Press play for background Halloween vibes.
Fall is officially here (even though these hot temps may say otherwise. Heel click is happening either way). Get your funky sweaters out (yes, I'm making an exception from my usual function over fashion life), fill up the gas thank (trust me, you won't want to pass up our glorious fall landscapes), & get your garlic braids, crosses, & salt out (just in case you'll need to ward off any vampires during one of Reno's endless October happenings).
You'd think I grew up surrounded by a lot of Halloween festivities in my younger years, right? Well, not exactly. My love for Halloween was sparked early and involved movies. Lucky for me (not so lucky for others who get spooked easily), I got away with watching all of the most epic Halloween movies in my early years (thanks mom & dad), movies that have transcended generations - Children of The Corn, The Gremlins, Candy Man, IT, Friday the 13th, The Exorcist, Pet Cemetery, The Blaire Witch project...and all of the other classics. If you know, you know. If you don't know, you MUST know! LOL. I'll add in a list of must watch Halloween movies somewhere in this guide, so be sure to check back later.
The more I reflect on these movies, the more I appreciate them. Did they give me nightmares and force me to shower with one eye open? Sure. But they've ultimately shaped my love for Halloween, a love that makes me feel so whole and so alive. Filmmakers back in the day didn’t have fancy equipment or advanced technology. They had to rely entirely on their skills in storytelling, crafting perfectly complementary scores, and building tension so deliberately that our imaginations couldn’t help but fill in the blanks. Thinking back on these films makes me realize how special Halloween really is. It fills the air with magic and anticipation, and that feeling of stepping into another world for a little while.
And just like that, the season is here again.
If you know me, you know I don't mess around when it comes to fun, especially holiday fun, and I always do my best to let everyone in on the action. I'll happily give you all the details you need to lock that fun into your calendar (just thinking about how small a scale some of these events operate on sorta makes my blood pressure rise), LOL. In other words, tickets are limited. Be sure to snag them & book/RSVP any events that catch your eye ASAP. If I'm sounding a little like an obsessed holiday person, I AM, and... you're welcome.
We have all sorts of stuff going on all throughout the month of October, and even long before it starts. Exit summer parties, October Fests, local's summer shenanigans, & festivals kick off the start of a fall/Halloween season that's equal parts cozy, spooky, and packed with so many memory making opportunities. If you take a moment and reflect back on your past, what kind of memories stick out (besides the ones where you got into trouble)? Memories centered around experiences, right? Particularly the ones attached with heightened emotions.
Now… back to fall & Halloween. Halloween is the most informal holiday that doesn’t quite get its own official day, yet is celebrated and obsessively loved by millions of people all over the country. Here in Reno, Halloween action is everywhere. And, I'm pretty proud to say that we do a pretty job on the spooky front . You’ll find free, epic backyard haunts and Halloween displays tucked away in neighborhoods across town, built purely out of passion, some so massive they even have sponsors and have made it onto TV. Ever wonder who buys all those huge decorations at Home Depot or Spirit of Halloween? Wonder no more.
Or how about an event where thousands of drunk zombies take over the streets of downtown. Out with the old, in with the new - zombie watching over people watching.
Knock out a two birds one stone special with Virginia City’s Redrun VII - The Resurrection, where you can get your exercise in while outrunning zombies for dear life. Brave the chill at Sand Harbor with spooky movies under the stars, hop aboard the Twain Train to hang out with Mark Twain himself, channel your inner phantom at a masquerade party set in one of Reno’s oldest mansions, dance and party like you’re under a Sanderson Sisters’ spell, witness & become part of a Victorian Nightmare, & strut your true identity loud and proud on Halloween down the streets of one of the most haunted towns in the country, and the LIST. GOES. ON.
...And FALL... oh, fall. Its golden glory, Hallmark vibes, nostalgic displays, crisp as apple cider air, and pumpkin spice everything. There really is no end to the magic of the season.
This guide is mostly made up of my most favorite fall activities & experiences that I've come to love over the years. It's a reflection of my love for our community & city, and just life in general. I truly hope it inspires your to make memories of your own this fall.
Sip of Saigon never misses with their drinks, desserts, and Vietnamese food. The owner here is honestly the best.
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| Reno Public Market is home to so many local businesses. How spoiled are we to have so many spots to experience under one roof?! The market also does a great job with keeping the fun vibes and entertainment going year-round. Check out this REEL to see all of the deals you can find during happy hour. There are some new businesses in the market that just opened, so be sure to check them out. |
Included in this Guide
*Fall Bucket List
*Fall Events
*Fall Treats
*Farms to Visit
*Spooky Escape Rooms
*Where to see Fall Foliage
*Where to see Fall Foliage
*Family Friendly Halloween Movies
*Where to get Costumes
*Decorated Homes in Reno
*Ongoing Events
Notes
Guide Updates: I will be continuously updating this guide as I gather more information.
Suggestions Welcome: If you notice any missing from my lists or would like to recommend places, events, or experiences, please feel free to reach out. You can message me on Instagram or email @lovingreno775@gmail.com.
Ticket Availability: When it comes to events, secure your tickets as early as possible as they tend to sell out quickly.
Arrival Tips: To ensure a smoother experience, consider arriving early to events. This not only helps with finding good parking spots but also minimizes wait times.
Winter Advisory: Snow may come as early as the end of October. Check out my winter travel guide to stay on top of hazardous weather conditions. Also, days & nights in fall can get super chilly. Stay on top of hourly weather to dress appropriately for your outings.
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Thanks so much for dropping by. I hope you have the most magical season yet.
-Kat
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Fall Bucket List
*Jump Into a Pile of Fall Leaves
*Enjoy the Colors of Changing Leaves
*Do a Fall/Halloween Craft
I assembled two Make Market diorama kits with my kiddos last week and had the best time. They are just the cutest little displays ever. $20/kit. Check out what's left online.
*Movies at the library:
*Pick Your Own Pumpkins & Apples
*Drink an Apple Milkshake
*Make a Scarecrow
*Have a Fall Photo Session
*Take a Road Trip Out of Town
*Listen to Halloween Music
*Light Up Scented Fall Candles + Buy Fall Scented Soap
*Read Halloween Books
*Have a Staycation
*Tarot/Palm Reading
*Learn How to Play an Instrument
*Indulge in Delicious Fall Goods
*Picnic in the Perfect Weather
*Take to the Trails
*Carve Jack o' Lanterns
Pick up some pumpkins from Moana Nursery. While there, scan their QR code, put in a guess for weight of their huge pumpkin, and enter for a chance to win it. Winner announced October 24th.
*Camp Outdoors or in Your Backyard
*Gather Around a Campfire & Make S'mores
*Make your own hot cocoa bombs
*Brave a Ghost Tour
Brave souls, your guides have awakened from their spectral slumber. Spooky season has arrived, can you feel it?
Join us! Our haunted downtown tour is nigh! Learn about real people who lived here, died here… and decided to stick around.
Our walking tours take you through the haunting halls of downtown Reno, our dear city. Do not fear, this tour is a beautiful manageable walk of less than 1 mile. Be not afraid, our guides will protect you from the spectral forces that hear us telling their tales.
*Brave a Haunt
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| Dark Corner is Dark Prison this year. They are the largest haunt in the area and always do a horrifically great job. TICKETS |
*Ride Bikes in Fall Glory (Anderson's Bicycle Rentals, South Lake Tahoe)
*Ride a Train (V&T Railroad, Virginia City, V& T Railway, Carson City, Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City)
*Dress Up & Go Trick or Treating
*Visit a Farm
*Decorate Your House
*Drive Around Town and Find the Best Halloween Decorated Houses
*Host Your Own Halloween Party
*Cozy Up at a Movie Theater
Flashback Cinema
September 27-28 & October 1
October 5 & 8
October 12 & 15
October 19 & 22
October 25, 28, & 31
October 18,19, & 22
CINEMARK
*Halloween Workshops
* Visit Local Restaurants for Seasonal Sweet & Savory Eats
*Try a Creepy Escape Room (Deadline Escape Rooms, Keystone Escape Games, Break Through Escape Games)
*Sleepovers & Ghost Stories
*Get Your Halloween Karaoke On
*Attend a Halloween Ball
Have you heard about Reno’s Biggest Little Local, year round Halloween shop? The family who owns it is one of the most fun, creative, passionate, and talented in town. They’re basically the spirit of Halloween in human form. Bonus: They have two Halloween themed rooms in their building that are so KILLER.
EVENTS
-September 24-28: Fall Themed Classes @ Picasso & Wine
-September 26 (10am-3pm): The Love of Art Luncheon and Artisan Shopping Fundraiser @ Nevada Museum of Art
-September 26 - November 11: Dragon Lights Festival @ Wilbur May Arboretum
-September 26 & 27 (4pm): Desert Moon Music Festival @ Reno City Plaza (30N Virginia St.)
-September 27 (6pm & 7:30pm): The Mafia Wedding Murder Mystery @ Virginia & Truckee railroad, Virginia City
-September 27 (7pm-12am): Dead Artist's Ball @ Whitney Peak Hotel
-September 27 (12-8pm): Fairy Fair - A Mystical Market @ The Potentialist Workshop
-September 27 (8pm): Twilight in Concert @ Pioneer Center
-September 27 (12-8pm): October Fest @ Pigeon Head Brewery & Slieve Brewing Co.
-September 27 (11am-Sold Out): Bread Girl & Pink Sugar Coffee Pop-up @ 1923 Prater Way, Sparks NV 89431
-September 27 & 28 (12-6pm): Blocktoberfest @ The Reno Brewery Arts District
-September 27 & 28: Candy Dance Festival @ Genoa, NV
-September 27 & 28 (11am-2pm): Scarecrow Building @ Rail City Garden Center, Sparks
-September 27 & 28: Tahoe Games Mountain Sports Festival @ Lake Tahoe Amphitheater
-September 28 (11am-2:30pm): Family Farm Festival @ Kid Zone Museum, Truckee
-September 28 (10am-12pm): Wild Sierra Nevada Book Signing Event @ Nook & Cranny Book Wagon, Riverside Farmer's Market
-October 1 (9pm): Movie Night - Harry Potter & The Sorcerer Stone @ Bertha Mirandas
-October 2-31 (8pm-12am): The Final Hour Haunted House @ 875 Deming Way, Sparks NV 89431
-October 2-30 (5pm): Thursdays of Terror (movie screenings) @ Sparks Library
-October 3 (7-10pm): Movie Night: Beetlejuice @ Ferrari Farms
-October 3 (8-10pm): Flicks on the Bricks Movie Night in The Park @ West St. Plaza
-October 4 (11am-Sold Out): The Matcha Girl Grand Opening @ Sierra Water Gardens
-October 4 (9am-2pm): Community Harvest Cleanup hosted by Green Vibe World @ 1725 S. McCarran Blvd. (cleanup) & 5305 Mill St. (Harvest & BBQ)
-October 4 (5-9pm): Dinner on the Bridge @ Virginia St. Bridge, Downtown Reno
-October4 (7-9pm): Annual 1st Saturday Halloween Dance Social @ The Ballroom of Reno
-October 4 (9am-3pm): Annual Fall Festival & Coffin Races @ Heritage Park, Gardnerville (55 mins. from Reno)
-October 4 & 5 (12-4pm): World Championship Outhouse Races @ Virginia City
-October 4 (11am-2pm): Ward 4 Fall Festival @ Dorothy McAlinden Park
-October 5 (5pm): 5th Annual Small Town Art Throwdown Latte Art Competition @ DST Coffee, Gardnerville
-October 5 & 24 (11am-1pm): Pressed Flower Pumpkin Event @ The Stylish Scribe
-October 9 (9am-5pm): Free Admission Day @ National Automobile Museum
-October 9 (7-9pm): Hocus Pocus Night - Screening and Spell Book Craft @ Picasso & Wine
-October 10 (6:30pm): Fall Dance Showcase (K-pop event) @ Num Num Boba, Northwest Reno location
-October 10 & 18 (6:30-7:30pm): Spooky Candlelight Tour @ Mackay Mansion, Virginia City
-October 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, & 26: Birthday Candles @ Reno Little Theater
-October 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 29, 30 & November 1: Club Inferno @ Bruka Theater
-October 11 (5-9pm): The Seedkeeper's Table @ Urban Roots Farm
-October 11: Redrun VII The Ressurrection Zombie Run @ Virginia City
-October 11, 12, 18, 19, 24, 25, & 26: Pumpkin Patch Express @ V& T Railroad, Virginia City
-October 11 (4-7pm): Haunted Night at the Mansion @ The Lake Mansion
-October 11 (4-10pm): Zombie Prom (21+) @ Underworld Distillery
-October 11 (10am-6pm): Hands On! 2nd Saturday Free Admission Day @ Nevada Museum of Art
-October 11 (3-8pm): Sun & Dust Market: The Witching Hour @ Douglas County Fairgrounds, Gardnerville
-October 12 (1:30-4pm): October Watercolor with Carolyn Runnells @Nevada Dine Arts
-October 15 (6-9pm): Mystic Bingo @ Stone Creek Lodge
-October 15 (6pm): Pink Boo Ghost Craft @ Final Draught
-October 16-31: Haunted Mini Golf @ The Generator, Sparks
-October 17 (6-9pm): Diwaliwood @ National Automobile Museum
-October 17 & 18 (3-8pm): Halloween Movie Night & Market @ Reno Experience District
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-October 17 (2-6:45pm): Mark Twain Days Twain Train. Round-trip from Carson City. Includes two hours in Virginia City.
