner, food trucks. At the Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St. in Carson City.

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