There are several safe Halloween trick-or-treating events in the Reno area, providing parents with fun alternatives to the traditional dash between houses out on the public streets. Check out these events and activities for free and safe Halloween fun.
(Note: Some Halloween events are not announced and/or updated until just before Halloween. Check back for possible additions and updates.)
Locations for Safe and Free Trick-or-Treating in Reno and Sparks
Monsters & Mayhem in Reno's Riverwalk District
Saturday, October 29 - Riverwalk Merchants and West Street Market will be bringing a free Halloween event to the downtown Reno Riverwalk District. Monsters & Mayhem is from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and includes free trick-or-treating, free games, live music, and entertainment at the West St. Plaza by the Truckee River. Bring your pooch for the doggie costume contest and pup-crawl. Entry is $10 and proceeds go to support the SPCA of Northern Nevada. To participate in this free event, visit any Riverwalk merchant for a map of trick-or-treating locations. For more information, call (775) 825-WALK.Trunk or Treat with the City of Reno
The City of Reno is hosting two Halloween Trunk or Treat events for children to collect candy safely in their favorite costumes. Each Trunk or Treat event offers free candy, decorated cars, bounce houses, face painting and a fire engine courtesy of the Reno Fire Department. For more information, call (775) 334-4280.
Sunday, October 30 - From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Neil Road Recreation Center, 3925 Neil Road.
Monday, October 31 - From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Pat Baker Park, 1910 Bishop Street.
Trunk or Treat in Comstock Park
Monday, October 31 - At this free Trunk or Treat event, children can celebrate from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in a fun and safe environment. Come dressed in costume and travel from trunk to trunk and get all the candy your bags can handle. Each car trunk will be decorated and have a game for kids to play. Call (775) 284-4673 for more information. Comstock Park is at 1650 Carat Dr. in south Reno's Double Diamond neighborhood. Sponsored by Hope Community.Trick-or-Treat in the Streets of the National Automobile Museum
Monday, October 31 - This Halloween event will be at Reno's National Automobile Museum from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Kids can stay warm and dry while trick-or-treating for candy along the Museum's streets and parents can enjoy the extraordinary collection of cars. Special admission is $2 per person. The Museum is at the corner of Lake and Mill Streets in Reno. Call (775) 333-9300 for information.Safe Trick-or-Treating at Nevada Humane Society
Monday, October 31 - Bring the family to Nevada Humane Society from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. for safe trick-or-treating. There will be plenty of treats for children who come in costume. Enjoy hot chocolate and apple cider, spooky music and décor, and see cute canine friends and staff in Halloween costumes. It's safe fun for the whole family.The Nevada Humane Society is located at 2825 Longley Lane, Suite B, Reno. Call (775) 856-2000 for information.
