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.
(Note: Some Halloween events are not announced and/or updated until just before Halloween. These will be added here as the information becomes available.)
Halloween Activities by Type
- Halloween Pumpkin Patches
- Haunted Houses
- Safe and Free Trick-or-Treating
- Halloween Fun at the Washoe County Library
- Halloween for Adults
- Halloween Costumes and Supplies
Other Halloween Activities around Reno / Tahoe
These Halloween events and activities don't fit well into specific categories, but something here may be just what you are looking for to make your Halloween a fun time. Check out what's going on in nearby areas like Virginia City, Carson City, and the Carson Valley.Zomboo & a Movie at the Nevada Historical Society
Saturday, October 29 - The movie Beast of Yucca Flats will be introduced by the local Zomboo and play at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. This is a free program and you will have an opportunity to meet and get a photograph with Zomboo. Call (775) 688-1190 for a recorded information message. The Nevada Historical Society is at 1650 N. Virginia Street in Reno.hands/ON! Sunday Family Program - Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos)
Sunday, October 30 - Presented by the Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty Street in downtown Reno. One hour sessions beginning at noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. Everyone in the family will enjoy this free, fun program featuring hands-on art projects and gallery activities for all ages. Admission is limited to 60 participants each hour.Autumn Harvest Festival at Animal Ark
Saturday, October 8 and 22 - Bring the family to watch Animal Ark residents receive pumpkins filled with special treats. It's part of the behavioral enrichment program and everyone can enjoy this special time with the animals. The Harvest Festival is from 10:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults and $12 for children and seniors, Kids 2 and under are free. Animal Ark is north of Reno, reached by taking Red Rock Road (Exit 78) from US 395. The information phone number is (775) 970-3111.Reno 5000 Trick-or-Treat 5K Run/Walk and JR. 1 Mile Run
Sunday, October 30 - Come join us at the Reno 5000 for a trick-or-treat 5K. It starts at 6 p.m. and will be at Reno's Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E. 2nd Street. There will be an expo and food for all participants from PF Chang's and free beer from L'uva Bella Wine Gallery. Post-race fun includes trick-or-treating at the vendor booths, a costume contest for race participants, and raffle prizes. You can enter online and get more information from the entry website.Not So Scary Halloween Jump at Pump It Up
Wednesday, October 26 - Witches, goblins and superheroes ages 2 to 11 are invited to our annual Pump It Up Monster Jump, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Come in your costume for Halloween jumping. (No makeup, swords or sharp objects please). The cost is $8.50 + tax per child for online tickets, $11.50 + tax at the door. Price includes jumping, treats and much more! Socks and signed waver are required to jump. Parents jump for free and are required to stay. Pump It Up is located at 610 E. Glendale Ave. in Sparks. Call (775) 324-9663 for more information.Don't stop here. There's more Halloween Fun in nearby areas - Virginia City, Carson City, Carson Valley.
