There's not a place where the phrase, "I'm bored," is less appropriate than in Reno, Nevada. Whether it's something for the kids, just for the grown-ups or something that the whole family can enjoy, Reno things to do will keep everyone entertained and engaged. Outdoors, we've got the Truckee River, miles and miles of walking and biking paths and parks with fields and meadows and lakes. And, of course, you have a myriad of other popular Reno attractions, such as the Fleischman Planetarium and the National Automobile Museum. Then there's the Nevada Storm women's football league, college football and the wildly entertaining Reno Rodeo if you're in the mood for spectator sports. Indoors, between the museums, libraries, showrooms, shopping, galleries, exhibits, arcades, fitness centers and activities like laser tag and indoor trampolines, the problem isn't finding things to do in Reno, it's choosing what to do from among the many options. Things to do in Reno can mean watching a play or listening to a musical performance and taking a yoga class, or it can mean getting out and getting active, working up a sweat and feeling the burn. Then you might want to treat yourself to a spa session after all the effort! Whichever direction you take when you want things to do in Reno, you'll find it's here and ready and just waiting for you. And you'll find that there are plenty of other people here who share your interest and are glad to have you join in!
Annual Reno Things To Do
Whatever the time of year, you'll also find events and activities that take place on a yearly basis. Big national events like the air races and small local events like the farmers markets, things to do in Reno can include them all. So mark the calendar and write them in your schedule book because with some of these Reno things to do, if you miss them on this go around it will be a full year until you can check them out again.
From a renovated brick railroad building in downtown Reno, The Depot hand crafts spirits and beers to accompany a locally sourced menu of lunch, dinner and...read more
Imagine the most interesting science museum that you can. Then imagine that it is designed to be engaging to visitors ranging from small children to full-...read more
In the spirit of open collaboration and deeply ingrained with the artistic momentum of Burning Man, Sparks' The Generator is a nonprofit workshop for...read more
The Jungle, formerly Java Jungle, has long been a popular hangout of Reno's arts scene. The coffee shop along the Truckee River in the Riverwalk District...read more
Enter the eclectic world of The Neon Dragonfly, a boutique located in Midtown. A sister shop to the nearby Melting Pot, The Neon Dragonfly appeals to a...read more
There's a new game in town at The Puzzle Room. Play escape games in four venues of varying levels of difficulty. You and your fellow players are given a...read more
The Theatre is a new 250-seat performing arts venue in Reno, providing an intimate, professional setting for performances and presentations. The Theatre is...read more
Right at the spot where the Truckee River hits the downtown area of Reno, the city has installed a whitewater kayak park. It is designed to be fun for...read more
The campus of the University of Nevada Reno makes for a nice day out. Explore the new student center, check out the knowledge center, stroll along tree-...read more
There used to be a casino in downtown Reno called Fitzgerald's, and embedded into the outer wall of that building that faces Virginia Street is a large...read more
In downtown Reno, the Virginia Street Bridge crosses over the Truckee River. Back in the city's heyday as the Divorce Capital of the World, it is said that...read more
Whispering Vine is a popular wine shop with a tasting room at its Mayberry store. The W. Fourth Street store offers tastings and small plates to pair with...read more