-October 17 (4pm): Pumpkins & Petals Flower Arrangement Workshop by Fern & Fruit (21+) @ 10 Torr
-October 17 (8pm): Sinister Cabaret @ Black Rabbit Mead Co.
-October 17 & 18 (5-10pm): Reno Night Market @ Idlewild Park
-October 17 (7-9pm): Reno Ghost Tours Paranormal Workshop (21+) @ Underworld Distillery
-October 18 (1-6pm): 11th Annual Grand Sierra Beer & Chili Festival @ Grand Sierra Resort
-October 18: The Funktion Chicano Market Candy Bars, Cars, & Movie Stars @ El Rancho Drive-in Movie Theater, Sparks
-October 18 (6-9pm): Tarot Reading by Ness Lindberg @ Underworld Distillery
-October 18 & 19 (9am-4:30pm): Harvest Train @ Nevada State Railroad Museum
-October 21-26: & Juliet (if Juliet didn't die) @ Pioneer Center
-October 23 (9pm-12am): Freaks Come Out Adult Skate Party (18+) @ Roller Skate Kingdom
-October 23 (5:30-8pm): Movies in the Studio: Hocus Pocus (21+) @ Brick & Pine Studio, Carson City
-October 24 (5-8pm): Trunk or Treat Halloween Block Party @ Nevada State Museum
-October 24, 25 & 31: Haunted House: Victorian Nightmare @ Mackay Mansion, Virginia City
-October 25 (12-5pm): 14th Annual Halloween Trick or Treat @ The Discovery
-October 25 (4-10pm): Halloween Show (your favorite local bands as your favorite iconic bands)@ The Streets of The Holland Project, Midtown Reno
-October 25 (2pm & 7pm): Carson Creepy Halloween Short Film Competition Screenings @ Brewery Arts Center
-October 25 (6-9pm): Fright at the Museum @ Nevada State Museum
-October 25 (12-5pm): Haunted History Spirit Walk @ Sparks Heritage Museum
-October 25 (8pm-10pm): Scaryoke (21+) @ Underworld Distillery
-October 25 & 26 (10am-3pm): Harvest Festival @ Animal Ark
-Ocetober 25
-October 26 (9am): 7th Annual Dirty Wookie 10K & 5K, from Brewer's Cabinet Production Facility to J Resort Glow Plaza
-October 26 & 30: Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics @ The Nugget Celebrity Showroom
-October 28 (5:30-7:30): Halloween Cookie Decorating Class by Sweet Bakes @ The Lodge Bar & Patio
-October 28 (5pm): Octoberfest Party @ Pignic Pub & Patio
-October 29 (4-6pm): Create & Connect Felt Monsters w/ Silly Fish Studios @ The Generator, Sparks
-October 30 (10am-12am): Belicoween @ The Alpine
-October 31 (4-6pm): Watson Cabin Haunted House @ 560 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City
-October 31 (3-6pm): Trick or Treat @ The Shops at Heavenly Village
-October 31 & November 1: Haunted Halloween Graveyard Train @ V&T Railroad, Virginia City
-October 31 (10pm): 9th Annual Halloween Bash @ The Loft at Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe
-November 7 (5:30-10pm): Chemistry of the Cocktail (21+), 13th Annual Giving & Glamping Fundraising Event @ The Discovery
-November 1 (10am): The Nevada Day Parade @ N Carson St., Carson City
-November 1 (6pm) & 2 (5pm): 24 Hour Pinball Tournament @ Press Start Bar & Arcade
-November 14-16: Punk Rock Flea Market @ South 40
Events in Detail
Do you know about the wide variety of events (nearly all of them are free & open to the public) offered by the Washoe County Library System? I made a Halloween themed vinyl bag last year at one of our libraries with the kiddos & it was one of the coolest things we've ever done. Check out their quarterly magazine, Explorer, for the latest happenings.
-September 24-28:
*Location:
Picasso & Wine
148 Vassar St, Reno, NV 89502
Dragon Lights
*Location:
Wilbur D. May Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
*Location:
1595 N Sierra St.
Reno, NV 89503
*My POST about Dragon Lights
The Annual Dragon Lights Festival at the Wilbur D. May Arboretum in Reno is always such a magical experience.
Every year, artists fly in from China and hand make the most impressive lanterns that line the pathways of the already beautiful arboretum and bring it to life in a way that's honestly hard to describe. The theme changes every year, so each time you go, it's a fresh experience.
If you're on the fence about going, take it from me—it's an easy yes. How often do you get to experience the city at dark?
What you'll find at the event:
*40+ displays. It seems to keep on growing with each and every year
*A souvenir section with handmade goods (sometimes you can catch workers making)
*Food court filled with local goodness
*Interactive playground. Suited for all ages.
Notes:
-Park in the second lot to the right when you enter from the main entrance
-No pets allowed
-Weekday tickets are cheaper weekend tickets
-Groups of 10 and more are discounted
-Stroller and wheelchair friendly
-Tickets are cheaper when bought online
-Book tickets a little before sunset (the sun sets around 8:30 pm) to catch the displays in all their glory
-Have your tickets ready to scan at the gate by opening up your email for the QR code.
-A box office is available for walk ups
-Porta potties are available inside the event
-Check the weather ahead of time to dress accordingly.
-Bring your own water to stay hydrated and save a little money
-Season passes are available if you’re planning to visit more than once.
-Early bird discounts are offered by newsletter at the beginning of the season.
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-September 26 | 10am-3pm
*Location:
Nevada Museum of Art
160 W Liberty St, Reno, NV 89501
As the Friends’ largest fundraiser of the year, all proceeds will support the Museum’s exhibitions and acquisitions, with your generous contribution making it all possible."
-Description from website
-September 26 & 27 | 4pm
*Location:
Reno City Plaza
30 N Virginia St.
Reno NV 89501
"Desert Moon is a two-night electronic music festival at Reno’s City Plaza in the fall. Over two evenings, attendees will experience immersive stage design, large-scale art installations, food vendors, and a welcoming, community-driven vibe against the backdrop of the Truckee River and Reno sky."
-Description from website
-September 27 | 12-8pm
*Location:
The Potentialist Workshop
836 E 2nd St, Reno, NV 89502
"Get ready for our next event at Under The Mountain! 💫 Join us for Fairy Fair, a mystical market featuring over 30 local vendors, food trucks, live music, tarot, tours of our 20,000 sqft immersive art exhibit and so much more.
This is an all-ages event from 12pm - 8pm on Saturday September 27th. Dress in your flounciest dapper attire and frolic in our weird and wonderous world! 🧚♀️"
This is an all-ages event from 12pm - 8pm on Saturday September 27th. Dress in your flounciest dapper attire and frolic in our weird and wonderous world! 🧚♀️"
-Description from Instagram
-September 27 | 6pm & 7:30pm
*Location:
Virginia & Truckee Railroad
166 F Street
Virginia City, NV 89440
-September 27 | 7pm-12am
Dead Artist's Ball
*Location:
Whitney Peak Hotel
255 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501
Costumed Karaoke Contest & Unstoppable Beats, & Live Art & Performances.
-September 27 | 8pm
*Location:
Pioneer Center
100 S Virginia St,
Reno, NV 89501
-September 27 | 12-8pm
*Location:
Pigeon Head Brewery & Slieve Brewing Co.
840 E 5h St.
Reno NV 89512
*Website | Pigeon Head | Slieve
-September 27 |11am-Sold Out
*Location
1923 Prater Way, Sparks NV 89431
-September 27 & 28 | 12-6pm
*Location:
The Reno Brewery Arts District
903 E 4th St #100,
Reno, NV 89512
*Instagram | Brewery Arts District | Big Blue Q | Reno Bar & Grill | Slieve Brewing Co.
"It’s almost BLOCKTOBERFEST time! 🍺🥨
Join us in Reno’s Brewery District for our take on an Oktoberfest filled weekend!
Saturday September 27th and Sunday September 28th from 12-6pm.
We will have German food from @bigblueqoftahoe, Reno Bar and Grill will have a special menu for the weekend, ourselves and Pigeon Head Brewery will have games & prizes on Saturdays festivities. And of course, NEW BEER RELEASES!
Prost! 🍻"
Join us in Reno’s Brewery District for our take on an Oktoberfest filled weekend!
Saturday September 27th and Sunday September 28th from 12-6pm.
We will have German food from @bigblueqoftahoe, Reno Bar and Grill will have a special menu for the weekend, ourselves and Pigeon Head Brewery will have games & prizes on Saturdays festivities. And of course, NEW BEER RELEASES!
Prost! 🍻"
-Description from Instagram
-September 27 & 28
Candy Dance Festival
*Location:
2289 Main Street
Genoa, NV 89411
Genoa, NV 89411
*My Candy Dance Blog Post
-September 27 & 28 | 11am-2pm
*Location:
Rail City Garden Center
1720 Brierley Way, Sparks, NV 89434
*$20/scarecrow. Supplies included.
-September 27 & 28
*Location:
Lake Tahoe Amphitheater
Highway, 50 Stateline Ave, Stateline, NV 89449
-Description from website
-September 28 10am-12pm
Nook & Cranny Book Wagon
*Location:
Riverside Farmer's Market (9am-1pm)
2055 Idlewild Dr, Reno, NV 89509
*Instagram | Riverside Farmer's Market | Nook & Cranny Book Wagon
-September 28 | 11am-2:30pm
*Location:
Kid Zone Museum
11711 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
"🐴 Family Farm Fest is almost here! 🎉
Mark your calendars for Sunday, Sept 28 and get ready for a day full of pony rides, live animals, crafts, music, and family fun at KidZone Museum.
Don’t miss one of our favorite events of the year!"
Mark your calendars for Sunday, Sept 28 and get ready for a day full of pony rides, live animals, crafts, music, and family fun at KidZone Museum.
Don’t miss one of our favorite events of the year!"
-Description from Instagram
-October 1 | 9pm
*Location:
Bertha Mirandas
336 Mill St, Reno, NV 89501
"Welcoming the wizardly world of Harry Potter to @BerthaMirandas
Come join us for a magical cinematic night.
Enjoy your favorite magical series with your favorite drinks and snacks all in one place. Come dressed up for more magical fun and bring your own bean bag.
Cocktails, Mocktails and everything in between!
Open to all. Taking RSVP’s for the first 20 spots. DM to secure one of the first 20 spots. First come first serve for anyone after the 20! RSVP spots will be held until 8:45 PM. Please arrive by this time to solidify your spots!"
Come join us for a magical cinematic night.
Enjoy your favorite magical series with your favorite drinks and snacks all in one place. Come dressed up for more magical fun and bring your own bean bag.
Cocktails, Mocktails and everything in between!
Open to all. Taking RSVP’s for the first 20 spots. DM to secure one of the first 20 spots. First come first serve for anyone after the 20! RSVP spots will be held until 8:45 PM. Please arrive by this time to solidify your spots!"
-Description from Instagram
-October 2-30 | 5pm
*Location:
Sparks Library
1125 12th St,
Sparks, NV 89431
*Check out Washoe County's Explorer magazine for more details & action.
*A lot of library events require registration, so be sure to always check out all of the details on the website.
-October 2-31 (8pm-12am):
*Location:
875 Deming Way,
Sparks NV 89431
-October 3 | 7-10pm
*Location
Ferrari Farms
4701 Mill St,
Reno, NV 89502
*Movies show every Friday night throughout October.
-October 10: Nightmare Before Christmas
-October 17: Hocus Pocus
-October 24: Edward Scissorhands
-October 3 | 8-10pm
*Location:
West St. Plaza
First and Arlington (or google directions for Sierra Tap House)
Reno, 89501
Reno, 89501
"Join us for a fabulous community movie night under the stars on Friday, October 3rd at 8PM in West Street Plaza!
Grab your pals and dinner at one of the Riverwalk District’s amazing restaurants and head downtown for a screening of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, presented by the City of Reno and Cordillera International Film Festival.
Event Highlights:
-Lawn games in the park before the movie starts
-Delicious eats from a local food truck
-Drinks available from Sierra Tap House next door
Seating is limited — arrive early to snag a table or bring your own blanket and lawn chair!"
Grab your pals and dinner at one of the Riverwalk District’s amazing restaurants and head downtown for a screening of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, presented by the City of Reno and Cordillera International Film Festival.
Event Highlights:
-Lawn games in the park before the movie starts
-Delicious eats from a local food truck
-Drinks available from Sierra Tap House next door
Seating is limited — arrive early to snag a table or bring your own blanket and lawn chair!"
-Description from Instagram
-October 4 | 11am-Sold Out
*Location:
Sierra Water Gardens
2055 Dickerson Rd, Reno, NV 89503
*Instagram | The Matcha Girl | Sierra Water Gardens
-October 4 | 9am-2pm
Community Harvest Cleanup hosted by Green Vibe World
*Location
1725 S. McCarran Blvd. Reno NV 89502 (Cleanup)
5305 Mill St. Reno NV 89502 (Harvest & BBQ)
-October 4 | 5-9pm
*Location:
Virginia St. Bridge
Downtown Reno
*Instagram | Sierra Arts Foundation
Sierra Arts Foundation
17 S. Virginia Street
Reno, Nevada 89502
-October 4 | 7-9pm
*Location:
The Ballroom of Reno
2540 Sutro St. #4, Reno, NV 89512
-October 4 | 9am-3pm
*Location:
Heritage Park (55 mins. from Reno)
1447 Courthouse Alley, Gardnerville, NV 89410
Like Virginia City’s Outhouse Races, Gardnerville has its own quirky Halloween tradition - the Coffin Races. It’s an absolute blast and guaranteed to make you grin. What really makes it shine, though, is the community itself. The people of Gardnerville are genuinely warm and their spirit is contagious. At the event, you can expect Halloween themed eats, creative craft vendors, plenty of fun spectators, and all the right fall vibes.
