Residents of Northern Nevada are lucky to have their pick of activities to enjoy both indoors and outdoors. With Lake Tahoe just a 30-minute drive away from the city, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy four mild seasons to peak every interest. Right here in Reno there are events ranging from classical music series to brewery tours to monster truck shows, and everything in between. Please enjoy this selection of attractions and activities to enjoy the rest of winter right here in Reno-Tahoe. 

Skiing/Snowboarding

Lake Tahoe is one of the largest alpine lakes in the world and is home to 15 ski resorts, each with their own unique slice of heaven in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The famous resorts dot both the Nevada and California side of the

The mountains in Northern Nevada are dusted with snow and the holiday season is in the air! There are so many great activities during the winter season to enjoy. From skiing and snowmobiling to ice skating and snowshoeing, the outdoor fun is endless. After a day on the slopes, there are plenty of attractions in the city this December to get you in the holiday spirit. Don’t be a scrooge, check out some of these fun and exciting upcoming events!

Christmas Wonderland

THE ROW

November 23 - December 25

THE ROW announces the return of “Christmas Wonderland” in the Eldorado Showroom, beginning Thanksgiving week on Wednesday, Nov. 23, with performances through Sunday, Dec. 25. The family-friendly Christmas spectacular will be complete with

Fall is in the air and the holidays are just around the corner! This year we are looking forward to reliving old traditions, creating new ones, and enjoying everything that our beautiful Northern Nevada area has to offer. The local community in Reno and Lake Tahoe celebrates life all year long and November is no exception! Take a peek at some of these fun upcoming events.

Jerry Seinfeld

November 12

Entertainment icon Jerry Seinfeld’s comedy career took off after his first appearance on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson” in 1981. Eight years later, he teamed up with fellow comedian Larry David to create what was to become the most successful comedy series in the history of television: “Seinfeld.” Don’t miss this legendary,

The Reno Jazz Festival took the stage by storm with a triumphant return to the stage this April. 

First formed in 1962, the festival has welcomed thousands of budding young musicians to the University of Nevada, Reno. Three full days of jazz performance, workshops, concerts, and coaching keep entertainers and the entertained alike well occupied during the festival’s duration.

This year’s event was smaller than its usual 8,000 person plus attendance list. The festival was packed with content and artistry, offering more than 15 workshops on a range of jazz related artists. Students are taught by some of the country’s leading jazz artists and educators. 

“60 years is no small achievement and much gratitude and credit are due to all those that

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has announced that Team USA will play at the Reno Events Center for the 2022 Davis Cup qualifier against Colombia. The competition will take place March 4 – 5 and be the very first Davis Cup match in Reno as well as the first in Nevada since 1995. In fact, the only time that the competition has taken place in the Silver State was when the U.S. and Sweden played at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas 17 years ago.

A Davis Cup event is an international showcase of some of the world’s best tennis players and is viewed as the World Cup of men’s tennis. The competition is the largest international team play in world sport with almost 150 nations participating every year. The upcoming qualifier is a best-of-five match

There’s a chill (and a new woodsy aroma) in the air, the leaves are changing, the supermarket is packed with pumpkin spice-flavored products, and Halloween decorations are popping up everywhere. That's right: Fall is in full force. So why not make the most of that perfect temperate weather and the festive spirit? There's no shortage of fun fall activities to try—both indoors and outdoors. We have all of our favorite September and October events listed below. We hope you enjoy welcoming the turn of a new season with a little festive fall fun!

Great Italian Festival

The Great Italian Festival transforms downtown Reno into Little Italy with a grape stomp, an Italian farmers market, food booths and incredible free, live entertainment all weekend

We are incredibly excited to share that we will be a sponsor for Montrêux Golf and Country Club’s very own Concert on the Green again for the 20th year! The Concert first kicked off in 2001 and has run every year since, with the exception of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dickson Realty has sponsored the event every year that it has taken place and we couldn’t be more honored to continue with the tradition. The concert returns this year on Sunday, September 19, with the picnic at 3:30pm and performance from 4pm – 6pm. We will be inviting all of our clients, colleagues, and friends to join us on the Patty Sheehan Practice Hole in the heart of Montreux’s beautiful gated and treed community.

 Be sure to bring your low-back chairs to join us for

The wildest, richest rodeo in the west returned last week after a one-year absence: the Reno Rodeo! Kicking off its competition schedule on Thursday, June 17 with their traditional Xtreme Bulls event, it marked the first of Northern Nevada’s major events to make a full return following last year’s shutdowns due the pandemic.

The rodeo has had its full schedule of events as well as no spectator restrictions on attendance, with ten full days of competition and special events. Events will wrap up with finals on June 26 at the Outdoor Arena at the Livestock Events Center.

“The Reno Rodeo has been around for a long time and it’s been an important part of the fabric of our community, not only because of the economic impact to our region, but

By Guest Blogger Chris Galli

September events in Reno/Sparks represent the height of Northern Nevada’s special events season. Almost every weekend has one of Reno and Sparks’ iconic events, such as The Great Reno Balloon Race, National Championship Air Races or the Street Vibrations Fall Rally. In addition to these large, multi-day events, there are also many smaller, single day events. Looking for other things to do to in Reno and Sparks? You can do yoga with bunnies, see a camel race, or explore the more than 30 urban murals.

September Events in Reno/Sparks: Barrels & Bites 2019

• When: Friday, Sept. 6, 2019
• Where: Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, 2707 S. Virginia St., Reno
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