As the winter chill begins to fade and the promise of spring hangs in the air, Reno and Lake Tahoe come alive with a kaleidoscope of family-friendly events that promise laughter, excitement, and memories to cherish. From the rhythm of live music echoing through the snow-covered peaks to the adrenaline-pumping action of arenacross competitions, and the mesmerizing wonder of magic shows, there's something for everyone in this vibrant corner of Nevada. So, bundle up, grab your loved ones, and get ready for a whirlwind of fun as we dive into the best events to enjoy from winter into the early days of spring in Reno and Lake Tahoe.

Magique: The Show of Shows

February 3 - 24

Magique is Reno’s resident five-star attraction that is sure to amaze

By Dickson Realty Guest Blog Writer Chris Galli

If you’re looking for March things to do in Reno and Sparks, then you’ve found the right post! No matter if you want to race against a leprechaun, plan the perfect wedding, or support a nonprofit, you can do it all at one of the many March events in Reno/Sparks. For our top picks, keep reading!

Free Wedding Faire

• When: Sunday, March 1, 2020
• Where: My Wedding Library, 13945 S Virginia St, Ste 618, Reno
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Join Reno/Tahoe area event professionals for this free wedding fair, presented by My Wedding Library. My Wedding Library connects engaged couples with local Reno/Lake Tahoe wedding vendors, and helps couples to compare local vendors, read other brides’ reviews

By Guest Blog Writer Chris Galli with Dickson Realty

With so many February things to do in Reno and Sparks, there are plenty of ways to share the love! If you’re looking for February events in Reno/Sparks, you could support one of our community’s signature fundraisers, hear inspiring speakers or even run in your underwear (for a good cause, of course). Here are almost two dozen of events you could attend.

Come in from the Cold – Reno Swing Set

• When: Saturday, February 1, 2020
• Where: Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, Reno
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Enjoy a variety of performers at Bartley Ranch’s “Come in from the Cold” series in the warm and cozy Western Heritage Interpretive Center. For this session, the Reno Swing

Reno is a unique city because it perfectly captures the mix of big-city attractions and a small-town vibe. A lot has changed in the last few years and there is a new vibe of re-energized ways to eat, drink and play. Here’s our suggestion for a 24-hour, fun-filled adventure.

Saturday afternoon

Kick off at the Grand Sierra Resort with their ice skating rink near the resort pool. Hit the ice with your skates, then grab some apres-skate hot chocolate and s’mores from the bar. You can head inside to warm up, or get toasty by one of the firepits. If you’d rather stay inside, they have tons of great options – bowling, laser tag, an arcade, indoor golf and more.

Saturday evening

Now it’s time for dinner! Reno’s Riverwalk is a great place for a

Reno never disappoints with its wide offerings of activities and we have some great events that are fun for the whole family!

Many of the family events happening this week involve furry creatures that we know and love. Well, some are not so furry. From educational to just plain old fun, we guarantee you and the kiddos will be entertained by one of the following events.

Jurassic Quest

Head over to the Reno-Sparks Convention center this weekend to Jurassic Quest. They have a set-up full of dinos from the Jurassic, Cretaceous and Triassic periods. They also have high-quality replicas of dinosaurs from North America – and they MOVE! You can also look at fossils that actual paleontologists have dug right out of the dirt. Or, catch a ride atop a

Reno has a wide offering of concerts, theater, comedy and more this Spring! Click the linked headings below to purchase tickets for the event.

MUSIC

Starship featuring Mickey Thomas

March 3 @ 8pm

The Celebrity Showroom, The Nugget

Thomas was the lead voice on songs such as “Jane”, “No Way Out”, “We Built This City” and “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now”. Rock out to these ‘80s commercial peaks!

Classix Five: Italian Festival

March 11 @4pm & March 13 @ 7:30pm

Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts

The Reno Philharmonic continues its season for its fans of Italian classical composers. They will welcome guest conductor Alvise Casellati, with selections from Verdi, Bellini, Puccini, Rota and others.

Boyz II Men

March

Outside Magazine listed Reno as one of its “25 of America’s Best Towns Ever”.

The popular publication is focused on the outdoors and included Seattle, Kansas City, Bend, Austin, Boise, Kona and Fort Collins in the list. Reno was listed as the “best low-key hideout” in America.

Outside Magazine quoted: “Reno is home to the world’s tallest climbing wall (164 feet at BaseCamp, located at the Whitney Peak Hotel), year-round desert mountain biking, a half-mile long downtown whitewater-kayaking park and the 55-degree chutes at Mount Rose Ski Resort, just 25 minutes uphill from the slot machines.”

Here are some of our favorite things about living in Reno.

Water, Water, Water!

Not only is Reno incredibly close to Lake Tahoe (only a 20-minute