Special Events

The City of Reno is a city that celebrates and supports special events. We believe that events enhance the vitality, quality of life, and economic prosperity of the City of Reno. The Special Events Office works to grow Reno’s current tourism base, attract new visitors and encourage community events that add to the local quality of life.

For full list of events, Reno.Gov/SpecialEvents

Special Events

Office

Location: Reno City Hall

1 East First St. 2nd Floor Business License

Visit Reno.Gov/ SpecialEvents for Special Event Permitting, Film Permits, Free Speech Notifications, Civic Celebrations (events such as the Veterans Day Parade, Tree Lighting, Menorah Lighting and New Year’s Eve Downtown Fireworks Celebration).

If you are interested in putting on a special event, more information, upcoming events, or road closures please visit the website or contact (775) 334-2055.

Upcoming Special Events

April

2: 6th Annual Ninja Run - Idlewild Park 9:00am-11:00am

15: Walk MS: Reno - Wingfield Park to Idlewild Park 8:30am-12:00pm

22: Reno Earth Day 2023 - Idlewild Park 10:00am-5:00pm

29: Solar Rollers Trophy Race - Reno City Plaza 8:00am-12:00pm

30: Biggest Little Half Marathon - Reno Arch, Idlewild Park, Multiple City of Reno streets 8:00am-11:00am

May

Riverside Farmers Market Every Sunday (May 7- Nov. 19): Riverside Farmers Market - Idlewild Park 8:00am1:00pm

13: Bass Camp in the Park - Wingfield Park 4:00pm-10:00pm

20: Family Health Festival - Neil Rd. Recreation Center 1:00pm-3:00pm

20: Lung Force Walk - Idlewild Park 8:30am-12:30pm

Every Wednesday (May 31-Sept. 6): Feed the Camel - McKinley Arts & Culture Center 5:00pm-8:30pm

June

2 & 3: 17th Annual Reno Tahoe Odyssey - Wingfield Park/Idlewild Park

3: Washoe Lions Club Helen Keller Day Celebration - Idlewild Park - Reno Arch Lions Den Kiddie Park 11:00am-2:00pm

9-11: Reno River Festival & Slow Roll

- Wingfield Park Friday 11:00am-8:00pm. Saturday 10:00am-9:00pm. Sunday 10:00am-7:00pm

23-25: 2023 Reno Gamble Swim MeetIdlewild Pool 7:30am-8:00pm

24: The Best in the West Beard Festival - Wingfield Park 10:00am-10:00pm

25: World Refugee Day - Miguel Ribera Park 12:00pm-4:00pm

(775) 334-2262 Northwest Pool 2925 Apollo Way