Oct 28 2009
Halloween activities for just about everyone can be found in the Reno / Tahoe region. Families with children will find less scary fare such as pumpkin patches and safe trick or treating, while adults can indulge in some serious Halloween partying if they so choose. Halloween falls on a Saturday in 2009, giving ghouls, goblins, and partyers a weekend night for their tricks and treats.
Of course, everyone wants Halloween to be safe as well as fun. Learn more from the Reno Police Department's Halloween Safety Tips. You can also download the Halloween Safety Tips flyer. More information is available at (775) 334-2178.
Halloween Themed Art Walk
October 29 - The monthly Art Walk with have a Halloween theme in October. This event is from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and it's free to participate. Visit a Riverwalk merchant for a free guide to the events and entertainment occurring in the district. Some venues may require an admission or cover fee. Located in the West street Market and the Riverwalk District. For more information, call (775) 825-WALK.Halloween Spookapalooza at Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows
October 29 - The Boys & Girls Club is partnering with the Nevada National Guard Family Programs Office to present Spookapalooza, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. This free event will include a haunted house, monster maze, bounce houses, a cupcake walk and cake auction, face painting, raffles and more. A spaghetti dinner will be available for $2, free for Club members. The Club is at 2680 E. Ninth Street in Reno. For information, call (775) 331-5437.Sparks 23rd Annual Great Pumpkin Carnival
October 29 - Sparks Parks & Recreation and the North Reno Kiwanis team up to produce a safe alternative to trick or treating with specialty game booths, a haunted house, and a home-made costume contest for children, ages 12 & under. The Carnival is from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Alf Sorensen Community Center, 1400 Baring Blvd. in Sparks. For more information on the Great Pumpkin Carnival, call (775) 353-2385."Growlloween" Canine Costume Contest
October 29 - This canine costume contest is at Wild River Grille in downtown Reno, 17 S. Virginia St., from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The $5 per dog entry fee and a portion of all entrees purchased will be donated to support the Shakespeare Animal Fund of Nevada. To make dinner reservations and pre-register your dog, call (775) 284-7455.Halloween Hollow in Reno's Riverwalk District
October 30 - Riverwalk Merchants and West Street Market will be bringing Halloween to the downtown Reno Riverwalk District. This Halloween event is from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and includes free trick-or-treating, free games and entertainment at the West St. Plaza and West St. Market, and a raffle to support the Children's Cabinet (tickets are $1). To participate, visit any Riverwalk merchant for a map of trick-or-treating locations. For more information, call (775) 825-WALK.Safe Trick or Treating at Nevada Humane Society
October 31 - Nevada Humane Society will be having safe trick or treating from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The facility will have Halloween decorations, animals and staff will be in costume, lots of candy will be available to the little ghosts and goblins, and hot chocolate will be served. Kids can wander through the shelter, picking up candy and enjoying the many different animals.The Humane Society will be having special Halloween adoption fees, from October 22 through November 1. Adoption counselors will be on hand to help you choose the right pet for your family. All animals are neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. The Nevada Humane Society is located at 2825 Longley Lane, Suite B, Reno. Call (775) 856-2000 for information.
Halloween Howl
October 31 - Halloween Howl will be at the Garden Shop Nursery, 3636 Mayberry (near McCarran) in Reno, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. This event is for people and their pets, featuring pet trick or treating, a pet psychic, animal costume contests, pet photos, dog games, a parade at 3 p.m. led by Reno Aces mascot Archie, free hot chocolate and cookies, pumpkin painting, music, and more. Tickets in advance are $10 per person, $25 per family. At the door, they are $15 per person and $30 per family. Proceeds benefit the Shakespeare Animal Fund. To learn more, sign your pet up for the parade, or buy tickets in advance, send an email to TheShakeFund@aol.com. For more details, call (775) 342-7040.Halloween on the Farm
October 31 - Come to the River School and Mayberry Farm for a day of family fun with games, pumpkin carving, hay rides, music, a puppet show, and good food. After the sun goes down, there will be a fire spinning performance by Tribe Vibe and an open mic jam session into the wee hours. The event starts at 2 p.m. and goes till 1 a.m. The River School is at 7777 White Fir Street in west Reno. Cost is $10 per person with costume, $15 without, and $20 per family with costumes, $25 without. Get more information at (775) 747-3910.Reno Harvest Festival
October 31 - At the Neil Road Recreation Center, 3925 Neil Road in Reno. The City of Reno's Harvest Festival will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., featuring a fun and safe Halloween environment with candy, trick-or-treating, face painting, prizes, and bounce houses. Entry is $1 or a can of food.Trick or Treat in the Streets
October 31 - This Halloween event will be at the National Automobile Museum from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Activities will include candy collecting, a pumpkin patch, and games for kids. Admission is $1 per person, which includes access to Museum exhibits. The Museum is at the corner of Lake and Mill Streets in Reno. Call (775) 333-9300 for information.Don't stop here. There's more Halloween Fun around Reno / Tahoe.