While in town, why not make it an adventure?
*Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center
*J.T. Basque Bar & Dining Room
*Lampe Park
*Downtown Minden & Gardnerville Shops
*Genoa (10 minutes away)
*Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center
*J.T. Basque Bar & Dining Room
*Lampe Park
*Downtown Minden & Gardnerville Shops
*Genoa (10 minutes away)
-October 4 | 11am-2pm
*Location:
Dorothy McAlinden Park
14000 Stead Blvd.
Reno, NV 89506
"Celebrate the Fall season at the Ward 4 Fall Festival, hosted by Ward 4 Reno City Councilmember Meghan Ebert!
The free, family-friendly event will be held on Saturday, October 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dorothy McAlinden Park.
Attendees can enjoy a variety of fall-themed activities, including pumpkin decorating, games, and delicious treats from La Victoria Coffee, NOLA Sliders, and Taqueria Villegas. The first 100 attendees will also receive food tickets. Local organizations including SAVE, Reno Food Systems, Nevada 211, and the Senior Resident Advisory Board will be on-site to share valuable resources and programs. The City’s Parks and Recreation Department will feature its Rolling Recreation Center, offering yard games, sports balls, table games, and arts and crafts, while staff provide information about recreation opportunities and community resources."
The free, family-friendly event will be held on Saturday, October 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dorothy McAlinden Park.
Attendees can enjoy a variety of fall-themed activities, including pumpkin decorating, games, and delicious treats from La Victoria Coffee, NOLA Sliders, and Taqueria Villegas. The first 100 attendees will also receive food tickets. Local organizations including SAVE, Reno Food Systems, Nevada 211, and the Senior Resident Advisory Board will be on-site to share valuable resources and programs. The City’s Parks and Recreation Department will feature its Rolling Recreation Center, offering yard games, sports balls, table games, and arts and crafts, while staff provide information about recreation opportunities and community resources."
-Description from Instagram
-October 4 & 5 | 12-4pm
*Location:
Virginia City
86 S C St,
Virginia City, NV 89440
If you'd like to witness the most fun human beings on the planet make a spectacle of themselves, attend this event. It will put a big smile on your face. VC itself is a major attraction in the area, so when you make it out for an event, you also get the wholerest of the town to experience & explore.
Visit my friends at Bonanza Cantina for some authentic Mexican food. The owners, Arturo & Samantha, are so awesome. Hardworking, kind, and always happy to serve. If they have flan on hand on your visit, don't skip out on it. It's one of the best in the area.
-October 5 | 5pm
*Location:
DST Coffee, Gardnerville
1411 Main St #5212,
Gardnerville, NV 89410
-October 5 & 24 | 11am-1pm
*Location:
The Stylish Scribe
245 Vine St suite a, Reno, NV 89503
"Join us for our Fall Pressed Flower Pumpkin Decorating event at Stylish Scribe.
We will provide a real or plastic white or orange pumpkin for you to decorate with pressed florals, napkins, and more!
Includes:
all the materials
a glass of bubbles and small snacks
If you want your own night with your friends please email us a custom date you’re thinking of and we can host a private event!"
-Description from website
-October 7, 14, 22, & 28 | 6pm
Vertical Barre Amandaween
Halloween Themed Pole Classes
*Location:
Vertical Barre
1350 Stardust St Suite B, Reno, NV 89503
-October 9 | 9am-5pm
*Location:
National Automobile Museum
1 Museum Dr, Reno, NV 89501
Face Painting & Balloon Twisting | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Special Needs Resource Fair (in collaboration with Newton Care Collaborative) | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Meet the Characters | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Coco Movie Screening | 11:30 AM
Popcorn Station | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Vitalant Blood Drive | 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Food Trucks (including fan-favorite Mary’s Mini’s)
Giveaways, movies, and surprises throughout the day!
Whether you’re visiting with family, supporting the community, or just looking for a great day out, there’s something for everyone at this one-of-a-kind celebration."
-Description from website
-October 9 | 7-9pm
Hocus Pocus Night - Screening and Spell Book Craft
*Location:
Picasso & Wine
148 Vassar St, Reno, NV 89502
-October 10 | 6:30pm
*Location:
Num Num Boba (Northwest Reno Location)
6300 Mae Anne Ave suite 3,
Reno, NV 89523
-October 10 & 18 | 6:30-7:30pm
Spooky Candlelight Tour
*Location:
Mackay Mansion
291 S D St.
Virginia City, NV 89440
*RSVP
"About the Event
Explore the Mackay Mansion by candlelight while hearing about interesting history and paranormal encounters. Paranormal equipment will be set around the mansion so that spirits can interact with us during the tour."
-Description from website
-October 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, & 26:
*Location:
147 E Pueblo St, Reno, NV 89502
"Ernestine Ashworth spends her 17th birthday agonizing over her insignificance in the universe. Soon enough, it’s her 18th birthday. Even sooner, her 41st. Her 70th. Her 101st. Five generations, an infinity of dreams, and one cake baked over a century. This poignant and funny play takes its audience through the highlights, heartbreaks and extraordinary moments that make up one woman’s ordinary life."
-Description from website
-October 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 29, 30 & November 1:
Club Inferno
*Location:
Bruka Theater
99 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501
"This October, Brüka Theatre proudly announces the Reno premiere of Club Inferno, the electrifying, award-winning glam-rock musical created by Reno native Kell Kittell (book & lyrics) with music by Peter Fogel (music & lyrics). Originally a San Francisco cult sensation, Club Inferno blazes back with a reimagined production that fuses outrageous humor, high-voltage rock anthems, and dazzling theatrical spectacle.
Nightclub diva Dante is electrocuted mid-performance and wakes up in the most fabulous nightclub of all—Hell! Guided by the ancient poet Virgil, she journeys through an all-female underworld: nine levels, each ruled by icons from Cleopatra to Judy Garland. Along the way, she confronts the sins of fame, desire, and excess, all to an addictive glam-rock score. Filled with scandalous humor, dazzling costumes, and literally electrifying performances, the show turns Dante’s Divine Comedy into a cabaret of sin and redemption. By the end, our Dante discovers that in Hell, the only way out is to own exactly who you are—heels and all."
-Description from website
-October 11 | 5-9pm
*Location:
Urban Roots Farm
1700 E 2nd St, Reno, NV 89502
*Instagram | Urban Roots | Liberty Exchange | El Sativo Tequila
-October 11
*Location:
Virginia City
Visitor's Center Address
86 S C St, Virginia City, NV 89440
Redrun: Resurrection is a fast-paced run through a living ghost town. The fastest teams will be rewarded in a special ceremony at the AfterLife Party.
Choose your path. 3.33 miles or 6.66 miles.
3.33 MILE COURSE
4 DEAD ZONES | 2 SCARE ZONES | 4 REVIVE STATIONS
6.66 MILE COURSE
5 DEAD ZONES | 3 SCARE ZONES | 5 REVIVE STATIONS"
-Description from website
-October 11 | 4-7pm
*Location:
The Lake Mansion
250 Court St,
Reno, NV 89501
"Experience an unforgettable evening at Haunted Night at the Mansion – Phantom Masquerade on Saturday, October 11, and help raise funds to support free, high-quality art classes in five Washoe County Title I schools.
Step into the beautifully decorated, historic Lake Mansion to uncover clues and solve the mystery of the Phantom, all while enjoying live music, delicious food and beverages, tarot card readings, and the thrill of the unknown.
“We are so happy to be able to provide quality art classes to five of Washoe County’s Title 1 Schools”, said Executive Director Tim Young. “All funds raised at “Haunted Night” will be used to pay teachers to provide those classes.”
Tickets are $60 per person in advance of the event and include a complimentary masquerade mask making workshop held prior to the event.
Event sponsors include 10 Torr Distillery and Brewing Reno @10torr.reno , U.S. Bank @usbank, and Vmart.
Arts for All Nevada has been active in Reno for 40 years, providing quality arts opportunities for all by facilitating access to the arts at the community level, with special emphasis on those who have a disability, are disadvantaged, at-risk, or underserved by the arts."
Step into the beautifully decorated, historic Lake Mansion to uncover clues and solve the mystery of the Phantom, all while enjoying live music, delicious food and beverages, tarot card readings, and the thrill of the unknown.
“We are so happy to be able to provide quality art classes to five of Washoe County’s Title 1 Schools”, said Executive Director Tim Young. “All funds raised at “Haunted Night” will be used to pay teachers to provide those classes.”
Tickets are $60 per person in advance of the event and include a complimentary masquerade mask making workshop held prior to the event.
Event sponsors include 10 Torr Distillery and Brewing Reno @10torr.reno , U.S. Bank @usbank, and Vmart.
Arts for All Nevada has been active in Reno for 40 years, providing quality arts opportunities for all by facilitating access to the arts at the community level, with special emphasis on those who have a disability, are disadvantaged, at-risk, or underserved by the arts."
-Description from Instagram
-October 11 | 4-10pm
Zombie Prom (21+)
*Location:
Underworld Distillery
5301 Longley Ln Bldg F Suite #203,
Reno, NV 89511
*No Cover
"Get ready for a night of undead elegance at our Zombie Prom on Saturday, October 11th. Shuffle in with your ghastliest date and enter our corpse couple contest, where the most frightfully fashionable pair will be crowned and awarded a prize. Corpse Couple crowned at 7:30 PM. Sip on a sinister, one-night-only cocktail crafted just for the occasion, and enjoy spooky hits!"
-Description from Instagram
-October 11 |10am-6pm
Hands On! 2nd Saturday (Free Admission Day)
*Location:
Nevada Museum of Art
160 W Liberty St, Reno, NV 89501
Sun & Dust Market: The Witching Hour
*Location:
Douglas County Fairgrounds, Gardnerville
920 Dump Rd,
Gardnerville, NV 89410
"✨ Ladies Night is BACK! ✨ Join us Sunday, October 12th from 7–9PM for an exclusive after-hours shopping event! 🎁 For 2 hours, you'll have the store all to yourself to get a first look at the latest seasonal trends. Our fashion experts will be on hand to help you find your perfect look.
Tickets are just $25, and your purchase supports a great cause, with all proceeds benefiting @gotrsierras. Plus, as a thank you, every attendee will receive a $25 SCHEELS gift card at the door, making your ticket essentially free!"
"Join us for a spooktacular time at Haunted Mini-Golf
Get ready to putt your way through a ghoulishly fun artist-made mini-golf course filled with creepy obstacles and eerie surprises, shop spooky handmade local items, and enjoy our bar with specialty drinks!
"✨🌙 The Witching Hour 🌙✨
Sun & Dust Market x Dare to Be a Cowboy presents a night of vendors, food, costumes, and Halloween fun 🖤
This market we’re coming together as a community to raise funds for Baby Inwood, who was born with Hypo-plastic Left Heart Disease. 💜 Every bit of love and support makes a difference for his family.
🗓 Saturday, October 11th
🕒 3–8 PM
📍 Douglas County Fairgrounds
🛍 40+ spooky vendors
🍔 Food & drink trucks
🎨 Face painting
🎭 Costumes encouraged
🕷 Spooky decor & Halloween vibes"
Sun & Dust Market x Dare to Be a Cowboy presents a night of vendors, food, costumes, and Halloween fun 🖤
This market we’re coming together as a community to raise funds for Baby Inwood, who was born with Hypo-plastic Left Heart Disease. 💜 Every bit of love and support makes a difference for his family.
🗓 Saturday, October 11th
🕒 3–8 PM
📍 Douglas County Fairgrounds
🛍 40+ spooky vendors
🍔 Food & drink trucks
🎨 Face painting
🎭 Costumes encouraged
🕷 Spooky decor & Halloween vibes"
-Description from Instagram
-October 11, 12, 18, 19, 24, 25, & 26
Pumpkin Patch Express
*Location:
V& T Railroad
166 F St, Virginia City, NV 89440
-October 12 | 7-9pm
Scheel's Ladies Night
*Location:
Scheel's @ The Outlets at Legends
1200 Scheels Drive
Sparks, NV 89434
Tickets are just $25, and your purchase supports a great cause, with all proceeds benefiting @gotrsierras. Plus, as a thank you, every attendee will receive a $25 SCHEELS gift card at the door, making your ticket essentially free!"
-Description from Instagram
-October 12 | 1:30-4pm
October Watercolor with Carolyn Runnells
*Location:
Nevada Fine Arts
1301 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89502
-October 15 | 6-9pm
Stone Creek Lodge
95 Foothill Rd, Reno, NV 89511
"🔮✨ The countdown is on!
Mystic Bingo is creeping closer, and trust us, you do not want to miss this magical night of bingo, costumes, tarot, and seriously amazing prizes!
🗓 Wednesday, October 15
🕕 6–9 PM
📍 Stone Creek Lodge – 95 Foothill Rd, Reno
🎟 $35 includes your first bingo card + one drink ticket. More tickets available for purchase!
We’ve got tarot readers ready to reveal your fate, a costume contest for the bold and bewitching, and bingo rounds full of laughs and lucky wins.
