{
    "site": "It's Reno",
    "url": "https://itsreno.com/events/",
    "generated": "2026-11-06T01:17:22-08:00",
    "count": 34,
    "license": "Facts as published by each organizer; cite It's Reno and link the organizer page.",
    "events": [
        {
            "name": "Mt. Rose Opening Day",
            "start": "2026-11-06",
            "end": "2026-11-06",
            "hours": "9:00 AM (Lakeview chair)",
            "price": "See event page",
            "venue": "Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe",
            "city": "Reno",
            "area": "Lake Tahoe",
            "type": "Outdoors",
            "note": "The mountain's page says it is open this Friday, November 6, with the Lakeview chair at 9:00 am. Winter lift hours run 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.",
            "not_confirmed": "The page prints no year. Lift operations can change with weather, the mountain says.",
            "source": "https://www.skirose.com/the-mountain/mountain-info",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Truckee Art Walk",
            "start": "2026-11-07",
            "end": "2026-11-07",
            "hours": "4:00 PM-7:00 PM",
            "price": "Free",
            "venue": "Historic Downtown Truckee",
            "city": "Truckee",
            "area": "Truckee",
            "type": "Arts",
            "note": "Artists work live at downtown shops, galleries and restaurants. Pick up an Art Walk Map for a self-guided tour. The listing says it repeats the first Saturday of each month.",
            "not_confirmed": "",
            "source": "https://business.truckee.com/events/details/truckee-art-walk-11-07-2026-84176",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Truckee Ski and Snowboard Swap",
            "start": "2026-11-07",
            "end": "2026-11-07",
            "hours": "11:00 AM-4:00 PM",
            "price": "Free for all ages",
            "venue": "Steve Randall Community Recreation Center, 10981 Truckee Way",
            "city": "Truckee",
            "area": "Truckee",
            "type": "Community",
            "note": "Buy and sell new and used winter gear. Local ski shop and resort reps answer questions, and the parks district runs a silent auction with season passes and lift tickets.",
            "not_confirmed": "",
            "source": "https://business.truckee.com/events/details/truckee-ski-and-snowboard-swap-84283",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Veterans Cruise",
            "start": "2026-11-11",
            "end": "2026-11-11",
            "hours": "12:00 PM",
            "price": "Free for veterans and active military (as titled)",
            "venue": "Zephyr Cove Resort",
            "city": "Zephyr Cove",
            "area": "Lake Tahoe",
            "type": "Community",
            "note": "Lake Tahoe paddlewheel cruise listed by the resort as free for all veterans and active military.",
            "not_confirmed": "The page prints no year; the dates are read as 2026 because the weekday matches and the page was read in early November 2026. The dollar price for others was not shown.",
            "source": "https://www.zephyrcove.com/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Open Mic at Cottonwood",
            "start": "2026-11-12",
            "end": "2026-11-12",
            "hours": "6:00 PM-9:00 PM",
            "price": "Free",
            "venue": "Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar, 10142 Rue Hilltop",
            "city": "Truckee",
            "area": "Truckee",
            "type": "Music",
            "note": "Weekly open mic hosted by the Tahoe Truckee School of Music. Performers sign up on the night, and the bar runs happy hour specials.",
            "not_confirmed": "The listing shows only the November 5 date; later Thursdays follow its \"each Thursday\" wording.",
            "source": "https://business.truckee.com/events/details/open-mic-at-cottonwood-restaurant-11-05-2026-81219",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Nevada Wolf Pack Men's Basketball vs. Utah Valley",
            "start": "2026-11-14",
            "end": "2026-11-14",
            "hours": "7:00 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "venue": "Lawlor Events Center",
            "city": "Reno",
            "area": "Reno & Sparks",
            "type": "Sports",
            "note": "Home game on the official Nevada Wolf Pack men's basketball schedule, listed with the weekday and 7 P.M. tip time.",
            "not_confirmed": "",
            "source": "https://nevadawolfpack.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-11-03"
        },
        {
            "name": "Open Mic at Cottonwood",
            "start": "2026-11-19",
            "end": "2026-11-19",
            "hours": "6:00 PM-9:00 PM",
            "price": "Free",
            "venue": "Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar, 10142 Rue Hilltop",
            "city": "Truckee",
