Family-Friendly Fall Events in Northern Neva
The air is getting colder and the leaves are changing colors—fall is here! Since we are frequently asked for recommendations on family-friendly fall activities, we put together this helpful list for you. Enjoy this festive time of year!
Trick or Treating
While trick-or-treating in your neighborhood is always a fun option, here are some larger trick-or-treating and trunk-or-treating events around the community.
Reno
Trick-or-Treating at the Discovery Museum
Visit the museum in costume and trick-or-treat from gallery to gallery. There’ll be spooky decorations and delicious treats.
Date: October 29, 2022
Members-only: 10:00am – 12:00pm
General admission: 12:00 – 5:00pm
Location: Discovery Museum (490 S Center St, Reno, NV 89501
Cost:
Members: $3 child/$2 adult
Nonmembers: $4 child/$3 adult
(Advance tickets are encouraged but not required.)
Follow this link for more information.
Hope Community Church Trunk-or-Treat
Hosted at Cyan Park, this trunk-or-treat is one of the best in South Reno.
Date: October 30th, 6-8pm
Location: Cyan Park (2121 Long Meadow Dr, Reno, NV 89521)
Cost: Free
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church Trunk-or-Treat
The first 400 people can enjoy FREE hot dogs and chips.
Date: October 30th, 5-7pm
Location: St. Luke’s Lutheran Church (3835 Lakeside Dr, Reno, NV 89509)
Cost: Free
Sparks
Trick-or-Treating at Red Hawk
This is a safe community event for the families to enjoy some free candy to kick off the Halloween season. So get your costumes prepped and swing by the Red Hawk roundabout near the main entrance!
Date: Oct. 27, 2022 from 4-7pm
Location: Red Hawk Golf and Resort (6600 N Wingfield Pkwy, Sparks, NV 89436)
Cost: Free
Here’s a link for more information.
Carson City
Carson City BOOnanza
You can trick-or-treat with over 50 local businesses and organizations under the giant cottonwoods at Mills Park. There will be food trucks, activities, and more! Don’t forget to visit the Carson City Library for some spooky crafts.
Date: Oct 27th from 4-7pm
Location: Mills Park (1111 E. William St. Carson City, NV 89701)
Cost: Free
Here’s more info.
Pumpkin Patches, Carnivals, Rides, and More
In addition to trick-or-treating, there are several fantastic fall events in our region with a variety of exciting activities.
Reno
25th Annual Ferrari Farms Fall Festival
A local favorite with a variety of fun activities, including a pumpkin patch, carnival rides, corn maze, hayrides, haunted maze, face painting, animals, movie nights, and more.
Date: October 1st through October 31st
Sunday through Thursday – 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Friday & Saturday – 10:00am to 10:00pm
Location: Ferrari Farms (4701 Mill St, Reno, NV 89502)
Cost: Free
Here’s more info.
Family Day at The Village at Rancharrah
They’re scaring up a good time with Halloween crafts for the little ones, a bounce house, and trick-or-treating around The Village. There will also be live music, a pop-up market of artisan makers, and more.
Date: Oct 30, 11am – 2pm
Location: The Village at Rancharrah (7100 Rancharrah Pkwy, Reno, NV 89511)
Cost: Free
Here’s the link for more information.
Sparks
9th Annual PumpkinPalooza at Victorian Square
PumpkinPalooza is a celebration of family and fall in the heart of downtown Sparks, drawing more than 25,000 people. Named a top 10 fall event by Food Network Magazine, PumpkinPalooza features a slew of free and affordable wholesome events for all ages, including Nevada’s only Pumpkin Derby, more than 20 homemade carnival-style games, storytelling, pumpkin decorating, contests, live music, food, and more.
PumpkinPalooza is a fundraiser to benefit the Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living.
Date: October 22nd-23rd
Location: Victorian Square (764-794 Victorian Ave, Sparks, NV 89431)
Cost: Varies depending on the event
Follow this link for more information, as well as to purchase tickets.
Andelin Family Farm’s Fall Festival
Another local favorite, voted as one of the top 10 pumpkin patches in the nation. There’s also animal exhibits, live music, barnyard activities, a corn maze, paintball, rides, and games.
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 28 – Saturday, October 29, 2022.
Open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10am-6pm.
Location: Andelin Family Farm (8100 Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV 89436)
Cost: $8-$15
Click here for more information, as well as to buy tickets.
Virginia City
Andelin Family Farm’s Fall Festival
Another local favorite, voted as one of the top 10 pumpkin patches in the nation. There’s also animal exhibits, live music, barnyard activities, a corn maze, paintball, rides, and games.
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 28 – Saturday, October 29, 2022.
Open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10am-6pm.
Location: Andelin Family Farm (8100 Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV 89436)
Cost: $8-$15
Click here for more information, as well as to buy tickets.
Genoa Annual Halloween Party & Hayride
This event begins with a hayride and ends with a party. Meet at the Town Hall to register your goblins and ghouls for the hayride. The town of Genoa will provide pizza and soft drinks for all the...ahem... sweet, delightful, and well-behaved children.
Date: October, 31st, 5-8pm
Location: Genoa Town Hall (2287 Main St. Genoa, NV)
Cost: Free (but please bring a side dish and adult beverage)
Here’s the link for more information.