Spots are limited! Grab your ticket now and let your spooky side shine:"
Mystic Bingo is creeping closer, and trust us, you do not want to miss this magical night of bingo, costumes, tarot, and seriously amazing prizes!
🗓 Wednesday, October 15
🕕 6–9 PM
📍 Stone Creek Lodge – 95 Foothill Rd, Reno
🎟 $35 includes your first bingo card + one drink ticket. More tickets available for purchase!
We’ve got tarot readers ready to reveal your fate, a costume contest for the bold and bewitching, and bingo rounds full of laughs and lucky wins.
Spots are limited! Grab your ticket now and let your spooky side shine:"
-Description from website
-October 15 | 6pm
*Location:
Final Draught
5318 Sparks Blvd Ste. 104, Sparks, NV 89436
*TICKETS ($48)
-October 16-31
*Location:
The Generator
2450 Oddie Blvd Suite 110,
Sparks, NV 89431
Get ready to putt your way through a ghoulishly fun artist-made mini-golf course filled with creepy obstacles and eerie surprises, shop spooky handmade local items, and enjoy our bar with specialty drinks!
Haunted Halloween Mini-Golf is a fun and creative DIY event where teams build their own mini-golf holes and compete against each other for one of the three grand prizes! All the voting is done by the participants.
Don't miss out on this spine-chilling experience! Mark your calendars and join us for Haunted Halloween Mini-Golf at The Generator Community Makerspace. It's going to be a scream!"
-Description from website
Haunted mini golf encapsulated everything I LOVE about Halloween. It has these amazing Halloween themed golf courses that talented local artists build with their own hands. Who is the world builds anything these days... and with their own hands for that matter?!? LOL. To spark a little friendly competition, these artists are rewarded prizes for "Best Hole" and "People's Choice". They are such an inspiration and to be able to enjoy their creations in such a fun manner is just something so special to me. Come out to this event. I can almost guarantee you a good time. Of course, the last bit depends on how much energy you bring and how ready you are to let all of this magic in.
Last year’s event featured cozy hangout spots, a rad local food truck (Silver State Pie Co.), a small bar, a vendor section packed with Halloween themed creations, creepy background music, complimentary candy, a super fun all ages craft (ghost terrariums), and all the vibes you look for in a Halloween celebration.
Pricing
Adults: $15
Kids and Members: $10
Family: $40
Adults: $15
Kids and Members: $10
Family: $40
Dates
Thursday: 10/16, 10/23, 10/30
4-8 PM
Thursday: 10/16, 10/23, 10/30
4-8 PM
Friday: 10/17, 10/24, 10/31
5-9 PM
Saturday: 10/18, 10/25
5-9 PM
-October 17 | 6-9pm
Diwaliwood
*Location:
National Automobile Museum
1 Museum Dr.
Reno, NV 89501
*RSVP
"Diwaliwood, @RenoTahoe's largest FREE celebration of Indian food, art, and culture returns October 17th — bigger and brighter than ever! Get ready for a dazzling night where Hollywood glamour meets the vibrant traditions of India and you become the star!
From bold Bollywood performances and festive bites by top local chefs to Indian whisky tastings and unforgettable moments, this high-energy evening brings the spirit of Diwali to life—all while supporting a powerful mission to provide 60,000 meals to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada.
Don't keep this a secret. Share this reel with friends and get your group to RSVP ASAP!
🎟️ FREE EVENT — $25 donation to @foodbanknn suggested
⭐️ RSVP — www.yelpreno.com (Yelp account required)
📍 @NationalAutomobileMuseum
📆 October 17 — 6pm–9pm
🪔 Hosted bites, sips, and sensational experiences all night long
See you in Diwaliwood!"
From bold Bollywood performances and festive bites by top local chefs to Indian whisky tastings and unforgettable moments, this high-energy evening brings the spirit of Diwali to life—all while supporting a powerful mission to provide 60,000 meals to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada.
Don't keep this a secret. Share this reel with friends and get your group to RSVP ASAP!
🎟️ FREE EVENT — $25 donation to @foodbanknn suggested
⭐️ RSVP — www.yelpreno.com (Yelp account required)
📍 @NationalAutomobileMuseum
📆 October 17 — 6pm–9pm
🪔 Hosted bites, sips, and sensational experiences all night long
See you in Diwaliwood!"
-Description from Instagram
-October 17 | 4pm
Pumpkins & Petals Flower Arrangement Workshop (21+)
*Location:
10 Torr490 Mill St,
Reno, NV 89502
*TICKETS ($40/person)
*Instagram | Fern & Fruit | 10 Torr
"🍂 Pumpkins & Petals Workshop 🍂
Join us at 10Torr in Reno for a fall floral experience! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll design your very own autumn arrangement inside a fresh pumpkin! Perfect for bringing seasonal charm to your home. Each ticket includes your own pumpkin, all materials, flowers, and guided instruction.
Plus, participants will enjoy a BOGO drink coupon to sip and savor while you create! Please Note: BOGO coupon valid for Draft Cocktails and Draft Beer only & Valid during workshop hours only. This is a 21+ event"
-Description from website
-October 17 | 2-6:45pm (round-trip,
Includes to hours in Virginia City)
Mark Twain Days Twain Train
Mark Twain Days Twain Train
*Departs: Eastgate Depot
Eastgate Siding Rd, Carson City, NV 89701
-October 17 | 8pm
Sinister Cabaret
*Location:
Black Rabbit Mead Company
401 E 4th St.
Reno, NV 89512
*Instagram | Metalesque | Black Rabbit Mead Co.
*Location:
Underworld Distillery
5301 Longley Ln bldg f ste 203,
Reno, NV 89511
*Instagram | Reno Ghost Tours | Underworld Distillery
*Website | Reno Ghost Tours | Underworld Distillery
*Location:
Reno Experience District
2072 Experience Ave,
Reno, NV 89502
-October 17 & 18 | 6pm-9pm
Haunted Hoops
*Location:
Urban Roots Farm
1700 E 2nd St.
Reno, NV 89502
 |
| The vibes at Urban Roots are always perfect. They are always just so thoughtful with their programs & events. |
"Join us for a spooky night at the farm! Enjoy some tasty food and drinks, construct your own broomstick to fly on using natural materials, and more Halloween crafts! Take your chances in our haunted house (opens at 7pm) or stumble through the spooky cookie cave. Fun for all ages!"
-Description from Website
-October 17 & 18 | 5-10pm
Reno Night Market
*Location:
Idlewild Park
2055 Idlewild Dr, Reno, NV 89509
"Reno Night Market is teaming up with Western Lights
Get ready, Reno! On October 17 & 18, the Western Lights Festival invites you to a magical weekend at Idlewild Park. A vibrant, community-powered celebration designed to light the way to our 2026 festival, this fundraiser will bring together local makers, food trucks, musicians, families, and art lovers for an unforgettable experience under the autumn sky. Expect a dynamic mix of local vendors, music, hands-on art, performances, tasty treats, mutant vehicles, and kid-friendly fun — all while we raise funds and rally support for one of Reno’s most exciting new events. Suggested donation of $10 per adult for entry (children are free). Event runs from 5-10pm Friday and Saturday.
This isn’t just a fundraiser — it’s a friend-raiser. Throughout the evening, we’ll be collecting donations, recruiting volunteers, and offering new ways to get involved. If you attended last year's Western Lights Festival, we can't wait to see you again! If you missed out last year, this is your chance to get involved!"
-Description from Facebook
-October 18
The Funktion Chicano Market
*Location:
El Rancho Drive-In Movie Theater
555 El Rancho Dr, Sparks, NV 89431
-October 18 | 1-6pm
*Location:
Grand Sierra Resort
The Pool
2500 E 2nd St, Reno, NV 89595
"Benefiting Reno Rodeo Foundation
What happens when tasty cold beers and live music meet spicy hot bowls of chili? That’s right, party time! This October it’s time to don the comfy pants, grab your best buds, and head on over to the Grand Sierra Beer & Chili Festival.
Savor beer tastings from dozens of local, regional and national craft beer favorites. In between sips, slurp your way through delicious chili samples and other menu specialties from local restaurants – then vote for your favorite chili to take home the People’s Choice prize (a $1,000 donation to the charity of their choice a $1,000 cash prize, and a trophy — along with bragging rights until next year).
Live entertainment featuring 90s alternative cover band Total Recall!
A portion of all ticket sales will benefit the Reno Rodeo Foundation.
*Ticket prices increase on Saturday, October 4. Event is for guests 21+ years of age only."
-Description from website
-October 18 | 10am-2pm
Harvest Fest
*Location:
Tahoe City Community Center (Lake Tahoe)
401 W Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
"The event is free, but all-inclusive wristbands will be sold for $20 each. (Includes unlimited access to hay rides, activities, and carnival games); Food Truck items sold separately."
-October 18 | 8pm-2am
Reno Zombie Crawl
*Location:
Downtown & Midtown
The Reno Zombie Crawl is one of the largest bar crawls in the world, transforming downtown Reno into a spooky, lively street party. Thousands of participants dress up as zombies, enjoying drink specials at numerous bars, live music, and themed events. It's a fun, festive way to get into the Halloween spirit with a massive community of partygoers.
-October 18 | 6-9pm
Tarot Reading by Ness Lindberg
*Location:
Underworld Distillery
5301 Longley Ln bldg f ste 203, Reno, NV 89511
-October 21-26:
*Location:
Pioneer Center
100 S Virginia St,
Reno, NV 89501
"Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way.
Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems as iconic as her name, including "Since U Been Gone‚" "Roar," "Baby One More Time," "Larger Than Life‚" "That’s The Way It Is,“ and "Can't Stop the Feeling!"—all from the genius songwriter/producer behind more #1 hits than any other artist this century. Break free of the balcony scene and get into this romantic comedy that proves there’s life after Romeo. The only thing tragic would be missing it.
& Juliet is recommended for ages 8+ with adult language. Show and dates are subject to change. Some fees may not be refundable. Ticket policies are at the discretion of the theater and may be changed at any time."
Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems as iconic as her name, including "Since U Been Gone‚" "Roar," "Baby One More Time," "Larger Than Life‚" "That’s The Way It Is,“ and "Can't Stop the Feeling!"—all from the genius songwriter/producer behind more #1 hits than any other artist this century. Break free of the balcony scene and get into this romantic comedy that proves there’s life after Romeo. The only thing tragic would be missing it.
& Juliet is recommended for ages 8+ with adult language. Show and dates are subject to change. Some fees may not be refundable. Ticket policies are at the discretion of the theater and may be changed at any time."
-Description from website
-October 23 | 9pm-12am
*Location:
Roller Skate Kingdom
515 E 7th St, Reno, NV 89512
*Waiver (do yourself a favor and fill this up before your visit)
"🕷️🩸 The Freaks Come Out… and So Should YOU! 🩸🕷️
Join us for the ULTIMATE 18+ Adult Skate Party — where the music is killer 🎶, the costumes are wicked 👻, and the vibes are scarily good.
🎧 DJ Slydz will keep you rolling all night!
🧟♂️ Costume Contest with CASH prizes 💰 – so bring your creepiest, freakiest, or funniest fits!
💲 $20 (includes skates & blades)"
Join us for the ULTIMATE 18+ Adult Skate Party — where the music is killer 🎶, the costumes are wicked 👻, and the vibes are scarily good.
🎧 DJ Slydz will keep you rolling all night!
🧟♂️ Costume Contest with CASH prizes 💰 – so bring your creepiest, freakiest, or funniest fits!
💲 $20 (includes skates & blades)"
-Description from Instagram
-October 23 | 5:30-8pm
Movies in the Studio: Hocus Pocus (21+)
*Location:
305 N Carson St #202,
Carson City, NV 89701
"BOO! We are SO excited to bring back our Movie Nights in the Studio!! Our first one will be the one and only HOCUS POCUS on October 23rd! 👻🎃
Tickets are available to purchase on our website. Head to “BOOK NOW” and click on “STUDIO HOSTED EVENTS”.
Food and drinks are included. This event is 21+. SEE YOU THERE WITCHES! 🧙♀️🕸️"
Tickets are available to purchase on our website. Head to “BOOK NOW” and click on “STUDIO HOSTED EVENTS”.
Food and drinks are included. This event is 21+. SEE YOU THERE WITCHES! 🧙♀️🕸️"
-Description from Instagram
-October 24 | 5-8pm
Trunk or Treat Halloween Block Party
*Location:
Nevada State Museum
600 N Carson St, Carson City, NV 89701
-October 24, 25 & 31
Haunted House: Victorian Nightmare
*Location:
Mackay Mansion
291 S D St, Virginia City, NV 89440
*RSVP
I attended last year’s Vampire Wedding Haunt (REEL), and it was absolutely glorious and unforgettable. Unlike a typical haunt where you just walk through a course and get scared, this one felt more like a full on experience, almost like being part of a live, themed play with a few perfectly placed scares mixed in. The mansion itself is stunning and makes the perfect backdrop for a haunt, and Virginia City is always magical, especially in October when the spooky town vibes are completely off the charts.
Friends, if you’re interested, grab your tickets ASAP! This experience has limited space and time slots, so they can only accommodate a small number of people per day.