            "area": "Truckee",
            "type": "Music",
            "note": "Weekly open mic hosted by the Tahoe Truckee School of Music. Performers sign up on the night, and the bar runs happy hour specials.",
            "not_confirmed": "The listing shows only the November 5 date; later Thursdays follow its \"each Thursday\" wording.",
            "source": "https://business.truckee.com/events/details/open-mic-at-cottonwood-restaurant-11-05-2026-81219",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Heavenly Opening Day",
            "start": "2026-11-20",
            "end": "2026-11-20",
            "hours": "",
            "price": "See event page",
            "venue": "Heavenly Mountain Resort",
            "city": "South Lake Tahoe",
            "area": "Lake Tahoe",
            "type": "Outdoors",
            "note": "The resort's homepage announces Opening Day on Nov 20.",
            "not_confirmed": "The page prints no year (it mentions the 2026/27 winter). Opening depends on conditions.",
            "source": "https://www.skiheavenly.com/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Northstar Opening Day",
            "start": "2026-11-20",
            "end": "2026-11-20",
            "hours": "",
            "price": "See event page",
            "venue": "Northstar California",
            "city": "Truckee",
            "area": "Truckee",
            "type": "Outdoors",
            "note": "The resort's homepage announces Opening Day on Nov 20.",
            "not_confirmed": "The page prints no year (it mentions the 2026/27 winter). Opening depends on conditions.",
            "source": "https://www.northstarcalifornia.com/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Palisades Tahoe Opening Day",
            "start": "2026-11-25",
            "end": "2026-11-25",
            "hours": "9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.",
            "price": "See event page",
            "venue": "Palisades Tahoe",
            "city": "Olympic Valley",
            "area": "Lake Tahoe",
            "type": "Outdoors",
            "note": "Opening day for the 2026-27 season; lifts and terrain depend on weather and conditions.",
            "not_confirmed": "",
            "source": "https://www.palisadestahoe.com/events-and-activities/events-calendar/opening-day",
            "checked": "2026-11-04"
        },
        {
            "name": "Thanksgiving Day Cruise",
            "start": "2026-11-26",
            "end": "2026-11-26",
            "hours": "4:00 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "venue": "Zephyr Cove Resort",
            "city": "Zephyr Cove",
            "area": "Lake Tahoe",
            "type": "Holiday",
            "note": "Thanksgiving Day paddlewheel cruise on Lake Tahoe from the Nevada shore.",
            "not_confirmed": "The page prints no year; the dates are read as 2026 because the weekday matches and the page was read in early November 2026.",
            "source": "https://www.zephyrcove.com/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "HOME for the Holiday's at Greater Nevada Field",
            "start": "2026-11-27",
            "end": "2026-12-23",
            "hours": "5:00-9:00 p.m. (Nov 27-29, Dec 3-6, 10-13, 16-23)",
            "price": "See event page",
            "venue": "Greater Nevada Field, 250 Evans Ave",
            "city": "Reno",
            "area": "Reno & Sparks",
            "type": "Holiday",
            "note": "A 360-degree stadium light show with Santa and Mrs. Claus photos, tree lightings and free hot chocolate.",
            "not_confirmed": "Read on the Downtown Reno Partnership listing; the ballpark's own page was not read. Admission price is not listed.",
            "source": "https://downtownreno.org/event/home-for-the-holidays-greater-nevada-field/2026-11-27/",
            "checked": "2026-11-04"
        },
        {
            "name": "Nevada Wolf Pack Men's Basketball vs. Cal Poly Humboldt",
            "start": "2026-11-28",
            "end": "2026-11-28",
            "hours": "2:00 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "venue": "Lawlor Events Center",
            "city": "Reno",
            "area": "Reno & Sparks",
            "type": "Sports",
            "note": "Home game on the official Nevada Wolf Pack men's basketball schedule, listed with the weekday and 2 P.M. tip time.",
            "not_confirmed": "",
            "source": "https://nevadawolfpack.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-11-03"
        },
        {
            "name": "Tahoe Donner Light Up the Night Tree Lighting",
            "start": "2026-11-28",
            "end": "2026-11-28",
            "hours": "5:30 p.m.",
            "price": "See event page",
            "venue": "The Lodge Pavilion, Tahoe Donner",
            "city": "Truckee",
            "area": "Truckee",
            "type": "Holiday",
            "note": "Kids' crafts, drinks, a raffle and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.",
