Seems like lighting the Christmas tree makes the season official and we have a couple fun tree lighting events here in Reno and Sparks. Check them out this holiday season with your family! 2015 Reno/Sparks Christmas Tree Lighting Events The Lights Up Tree Lighting at The Summit Where: Center Plaza near Vans and Tilly’s, Reno When: […]
Thanksgiving Weekend at the Animal Ark
I don’t know about everybody else, but I’m not too wild about the idea of shopping for my gift list on Thanksgiving weekend. For me it is about spending quality time with my family. If your kids love animals consider a Thanksgiving weekend trip to the Animal Ark. Thanksgiving Weekend at the Animal Ark Did […]
Affordable Fun: Reno Events in November
The Reno area is just beautiful, specially this time of year. The leaves have begun to say goodbye to green and turn bright beautiful shades of red, yellow and orange. If your looking for affordable fun here and around town we have plenty Reno Events to fill your calendar. There are many events here in […]
Northern Nevada Craft Fairs
You’ll quite possibly find the most unique and beautiful gifts while walking through Craft Fairs. Here in Reno there are no short supply of people that are talented making hand-crafted gifts. We have a long list of Craft Shows in our area with free or low cost admission. I’m willing to bet you find something for everyone […]
2015 Free Safe Trick or Treat Events in Northern Nevada
It is that time of year again and all our little kids are a buzz about what they want to be for Halloween. They also have visions for walking the neighborhoods, knocking on doors and squealing “Trick or Treat!” We have some pretty great neighborhoods out there to visit on All Hallows Eve. There there […]
Ride Thomas the Tank Engine in Virginia City
Looking for something fun to do with the kids, well I have it on good authority that Thomas the Tank Engine will be visiting Virginia City. You and your little one will get to meet the Controller of the Railway, Sir Topham Hatt. Your little one will get to see Thomas the Tank Engine and hear […]
Affordable Fun: Reno -Tahoe Events in October
October is finally arrived here in Northern Nevada. The air is slightly chilly, the leaves are changing colors, and the faintest smell of fireplace smoke permeates the air. Here in Reno and the surrounding areas we get a bit of extra energy. Excitement and the list of events just keeps growing. There is a whole lot of affordable […]
Northern Nevada Pumpkin Patches
Northern Nevada has some pretty fun Halloween pumpkin patches. Bring the kids out for some family-friendly fun that includes corn mazes, haunted houses, bounce houses, games, hay rides, pumpkin picking, and much more. Northern Nevada Pumpkin Patches South Virginia, Reno – Toll House Pumpkin Patch The Toll House Pumpkin Patch is a big production […]
Science Saturdays at The National Automobile Museum
The National Automobile Museum offers “Science Saturdays” with a hands-on workshop lab that will allow participants to experience virtual reality and simulated space missions. They’ll also have the chance to compete for fun, fame and prizes. Science Saturdays at The National Automobile Museum Upcoming Events: Tricorders and Telesurgery: Mobile Medicine in the Space Age Saturday, […]
Free Hands on 2nd Saturdays at the Nevada Museum of Art
If you have ever been to the Nevada Museum of Art, you know it is an amazing place filled with beautiful exhibits that we are sure not to touch. But for those of us and our children there is something fun, free and totally hands-on… Hands on 2nd Saturdays! Hands On Second Saturdays provides hands-on activities throughout […]
The Great Reno Balloon Races 2015
The Great Reno Balloon Race is fast approaching. I love taking the kids to this event early in the morning so they can see the balloons light up. Bring blankets, Hot cocoa and cuddle up for an extraordinary view. The 34th annual Great Reno Balloon Race attracts nearly 100 balloons are expected including 16 special shapes. Activities […]
Events in Reno-Tahoe September 2015
It is easy to say that September is one of the most active months in the Northern Nevada Area. It is a perfect time; the air is getting cooler and we are eager to enjoy the sites. Here is a list of affordable and fun events in Reno-Tahoe for the month of September. September Events in Reno-Tahoe […]
Visit the Sierra Safari Zoo
Looking for something wild to do in Reno? Sierra Safari Zoo might just be what you are looking for. Boasting over 200 animals and forty different species can be considered one of the largest zoos in Nevada. The Sierra Safari zoo operates with the help of over 50 volunteers. The zoo has Sloths, Lemurs, Zebras, […]
Free to Low Cost Water Play Parks in Reno/Sparks Area
Baby it is hot outside we need some fun places to cool down. In the Reno/Sparks area, we have a lot of parks to play in the water. The fountains offer fun for all ages to run through and no need for swimming lessons. This is probably your last chance to take advantage of the […]
Free Hot August Nights Events
Beginning July 31st the streets of Virginia City, Reno and Sparks will vibrate with the sounds rebuilt engines and shine from all the polish as more and more classic cars register for 2015 Hot August Nights. Check out all the free events at this years Hot August Nights. Keep an eye out for Free party […]
Affordable Fun: Reno-Tahoe Events in August
There are many events in the Reno/Tahoe area that are both fun and affordable. Check out the event calendar for June: Reflections on Pyramid Lake Exhibit August – Free Admission Learn the history of Pyramid Lake and the people who have called it home. The exhibit will run through mid-September 2015 and feature a variety […]
Free Activities at Fleischmann Planetarium
If your looking to beat the heat and entertain the kids, Fleischmann Planetarium has free activities and daily exhibits that are sure to please your little space explorer. Built in 1963, the uniquely shaped building, officially termed a “hyperbolic paraboloid,” houses • An Exhibit Hall with changing hands-on displays • A 10-meter Dome Theater with […]
Nevada Discovery Museum
If you could pick one place to visit while in Reno that would entertain and inspire your children for hours, it could easily be the Nevada Discovery Museum. There are many galleries and exhibits for kids to enjoy. The Truckee Connect is an 80-foot long working model of the Truckee River. The kids get a […]
Discounted Ticket Packages for Reno Aces Ballpark
Our family enjoys watching the Reno Aces play! However, if you’re looking for some fun at the baseball park for a family of 8, it can get a bit pricey. There are a variety of ways that you can save on games. First, you can buy general admission tickets and sit on the berm for […]
Where to Find Legitimate Freebies
It saddens and disgusts me when I see sites try to scam nice people with illegitimate freebies. If an offer seems to good to be true, it probably is! There are a lot of great freebies to be had, but there are also unscrupulous people out there who will use the lure of a fake […]