Reno / Tahoe Activities for Everyone
By Standley White, About.com Guide
Monthly Events & Annual Big Events
There is never a shortage of things to do. Something fun is going on during every month and every season.
- This Month's Events
- Big Annual Events
- Earth Day
- Reno River Festival
- Tour de Nez Bicycle Racing
- Reno Rodeo
- Street Vibrations
- Great Reno Balloon Race
- Reno National Championship Air Races and Air Show
- Reno Celtic Celebration
- Eldorado Great Italian Festival
- Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off
- Burning Man
Holidays & Special Days
Reno / Tahoe has all the usual holidays, plus some unique things like Nevada Day.
- New Year's Eve Celebrations
- Valentine's Day
- St. Patrick's Day
- Cinco de Mayo
- Mother's Day
- Father's Day
- Memorial Day Weekend
- 4th of July
- Labor Day
- Reno Halloween Events, Haunted Houses, and Pumpkin Patches
- Reno Halloween Events for Adults
- Thanksgiving Day
- Nevada Day
- Christmas in Reno
Shopping Malls & Districts
Reno / Tahoe has a cornucopia of shopping opportunities, from upscale malls, to specialty boutiques, art galleries, and a variety of funky and unique shopping districts.
- Reno / Tahoe Shopping Malls and Districts
- Reno Thrift Stores
- Downtown Reno's Riverwalk District
- Ethnic Markets & Specialty Food Stores
Anytime Things To Do
Reno has things to do that don't depends on date or season. This is a real plus to living in a place with so many choices, both inside and out.
- Lake Tahoe Helicopter Tours
- Top Family Fun Things to Do in Reno
- Catch a Movie
- Let's Go Bowling
- Nevada Museum of Art
- Tour the Lake Tahoe Basin
- Two Gallon Trips
- Get Married in Reno or at Lake Tahoe
- Pyramid Lake Recreation
- National Automobile Museum
- Museums in Reno
- Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center
- Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum
- Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs) in Nevada
Seasonal Things To Do
Reno things to do vary by season, and since we have a four season climate, there is a wide variety of choices.
- Summer Camps and Recreation for Kids
- Let's Go Fishing in Reno
- Top Things To Do in Reno's Parks
- Hiking Trails
- Biking Trails
- Reno Aces Baseball
- Lake Tahoe Water Sports Adventures
- Reno & Sparks Public Swimming Pools
- Ride the Virginia & Truckee Railroad
- Galena Creek Visitor Center and Recreation Area
- Fall Things To Do Around Reno and Lake Tahoe
- Fall Color in the Reno / Lake Tahoe Region
- Ice Skating at Rink on the River
- Reno / Lake Tahoe Ice Skating Rinks
- Reno Snow Play Areas
- Reno / Lake Tahoe Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding Areas and Resorts
- Reno / Lake Tahoe Cross-Country Skiing Areas and Resorts
- Winter Family Fun - Indoor Things to Do with Kids in the Reno / Tahoe Region
- Kokanee Salmon Festival at Lake Tahoe
- Snow Play at Tahoe Meadows
Casinos & Gaming
Reno, Sparks and Lake Tahoe hotel casinos aren't totally about gambling. Casinos offer big name entertainment, great restaurants, and help sponsor many of the events we enjoy throughout the year.