It seems like the Halloween decorations and events get started earlier and earlier each year. That just means more ways to keep the kids busy! We have all the greatest ways to celebrate here.

Silver Valley Farm Pumpkin Patch

Pumpkin patch, corn maze, tire jungle, hay rides and more.

• Where: 3995 Bacon Rind Road, Reno (north of Spanish Springs)
• When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday through Oct. 31.
• Extra detail: Long pants & shoes required in pumpkin patch.
• Info: silvervalleyllc.com

Laughter House

This kid-friendly companion to Slaughterhouse promises "Halloween fun without the frights." There's a trick-or-treat train ride in the ballpark, Halloween maze and photo booth.

• Where: Greater Nevada Field, 250 Evans

What’s more fun than feeling patriotic, wearing red, white and blue and watching fireworks on the Fourth of July? We have all the best spots in Reno, Sparks and Lake Tahoe!

RENO

Greater Nevada Field

On July 4, after the Reno Aces game (game starts 6:35 p.m.)

Tickets to the game are $12 to $28 (but of course the fireworks are visible from outside the stadium)

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Wingfield Park, downtown Reno

On July 4, Reno Philharmonic starts playing at 7:30 p.m., followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Free!

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SPARKS

Victorian Square, Sparks

On July 4, Vendor booths and live entertainment run 4-10 p.m., with fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Free!

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TAHOE - KINGS BEACH

Kings Beach / North Tahoe Event