            "not_confirmed": "Tahoe Donner is a member-based association, and the page does not say whether the public can attend. Price is not stated.",
            "source": "https://www.tahoedonner.com/events/",
            "checked": "2026-11-04"
        },
        {
            "name": "Candy Cane Express",
            "start": "2026-11-29",
            "end": "2026-12-20",
            "hours": "",
            "price": "See event page",
            "venue": "Virginia City Depot, 166 F Street",
            "city": "Virginia City",
            "area": "Virginia City & The Comstock",
            "type": "Holiday",
            "note": "Holiday train ride run by the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. The organizer lists November 29 - December 20, 2026.",
            "not_confirmed": "Run days, departure times and fares were not shown on the page we read.",
            "source": "https://virginiatruckee.com/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Electric Holiday Train of Lights",
            "start": "2026-11-29",
            "end": "2026-12-19",
            "hours": "",
            "price": "See event page",
            "venue": "Virginia City Depot, 166 F Street",
            "city": "Virginia City",
            "area": "Virginia City & The Comstock",
            "type": "Holiday",
            "note": "Lighted holiday train run by the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. The organizer lists November 29 - December 19, 2026.",
            "not_confirmed": "Run days, departure times and fares were not shown on the page we read.",
            "source": "https://virginiatruckee.com/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Sierra Nevada Ballet Peanutcracker (Reno)",
            "start": "2026-11-29",
            "end": "2026-11-29",
            "hours": "",
            "price": "See event page",
            "venue": "Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts",
            "city": "Reno",
            "area": "Reno & Sparks",
            "type": "Arts",
            "note": "A short, family-oriented Nutcracker from Sierra Nevada Ballet.",
            "not_confirmed": "Showtime and ticket prices are not listed on the ballet's page.",
            "source": "https://sierranevadaballet.org/",
            "checked": "2026-11-04"
        },
        {
            "name": "39 North Pole (Sparks Hometowne Christmas village)",
            "start": "2026-12-03",
            "end": "2026-12-05",
            "hours": "Thu and Fri 4-9 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (Santa photos Sat 11-1:30 and 2:30-3:30)",
            "price": "See event page",
            "venue": "Victorian Square",
            "city": "Sparks",
            "area": "Reno & Sparks",
            "type": "Holiday",
            "note": "Light displays, a crafters' village and Santa photos, part of the City of Sparks Hometowne Christmas weekend.",
            "not_confirmed": "The city page gives no street address and no price.",
            "source": "https://www.sparksnv.gov/recreation/special_events/sparks_hometowne_christmas_parade.php",
            "checked": "2026-11-04"
        },
        {
            "name": "Christmas in Genoa",
            "start": "2026-12-04",
            "end": "2026-12-05",
            "hours": "Fri Dec 4: caroling 5:30 p.m. at Genoa Town Church, then about 6:15 p.m. walk to the tree lighting; Sat Dec 5: Santa visit with pancake breakfast, seatings 8:30, 9:40 and 10:50 a.m.",
            "price": "Pancake breakfast with Santa $7.50, children 3 and under free (tickets via Town Office 775-782-8696); Dec 4 events: no price stated",
            "venue": "Genoa Town Church; Hope's Tree at Genoa and Main St; Genoa Town Hall",
            "city": "Genoa",
            "area": "Reno & Sparks",
            "type": "Holiday",
            "note": "Read on the Town of Genoa's own page: caroling and tree lighting Dec 4, Santa pancake breakfast Dec 5 (tickets through the Town Office, 775-782-8696).",
            "not_confirmed": "Street addresses are not stated on the town page; no price is stated for the Dec 4 events.",
            "source": "https://www.genoanevada.org/visitors/christmas_in_genoa.php",
            "checked": "2026-11-05"
        },
        {
            "name": "Kirkwood Opening Day 2026-27",
            "start": "2026-12-04",
            "end": "2026-12-04",
            "hours": "",
            "price": "See event page",
            "venue": "Kirkwood Mountain Resort",
            "city": "Kirkwood",
            "area": "Lake Tahoe",
            "type": "Outdoors",
            "note": "The resort's page says \"Opening Day December 4!\"; opening depends on weather and snow.",
            "not_confirmed": "Address, times and price are not stated on the resort page.",
            "source": "https://www.kirkwood.com/",
            "checked": "2026-11-04"
        },
        {
            "name": "Silver & Snowflake Festival of Lights and Capitol Tree Lighting",
