Reno / Tahoe Activities for Everyone
By Standley White, About.com Guide to Reno / Tahoe
The variety of things to do around Reno / Tahoe is amazing. We have city activities like shopping, movies, museums, parks, restaurants, and lots of spectacular annual events. Numerous fun things to do are geared toward families and children. Strictly adult activities are represented at our nightclubs and casinos. And for everyone, unlimited outdoor opportunities await in the form of hiking, biking, skiing, boating, and just sightseeing throughout our spectacular mountain and desert region.
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
- Reno's Artown
- Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
- Nevada State Fair
- Hot August Nights
- 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.
- St. Patrick's Day
- Valentine's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. 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
- Nevada Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Reno Christmas and Holiday Activities
- New Year's Eve Celebrations
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.
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.
- Hiking & Biking Trails
- Summer Camps and Recreation for Kids
- 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
- Snow Play at Tahoe Meadows
- Reno Snow Play Areas
- Reno / Lake Tahoe Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding Areas and Resorts
- Reno / Lake Tahoe Cross-Country Skiing Areas and Resorts
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.
