reno events calendar 2022 | David Morris Group

The magic of Halloween comes to life every October at the largest fall festival in Nevada. PumpkinPalooza will celebrate its 11th year at Victorian Square in Sparks on October 22-23, and it’s a weekend you won’t want to miss! With two full days of games, prizes, carving classes, contests, costumes, and so much more, it’s no surprise that this event was named a Top 10 Fall Event by Food Network Magazine! Here are a few things you can expect to see at PumpkinPalooza this year:

SCHEDULE | PRICE

October 22: 10am to 6pm

October 23: 10am to 5pm

PRICE: FREE!

GAMES

THE PUMPKIN DERBY

Get your team together and build a pumpkin-on-wheels derby racer for the chance to win the Grand Prize! Register as a racer here.

THE MIDWAY

From Tip-A-Troll to Monster-Target, there will be over 20 homemade carnival-style games for players to collect and redeem tickets for prizes.

THE PURPLE PUMPKIN PURSUIT

Purple pumpkins will be hidden throughout the event. The more purple pumpkins you find, the bigger the prize you’ll win!

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Live music featuring local artists will be jamming on the Great Basin stage all weekend, and Halloween entertainment for kiddos will be offered in the Sparks amphitheater. Entertainment and shows are free, kid-friendly, and sure to be a spooky good time!

COSTUMES

THE GREAT MASQUERADE

Wear your Halloween costume to PumpkinPalooza for fun photo ops and a chance to win prizes!

PET PARADE COSTUME CONTEST

Dress your fluffy friends in costume for their claim to fame and your chance to win prizes!

Decorating & Carving Classes

THE PUMPKIN DESIGN STUDIO

Glitter, glue, paint, and pumpkins, what more does any child need to create the perfect gourd?!

CARVING CLASSES

Free carving classes will be offered on Saturday. Pumpkins will be provided. Space is limited, and it’s first come, first served.

LISA’S WALL

Named after the founder of PumpkinPalooza, Lisa Bonie, all of the carved pumpkins from the carving classes will be displayed and lit on Saturday night.

PumpkinPalooza was created by the Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living (NNCIL), a community-based, non-profit organization designed and operated by people with disabilities. Its mission is to help Nevadans with disabilities live healthier, more active, and more fulfilling lives. If you are interested in being a sponsor for this wonderful cause, click here.

Vendor applications are available until October 12th, and you can download the Sponsor Packet here.

For more ideas on how to enjoy this season or if you’d like to know what’s happening in the local real estate market, contact the David Morris Group. We’re happy to be your helpful guide. Give us a call at (775) 828-3292.

Reno has always been known for its nightlife options. No matter the time of day or night, there always seems to be something open and something to do. One of the best parts of the nightlife options is all of the places you can go to enjoy some live music. From some of the biggest names in music to local artists, there are tons of places to enjoy. Check out some of the best music venues in Reno!

1Up

214 W Commercial Row, Reno, NV 89501
The DJs turn up the tunes and make 1Up a fun venue to dance the night away with friends. The intimate layout makes the club atmosphere electric and great to catch some local and nationally recognized talent.

Cargo at Whitney Peak

255 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501
Cargo’s music lineup is always changing, which offers you a great opportunity to check out artists you’ve never heard before and ensures that there’s something for everyone to enjoy throughout the year.

Grand Theatre and LEX at Grand Sierra Resort

2500 E 2nd St, Reno, NV 89595
If you’d like to sit in a comfy chair and be serenaded by amazing talent, check out the concerts, shows, and performances happening at the Grand Theatre. The acoustics will surround you and immerse you in the experience of the show! LEX Nightclub is a great venue to catch DJs and exciting entertainment performers while dancing and drinking in the upscale nightclub experience.

Nugget Event Center

1040 Victorian Ave, Sparks, NV 89431
With seating for 8,500 guests, the Nugget Event Center is one of the largest event venues in the Reno area. If you’re hoping to catch an outdoor concert, be sure to check out the Nugget Event Center’s lineup.

Reno Events Center

400 N Center St, Reno, NV 89501
The multi-use venue has over 100,000 square feet of useable space for concerts, performances, sporting events, and more. The venue has the ability to house more than 7,000 guests and has a convenient location in downtown Reno. There is no shortage of events to catch at the Reno Events Center.

The Glow Plaza

670 W 4th St, Reno, NV 89503
As the newest event venue to Reno, the Glow Plaza has built a reputation for being the place to be during the summer months. The outdoor music venue not only has live music acts, but food trucks and a full-service bar to keep the atmosphere a fun place to hang out before and after the performances.

Liven up your evenings by catching a concert or performance at some of the best music venues in Reno. And remember, if you’d like to stay up to date on what’s happening around Reno, follow our blog, and if you have questions about the Reno real estate market, contact the David Morris Group. We’re happy to be your helpful guide. Give us a call at (775) 828-3292.

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