We are so excited for the upcoming holiday season! A fun way to celebrate is to enjoy holiday menorah and tree lightings in Reno and the surrounding areas.
Holiday Menorah and Tree Lightings in Reno, Sparks, Carson City, and Beyond
When it comes to the tree lightings in Reno Sparks areas, we are including not only Christmas tree lighting celebrations but also Menorah lighting celebrations that we find around town.
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Carson City
Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Light
Date: Dec. 1 at 5:30pm
Location: Nevada State Capitol
Join us at the Nevada State Capitol Building at 5:30 as we kick off the festive holiday season with the Annual State Tree Lighting plus enjoy sleigh rides, hot cocoa and cider, and the charm of Carson City’s downtown illuminated to spread the holiday joy. Enjoy seeing the Carson City School District 5th Graders sing carols on the Capitol Steps.
Carson Valley (Gardnerville, Minden, Genoa)
Annual Minden Gazebo Lighting
Date: Dec. 1 from 5-7:30pm
Location: 1610 Esmeralda Ave., Minden
Lighting countdown begins at 6:00 pm.
Reno / Sparks
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Date: Nov. 9 at 6:30pm
Location: Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
The GSR ceremony is one of the tree lighting in Reno that is a local favorite! Holiday cheer with free light refreshments including hot cocoa, hot and sparkling cider and cookies. Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be here for the tree lighting!
Midtown Treelighting – South Virginia Plaza Socks n’ Jackets Drive
Date: Nov. 18 at 4pm-8pm
Location: Beautiful Nails Midtown Reno 1503 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89502-2807, United States
Gold Star Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Date: Nov. 18 at 2pm
Location: Atlantis Casino- Bistro Napa 2nd floor, 3800 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89502
City of Reno Christmas Tree Lighting
Date: Nov 24 @ 4:00pm
Location: City Plaza; 30 N. Virginia St. Reno, Nevada 89501
Join us Friday, November 24th for the City of Reno’s Christmas Tree Lighting. Shop locally made holiday gifts, relax to the sounds of live music, grab a bite at the food truck plaza and of course enjoy the lights. There’s something for everyone in the family at the Holiday Lights Festival.
Festivities are free to the public and are open:
Friday, November 24th 4:00pm-9:30pm (tree lighting at sunset)
Saturday, November 25th 11:00am-7:00pm
Annual Hometowne Christmas Tree Lighting
Date: Dec. 1 from 6:30-7:0pm
Location: Downtown Sparks Victorian Square
The annual tree lighting ceremony will be held the night before the parade, from 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. next to the large gazebo on the corner of Victorian Avenue and Victorian Plaza Circle.
Complimentary hot chocolate from Living Stones Church and Gruve Nation playing Christmas tunes.
Enjoy the 39th North Pole Village before and after the tree lighting ceremony.
South Creek Christmas Festival & Tree Lighting
Date: Dec. 2 from 3-7pm
Location: Living Stones South Reno Church, 95 Foothill Rd, Reno, NV 89511
Join us for the 2nd annual South Creek Christmas Festival! Christmas movies, pictures with Santa, crafts for kids, and a tree lighting at 5:30pm.
5th Annual Tree Lighting and Light Up The Night
Date: Dec. 2 from 4-7pm
Location: Horizon Church, 2025 East Prater Way, Sparks, NV
Light Up The Night is an event open to all families and individuals in Reno-Sparks. The event was created to usher in the Christmas season and provide a free & fun Christmas event for the Reno-Sparks community.
- Free Family Fun
- Free Hot Cocoa Bar and Cookies
- Free Pictures With Santa!
- Free Miniature Pony Petting Zoo
- Reno’s Favorite Food Trucks
- Free Character Greetings With Disney Princesses
- Fire Pits & Free S’Mores
- Christmas Music and Carols
- Free Bounce Houses
- Free Rock Climbing Wall
- Free Children’s Carnival Activities
- Prizes & More
Tree Lighting and Holiday Lights Festival
Date: Nov. 24, 4 pm-9:30pm and Nov. 25 from 11am-7pm
Location: Downtown City Plaza
Join us Friday, November 24th for the City of Reno’s Christmas Tree Lighting. Shop locally made holiday gifts, relax to the sounds of live music, grab a bite at the food truck plaza and of course enjoy the lights. There’s something for everyone in the family at the Holiday Lights Festival.
Festivities are free to the public and are open:
Friday, November 24th 4:00pm-9:30pm (tree lighting at sunset)
Saturday, November 25th 11:00am-7:00pm
City of Reno Annual Menorah Lighting – Not Confirmed
Date: Dec. 18 from 4:30-6pm
Location: City Plaza; 30 N. Virginia St. Reno, Nevada 89501
Join the City of Reno and the Chabad of Northern Nevada as we light a Menorah in celebration of the first day of Chanukah. For additional information please contact the Office of Arts, Culture, and Events at 775-333-7750.
UNR Menorah Lighting – Not Confirmed
Date: Dec. 19 from 6pm
Location: UNR at Gateway Plaza
Join UNR students and the Chabad of Northern Nevada as we light a Menorah.
Dayton
Small Town Christmas Tree Lighting – Not Confirmed
Date: Dec. 3 from 5pm-7pm
Location: Our Park, 215 Lincoln Hwy, Dayton, NV
Enjoy Santa And Grinch Photo Opportunities, Hot Chocolate, and Cookies! Provided By Kiwanis.