            "start": "2026-12-04",
            "end": "2026-12-04",
            "hours": "5:30-8:30 p.m.",
            "price": "Free",
            "venue": "Nevada State Capitol grounds, 101 N Carson St",
            "city": "Carson City",
            "area": "Reno & Sparks",
            "type": "Holiday",
            "note": "Tree lighting with fifth-grade caroling, sleigh rides on Carson Street, Santa and the Grinch, a vendor market, live music and hot chocolate. Listed by the Brewery Arts Center.",
            "not_confirmed": "",
            "source": "https://breweryarts.org/events/",
            "checked": "2026-11-04"
        },
        {
            "name": "Sparks Hometowne Christmas Tree Lighting",
            "start": "2026-12-04",
            "end": "2026-12-04",
            "hours": "6:30-7:00 p.m.",
            "price": "See event page",
            "venue": "Victorian Square gazebo, Victorian Ave and Victorian Plaza Circle East",
            "city": "Sparks",
            "area": "Reno & Sparks",
            "type": "Holiday",
            "note": "Live entertainment and free hot chocolate; the mayor lights the 60-foot Giant Sequoia. The City of Sparks lists it with the Hometowne Christmas weekend.",
            "not_confirmed": "No admission price is stated on the city page; free hot chocolate is the only price detail.",
            "source": "https://www.sparksnv.gov/recreation/special_events/sparks_hometowne_christmas_parade.php",
            "checked": "2026-11-04"
        },
        {
            "name": "Santa Train at Nevada State Railroad Museum",
            "start": "2026-12-05",
            "end": "2026-12-20",
            "hours": "Saturdays and Sundays, Dec 5-6, 12-13 and 19-20; departures every 30 minutes, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.",
            "price": "$10 per seat ages 4+; lap riders 3 and under free",
            "venue": "Nevada State Railroad Museum, 2180 S Carson St",
            "city": "Carson City",
            "area": "Reno & Sparks",
            "type": "Holiday",
            "note": "A 20-minute train ride; museum admission is not included.",
            "not_confirmed": "",
            "source": "https://carsonrailroadmuseum.org/santa-train/",
            "checked": "2026-11-04"
        },
        {
            "name": "Sierra Nevada Ballet Peanutcracker (Carson City)",
            "start": "2026-12-05",
            "end": "2026-12-05",
            "hours": "",
            "price": "See event page",
            "venue": "Carson City Community Center",
            "city": "Carson City",
            "area": "Reno & Sparks",
            "type": "Arts",
            "note": "A short, family-oriented Nutcracker from Sierra Nevada Ballet.",
            "not_confirmed": "Showtime and ticket prices are not listed on the ballet's page.",
            "source": "https://sierranevadaballet.org/",
            "checked": "2026-11-04"
        },
        {
            "name": "Sparks Hometowne Christmas Parade",
            "start": "2026-12-05",
            "end": "2026-12-05",
            "hours": "1:00-2:30 p.m. (parade-day activities 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.)",
            "price": "See event page",
            "venue": "Victorian Avenue, Victorian Square",
            "city": "Sparks",
            "area": "Reno & Sparks",
            "type": "Holiday",
            "note": "The 39th annual parade runs from Pyramid down Victorian Ave to Victorian Plaza Circle West.",
            "not_confirmed": "Admission is not stated on the city page.",
            "source": "https://www.sparksnv.gov/recreation/special_events/sparks_hometowne_christmas_parade.php",
            "checked": "2026-11-04"
        },
        {
            "name": "Nevada Wolf Pack Men's Basketball vs. Sam Houston",
            "start": "2026-12-12",
            "end": "2026-12-12",
            "hours": "7:00 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "venue": "Lawlor Events Center",
            "city": "Reno",
            "area": "Reno & Sparks",
            "type": "Sports",
            "note": "Home game on the official Nevada Wolf Pack men's basketball schedule, listed with the weekday and 7 P.M. tip time.",
            "not_confirmed": "",
            "source": "https://nevadawolfpack.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-11-03"
        },
        {
            "name": "Winter Wonders at Northstar",
            "start": "2026-12-18",
            "end": "2027-01-03",
            "hours": "",
            "price": "See event page",
            "venue": "Northstar California Resort",
            "city": "Truckee",
            "area": "Truckee",
            "type": "Holiday",
            "note": "The resort's events page lists a Winter Wonders series with daily live music, festive activities and holiday events.",
            "not_confirmed": "The page does not print the year, so 2026-27 is not confirmed (December 18, 2026 is a Friday). Times, price and details are not stated.",
