Skip to ContentEverything on our calendar over the next 30 days around Reno, Sparks, Truckee, Lake Tahoe, Carson and Virginia City.
Thursday, November 5 to Friday, December 4, 2026
Open Mic at Cottonwood
Thu, Nov 5 · 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar, 10142 Rue Hilltop · Truckee
Weekly open mic hosted by the Tahoe Truckee School of Music. Performers sign up on the night, and the bar runs happy hour specials. Price: Free
Add to Calendar: Google Apple (.ics) Outlook 365 Outlook.com Checked Nov 2, 2026 on the organizer’s page
Mt. Rose Opening Day
Fri, Nov 6 · 9:00 AM (Lakeview chair)
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe · Lake Tahoe
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. Price: See event page
Not confirmed: The page prints no year. Lift operations can change with weather, the mountain says.
Add to Calendar: Google Apple (.ics) Outlook 365 Outlook.com Checked Nov 2, 2026 on the organizer’s page
Truckee Art Walk
Sat, Nov 7 · 4:00 PM-7:00 PM
Historic Downtown Truckee · Truckee
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. Price: Free
Add to Calendar: Google Apple (.ics) Outlook 365 Outlook.com Checked Nov 2, 2026 on the organizer’s page
Truckee Ski and Snowboard Swap
Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM-4:00 PM
Steve Randall Community Recreation Center, 10981 Truckee Way · Truckee
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. Price: Free for all ages
Add to Calendar: Google Apple (.ics) Outlook 365 Outlook.com Checked Nov 2, 2026 on the organizer’s page
Veterans Cruise
Wed, Nov 11 · 12:00 PM
Zephyr Cove Resort · Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe paddlewheel cruise listed by the resort as free for all veterans and active military. Price: Free for veterans and active military (as titled)
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.
Add to Calendar: Google Apple (.ics) Outlook 365 Outlook.com Checked Nov 2, 2026 on the organizer’s page
Open Mic at Cottonwood
Thu, Nov 12 · 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar, 10142 Rue Hilltop · Truckee
Weekly open mic hosted by the Tahoe Truckee School of Music. Performers sign up on the night, and the bar runs happy hour specials. Price: Free
Not confirmed: The listing shows only the November 5 date; later Thursdays follow its "each Thursday" wording.
Add to Calendar: Google Apple (.ics) Outlook 365 Outlook.com Checked Nov 2, 2026 on the organizer’s page
Nevada Wolf Pack Men's Basketball vs. Utah Valley
Sat, Nov 14 · 7:00 PM
Lawlor Events Center · Reno & Sparks
Home game on the official Nevada Wolf Pack men's basketball schedule, listed with the weekday and 7 P.M. tip time. Price: See event page
Add to Calendar: Google Apple (.ics) Outlook 365 Outlook.com Checked Nov 3, 2026 on the organizer’s page
Open Mic at Cottonwood
Thu, Nov 19 · 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar, 10142 Rue Hilltop · Truckee
Weekly open mic hosted by the Tahoe Truckee School of Music. Performers sign up on the night, and the bar runs happy hour specials. Price: Free
Not confirmed: The listing shows only the November 5 date; later Thursdays follow its "each Thursday" wording.
Add to Calendar: Google Apple (.ics) Outlook 365 Outlook.com Checked Nov 2, 2026 on the organizer’s page
Heavenly Opening Day
Fri, Nov 20
Heavenly Mountain Resort · Lake Tahoe
The resort's homepage announces Opening Day on Nov 20. Price: See event page
Not confirmed: The page prints no year (it mentions the 2026/27 winter). Opening depends on conditions.
Add to Calendar: Google Apple (.ics) Outlook 365 Outlook.com Checked Nov 2, 2026 on the organizer’s page
Northstar Opening Day
Fri, Nov 20
Northstar California · Truckee
The resort's homepage announces Opening Day on Nov 20. Price: See event page
Not confirmed: The page prints no year (it mentions the 2026/27 winter). Opening depends on conditions.
Add to Calendar: Google Apple (.ics) Outlook 365 Outlook.com Checked Nov 2, 2026 on the organizer’s page
Palisades Tahoe Opening Day
Wed, Nov 25 · 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Palisades Tahoe · Lake Tahoe
Opening day for the 2026-27 season; lifts and terrain depend on weather and conditions. Price: See event page
Add to Calendar: Google Apple (.ics) Outlook 365 Outlook.com Checked Nov 4, 2026 on the organizer’s page
Thanksgiving Day Cruise
Thu, Nov 26 · 4:00 PM
Zephyr Cove Resort · Lake Tahoe
Thanksgiving Day paddlewheel cruise on Lake Tahoe from the Nevada shore. Price: See event page
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.