-October 25 | 4-10pm
Halloween Show
*Location:
The Holland Project
140 Vesta St, Reno, NV 89502
"BOO! 🦇 It's the lineup reveal for HALLOWEEN SHOW on OCTOBER 25th. You know the drill ~ your favorite local bands as your favorite iconic bands (with many being raised from the dead!) ⚰ We are shutting down Vesta Street with two outdoor stages to expand the party and the haunting ~ save the date and stay tuned. Tickets at hollandreno.org
This year's flyer by Olivia Rogers 🕸 @livazard"
This year's flyer by Olivia Rogers 🕸 @livazard"
-Description from Instagram
14th Annual Halloween Trick or Treat
*Location
The Discovery
"Get ready for a hauntingly good time at The Discovery’s 14th annual Halloween Trick or Treat. Visit the museum in costume and trick-or-treat from gallery to gallery. There’ll be spooky decorations and delicious treats for all the friendly or scary ghosts, ghouls and goblins who dare to attend. Advance tickets are suggested, but not required."
-Description from website
-October 25 | 2pm & 7pm
Halloween Short Film Competition Screenings
*Location:
Brewery Arts Center
449 W King St.
Carson City, NV 89703
-October 25 | 5-8pm
Ever After Presents Boo Bash
*Location:
South Lake Tahoe Parks & Recreation Center
1180 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
"FOOLISH MORTALS! ☠️👻👀🕸️🕷️🎃💀🪦🧟
It’s time to purchase your BOO BASH Tickets! You can purchase them on our website in our Bio or eventbrite.com
A portion of ticket sales will be donated to the Live Like Giada scholarship fund in memory of all children we have lost.
Saturday OCTOBER 25, 2025 🗓️
5pm-8pm ⏳
@cityofslt Rec Center 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd 🏬
Performances by @thestudio_tahoe 👯♀️
Food Truck @sombreros_tahoe 🌮
Haunted Carriage rides @tahoesleighride 🐴
Slime lab @campcrewtahoe 👩🔬
Spooky Hair Bar @sessions 👩🎤"
It’s time to purchase your BOO BASH Tickets! You can purchase them on our website in our Bio or eventbrite.com
A portion of ticket sales will be donated to the Live Like Giada scholarship fund in memory of all children we have lost.
Saturday OCTOBER 25, 2025 🗓️
5pm-8pm ⏳
@cityofslt Rec Center 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd 🏬
Performances by @thestudio_tahoe 👯♀️
Food Truck @sombreros_tahoe 🌮
Haunted Carriage rides @tahoesleighride 🐴
Slime lab @campcrewtahoe 👩🔬
Spooky Hair Bar @sessions 👩🎤"
-Description from website
-October 25 | 12-5pm
Haunted History Spirit Walk
*Location:
Sparks Heritage Museum
814 Victorian Ave, Sparks, NV 89431
"🎟 $10 per person (includes cup + museum admission)
✨ Event Highlights:
• Haunted history talks at select stops
• Costume contest with prizes for best looks
• Drink specials & spooky bites at local favorites
• Raffle prizes throughout the day
• Collect stamps at each venue & join the Spirit Hunt 👀
🍹 Participating Venues & Specials include:
– The Blind Onion Pizza & Pub: Beer Special + Twisted Pumpkin Sticks
– Pietro’s Famiglia: $10 Wine & Pasta Pairing
– Great Basin Brewing Co.: TBD
– O’skis Pub & Grille: $5 Beer Specials
– The Victorian Saloon: $4 Oktoberfest Beer
– Paloma Azul: $20 Beer Bucket (6) / BOGO Cocktails
– Nugget Casino Resort: TBD
– Burger NV: $10 Bloody Margarita
– Siren Salon: $5 Hair Tinsel or Face Paint + Wine Samples
– Galaxy Victorian Theatre: $5 Popcorn, $5 Drink, $5 Beer + Local Filmmaker Showcase
– Engine 8 Urban Winery: $10 Oogie Boogie Slushy
🎃 How to Win Raffle Prizes:
✔ Enter the Costume Contest
✔ Visit every participating venue (no purchase required)
✔ Attend haunted history talks
✔ Hunt down Sparks’ famous spirits like Last Chance Joe, Bertha Raffetto, John Sparks, Samuel Clemens, and Tina the Elephant 🐘
All proceeds benefit the Sparks Heritage Museum, keeping the stories and spirits of our city alive."
✨ Event Highlights:
• Haunted history talks at select stops
• Costume contest with prizes for best looks
• Drink specials & spooky bites at local favorites
• Raffle prizes throughout the day
• Collect stamps at each venue & join the Spirit Hunt 👀
🍹 Participating Venues & Specials include:
– The Blind Onion Pizza & Pub: Beer Special + Twisted Pumpkin Sticks
– Pietro’s Famiglia: $10 Wine & Pasta Pairing
– Great Basin Brewing Co.: TBD
– O’skis Pub & Grille: $5 Beer Specials
– The Victorian Saloon: $4 Oktoberfest Beer
– Paloma Azul: $20 Beer Bucket (6) / BOGO Cocktails
– Nugget Casino Resort: TBD
– Burger NV: $10 Bloody Margarita
– Siren Salon: $5 Hair Tinsel or Face Paint + Wine Samples
– Galaxy Victorian Theatre: $5 Popcorn, $5 Drink, $5 Beer + Local Filmmaker Showcase
– Engine 8 Urban Winery: $10 Oogie Boogie Slushy
🎃 How to Win Raffle Prizes:
✔ Enter the Costume Contest
✔ Visit every participating venue (no purchase required)
✔ Attend haunted history talks
✔ Hunt down Sparks’ famous spirits like Last Chance Joe, Bertha Raffetto, John Sparks, Samuel Clemens, and Tina the Elephant 🐘
All proceeds benefit the Sparks Heritage Museum, keeping the stories and spirits of our city alive."
-Description from website
-October 25 | 8pm-10pm
Scaryoke (21+)
*Location:
Underworld Distillery
5301 Longley Ln bldg f ste 203, Reno, NV 89511
-October 25 & 26 | 10am-3pm
Harvest Festival
Animal Ark
1265 Deerlodge Rd.
Reno, NV 89508
"To maximize the frights and sights this year, there will be NO RSVP REQUIRED FOR ENTRY. This event will be open to the public and is a family friendly festival filled with sweet treats, trick or treating for kids, animal antics and more!
All our animal residents will get a pumpkin filled with food; however, some will be given their pumpkin on a schedule and others will have theirs to enjoy all day, with animals out on exhibit with their treat.
This will allow you to set your own spooky adventure!"
-Description from website
-October 25 |6-9pm
*Location:
Nevada State Museum
600 N Carson St.
Carson City, NV 89701
"Ever wondered if the Nevada State Museum is haunted? If you’re aged 10 and over, you can find out during our “Fright at the Museum” haunted house tours on Saturday night, October 25, 2025 from 6-9 p.m. at 600 N. Carson Street in Carson City. Prepare for a night of thrills and chills as the Museum literally comes alive… You’ll follow one of our experienced guides for a “behind-the-screams” tour into the deepest, darkest recesses of the old Mint Building’s historic basement catacombs, where horrific surprises lurk under your feet and around every corner… Be sure to stick close to your tour guide, because this year’s haunted house is bigger and even more frightening! Entry fee is $15 per person at the door. THIS IS A HAUNTED HOUSE ACTIVITY FOR AGES 10 AND OVER ONLY!! This event is NOT appropriate for young children."
-Description from website
-October 25 - November 1 | 6-10pm
Virginia City Haunted House
*Location:
Freight Depot
104 E St, Virginia City, NV 89440
*Tickets ($20)
*Virginia City Website
*My 2024 Haunt REEL
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| The owners of this haunt love what they do and go the distance to create a fun experience. They make all sorts of fun props to make the scene feel more whole & substantial. |
"Get ready to be terrified at the most chilling haunt in town!
We dare you to join us at the Virginia City Haunted House located at the Freight Depot (or should we say Fright Depot)? Doors open each day at 6pm until 10pm, so come anytime between those hours to get your haunt on.
Hate standing in long lines? So do we!
Relax in the heated tent and watch scary movies until it is your turn to enter. A food truck and full bar are available with spookylicious drink specials to make your wait more enjoyable."
-Description from website
Last year, I checked out this haunt during its very first season, and let me tell you, it might have been on the smaller side, but it packed in all the spooky, whimsical, Halloween magic I could’ve hoped for. Each section was dripping with detail, the actors kept things lively, and the pacing was spot on. Tip: make sure to take some time to take in the sights and interact with the actors. If you walk past everything too fast, you'll miss out.
This year, and thanks to last season’s success, the haunt has moved into a bigger spot at the Freight Depot. I'm especially looking forward to the new hangout spot with food & drink available for purchase, and a Halloween movie playing the background.
Dress up, head over early, grab a bite and a drink, and soak in the whole Virginia City vibe before heading to the haunt.
-October 26: 9am
*Location:
From Brewer's Cabinet Production Facility
8565 White Fir St, Reno, NV 89523
to J Resort Glow Plaza
670 W 4th St, Reno, NV 89503
"10K runners start at the Brewer’s Cabinet Production Facility and finish at the J Resort Glow Plaza in downtown Reno. Runners can either take the shuttle (purchase required), get a ride or jog to the start line. Please be aware that this course is a point to point race…runners will start 6.2 miles away from the finish.
The 5K race is an out and back race which will start and finish at the J Resort Glow Plaza."
-Description from website
-October 26 & 30
*Location:
The Nugget Celebrity Showroom
1100 Nugget Ave,
Sparks, NV 89431
Tentative Program
- Thriller - Michael Jackson
- Funeral March of a Marionette - Charles Gounod
- String Quartet No. 8 in C Minor (Dresden Quartet), Op. 110: II. Allegro Molto - Dmitri Shostakovich
- Tubular Bells (Theme from The Exorcist) - Mike Oldfield
- Stranger Things (Theme) - S U R V I V E
- Beetlejuice (Theme) - Danny Elfman
- The Addams Family (Theme) - Vic Mizzy
- Halloween (Theme) - John Carpenter
- Prelude from Psycho - Bernard Herrmann
- Ghostbusters (Theme) - Ray Parker Jr.
- Danse Macabre - Camille Saint-Saëns
- Night on Bald Mountain - Modest Mussorgsky
- Time Warp from The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Richard O’Brien and Richard Hartley
- Medley from The Nightmare Before Christmas - Danny Elfman
Performers
- String Quartet - Listeso - Reno
-October 28 | 5:30-7:30
by Sweet Bakes
*Location:
The Lodge Bar & Patio
17025 NV-431, Reno, NV 89511
*Instagram | Sweet Bakes | The Lodge
The Lodge is one of my most favorite local businesses in all of Reno because they never fail to deliver on all levels. Not to mention its location in Galena Park with the silhouettes of the evergreen trees...
-October 29 | 4-6pm
Create & Connect Felt Monsters w/ Silly Fish Studios
*Location:
The Generator
2450 Oddie Blvd Suite 110
Sparks, NV 89431
*Instagram | Silly Fish Studios | The Generator
-October 30 | 4-7pm
Carson City BOOnanza (Carson City)
*Location:
Mills Park
1111 E William St.
Carson City, NV 89701
"Come Trick-or-Treat with 100 local businesses and organizations under the giant cottonwoods at Mills Park.
There will be food trucks, activities and more! Don’t forget to visit the Carson City Library for some spooky crafts.
The Mills Park Railroad will be operating from 4pm-7pm. Tickets will be free."
-Description from website
This is one of my favorite trick or treating events in the area. It has tons of candy, plenty of Halloween spirit, and you just can't beat the location at Mills Park with all of the tall cottonwoods, windy pathways, and creeks running all throughout the park.
-October 30 | 10am-12am
Belicoween (21+)
*Location:
The Alpine
324 E 4th St, Reno, NV 89512
👻🎃"BELICOWEEN" 🎃👻
$1,000 CASH PRIZES FOR BES COSTUMES.
"ANGEL DIAZ" y su nueva era
"BANDA CCG"
HALLOWEEN PARTY WITH LIVE MEXICAN BANDS.
NOCHE 100% REGIONAL MEXICANA
WITH A TROPICAL TWIST BY DJ RAFA .
"About the Event
Join us for our 4th Annual Watson Cabin Haunted House on Halloween from 4-6 pm, during the Tahoe City Trick or Treat event (Heritage Plaza, right next to cabin). This year’s house is going to be Spooktacular!!"
"Celebrate Día de los Muertos!
Join us for Día de los Muertos at the Nevada State Museum, Carson City. This vibrant Mexican tradition honors and remembers loved ones through traditional festivities and symbolic offerings to a special altar, called an ofrenda. With traditional music, art, and foods, we’ll commemorate the spirits of those who have passed before us. Bring your friends and family for this bilingual celebration of life, family, and community.
Friday | 5–7pm
"Join us for THREE DAYS of Reno's Most Punk Flea featuring:
60 Vendors
14 Bands
Possum Pile Clothing Exchange
Full Arcade with pool tables and skee-ball
DIY Activity Tables - Zines, Friendship Bracelets, Collage!
Car Smash
Dare Devil Performance by Brianna Belladonna
Food Trucks
Mutual Aid Groups
and more!
The Flea is always all ages and kids under 12 are free!
BAND LINEUP COMING REAL SOON!!
This is an indoor-only event in a giant barcade with tons of parking!
We have 100 early bird single day $5 tickets so get them while you can! Our regular presale tickets are $8 for a single day and $15 for a full three-day weekend pass. Tickets jump up to $10 for a single day and $20 for a weekend pass at the event so grab them while they're super cheap!"
NOCHE 100% REGIONAL MEXICANA
WITH A TROPICAL TWIST BY DJ RAFA .
