Holiday lights near Reno & Sparks for families (2026)
Checked · Covers Nov 11 – Jan 15 · All times are local Pacific Time
We list 3 holiday light events around Reno & Sparks for Nov 11 – Jan 15: 2 displays running for weeks and 1 one-night event. Displays that run for weeks come first, then one-night parades and tree lightings around Reno & Sparks. Popular nights can sell out, so check the official page before you go.
Light displays open for weeks
Dragon Lights Reno: Many Worlds Aglow New · Just listed
- When
- Through Sun, Nov 29
- Schedule
- Nightly; Oct 2 – Nov 1 hours 6–10pm; Nov 2 – 29 hours 5–9pm
- Hours
- Nov 2–29: 5–9pm nightly (last entry 8pm)
- Cost
- Timed tickets; online weekday GA $23.75 / child $17.75; weekend GA $27 / child $19.75; under 3 free (prices include fees)
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
Walk-through lantern festival with Asian Safari, African Desert and Dinosaur World zones at Rancho San Rafael Park. Runs through Thanksgiving weekend (ends Nov 29).
✓ Dates checked Nov 11, 2026
Home for the Holidays at Greater Nevada Field New · Just listed
- When
- Fri, Nov 27 – Wed, Dec 23
- Schedule
- Select nights only: Nov 27 – 29; Dec 3 – 6; Dec 10 – 13; Dec 16 – 23
- Hours
- 5–9pm on event nights
- Cost
- Ticketed (children 2 and under free); free hot chocolate with every ticket
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
360° stadium light show at Greater Nevada Field with a 100-ft tree, Santa and Mrs. Claus photos, ornament making, letters to Santa and free hot chocolate with admission.
✓ Dates checked Nov 9, 2026
One-night light parades and tree lightings
Sparks Hometowne Christmas Tree Lighting
- When
- Fri, Dec 4
- Hours
- 6:30–7pm
- Cost
- No admission listed; hot chocolate at no charge
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
The mayor lights the city's 60-foot living Giant Sequoia, with live Christmas music. The 39 North Pole light village runs 4–9pm the same evening.
✓ Dates checked Nov 8, 2026
Frequently asked questions
When do holiday lights open around Reno & Sparks in 2026?
2 light displays on our list run for weeks: Dragon Lights Reno: Many Worlds Aglow (Reno, through Nov 29) and Home for the Holidays at Greater Nevada Field (Reno, Nov 27 – Dec 23).
How much do ticketed light displays near Reno & Sparks cost?
Prices from the official pages: Dragon Lights Reno: Many Worlds Aglow (Timed tickets), Home for the Holidays at Greater Nevada Field (Ticketed, children 2 and under free) and Sparks Hometowne Christmas Tree Lighting (No admission listed). Prices can change by night.
Can kids see Santa at a light display near Reno & Sparks?
Yes. 1 light event on our list has Santa: Home for the Holidays at Greater Nevada Field (Reno, Nov 27 – Dec 23). Some charge extra for Santa photos.
Which holiday lights events near Reno & Sparks need tickets or registration?
1 event on our list says on the official page that it needs advance tickets, timed entry or registration: Dragon Lights Reno: Many Worlds Aglow (Reno). Book through each official page.
Which Reno & Sparks-area cities have holiday lights events?
We list holiday lights events in 2 cities, including Reno (2) and Sparks (1).
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