City of Reno Holiday Lights Festival and Christmas Tree Lighting

Schedule

Fri, 27 Nov, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 28 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 pm

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Location

Reno City Plaza | Reno, NV

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Kick off the holiday season in downtown Reno with festive activities, local entertainment and holiday magic along the Truckee Riverwalk!
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27
Annual Tree Lighting @ 6:30 p.m
Plus live music and festive fun throughout the evening!

BOTH NIGHTS
Live music
Kids’ train rides along the Truckee Riverwalk
Free photos with Santa
Food trucks
Local artisan vendors
Family-friendly holiday activities
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Reno City Plaza, E 1st St,Reno,NV,United States

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