-October 31 | 4-6pm
Watson Cabin Haunted House
*Location:
560 N Lake Blvd,
Tahoe City, CA 96145
*RSVP
Join us for our 4th Annual Watson Cabin Haunted House on Halloween from 4-6 pm, during the Tahoe City Trick or Treat event (Heritage Plaza, right next to cabin). This year’s house is going to be Spooktacular!!"
-Description from website
-October 31 | 6-10:30pm
*Location:
Silver Terrace Cemetery
381 Cemetery Rd,
Virginia City, NV 89440
"On Halloween, the gates to the old Silver Terrace Cemetery stay open for visitors to experience a once-a-year stroll past dusk. Here, souls rest in peace, but their stories live forever. Take a self-guided tour with the downloadable audio tour, available online. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. Proceeds benefit the Comstock Cemetery Foundation."
-Description from website
-October 31 | 3-6pm
*Location:
The Shops at Heavenly Village
1001 Heavenly Village Way,
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
I LOVE visiting The Shops at Heavenly year round. This area is the busiest in all of Lake Tahoe and contains so many vibes, life, charm, & activities.
A few things I love about this area:
ski resort
scenic gondola rides
summer activities (bike course/mountain coaster/mini golf)
theater
restaurants
cinema
shops
lodging
scenery
(free) live entertainment
lounge + dinner & magic at The Loft
walking distance to Lakeside Beach
and so much more.
-October 31 | 10pm
*Location:
The Loft
1001 Heavenly Village Way #50
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
"The Haunted Loft is back! 🎃
Join us on Friday, October 31, for The Loft’s 9th Annual Halloween Bash & Costume Contest in Heavenly Village, featuring DJ Tony Dove spinning from 10:30 PM–2 AM.
Get ready for spooky décor, $5 drink specials, and over $1,000 in costume contest prizes. Tickets are just $10 online ($20 at the door) — but hurry, the first 30 are FREE on TIXR!
Want the ultimate Halloween night out? Reserve a VIP fire-pit table with bottle service by emailing frank@thelofttahoe.com. 21+ only.
Make it a full evening with Nathan Coe Marsh at 7 PM or Magic After Dark at 9 PM with Robert Hall in The Loft Theatre before the party begins. Tickets linked in our bio! 🎩✨🕸️"
Join us on Friday, October 31, for The Loft’s 9th Annual Halloween Bash & Costume Contest in Heavenly Village, featuring DJ Tony Dove spinning from 10:30 PM–2 AM.
Get ready for spooky décor, $5 drink specials, and over $1,000 in costume contest prizes. Tickets are just $10 online ($20 at the door) — but hurry, the first 30 are FREE on TIXR!
Want the ultimate Halloween night out? Reserve a VIP fire-pit table with bottle service by emailing frank@thelofttahoe.com. 21+ only.
Make it a full evening with Nathan Coe Marsh at 7 PM or Magic After Dark at 9 PM with Robert Hall in The Loft Theatre before the party begins. Tickets linked in our bio! 🎩✨🕸️"
-Description from Instagram
-October 31 & November 1 | 5:30, 6:45, 8:00 & 9:00pm
Haunted Halloween Graveyard Train
*Location:
V&T Railroad
166 F St, Virginia City, NV 89440
-October 31 - November 2
Snafu Comic Con
*Location:
Reno-Sparks Convention Center
4590 S Virginia St.
Reno, NV 89502
-November 1 | 10am
*Location:
1013 South Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
Carson City, NV 89701
-November 1 (6pm) & 2 (5pm)
*Location:
Press Start Bar & Arcade
600 S Center St.
Reno, NV 89501
"🙀 NIGHTMARE ON CENTER STREET: PART II 🪩
We’re baaaack! @renopinball returns with our legendary endurance tournament that separates the wizards from the wannabes (and vice versa).
Think you can survive 24 hours of non-stop pinball? We do, too.
🕐 24 HOURS • START 6p 11/1 • END 5p 11/2
🏆 Big cash prizes for the top 4 survivors of Division A and B finals
🍕 Breakfast & lunch included (you’ll need it)
💰 $150 entry fee
⚡ Limited to 64 players
Test your skills, stamina, and sanity."
We’re baaaack! @renopinball returns with our legendary endurance tournament that separates the wizards from the wannabes (and vice versa).
Think you can survive 24 hours of non-stop pinball? We do, too.
🕐 24 HOURS • START 6p 11/1 • END 5p 11/2
🏆 Big cash prizes for the top 4 survivors of Division A and B finals
🍕 Breakfast & lunch included (you’ll need it)
💰 $150 entry fee
⚡ Limited to 64 players
Test your skills, stamina, and sanity."
-Description from website
-November 7 | 5:30-10pm
13th Annual Giving & Glamping Fundraising Event
*Location:
The Discovery
490 S Center St, Reno, NV 89501
"Pack up and head out to The Discovery for giving and glamping at Chemistry of the Cocktail, the museum’s 13th annual fundraising event. Get cozy beneath a starry sky with alpine inspired cocktails, enjoy unique camping themed fare created by the experts at Blend, and take part in hands-on activities designed to bring the outdoors in—all while providing much-needed financial support for The Discovery, no tent or bug spray required!"
-Description from Instagram
-November 7 & 8 | 5-7pm
Dia de Los Muertos Celebration
*Location:
Nevada State Museum
600 N Carson St.
Carson City, NV 89701
"Celebrate Día de los Muertos!
Join us for Día de los Muertos at the Nevada State Museum, Carson City. This vibrant Mexican tradition honors and remembers loved ones through traditional festivities and symbolic offerings to a special altar, called an ofrenda. With traditional music, art, and foods, we’ll commemorate the spirits of those who have passed before us. Bring your friends and family for this bilingual celebration of life, family, and community.
Friday | 5–7pm
Hot chocolate from Juan’s Mexican Grill
Ofrenda presentation
Live music
Ticket Info:
FREE admission — includes treats and performances
$10 per person for activities (face painting, sugar skull decorating, crafts)
In partnership with Visit Carson City, Western Nevada College, Carson City School District, and the Brewery Arts Center."
Ofrenda presentation
Live music
Ticket Info:
FREE admission — includes treats and performances
$10 per person for activities (face painting, sugar skull decorating, crafts)
In partnership with Visit Carson City, Western Nevada College, Carson City School District, and the Brewery Arts Center."
-Description from website
-November 14 - 16 | Friday 6-10pm | Sa & Su 10am-6pm
Reno Punk Rock Flea Market presents
Fleas the Season
*Location:
South 40
1445 S Meadows Pkwy,
Reno, NV 89521
*Instagram | Punk Rock Flea Market | South 40
*Website | Punk Rock Flea Market | South 40
60 Vendors
14 Bands
Possum Pile Clothing Exchange
Full Arcade with pool tables and skee-ball
DIY Activity Tables - Zines, Friendship Bracelets, Collage!
Car Smash
Dare Devil Performance by Brianna Belladonna
Food Trucks
Mutual Aid Groups
and more!
The Flea is always all ages and kids under 12 are free!
BAND LINEUP COMING REAL SOON!!
This is an indoor-only event in a giant barcade with tons of parking!
We have 100 early bird single day $5 tickets so get them while you can! Our regular presale tickets are $8 for a single day and $15 for a full three-day weekend pass. Tickets jump up to $10 for a single day and $20 for a weekend pass at the event so grab them while they're super cheap!"
-Description from website
EVENTS TBA
-October TBA
Ambush Haunted House
*Location:
7450 Ambush Circle
Sparks, NV 89436
-October TBA
Happy HOWL-O-Ween Parade & Costume Contest (for dogs)
*Location:
Hidden Valley Dog Park
4740 Parkway Dr.
Reno, NV 89502
Tricks & Treats
*Location:
Nevada Humane Society
2825 Longley Ln B
Reno, NV 89502
The Children's Cabinet Halloween
*Location:
Wilbur D May Youth Center
777 Sinclair St.
Reno, NV 89501
-October TBA
Justin & Friends Presents
A Monster Mash Mic
Open Mic Comedy
*Location:
Midnight Roasting Company
1401 S Virginia St.
Reno NV 89502
*Instagram | Justin Hudson | Midnight Roasting Company
-October TBA
Deadwood Manor Haunt (FREE)
*Location:
18280 Grizzle Bear Court
Reno NV 89508
-November TBA
17th Annual Meet the Turkeys
*Location:
Wilbur D May Museum
1595 N Sierra St.
Reno, NV 89503
SEASONAL FOODIE GUIDE
Stock up on wholesome non-gmo fall foods at Great Basin Co-op. They also serve a pumpkin latte that's made with organic house made pumpkin puree.
Seasonal Baked Goods
1117 California Ave, Reno, NV 89509
Fall/Halloween Items available Oct. 1st
Halloween cookie kits and pies are popular, so placing your order ahead of time is best.
-Cookie Decorating Kits
-Jack Skellington & Jumbleberry pie are popular.
-Seasonal/Halloween Cupcakes
-Seasonal Pies - Pecan, Pumpkin, Apple, Pumpkin Streusel, & more
If there's one place you can depend on for delicious year round pies, Mix Bakeshop is the spot. Their crust is so flavorful and buttery and their fillings are made with quality ingredients.
They also have cutie sized pies that make sampling each flavor a easy.
Also available are cookie kits and cupcakes in all sorts of flavors.
This shop has fun old fashioned vibes that make it fun to visit. I always look forward to my visits here, especially during the holidays.
Batch Cupcakery is a local bakery favorite that makes one of the best pumpkin cupcakes in town. This shop has been around for a while and was one of the first to cater to all diets, including paleo, vegan, and keto. Locations in Midtown and South Reno.
Great Basin Co-op is a local grocery store where you can find seasonal offerings, including an amazing pumpkin cookie/muffin/pumpkin latte. They usually have a daily gluten free/vegan treat on hand. Call ahead to see what they have in stock. This grocery store is so charming and one of the best spots to hang out to for community vibes.
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| Silver State Pie Co. Website |
*Silver State Pie Co. - Seriously good sweet & savory pies made by seriously rad people. Find this food truck all around town, and let Colton & Chef Jason take care of your holiday/everyday pies. They're seriously the best.
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| The Chocolate Shoppe |
Halloween Themed Chocolates & Other Treats
*The Chocolate Shoppe in Gardnerville (50 minutes away form South Reno) has the widest selection of holiday themed chocolates. They can whip up custom baskets that fit your budget and send them out by mail.
*Bouchee Confections & Tandem Chocolates are craft chocolate shops in Reno that make gourmet edible art from scratch with skill and expertise. The ladies behind these treats are both amazing people.
*Dorinda's has a wide array treats and makes delicious pumpkin truffles every fall that are delicious. I also love adding them into a custom order of rolled ice cream. See my recipe below.
Tip: Add any of their chocolates from their case to make yourself a special ice cream concoction. You can also enjoy any of their flavors vegan style.
Pumpkin Truffle Custom Rolled Ice Cream
Ask for a vanilla base, add in a pumpkin truffle + a dash of cinnamon and top with graham crackers, caramel sauce, more cinnamon, whipped cream, and yes, another pumpkin truffle.
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| Pumpkin Truffle Rolled Ice Cream without toppings |
Rolled Mountain Creamery Locations
*727 Riverside Drive Ste. E, Reno, Nevada, 89503
This location is next door to Hub Coffee Roasters and across the street of the Truckee River. Their shared patio is a pleasant spot to hang around in a nice lively atmosphere. No indoor seating available.
*7400 Rancharra Parkway, Ste. 170, Reno, Nevada 89511
Located at the Village at Rancharra, a stunning village made of modern farmhouse style buildings, all joined by a communal area that's super fun to hang around. Play human sized chess & bocce ball. If you get lucky, you'll catch an event and/or live entertainment during your visit.
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| View in front of Dorinda's at the Village at Rancharra |
Caramel Apples
*Fuzziwig's in Scheel's at the Outlets at Legends, Sparks, makes a good traditional caramel apple. I love that they're always fresh, huge, & not overly sweet. They always satisfy cravings, especially during the holidays.
*Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory also makes a wide variety of delicious caramel apples, along with other Halloween themed items. I love their toffee caramel apple and always snag one whenever I see them at events.
List of Seasonal Items In & Around Town
*The Lodge - Apple Spice Chai, Pumpkin Spice Latte, Irish Coffee, Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini, Apple Spice Margarita
*Coffee N' Comics - Pumpkin King (tuxedo pumpkin mocha), Pumpkin Pie Latte, Ube Cinnamon Roll, Chica's Cupcake Chai (vanilla chai with strawberry, cinnamon, & white chocolate). Drink also available iced. Mama's Apple Pie Frap
Pumpkin Pancakes - The Cup Cafe, Squeeze In, Sunrise Cafe, Peg's Glorified Eggs & Ham
*Rolled Mountain Creamery - Pumpkin Truffle Rolled Ice Cream
*Rolled Mountain Creamery - Pumpkin Truffle Rolled Ice Cream
(See my custom recipe above, CTRL+F)
*Seasonal flavors of ice cream @Handels, @Country Creamery, Sugar Blvd., Little Truckee Ice Creamery
*Batch Cupcakery - pumpkin cupcake w/ cream cheese frosting & other seasonal offerings
*Doughboys - pumpkin donut, apple fritter, maple bar
*Scoopers- Scoopers has tasty milkshakes in a ridiculous amount of flavors to take advantage of. If milkshake heaven existed, this would be it. Here are some flavor combos I came up with:
*Doughboys - pumpkin donut, apple fritter, maple bar
*Scoopers- Scoopers has tasty milkshakes in a ridiculous amount of flavors to take advantage of. If milkshake heaven existed, this would be it. Here are some flavor combos I came up with:
Pumpkin + Cinnamon + Whipped Cream
Think of it like a PSL in milkshake form.
