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2026 General Election Voting
	2026 general election voting in Washoe County, Nevada.

Halloween Trick or Treating
	Safe and fun events all around the Reno area.

Halloween Haunted Houses
	Boo! Scary Halloween fun at area haunted houses.

November is National Native American Heritage Month.

Big events during November, 2026 include...

• Reno Veterans Day Parade
• Thanksgiving Day Weekend Activities
• Thanksgiving Day Dining
• Christmas Tree Cutting Permits

Daylight Saving Time ends - Sunday, November 1, 2026, 2 a.m. Set clocks back 1 hour.

Day of the Dead Celebration at Reno Public Market - Sunday, November 1, 2026, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Join us for a beautiful evening celebrating Latino culture, creativity, family, and tradition at our Day of the Dead Celebration: Quinceañeras & Catrinas. This special community celebration brings together the elegance of quinceañera traditions and the iconic beauty of Catrinas through music, dance, art, and cultural performances.

Election Day - Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Annual Awards Banquet for Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows - Thursday, November 5, 2026, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Join us as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, honoring the youth, supporters, and community leaders who have helped shape our legacy over the past five decades. Suggested attire is "cocktail." At the Silver Legacy Resort Casino, 407 N. Virginia St. in Reno. You can buy tickets online.

Wolf Pack Football - Friday, November 6, 2026. The Nevada Wolf Pack football team takes on the University of New Mexico Lobos at home in Reno. Kickoff 6 p.m. Go Pack!

Warren Miller's "Days Off" - Saturday, November 7, 2026, 7:30 p.m. This fall, drop in on Warren Miller’s 77th film, Days Off. Follow host Katie Burrell as the world’s best athletes show you what they do on their days off—no agenda, no competition, just pure, unscripted . At the Pioneer Center in Reno. Tickets available online.

Nevada Historical Society's History on the Go: Josie Reed Pearl - The Remarkable Story of an Early Woman Miner - Saturday, November 7, 2026, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. This month, Richard Dorman, historian and geologist, will present the remarkable story of Josie Reed Pearl, an early woman prospector and one of Nevada's most colorful figures, remembered as the "Queen of the Black Rock Desert." At the Sierra View Library

Meet the Turkeys at Rancho San Rafael - Sunday, November 8, 2026, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join us at Rancho San Rafael in the Nevada Farms and Families area (next to the May Museum) for the 19th annual Meet the Turkeys event. Free family fun with many of our community partners, photo booths with the turkeys, meet farm animals, explore and craft in the Rancho Playroom, and much more. Rancho San Rafael Regional Park is located at 1595 North Sierra St., Reno.

History and Architecture of W. M. Keck Museum, Earth Science Building, University of Nevada Reno from Historic Reno Preservation Society - Sunday, November 8, 2026, 12 noon. This talk will discuss the history of the building, the Mackay School of Earth Science and Engineering, and the Keck Museum. Over 150 years of history will be discussed. Presented by Garrett Barmore, curator of the W.M. Keck Museum. At the South Valleys Library, 15650-A Wedge Parkway in Reno.

Reno Veterans Day Parade - Wednesday, November 11, 2026, starting at 11:11 a.m. The Reno Veterans Day Parade marches along Virginia Street through downtown Reno. Come enjoy this rousing parade and support our veterans that have served us over the years.

Hands ON! Second Saturdays - Saturday, November 14, 2026. Come to the Nevada Museum of Art for a day of fun family activities and free admission for all. Participate in hands-on art projects, storytelling, live music, tours and more. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Wolf Pack Football - Saturday, November 14, 2026. The Nevada Wolf Pack football team takes on the Northern Illinois University Huskies at DeKalb, IL. Kickoff at 12:30 p.m. Go Pack!

Junior Ranger Adventure Day - Sunday, November 15, 2026, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For this Junior Ranger Day at Sun Valley Regional Park, join Ranger Brandon at the Biggest Little Bike Park on a bike ride to discuss rider safety and trail etiquette. Bikes are not required but are encouraged to maximize the fun. The ride will be suitable for children who can ride a bike unassisted as well as adult riders. Sign up online.

Girls on the Run - Sierras - Sunday, November 15, 2026. The 5K course (3.1 mile) is at UNR Mackay Stadium. Volunteers will be placed along the course to cheer on the girls and 5K participants. Get registration details and more from the website. (775) 298-0280. NO DOGS.

"Science Distilled: Dark Skies & Distant Galaxies" at The Discovery - Thursday, November 19, 2026, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Join us to learn from a photographer who captures stunning images of the cosmos, an astrophysicist who studies the origins and evolution of distant galaxies, and a planetarium director poised to introduce cutting-edge technology designed to bring the wonders of space right here to Northern Nevada. 21+ event. The Discovery, 490 S. Center Street in Reno. Purchase tickets online.

2026 Polar Express on the V&T Railroad - The Polar Express™ for the 2026 Christmas holiday season will visit the North Pole on select dates from November 13 through December 23. The Polar Express™ sells out every year. Get tickets as soon as possible if you want to ensure the best seats, date, and time for your family and/or group. Tickets are available online from the Polar Express website.