Add to Calendar: Google Apple (.ics) Outlook 365 Outlook.com Checked Nov 2, 2026 on the organizer’s page
Nevada Wolf Pack Men's Basketball vs. Cal Poly Humboldt
Sat, Nov 28 · 2:00 PM
Lawlor Events Center · Reno & Sparks
Home game on the official Nevada Wolf Pack men's basketball schedule, listed with the weekday and 2 P.M. tip time. Price: See event page
Add to Calendar: Google Apple (.ics) Outlook 365 Outlook.com Checked Nov 3, 2026 on the organizer’s page
Tahoe Donner Light Up the Night Tree Lighting
Sat, Nov 28 · 5:30 p.m.
The Lodge Pavilion, Tahoe Donner · Truckee
Kids' crafts, drinks, a raffle and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Price: See event page
Not confirmed: Tahoe Donner is a member-based association, and the page does not say whether the public can attend. Price is not stated.
Add to Calendar: Google Apple (.ics) Outlook 365 Outlook.com Checked Nov 4, 2026 on the organizer’s page
Sierra Nevada Ballet Peanutcracker (Reno)
Sun, Nov 29
Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts · Reno & Sparks
A short, family-oriented Nutcracker from Sierra Nevada Ballet. Price: See event page
Not confirmed: Showtime and ticket prices are not listed on the ballet's page.
Add to Calendar: Google Apple (.ics) Outlook 365 Outlook.com Checked Nov 4, 2026 on the organizer’s page
39 North Pole (Sparks Hometowne Christmas village)
Dec 3-5 · 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)
Victorian Square · Reno & Sparks
Light displays, a crafters' village and Santa photos, part of the City of Sparks Hometowne Christmas weekend. Price: See event page
Not confirmed: The city page gives no street address and no price.
Add to Calendar: Google Apple (.ics) Outlook 365 Outlook.com Checked Nov 4, 2026 on the organizer’s page
Kirkwood Opening Day 2026-27
Fri, Dec 4
Kirkwood Mountain Resort · Lake Tahoe
The resort's page says "Opening Day December 4!"; opening depends on weather and snow. Price: See event page
Not confirmed: Address, times and price are not stated on the resort page.
Add to Calendar: Google Apple (.ics) Outlook 365 Outlook.com Checked Nov 4, 2026 on the organizer’s page
Silver & Snowflake Festival of Lights and Capitol Tree Lighting
Fri, Dec 4 · 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Nevada State Capitol grounds, 101 N Carson St · Reno & Sparks
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. Price: Free
Add to Calendar: Google Apple (.ics) Outlook 365 Outlook.com Checked Nov 4, 2026 on the organizer’s page
Sparks Hometowne Christmas Tree Lighting
Fri, Dec 4 · 6:30-7:00 p.m.
Victorian Square gazebo, Victorian Ave and Victorian Plaza Circle East · Reno & Sparks
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. Price: See event page
Not confirmed: No admission price is stated on the city page; free hot chocolate is the only price detail.
Add to Calendar: Google Apple (.ics) Outlook 365 Outlook.com Checked Nov 4, 2026 on the organizer’s page
Also Running
These run for weeks. Open days and hours were not checked for each date: see each organizer’s page.
HOME for the Holiday's at Greater Nevada Field
Nov 27 - Dec 23 · 5:00-9:00 p.m. (Nov 27-29, Dec 3-6, 10-13, 16-23)
Greater Nevada Field, 250 Evans Ave · Reno & Sparks
A 360-degree stadium light show with Santa and Mrs. Claus photos, tree lightings and free hot chocolate. Price: See event page
Not confirmed: Read on the Downtown Reno Partnership listing; the ballpark's own page was not read. Admission price is not listed.
Add to Calendar: Google Apple (.ics) Outlook 365 Outlook.com Checked Nov 4, 2026 on the organizer’s page
Candy Cane Express
Nov 29 - Dec 20
Virginia City Depot, 166 F Street · Virginia City & The Comstock
Holiday train ride run by the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. The organizer lists November 29 - December 20, 2026. Price: See event page
Not confirmed: Run days, departure times and fares were not shown on the page we read.
Add to Calendar: Google Apple (.ics) Outlook 365 Outlook.com Checked Nov 2, 2026 on the organizer’s page
Electric Holiday Train of Lights
Nov 29 - Dec 19
Virginia City Depot, 166 F Street · Virginia City & The Comstock
Lighted holiday train run by the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. The organizer lists November 29 - December 19, 2026. Price: See event page
Not confirmed: Run days, departure times and fares were not shown on the page we read.
Add to Calendar: Google Apple (.ics) Outlook 365 Outlook.com Checked Nov 2, 2026 on the organizer’s page
22 events listed here, read on 14 organizer and venue websites. Every row shows the day we checked it. Dates change: check the organizer’s page before you go, and tell us if something is wrong.
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