Apple Pie + Caramel + Cheesecake
Apple Pie Cheesecake sounds like it could work. What do you think?
Salted Caramel + Coffee + Whipped Cream
Salted Caramel Coffee option for the grownups because the fun never stops just because you're an adult. And let's face it, we need a flavor for the pumpkin/apple/fall haters. LOL
Gingerbread + Marshmallow + Hot Fudge
Warm gingerbread cookie vibes with gooey s’mores energy.
Butter Pecan + Heath Bar + Butterscotch
Grandma would be so proud of this flavor combo.
Think of it like a PSL in milkshake form.
Apple Pie + Caramel + Cheesecake
Apple Pie Cheesecake sounds like it could work. What do you think?
Salted Caramel + Coffee + Whipped Cream
Salted Caramel Coffee option for the grownups because the fun never stops just because you're an adult. And let's face it, we need a flavor for the pumpkin/apple/fall haters. LOL
Gingerbread + Marshmallow + Hot Fudge
Warm gingerbread cookie vibes with gooey s’mores energy.
Butter Pecan + Heath Bar + Butterscotch
Grandma would be so proud of this flavor combo.
*Ruby's Shakeshop - all of their milkshakes are amazing. And yes, they just dropped their pumpkin spice shake. Don't sleep on the salted caramel shake.
*Coffee Bar - Fall menu dropping October 3rd.
*Old World Coffee -Old Pine Latte, Sweater Weather, Pumpkin Fritter Chai
*Old World Coffee -Old Pine Latte, Sweater Weather, Pumpkin Fritter Chai
*Yogurt Beach - Pumpkin froyo (add milk & make it a milkshake). And maybe some graham cracker crumbs for texture and flavor
*Andelin Farm - cider slushie (made with real local apple cider) + vanilla soft serve = YUM
*Fuzziwig's (inside Scheel's), Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, & Sweets Handmade Chocolate for Caramel Apples
*Andelin Farm - cider slushie (made with real local apple cider) + vanilla soft serve = YUM
*Fuzziwig's (inside Scheel's), Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, & Sweets Handmade Chocolate for Caramel Apples
*Pangolin Cafe - Pumpkin Spice Latte, Cherry Almond Turkish Delight
*Bouchee Confections - Layered gourmet apple caramel dessert + craft Halloween Bon Bons
*Bouchee Confections - Layered gourmet apple caramel dessert + craft Halloween Bon Bons
*Tandem Chocolates - Seasonal craft bon bons
*Whole Foods - They carry local apple cider by the gallon from Apple Hill Orchards
*Seasonal Boba Drinks - Num Num Boba, Teaspoon, Ding Tea
*Whole Foods - They carry local apple cider by the gallon from Apple Hill Orchards
*Seasonal Boba Drinks - Num Num Boba, Teaspoon, Ding Tea
*Noble Pie Parlor- T-Pane: caramelized onion, apple, & sausage pizza
*Dopo Pizza & Pasta - Pumpkin sage pasta
*Great Basin Co-op - Various Seasonal baked goods (gluten-free & vegan options available). Their pumpkin muffin & pumpkin cookie are so yummy.
*Black Rock Dessert - House pumpkin & apple cherry ice cream and milkshakes. Ice cream flights available.
*Boozy Seasonal Drinks @ Arch Society & Honey Bar
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| 2025 Honey Bar Menu. Located in Reno Public Market. |
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| The Arch Society 2024 fall menu. |
RAD Local Coffee Shops
We’re so lucky to have so many amazing local coffee shops in Reno. Each one is run by passionate people who genuinely love what they do and aim to brighten our day with quality drinks made with intention, care, and skill, & often times, served with a smile. Every shop brings something unique to the table, so you really can't go wrong with any shop you choose.
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| Pangolin goodness. |
Year-Round Riverside Farmer's Market
EVERY SUNDAY
9am-1pm
9am-1pm
2055 Idlewild Dr.
Our amazing Riverside Farmer's Market is the only year-round market in Reno and home to some of the most passionate vendors. Here you'll find seasonal local produce, made from scratch goods, entertainment, all natural products, handmade goods, educational activities for children, special events, and the most welcoming atmosphere and community.
Subscribe to their newsletter on their website to learn more about the rad businesses that make this market one of the best in town. Find the form at the bottom of the website.
And watch out for details on the market's epic annual Holiday Bazaar that takes place at Idlewild Park every winter.
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| Old Riverside Farmer's Market @ McKinley Arts Center. New location @ Idlewild Park |
Visit a Farm
Visiting a farm in the fall is mandatory every year. I'm pretty sure many others will agree with me on this one. It's a tradition that just makes the whole season feel complete... sorta like how people put up trees during Christmas. The more farms you can visit, the better. Each one has it's own vibes, offerings, and atmosphere.
My Farm Criteria:
*Does the farm feel cozy and welcoming?
*Are there cute animals I can bother (and take way too many pictures of)?
*Is the farm just as obsessed as I am when it comes to offerings - souvenirs, seasonal goodies, & little surprises?
*Can it keep my demanding kids entertained without me losing my mind?
*Is there a spot where I can buy a bunch of things I don’t technically need but will 100% make me happy?
*A farm without baked goods is a major red flag. (I’m talking pies, donuts, breads, the works.)
*And of course, the grub. Sweet, savory, hearty, or festive…Please, take advantage of me.
*Bonus activities - live music, hayrides, a pumpkin patch, or anything that makes me feel like I’ve stepped straight into a Hallmark movie.
*Does the farm feel cozy and welcoming?
*Are there cute animals I can bother (and take way too many pictures of)?
*Is the farm just as obsessed as I am when it comes to offerings - souvenirs, seasonal goodies, & little surprises?
*Can it keep my demanding kids entertained without me losing my mind?
*Is there a spot where I can buy a bunch of things I don’t technically need but will 100% make me happy?
*A farm without baked goods is a major red flag. (I’m talking pies, donuts, breads, the works.)
*And of course, the grub. Sweet, savory, hearty, or festive…Please, take advantage of me.
*Bonus activities - live music, hayrides, a pumpkin patch, or anything that makes me feel like I’ve stepped straight into a Hallmark movie.
Farms in Reno
8100 Pyramid Way
Sparks, NV 89436
Sparks, NV 89436
Pumpkin Patch Adventure Farm:
September 24th-October 31st
Wednesday - Saturdays
Hours vary by day
Jurassic Farm Corn Maze:
September 24th-November 1st
Wednesdays - Saturdays
Hours vary by day
Zombie Paintball and Corn Creepers:
September 27th-November 1st
Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays
Hours vary by day
My REEL of Corn Creepers & Zombie Paintball (with details & tips)
Andelin Farm is an absolute must visit in the fall. It's run by run by a warm and welcoming family who truly value all of their guests and are always working to improve the farm experience.
For a flat admission fee, you can partake in a wide array of exciting activities.
Families with kids especially love the seasonal pass, offering unlimited access throughout the season. Safety is a top priority as the entire farm is enclosed with a gate, ensuring a secure and delightful experience for the whole family as you explore the grounds.
Some Activities on the Farm:
-petting farm
-food trucks (hot dogs, mini donuts, apple cider custard slushies).
-barn store (apple cider, crafts, pantry goods, souvenirs)
-Hamster Wheel (all ages)
-pumpkin patch
-bull lassoing
-Pumpkin Shooters (slingshot corn kernels)
-water pump duck races
-barrel rides (pulled by tractor)
-hay rides around farm
-photo opportunities
-slides
-zip line
-zombie paintball & corn creepers at night (Tickets sold separately. Reserve in advance.)
-fire pit rental ($)
Notes:
-Andelin Farm gives 15% off ticket prices to email subscribers prior to the start of every season. Sign up for their newsletter on their website.
**Not eligible for discount are pony rides, field trips, craft classes, birthday parties, fire pits and season passes**
-Andelin Farm has a fun corn maze (day) that changes in theme each year. This year's theme is Jurassic Park.
-Don't pass up their apple slushie. It's made with real local apple cider. Also, their hot dogs are so yummy.
-Take home a jug of local apple cider from their barn store.
September 27 - October 31
4701 Mill Street,
Reno, NV 89502
Reno, NV 89502
Hours
Sunday-Thursday 10am-8pm
Friday & Saturday 10am-10pm
Ferrari Farms has its own charm and while on the smaller side, it's always a fun time on the farm. Free Admission. Pay per activity.
Pricing
Corn Maze 10
Corn Walk $6
Hayride $6/person
Hayride Family $25 (up to 5), Children 2 & under, free
Ornamental Corn $2 each
Corn Stalks $10/bundle
Pumpkins priced by size
Movies $8/person, 2 & under free
Every Friday & Saturday in October, 7-11pm Haunted Corn Maze $10 (cash only)
👨👩👧 Group Packages Available (20+ people):Corn Maze + Hayride
OR Corn Walk + Hayride
📞 Call for pricing and reservations
Haunted Maze
(Fridays & Saturdays Only, 7-10pm)
Tickets
The Haunted Maze is operated independently from Ferrari Farms. Pricing and details are set by the organizer and may vary.
Admission to Ferrari Farms remains free. Haunted Maze tickets are purchased separately on-site
$15 per person
Admission to Ferrari Farms remains free. Haunted Maze tickets are purchased separately on-site
$15 per person
Open from dusk until 10:00pm last tickets sold at 9:30pm
Other Activities on the Farm:
-Pumpkins (about 40 varieties)
-Photo opportunities
-Scenic hayride (short & sweet)
-Family-friendly Halloween movies (Fridays). There are a couple of firepits outside the viewing area where you can roast your own s'mores. Bring your own ingredients & supplies.
TICKETS
10/3 Beetlejuice
10/17 Hocus Pocus
10/24 Edward Scissor Hands
Corn mazes: Their daytime maze is 15-25 mins. depending on how fast you go. Separate killer clown maze available at night on weekends. Tip: put your hand on the right wall as you enter the maze and follow that wall all the way through for a no brainer way out .
October 11 | 7-11pm
Kick up your boots and dance the night away at Ferrari Farms! Enjoy a lively evening of country fun with a DJ, dancing, bar service, and food vendors available for purchase. Notes
*Parking is on a dirt lot
*Portable toilets available
*Always check hour to hour weather and dress accordingly. October days can be bone chilling.
Farms Out of Town
Wheatland (2 hours from Reno on the 80W freeway towards Sacramento)
Fall 2025 Hours
Open daily from September 6-November 9, 2025Sept 6th-Sept 18th
Mon-Thurs
10:00 am – 7:00 pm Fri, Sat & Sun
9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sept 19th - Oct 30th
Mon-Thurs
9:00 am – 8:00 pm Fri & Sat
9:00 am – 10:00 pm Sunday
9:00 am – 8:30 pm
Late Season: Halloween & Beyond
Halloween: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
November weekends: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
November - Mon-Friday: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
If you're looking for the ultimate farm experience with fun entertainment, great hot food, beautiful grounds, heaps of entertainment, and delicious apple goods, Bishop Pumpkin Farm is the spot.
When recommending this farm to others, I often describe it as the "Disneyland" of farms. It has a barn store, bake shop centered around all things apple & pumpkin, cookie shop, hot food section, slushie barn, an abundance of play areas for children, including a petting zoo, train, carousel, u-pick sunflower farm, outdoor movie viewing area, and so much more.
Tips:
-Weekends in October are the busiest. Plan on arriving early or come on a weekday to beat the crowds. You can also visit mid september.
-Parking on weekends $20, weekdays free
-Free admission. Pay per activity. I highly suggest purchasing their ticket bundle. Tickets never expire. "Value" ticket bundles are slightly discounted & can only be used on the weekdays
-Halloween movies only play during weekends in October
-They take cards here, but it's always good to have cash on hand.
-ATMs available
-Don't forget to check hourly weather to dress appropriately
-You may bring lawn chairs for watching movies in the pumpkin patch
-Fire pits are available by reservation only (follow their Instagram for when windows open. Reserve early as they fill up fast)
-Movie screens located in the pumpkin patch next to the train
-Cider Mill and bakery can be found all the way at the back to the left (facing farm)
-Restrooms with running water available
-Hand washing stations available all around farm
-Separate ticket required for facepaint
-This farm is perfect for photo shoots
-Pick your pumpkins at the end of the day so you don't have to carry them around. Or pick them early and place in your car right away.
-Pay for pumpkins at entrance using weighing scales
-The grounds are beautifully landscaped and are fun to walk around
-I would visit the farm even if I didn't have kids
-On weekend nights, enjoy fireworks & Halloween movies at their whimsical pumpkin patch
-Ride their tractor to the biggest 90 acre u-pick pumpkin patch in the country
***ATMs available on grounds next to Pigadeli Square
Other Activities on the Farm:
-Carousel
-Marble Dig
-Coyote Mountain slide
-corn kernel play room
-old west mini town with buildings children can enter
-u pick sunflower walk
-corn maze
-train ride
-pig races
-pony rides
-face paint
-country store
-wine and beer section
-petting zoo
-Apple Slushie Float or Slushshakies (cider slush, soft serve, served in a caramel-dipped mug and topped with whipped cream, sprinkles, and a caramel apple).
