Spring is in the air in Northern Nevada! The temperatures have been rising, the trees are heavy with blossoms, and winter is well behind us. With historic snowfall throughout the Lake Tahoe region, the change in seasons has been a welcome shift. Spring is a time of fresh beginnings and waking up after a long winter, and the events in Reno-Tahoe reflect that! Check out a few of the events we are looking forward to in May.

Cabaret Le Cirque

Eldorado Resort at THE ROW

Until July 31

Cabaret Le Cirque is a mischievous twist of burlesque and vaudeville, combining stunning show dancers with jaw-dropping circus acrobatics. Shows available Tuesday through Sunday.

Feed the Camel

McKinley Arts & Culture Center

Until September 14

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

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

Article courtesy of guest blog writer Chris Galli with Dickson Realty.

Did you know that Nevada is home to more ghost towns than actual populated towns? With more than 600 ghost towns scattered through the Silver State, there are many places where you can explore the vestiges of history. Here are four ghost towns that are less than a day’s drive from Reno:

Ghost Towns: Berlin Ghost Town

Preserved by the state of Nevada, Berlin gives visitors a peek into what it was like to live in a turn-of-the-20th-century mining camp. A self-guided tour features signs with information about the dozen remaining buildings as well as Berlin’s history. Visitors can see a 30-stamp mill where ore was processed and an

Memorial Day weekend is a time to remember those who have fallen serving in the military as well as honor those are serving. The three-day weekend is also the unofficial start to summer and a great time to enjoy all of the great activities around Reno.

HRPS Guided Walking Tours

On Saturday, May 25, the Historic Reno Preservation Society (HRPS) will conduct guided walks through some of Reno’s historic districts. This walk is entitled “West of Wells” and will stroll through one of Reno’s most significant areas that is now being restored.

Ride the V&T Railroad

On Saturday and Sunday, May 25 and 26, train rides on the Virginia and Truckee Railroad (V&T) kick off for the summer. They will have live music, mimosas for the parents and face

The first Hot August Nights kicked off in 1986 when a fleet of classic autos made their appearance on the lawn of Rancho San Rafael Regional Park in Reno, NV.

The cars were being shown off by their owners and, true to form, onlookers marveled at the timeless beauty. Hot August Nights is a celebration of classic rock and roll and cars. The year is the 32nd annual event and Reno’s biggest street festival. Events will continue throughout the week that appeal to all ages. Virginia City celebrated last week before the party settled into the streets of Reno and Sparks. Almost all the hotel-casinos are hosting show n shines and other competitions, with free entertainment to boot.

Some of the events this year include:

▪ The Vintage Trailer Revival on

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

Memorial Day weekend is coming up and Reno has it packed with fun and reflective events.

Whether you’re chowing down on pancakes for breakfast, or you’re honoring our troops at a Virginia City parade, this is a great list of events to get your Memorial Day weekend with the family planned. Remember those who have served and also spend some quality time together. What could be better than that!

Pancake Fundraiser

Get your ‘cakes as early as 7am on Monday, May 28 at the Atlantis Resort. This is a fundraising event to benefit Honor Flight Nevada, which sends veterans to Washington D.C. to visit memorial sites. Join in on the breakfast gathering from 7am until 11am.

Service at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery

This event will

The seasons are flipping from a chilly spring into a sun-drenched summer and area-wide events!

Check out the roundup of memorable summer events below.

The Wildest Richest Rodeo in the West. Kicking off on Wednesday, June 14 with a concert from Dustin Lynch, this event is celebrating its 151st anniversary. Hoot and holler for 10 days and nights with the best of the nation’s cowboys. Held at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Center, the best rodeo competition in the country will attract over 750 professional athletes this year.

Richard Marx Live for One Night Only. On June 24 at 8pm, catch Richard Marx live at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa. An American adult contemporary singer and songwriter, Marx has sold over 30 million records. Some of his big hits