Join Us For An Evening Of Holiday Cheer While We Celebrate The Lighting Of Our Community Christmas Tree With Santa And The Grinch! Canned Food Donations Accepted
Christmas Tree Lighting
Fallon
Christmas Tree Lighting and Fireworks
Date: Dec. 1 at 6:30pm
Location: Maine Street in Fallon
Fernley
Fernley Annual Christmas Tree Lighting – Not Confirmed
Date: Dec. 3 at 7pm
Location: Fernley City Hall
Join us at City Hall after the Chamber Christmas Parade for an evening of fun family holiday events. Starting at 7:00 pm, we will have our Annual Christmas Tree Lighting event outside in front of City Hall.
Then warm yourself with a nice warm cup of Cocoa with the Cops, where you can visit with our local Sheriff’s Office and Nevada Highway Patrol. Kids will be able to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus – don’t forget to bring your cameras for pictures with Santa!
City of Fernley Menorah Lighting – Not Confirmed
Date: Dec. 22 at 4pm
Location: Fernley City Hall
Incline Village
Candy Cane Village
Date: Dec. 2 from 2-6pm
Location: UNR at Lake Tahoe, Patterson Hall Patio
Enjoy the arrival of Santa, community tree lighting, family fun, choral performance, and more!
Chabad & UNR Lake Tahoe Menorah Lighting – Not Confirmed 2023
Date: Dec. 21 at 5pm
Location: Prim Library Incline Village
Tahoe
Heavenly Village Tree Lighting
Date: Nov. 24 at 6:30pm
Location: 1001 Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA.
Join the Heavenly Village Tree Lighting ceremony as they light their 70-foot Christmas tree.
Truckee
Bud Fish Tree Lighting
Date: Nov. 17 from 4:15-6pm
Location: Downtown Historic Truckee
Celebrate the Holidays in Historic Downtown Truckee! For 45 years the Truckee Downtown Merchants Association and Truckee Rotary have collaborated to share in honoring Truckee’s community. Small trees are trimmed by over 600 local elementary students, the Truckee Rotary provides Santa, hot cocoa and service, ClickTahoe.com takes photos with Santa and TDMA provides Holiday Lights throughout downtown Truckee. The night culminates in the lighting of the traditional Bud Fish Tree Lighting Ceremony in remembrance of this beloved Truckee community member.
Virginia City
Christmas Tree Lighting
Date: Dec. 1 at 6pm
Location: Bucket of Blood parking lot located at the corner of C and Union streets
Join us as we ring in the holiday season with our official Virginia City Christmas Tree Lighting.
Yerington
A Small Town Christmas Tree Lighting
Date: Dec. 1 6pm
Location: City Hall, Main Street USA, Yerington
On December 2, 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. | PAWS Pet Photos | Boys & Girls Club – All proceeds benefit PAWS and 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. | Through a Child’s Eyes’ Nutcracker | Jeanne Dini Center
Events Not Confirmed 2023
7th Annual Lights of the Valley Holiday Bazaar and Tree Lighting Ceremony – Not Confirmed 2023
Date: Dec. 10 from 2-6pm
Location: Cold Springs Family Center, 18400 Village Pkwy, Reno, NV
Village Tree Lighting & Shop Small Celebration
Date: Nov. 26 at 11am Sip + Shop and 4pm for Tree Lighting
Location: The Village at Rancharrah
Santa and the Reed High School choir will be on hand to help us ring in the holiday season at our annual Village Tree Lighting ceremony.
Let It Glow! Midtown Reno Tree Lighting Ceremony – Not Confirmed 2023
Date: Dec. 1 from 5:30-7:30pm
Location: Living Stones Church & South Virginia Plaza
Let it Glow, Reno is the beginning of what will be an annual community event, aiming to drive people into local business districts of Reno while strolling down lit up streets and enjoying all that their local community has to offer while voting for their favorite lights while shopping at their favorite local businesses.
Schedule:
- December 1 – January 9: Twinkle Tours w/ Pineapple Pedicabs
- December 1: MidTown Tree Lightings @ Living Stones & South Virginia Plaza
- December 3: Wells Ave District Party @ Reno Experience District (RED)
- December 15: A Night with Santa @ The Basement, Downtown Reno
- December 17: Ugly Sweater Wine Walk @ Riverwalk District, Downtown Reno
- December 29: Let It Glow finalist party! Location TBD
Chanukah at the Governor’s Mansion – Not Confirmed 2023
Date: 2022 Cancelled – Hopefully will return for 2023
Location: Nevada Governor’s Mansion; 606 Mountain St, Ruvo Room, Carson City, NV 89703
Jewish community members are asked to bring their own Menorah to light with their friends and families alongside the Governor and enjoy refreshments. Everyone is welcome. Registration details to follow soon.
Hosted by Sponsor: Jewish Nevada, Chabad of Las Vegas, Chabad of Northern Nevada
Lights Up at The Summit-Not Confirmed 2023
Date: Nov. 27 from 5-7pm
Location: Summit Mall, Reno, NV
Join us November 27, 5-7 pm for Lights Up, featuring a laser light show, live music, and Santa at The Center Plaza near Ulta and Vans! This event is free and open to the public!
Holiday Tree Lightings in Reno Sparks Area
The holiday menorah and tree lightings in Reno and surrounding areas are usually free of charge and have other fun activities for the family to enjoy.
Which is your favorite to attend with the family?
Kacey Queen is a co-founder of Nevada Moms
Kacey received her bachelor's in Psychology while cheering for the University of Oregon. They moved to Reno in 2014 and have loved it ever since. She is a dedicated homeschooling mother to her three children.
She serves on the hospital board for Northern Nevada Health Systems and is passionate about her community.
Kacey loves exploring with her family and finding family-friendly events and activities! A few of her favorite things include family adventures, traveling, working out, coffee, and dessert!
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