-Tri Tip Sandwich & Garlic Fries
-Babe's Cookies
-Any of their cupcakes
-Apple Dumplings with soft serve from Mrs. B's Bakery
-Caramel Corn Nuggets and fresh apple cider (from barn at entrance)
-Pulled pork from Chuckwagon Cafe
-Salted pretzel from Wild Willies Trad'n Post
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| I always ask for extra sauce. So good! |
Apple Hill Growers Association
Placerville, California
Nestled in the heart of picturesque California, this destination offers a cornucopia of orchards, wineries, bakeries, and artisanal craft shops. Here, you can handpick crisp, juicy apples, savor delectable pies and fresh pressed cider, and explore farm landscapes. Apple Hill is a must every year and no fall season is complete without it.
My post about Apple Hill with links & tips.
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| El Dorado Orchards, Placerville. Views from train Ride. |
Notes
*The journey to Apple Hill is a scenic two hour drive through the captivating landscapes of South Lake Tahoe & the winding trails of El Dorado National Forest along Highway 50.
*The busiest time to visit Apple Hill is in the month of October. Visiting early and on weekdays and at opening times on weekends is recommended for a hassle free time.
*Follow farms on social media to keep up with their opening dates, coupons, offerings, specials, & giveaways.
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| Scenic Train Ride @ El Dorado Orchards, Apple Hill |
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| Abel's Apple Acres has the best caramel apples on the hill. |
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Fun Ghost Town & Shooting Gallery
in Virginia City
($5/person, 3 & under free)
Shoaf's ghost town is charming year round walk through located next to the Sawdust Trails store that my kids (5,7, & 9) have been enjoying for the past several years.
***Note: No live actors or jump scares, just cute spooky scenes to enjoy.
Shoaf's Ghost Town, Sawdust Trails, Virginia City Escape Room, and the kettle corn/ice cream spot are all conveniently placed right next to one another and are owned by the same owner, Brian, who's one super kind and nice guy. The details you'll find at these shops are magnificent. It's apparent that they were all made with love.
This is one of my favorite shooting galleries ever. Its charm is undeniable and you'll be pleasantly surprised to find that some of the objects have sound effects and even move when shot at.
Creepy & Spooky Displays at Spirit of Halloween and Home Depot
Spirit of Halloween has so many spooky interactive displays that me and my kids can't get enough of every year. The themed displays change every year, making every visit fresh and fun.
Home Depot has really been upping their game with Halloween animatronics these past few years. Talking witches brewing up a storm in their cauldron, zombie barbers, singing Jack Skellingtons, and the most horrifyingly realistic duo of all, Chucky & his bride, Tiffany... It's all good fun.
Halloween Fandom Shopping
Terror (Local year-round Halloween shop)
The Stylish Scribe (local stationary store)
Natural Selection (local plant and taxidermy shop)
Haunts Around Town
Dark Prison Haunt @ Nevada State Prison, Carson City
Corn Creepers @ Andelin Farm
Haunted Maze @ Ferrari Farms
Virginia City Haunted House @ Freight Depot, Virginia City
Final Hour @ Sparks
Victorian Nightmare @ Mackay Mansion, Virginia City
Hauntober in Virginia City
List of EVENTS in detail
Virginia City Instagram
Virginia City is one of the best towns to celebrate Halloween. The setting lends itself perfectly to all sorts of spooky shenanigans, not to mention how ridiculously close it is to Reno, its Victorian vibes, and its reputation as one of the most haunted towns in the country. I have nothing but love for VC.
(Information from VC's website)
Voices from the Past presented by Funtime Theater at Silver Terrace Cemetery
Oct. 4, 5 18 & 19 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Oct 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26 at 11:20, 1:20, 3pm. Oct 24 at 5pm
Oct. 3 & 4
Oct. 25, 1–5 p.m.
Oct. 25, 6–7:30 p.m.:
Halloween Week Events
Oct. 31 & Nov. 1 at 5:30, 6:45, 8 & 9pm
Oct. 24 at 7 p.m.
Oct 25 - 31, 6-10 p.m.
Fourth Ward School Museum’s Victorian All Hallow’s Eve Ball
Oct. 25
Oct. 31 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Costume Contest and Parade
Oct. 31, 5 p.m.
Virginia City Cemetery
Oct. 31, 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Hauntober Safe Trick-or-Treating
Oct. 31, 6 to 8 p.m.
Nov. 1 - 3
Ongoing Tours and Attractions
*Ghost Tours at Piper’s Opera House
Are you familiar with escape rooms? If not, allow me to introduce you to my latest obsession. I conquered my first escape room about four years ago and have been hooked ever since. There's truly nothing more exhilarating, exciting, empowering, entertaining, and cooler than escape rooms.
Escape rooms are immersive experiences where you and a group of friends, family, or even strangers get locked in a room to play a game. Your mission is to solve a series of puzzles and "escape" your way out.
Rooms vary by difficulty, but most grant you unlimited hints and truly want you to succeed, so tackling one shouldn't be intimidating.
Lucky for us, Reno has some amazing escape room options, and among them are a few that have become my all-time favorites, having experienced over 55 across San Diego, San Francisco, and Las Vegas. The rooms I’m highlighting in this guide are perfect for the Halloween season, featuring spooky and eerie themes.
Deadline Escape Room's "Dead Silence" is an absolute thrill that will send shivers down your spine. The room is carefully crafted and has so many rad details that bring the theme to life. Your mission in Dead Silence is to navigate your neighbor’s basement without making a sound, solving puzzles and uncovering clues before your captor returns. Silence is golden in this room, as speaking too loudly might trigger the lights to go out, so stay sharp, stay quiet, and escape in time.
Also at Deadline - "Freakshow". Your team is trapped inside a dilapidated circus tent, locked in cages and set to become the next gruesome attractions. Solve puzzles, navigate through vintage carnival games, and outwit the psychotic ringmaster to escape before you're transformed into the show’s newest "freaks."
For those seeking a less suspenseful and thrilling experience, "Witch Doctor" provides an excellent alternative, perfect for entertaining your fascination with the supernatural. Your mission: rescue the soul of a voodoo priestess ensnared in the spirit realm. The immersive Bayou atmosphere they've conjured in this room is simply enchanting and is an unforgettable experience that has left a lasting impression on me.
Keystone Escape Games provides an extraordinary experience with their room, "Blood of the Original," which played a significant role in kindling my passion for escape rooms. Your mission in Blood of the Original is to recover the stolen Blood of the Original Vampire before it falls into the wrong hands. Solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and navigate the dark, steampunk inspired lair to save your coven and secure your legacy.
For more of a magical and mystical themed room, "The Sorcerer & the Fountain of Hope" at Breakthrough Reno inside GSR is an amazing option. Your mission is to infiltrate the fallen castle of Azurio and restore the Fountain of Hope to prevent the Great Dragon from escaping and wreaking havoc upon the world. With the dragon's power growing by the minute, you must solve puzzles and navigate through the castle's defenses to save humanity from impending destruction.
Fall Foliage in & Around Reno
In Reno, the peak time to experience fall foliage typically occurs from mid to late October, with colors often reaching their most vibrant between October 15 and October 31.
Hope Valley
(1 hr away from Reno toward South Lake Tahoe. Drive another 26 mins. and you'll reach South Lake Tahoe.)
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| Visitors Admiring the Scenery |
People visit Hope Valley in the fall primarily to experience its stunning autumn colors. The valley is framed by majestic aspen groves and pine forests, which transform into a tapestry of gold, orange, and red each October. Also, visitors are drawn to the area for its peaceful, serene landscapes, crisp mountain air, and photography opportunities.
Hikers, nature lovers, and artists also flock to Hope Valley to explore its trails, rivers, and meadows, while families and travelers enjoy the scenic drives and cozy accommodations like cabins nestled among the trees. Its proximity to Reno, South Lake Tahoe, and Markleeville makes it favorable as a convenient escape for a day trip or a weekend getaway, offering both outdoor adventure and peaceful relaxation.
For fuel, stop by Hope Valley Cafe & Market, Sorensen's Cafe, or take a short 15-minute drive to the charming town of Markleeville from Wylder Resort. Both options offer tasty baked goods, delicious meals, refreshing drinks, and convenient snacks. While you’re there, don’t forget to ask about local trail recommendations to make the most of your outdoor adventure.
Mayberry Park
Enjoy a scenic stroll along the Truckee River, lined with tall golden cottonwood trees in the fall. This park is dog friendly and has a paved path, porta potty, two bridges, hiking trails, and leads to Dorostkar Park.
(Tours of Mansion - End of May - End of October)
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| Rentable Pavilion @ Bower's Mansion |
One of my favorite parks found on Mt. Rose Highway before hitting Galena Park. The park is in the forest with a creek running through, two play structures, a grass area, and short and long hiking trails nearby.
Truckee Riverwalk
The picturesque autumn foliage set against the waters of the Truckee River creates the perfect fall scene. There are plenty of dining options available along the riverbank. Parking is available at either Idlewild Park or Barbara Benette Park.
This gem is located in Verdi past Boomtown Casino. It has so much beauty, a fishing pond, and a short nature trail.
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| The kids living it up with Gramps. |
Enjoy a handful of deciduous trees spread throughout the park's beautiful grounds.
Other Halloween Things
Costumes
Local Thrift/Vintage Shops
Decorated Homes in Reno
I absolutely LOVE this house. Park the car, stroll up for a closer look, then grab a chair and some hot cocoa to enjoy the incredible Halloween projection show, professionally designed just for this home.
AMBUSH BACKYARD HAUNT
(Dates TBA)
*The Ambush House in Sparks on its own is enough to make any Halloween special. This attraction is a haunted walk through in the Ambush family's backyard and includes creepers & many different haunting scenes.
They also decorate the front of their house and go all out with huge props like ginormous skeletons, fake fire displaces, lights, & wicked witches that talk.
Feel free to bring some non perishables and drop them in the bins up front and/or donate via QR code up front.
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| Pumpkin and Vanilla Froyo @ Yogurt Beach before being made into a milkshake. |
ONGOING EVENTS
-Select Saturdays @ 7pm
Stargazing
*Location:
Jack C. Davis Observatory
2699 Vanpatten Ave.
Carson City, NV 89703
*Lectures every 3rd Saturday of the month.
October 1 - March 3 at 6:30 p.m.
April 1 - September 30 at 7:30 p.m.
***Weather permitting
Reno Antique Faire
June 15, July 20, August 17, September 21, October 19
Every 3rd Sunday
10am-4pm
Location:
Locomotion Plaza
301 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501
From 1st to 4th St.
Every Sunday
9am - 1pm
Open Mic Comedy Nights
95 N Sierra St, Reno, NV 89501
Instagram | Justinsarus | Dubs
Sunday Nights @ 8:30pm
Friday Nights @ 7:30pm
📍 Two Locations to Choose From:
🗓️ Saturdays – 8:00am
Reno Running Company Sparks
1276 Disc Dr, Sparks, NV 89436
🗓️ Sundays – 8:00am
Reno Running Company Summit Mall
13987 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89511
🗓️ Saturdays – 8:00am
Reno Running Company Sparks
1276 Disc Dr, Sparks, NV 89436
🗓️ Sundays – 8:00am
Reno Running Company Summit Mall
13987 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89511
Third Thursdays
*Location:
7300 Rancharrah Parkway,
Reno, NV 89509, Reno, United States
Exclusive discounts, complimentary drinks, pop-ups, giveaways, & more.
The Village @ Rancharra is a trendy and modern shopping center that has quickly become a favorite among locals and visitors alike.
While the boutiques may lean towards the higher end, the variety of eateries adds a fun and lively atmosphere to the experience.
The highlight of the center is the communal area at its heart, making it the perfect spot for hanging out and enjoying the vibes.
*Heyday Barber Shop
*Armando & Sons
*The Waste Less Shop
*Rolled Mountain Creamery & Dorinda's Chocolates
*Hinoki Poke
*Perenn Bakery
*The Village Well
*Desert Strands
*Mari Chuy's Tequilaria & Botanas
*Grafted
*Nektar Juice Bar
OUT of TOWN
Improv Wednesdays
*Location:
Brewery Arts Center
449 W King St, Carson City, NV 89703
That's Magic! Starring Kaileigh & Chase Hasty
(shows available daily)
Check out the new Magic show in town at the White Rabbit Theater, GSR.
It's as good as magic gets and I can't recommend it enough.
2500 E 2nd St, Reno, NV 89595
My REEL of their grand opening.
PARKING
FREE
Head to the lot closest to the pool. Theater is right next to Round Table and Yogurt Beach. Also nearby - Arcade (includes playground, bumper cars, & laser tag), GSR Breakthrough Escape Rooms, Sensology (gather your friends & family and put your senses to the test in this interactive showdown), and The Dart Side
FOOD
Everything at the concessions stand is so good. Favorites - Charcuterie tray, and bratwurst on a pretzel bun.
NOTES
*The lounge opens at the same time as the ticketing office. 5 PM the night I visited. Be sure to check the schedule for the free bar magic show and arrive early if you want a front-row view. Space is limited.*18+ show "Nocturnal" available Fridays & Saturdays
Must be there in person to redeem discount. First, check availability of seats online. If there are plenty of seats, plan to arrive at the box office 10 mins. before it opens to snag your tickets. ID required.
Categorized under "Guides"--->"Yearly Seasonal Guides"
***Information subject to change. All opinions are my own.
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