Thanksgiving weekend activities for families around Reno & Sparks (2026)
Checked · Covers Nov 25 – Nov 29 · All times are local Pacific Time
We list 4 family events around Reno & Sparks for Nov 25 – Nov 29. Each listing links to the organizer's own page.
Thanksgiving week events
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
Scheels Turkey Trot at Sparks Marina New · Just listed
- When
- Thu, Nov 26
- Hours
- 2-mile non-timed stroll 8:30–10am
- Cost
- Registration required ($35; price increases after Nov 22); strollers welcome; dogs not allowed except service animals
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
28th annual Thanksgiving morning 2-mile family stroll (one clockwise lap) around Sparks Marina. The usual 10K is paused for Sparks Boulevard construction; extra laps are optional.
✓ Dates checked Nov 10, 2026
Booking with venue required
Wobble Before You Gobble
- When
- Thu, Nov 26
- Hours
- 10K 9am; 5K 9:10am; 1-mile walk 9:15am
- Cost
- Registration required
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
Reno's Thanksgiving family run through downtown and the riverside parks. Choose a 10K, a 5K or an untimed 1-mile walk; finishers get a medal.
✓ Dates checked Nov 8, 2026
Booking with venue required
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
Frequently asked questions
What can families do around Reno & Sparks over Thanksgiving weekend?
We list 4 family events for Nov 25 – Nov 29, including Dragon Lights Reno: Many Worlds Aglow (Reno, through Nov 29), Scheels Turkey Trot at Sparks Marina (Sparks, Thu, Nov 26), Wobble Before You Gobble (Reno, Thu, Nov 26) and Home for the Holidays at Greater Nevada Field (Reno, Nov 27 – Dec 23).
Which Thanksgiving weekend events near Reno & Sparks need tickets or registration?
3 events on our list say on the official page that they need advance tickets, timed entry or registration: Dragon Lights Reno: Many Worlds Aglow (Reno), Scheels Turkey Trot at Sparks Marina (Sparks) and Wobble Before You Gobble (Reno). Book through each official page.
Which Reno & Sparks-area cities have Thanksgiving weekend events?
We list Thanksgiving weekend events in 2 cities, including Reno (3) and Sparks (1).
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