Family event
Carson City BOOnanza
Carson City, NV
Free community trick-or-treat at Mills Park with about 100 local businesses and groups handing out treats, food trucks and spooky crafts at the library.
- When
- Fri Oct 30, 2026
- Hours
- 4pm–7pm
- Price
- Free
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Family Halloween Events Near Reno 2026
7 family Halloween events near Reno with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 4 towns. The earliest to open is Spooky Harbor, on September 25. 5 list free admission.
Family event
Downtown Trick-or-Treat
Tahoe City, CA
Free trick-or-treating among Tahoe City's downtown shops on the lake's north shore, starting from the utility district's booth at Heritage Plaza.
- When
- Fri Oct 30, 2026
- Hours
- 4pm–6pm
- Price
- Free
Family event
Harvest Train
Carson City, NV
Fall weekend at the state railroad museum with rides behind historic V&T steam locomotive No.
- When
- Oct 17–18, 2026
- Hours
- 9am–4:30pm
Family event
Spooky Harbor
Incline Village, NV
Halloween movies under the stars on the Sand Harbor stage at Lake Tahoe, with seasonal family activities; some film nights show R-rated horror, so check each title.
- When
- Opens Sept 25, 2026
- Hours
- From 8pm on opening night
- Price
- Free; park entry fee applies
Family event
The Discovery Halloween Trick or Treat
Reno, NV
Kids trick-or-treat gallery to gallery through Reno's hands-on science museum in costume, with spooky decorations and treats.
- When
- Sat Oct 24, 2026
- Hours
- Members 10am–noon; general admission noon–5pm
- Price
- $5; members $4
Family event
Trail of Treats & Terror
Incline Village, NV
Free community Halloween walk on Incline Village's Village Green: a mildly haunted forest trail, treats, family photos, food and drinks.
- When
- Thu Oct 29, 2026
- Hours
- 3:30pm–5:30pm
- Price
- Free
Fall festival
Nevada Day Parade: Pumpkins, Pioneers and Tall Tales
Carson City, NV
Nevada's big statehood-day parade down Carson Street, falling on Halloween this year with a pumpkins-and-tall-tales theme, marching bands and hundreds of entries.
- When
- Sat Oct 31, 2026
- Hours
- From 10am
- Price
- Free
Quick Answers
What family Halloween events are open near Reno in 2026?
Carson City BOOnanza, Downtown Trick-or-Treat, Harvest Train, Nevada Day Parade: Pumpkins, Pioneers and Tall Tales, Spooky Harbor, The Discovery Halloween Trick or Treat, and 1 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
When do family Halloween events open near Reno in 2026?
The earliest in this guide is Spooky Harbor on September 25, 2026.
What Halloween events near Reno are not scary at all?
Downtown Trick-or-Treat, Harvest Train, Nevada Day Parade: Pumpkins, Pioneers and Tall Tales and Spooky Harbor are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Are there free family Halloween events near Reno?
Yes: Carson City BOOnanza, Downtown Trick-or-Treat, Nevada Day Parade: Pumpkins, Pioneers and Tall Tales, Spooky Harbor and Trail of Treats & Terror list free admission on the official site.
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