Thanksgiving Day Holiday Weekend in Reno

Thanksgiving Day and weekend in Reno bring us options for dining out, dining in, and participating in a variety of family friendly events and diversions. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays because it's a time when activities revolve around lots of good food and visiting with family and friends.

Thanksgiving Day Dining at Reno and Lake Tahoe Casinos and Restaurants

• Thanksgiving Day Dining in Reno and Sparks
• Thanksgiving Day Dining at Lake Tahoe

Thanksgiving Dinner You Don't Have To Cook

Don't have the time or energy to prepare a big Thanksgiving Day dinner? There are several options available to you for a prepared Thanksgiving Day dinner without all the work.

If you do happen to be cooking and need some last-minute items, check these supermarkets open on Thanksgiving Day.

Thanksgiving Dinner Natural, Organic, and Vegetarian Ingredients

If your Thanksgiving Day dinner preferences favor using natural, organic, or vegetarian ingredients, Reno has sources for Thanksgiving meal preparation where you can obtain a wide variety of these items.

Thanksgiving Family Events & Things To Do

• Nov. 18 - Jan. 1 - "Peter Pan" at the Eldorado
• Nov. 19 - Sundance Bookstore
• Nov. 22 - Rink on the River Opening Day
• Nov. 22 - Reno Holiday Tree Lighting
• Nov. 24 - Scheels Turkey Trot
• Nov. 25 - 27 - "Polar Express" on the V & T Railroad
• Nov. 27 - Nevada Museum of Art

Opportunities to Share Your Thanksgiving Bounty

• Evelyn Mount's Community Outreach
• St. Vincent's Food Pantry Seeking Donations for Thanksgiving Dinner
• Food Bank of Northern Nevada
• Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission
• Toys for Tots Gift Drive
• Salvation Army of Reno
• Non-Profit Organizations Thrift Stores

Black Friday - Thanksgiving Weekend Shopping

Black Friday in Reno is the busiest shopping day of the year. Most of the big stores and shopping malls will be open early and stay open for extended hours. Shoppers will find lots of bargains on all kinds of merchandise as retailers try to make the best of tough economic times for lots of Reno residents.

Thanksgiving Weekend Sporting Events

• Nov. 20 & 22 - Nevada Wolf Pack Men's Basketball - Chicago Invitational Challenge
• Nov. 25 & 26 - Nevada Wolf Pack Women's Basketball - Nugget Classic

Thanksgiving Weekend Skiing

Most Reno / Lake Tahoe ski resorts and areas plan to be open shortly before or by Thanksgiving Day, including Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, Boreal, Heavenly, Northstar California, Squaw Valley, Sierra-at-Tahoe, and Sugar Bowl. If there is enough snow, you'll also be able to mount family outings to some of our local snow play areas. Get the latest information from our ski areas and snow play articles.

• Reno / Lake Tahoe Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding Areas and Resorts
• Reno / Lake Tahoe Cross-Country Skiing Areas and Resorts
• Reno / Lake Tahoe Snow Play Areas

Thanksgiving Weekend Travel

Airport information, the best gas prices, and driving distances for your Thanksgiving travel...

• Reno - Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
• Reno Gas Prices
• Driving Times and Distances from Reno / Sparks Within Nevada
• Driving Times and Distances from Reno / Sparks to California Cities

Don't forget to check the weather forecast and highway conditions before heading over the hill to Grandma's house.

Reno Parks and Recreation Thanksgiving Holiday Hours for November 24 and 25:

Northwest Pool:
Lap Swim: 7 to 9 a.m.
Lap Swim: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Water Fitness: 9 to 10 a.m.

Rosewood Lakes Golf Course: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Closed Facilities:
Northeast Community Center
Teglia's Paradise Park Activity Center
Neil Road Recreation Center
McKinley Arts & Culture Center
Southside Administration Offices