            "source": "https://www.northstarcalifornia.com/events",
            "checked": "2026-11-04"
        },
        {
            "name": "Heavenly Season Kick Off Party",
            "start": "2026-12-19",
            "end": "2026-12-19",
            "hours": "",
            "price": "See event page",
            "venue": "Heavenly Mountain Resort",
            "city": "South Lake Tahoe",
            "area": "Lake Tahoe",
            "type": "Holiday",
            "note": "The resort's page mentions a season kick off party with DJ Cat.",
            "not_confirmed": "The time and location are not given on the resort page.",
            "source": "https://www.skiheavenly.com/",
            "checked": "2026-11-04"
        },
        {
            "name": "Santa Cruise",
            "start": "2026-12-19",
            "end": "2026-12-19",
            "hours": "12:00 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "venue": "Zephyr Cove Resort",
            "city": "Zephyr Cove",
            "area": "Lake Tahoe",
            "type": "Holiday",
            "note": "Holiday paddlewheel cruise on Lake Tahoe.",
            "not_confirmed": "The page prints no year; the dates are read as 2026 because the weekday matches and the page was read in early November 2026.",
            "source": "https://www.zephyrcove.com/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise",
            "start": "2026-12-31",
            "end": "2026-12-31",
            "hours": "6:30 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "venue": "Zephyr Cove Resort",
            "city": "Zephyr Cove",
            "area": "Lake Tahoe",
            "type": "Food & Drink",
            "note": "Dinner cruise on Lake Tahoe on New Year's Eve.",
            "not_confirmed": "The page prints no year; the dates are read as 2026 because the weekday matches and the page was read in early November 2026.",
            "source": "https://www.zephyrcove.com/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Tahoe Donner New Year's Eve Light Parade and Fireworks Show",
            "start": "2026-12-31",
            "end": "2026-12-31",
            "hours": "Chair loading 6:15 p.m.",
            "price": "$5 to enter the parade; lodge festivities free",
            "venue": "Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort, 11603 Slalom Way",
            "city": "Truckee",
            "area": "Truckee",
            "type": "Holiday",
            "note": "A light parade and fireworks, weather permitting; parade registration opens in early December.",
            "not_confirmed": "",
            "source": "https://www.tahoedonner.com/events/light-parade-fireworks-show/",
            "checked": "2026-11-04"
        },
        {
            "name": "Hot August Nights 2027",
            "start": "2027-07-30",
            "end": "2027-08-08",
            "hours": "",
            "price": "See event page",
            "venue": "Venues not yet announced",
            "city": "Reno & Sparks",
            "area": "Reno & Sparks",
            "type": "Festivals",
            "note": "Classic cars and rock 'n' roll week in Reno and Sparks. The organizer's site lists July 30 - August 8 in its 2027 section.",
            "not_confirmed": "The page prints no year beside July 30 - August 8, and no 2027 venues are listed. One banner says 2027 registration is open, and another gave an October opening date, so the two disagree.",
            "source": "https://hotaugustnights.net/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Hot August Nights Virginia City Kickoff 2027",
            "start": "2027-07-30",
            "end": "2027-07-31",
            "hours": "",
            "price": "See event page",
            "venue": "Venue not yet announced",
            "city": "Virginia City",
            "area": "Virginia City & The Comstock",
            "type": "Festivals",
            "note": "Opening weekend of Hot August Nights on the Comstock. The organizer prints July 30 - July 31, 2027 and says Virginia City registration is coming soon.",
            "not_confirmed": "",
            "source": "https://hotaugustnights.net/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Great Reno Balloon Race 2027",
            "start": "2027-09-09",
            "end": "2027-09-12",
            "hours": "",
            "price": "Free",
            "venue": "Venue not stated on the organizer page",
            "city": "Reno",
            "area": "Reno & Sparks",
            "type": "Festivals",
            "note": "Four days of hot-air ballooning in early September. The organizer calls it the world's largest free hot-air ballooning event and says it began in 1982 with 20 balloons.",
            "not_confirmed": "The organizer page gives dates but no venue, daily schedule or admission details.",
            "source": "https://www.renoballoon.com/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        }
    ]
}