Sky Tavern Ski Swap - Friday and Saturday, November 20 - 21, 2026. The swap will be at 4813 Kietzke Lane in Reno. New and used winter gear will be for sale at great prices - skis, boards, boots and clothes. Individual sellers can bring in gear to sell. The swap will be open to the public from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. All sales benefit community efforts to get kids outside and on the slopes.

Tipsy Turkey Wine Walk - Saturday, November 21, 2026. The Riverwalk Merchants present this fun event every third Saturday of the month. In November, it's themed for Thanksgiving and costumes are encouraged. Register online or visit any of the start locations with $30 and receive your wine glass and hand stamp (with photo ID), then make the rounds sampling wines at numerous businesses in the area from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. This is a 21+ event. Pets and strollers are not advised. For more information, call (775) 825-WALK (9255).

Holiday Bazaar at Idlewild Park - Sunday, November 22, 2026, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy our most festive market of the year. This enchanting, free event is perfect for the entire family and marks the highlight of the holiday season. We're transforming our beloved weekly market into a festive wonderland, where over 130 local artisans, farmers, bakers, and culinary creatives come together to offer you a holiday shopping experience like no other. Presented by Riverside Farmers Market.

28th Annual Scheels Turkey Trot - Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8:30 a.m. Sign up with friends or family for the 2-mile walk, non-timed, that circles Sparks Marina. It starts and ends in the Sparks Marina Park Pavilion, 800 Nichols Blvd. in Sparks. Register early as the price increases close to event day. Dogs will not be allowed on the course (except for registered and licensed service dogs).

Thanksgiving Day Weekend - Thursday to Sunday, November 26 - 29, 2026. There are lots of things to do on Thanksgiving Day and throughout the Thanksgiving weekend.

Dining Out on Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 26, 2026. Reno area hotel/casinos and some restaurants put on big spreads for Thanksgiving dinner. Look these over if eating out sounds better than cooking all day and then cleaning up.

Wobble Before You Gobble 10K / 5K / 1 Mile Walk - Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9 a.m. The race event will begin at 9 a.m. at Wingfield Park. Participants will make their way through downtown Reno and the nearby parks before returning to the finish where they will get a finisher's medal upon completion. Reno's Wobble Before You Gobble is the best Thanksgiving family tradition for the whole family. No dogs. Register online - there is no race day registration.

Deck the Halls Holiday Shopping Event at Reno Public Market - November 27 - 29, and the first 3 weekends in December, 2026, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bring your friends and family to enjoy a weekend full of festive fun, local shopping, and holiday cheer. Activities include photos with Santa, holiday decor, lots of food and drink, kids' holiday crafts and activities. Reno Public Market is at the corner of E. Plumb Lane and Virginia Street.

Shop Small - Forget the Black Friday shopping frenzy after Thanksgiving. Use your shopping time and dollars to support locally owned businesses in the Reno area - keep your money here in the Truckee Meadows to improve our own economy and support your friends and neighbors rather than faceless corporations sucking money out of Nevada. The Shop Small website has information for both business owners and shoppers.

Peanutcracker - The Story in a Nutshell - Sunday, November 29, 2026, 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Peanutcracker is a shorter, 45-minute narrated version of The Nutcracker that is designed for families with younger children to introduce them to the wonderful world of ballet and the traditional holiday ballet, The Nutcracker. The shortened ballet with its glowing Christmas tree, the Rat King's battle scene, Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy and animated narration has proven to be very popular with audiences of every age. Presented by Sierra Nevada Ballet at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Reno. Visit the website for online tickets.

Reno Holiday Lights Festival - Friday and Saturday, November 27 - 28, 2026. 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. both days. Kick off the holiday season this Thanksgiving weekend with the City of Reno's Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday. Stroll through twinkling lights, shop for locally made holiday gifts, enjoy live music, free photos with Santa, and savor festive treats from our food truck plaza. City Plaza is between City Hall and the Truckee River.

"Spirit of the Season" from the Reno Philharmonic - December 4, 5, 6, 2026. This one-of-a-kind variety show brings together musicians, vocalists, and special guest artists from right here in our community, all sharing the stage with the Reno Phil Orchestra and Chorus for an evening that feels both spectacular and deeply personal. It's a perfect event for the entire family to enjoy together. At the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. Choose from four showtimes and purchase tickets online.

• Friday, December 4 at 7 PM
• Saturday, December 5 at 2 PM and 7 PM
• Sunday, December 6 at 2 PM

"Buttcracker - Journey to Uranus" from Bruka Theatre - December 4 - 20, 2026. THE BUTTCRACKER is back at Brüka as we celebrate the holidays and BOLDLY GOING WHERE NO NUTCRACKER HAS GONE BEFORE. Not for ballet purists or those with tight slippers. Recommended: 12 years and up. Tickets available online. Bruka Theatre is at 99 N. Virginia Street in downtown Reno.

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