Downtown Reno Partnership

Kombucha Brewing Class: The Depot
2025-12-18 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Depot Craft Brewery Distillery, 325 E 4th St, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
Join us at The Depot on December 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 for an immersive, hands-on kombucha brewing class led by Lauren Price, owner and brewer at @mindscapefermentations. This workshop is designed for beginners and experienced brewers alike and will give you the confidence and clarity to brew kombucha successfully at home.During this class, you will:• Learn the full process of brewing kombucha from start to finish• Explore flavoring and carbonation• Help design a unique kombucha flavor that will later be available for enjoyment at The Depot• Dive into troubleshooting topics like off flavors, carbonation issues, mold concerns, and more• Have open Q and A time to go as basic or as advanced as you like• Go home with your own SCOBY and everything you need to start brewing with confidenceAbout the instructor:Lauren Price is the owner and brewer at Mindscape Fermentations and has been brewing kombucha for over a decade. She has a talent for taking scientific concepts and making them clear and digestible. Her approach is warm, funny, engaging, and adaptable to all knowledge levels.What is included:• Two hour kombucha class at The Depot• Guided flavor development session for a Depot kombucha release• A take home SCOBY to start your own batch• Dedicated troubleshooting and Q and A time• One complimentary beverage from The Depot with your ticketA relaxed, educational, and fun evening that combines creativity, science, and great drinks!Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/…/kombucha-making-workshop…

Buttcracker Neverland: Bruka Theater
2025-12-18 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-19 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-20 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Bruka Theatre, 99 N. Virginia St, Reno, 89509
Tickets on sale now for the holiday show of the season – Bruka’s Buttcracker. Neverland mashes with Dancing With The Stars. Tickets bruka.org.

Home for the Holidays: Greater Nevada Field
2025-12-19 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-20 17:00 - 21:00 | greater nevada field, 250 Evans Ave, Reno, 89501
Christmas is coming early to Greater Nevada Field!
Join us for Home for the Holidays, a six-night immersive holiday experience taking place all throughout the ballpark!
Every Friday and Saturday from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm in December before Christmas, you can enjoy unique tree lightings, take holiday photos and browse the vendor village in Downtown Reno! There will also be a Fireworks Show each Friday and a Drone Show each Saturday!

Boots’ Honky Tonk: Locomotion Plaza
2025-12-19 17:00 - 22:00 | Locomotion Plaza, 39.528414, -119.814339
Boots’ Honky Tonk is back this Friday.
High Desert Country takes over the dance floor with free line and swing dance instruction to set the mood right—perfect for beginners and seasoned dancers alike. DJ Ricky Rick kicks things off, followed by Jennifer Grant live, bringing soulful country energy to keep you moving.
All inside our fully enclosed, heated tent at 301 N. Virginia St, Downtown Reno.
$10 cover | 18+ | Doors at 5 PM
Grab your boots and come dance.

Reed Peterson with Morgan Mackenzie and Justin McCraw: The Apline
2025-12-19 19:00 - 22:00 | The Alpine, 324 E 4th Street, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
Fri Dec 19 2025
8:00 PM (Doors 7:00 PM)

The Alpine
324 E 4th StReno, NV 89512

$19.05
All Ages

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre and the Reno Phil's The Nutcracker: Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
2025-12-19 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-20 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-21 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-22 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV, 89501
The stage at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts will be alive with a sugar plum fairy and dancing mice as A.V.A. Ballet Theatre presents the annual Nutcracker Ballet on December 19, 20, 21, 2025. Artistic director Alexander Van Alstyne has choreographed an exciting rendition of the popular holiday ballet and the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s moving score. Laura Jackson will be conducting the orchestra.
Principal dancers who have performed with professional ballet companies such as Ballet West, Kansas City Ballet and the Diablo Ballet will perform the leading roles along side a large cast of local talent.
Nutcracker performances will be held Friday December 19th at 8pm, December 20th at 1pm and 7pm and Sunday December 21st at 1pm and 7pm at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Reno. Ticket prices are $33 to $72 with discounts for seniors and children.
A special Sugar Plum party will be held after the Saturday and Sunday afternoon performances where children can meet the Nutcracker characters.
A.V.A. Ballet Theatre is the resident ballet company of the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. They are northern Nevada’s largest company under the instruction of a professional faculty with years of performing experience in renowned metropolitan ballet and production companies across the United States and Europe.
Mark your calendars now for this spectacular holiday tradition. For tickets call the Pioneer Center box office at 775-434-1050 or on-line at pioneercenter.com. Box office hours are Monday through Friday 10am to 4pm.
For more information call A.V.A. Ballet Theatre at 775-762-5165 or on-line at avaballet.com or call the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts at 775-686-6600.
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Naughty or Nice Festival: Locomotion Plaza
2025-12-20 13:00 - 22:00 | Locomotion Plaza, 39.528414, -119.814339
RIGHT NOW, early bird tickets are only $20 per adult and $10 for ages 3-20. Pricing will go up in the next few days***
One magical day. One wild holiday night. Which side will you choose?
Join us Saturday, December 20th Downtown Reno for Reno’s newest holiday celebration: the Naughty or Nice Festival is a full day of festive fun for families, followed by an unforgettable nighttime party for adults.

Nice Hours: Family Wonderland1 PM – 4 PM | All Ages Welcome
Bring the whole family to experience a Christmas wonderland filled with:
Meet-and-Greet with Santa + Professional Santa Photos (optional add-on)
Ornament decorating station
Letters to Santa with North Pole mailbox
Holiday hot chocolate for kids and christmas cocktails for adults!
Festive music and a SLEIGH load of winter-themed décor
Kids ages 2 & under are free with a paying adult.**Santa Photo Add-On available at checkout.

Naughty Hours: North Pole After Dark5 PM – 10pm | Ages 21+ Only
When the sun goes down, the lights turn up. The festival transforms into a holiday nightlife experience featuring:
DJ spinning EDM remixes of your favorite Christmas songs
Full bar with seasonal cocktails and FREE CRAFT BEER SAMPLES!!
Naughty Santa (she knows if you’ve been naughty)
Six-foot mischief-making elves roaming for photo ops
Dance floor, lighting effects, and high-energy holiday vibes that will make you dance the night away.
Costumes encouraged: Sexy Santas, elves, and holiday party outfits welcome.

Tickets & InfoNice Hours admission includes access to all family activities. Santa photo sessions and drink purchases are sold separately. Naughty Hours require a separate adult-only ticket and valid ID at entry.

Be Good… or Don’tCelebrate the spirit of the season in the way that fits you best… or experience both sides of the holiday fun.
Reserve your tickets now before prices increase and spots fill up!

December Riverwalk Wine Walk: Riverwalk District
2025-12-20 14:00 - 17:00 | Reno Riverwalk District, 135 N Sierra St Suite C, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
Dust off your ugliest, jingliest, most wonderfully questionable sweater… it’s tiiiiiiiiiime. 🎄✨ The Ugly Sweater Wine Walk returns to the Riverwalk on December 20 from 2–5 PM! Sip, stroll, and show off your holiday flair at 15+ stops pouring seasonal cheer. 🍷

6th Anniversary: Black Rabbit Mead
2025-12-20 20:00 - 23:30 | Black Rabbit Mead Co.
6 Years?! Wow! Feels like the biggest, little six year span of our lives! One of our mantras at Black Rabbit is “We don’t own it, Reno does”. We’re so GRATEFUL to all of you for getting us this far…and we’re so excited for what the future holds!
Come let us thank-you in person! Join us and the classic Grateful Dead tribute band, The Brain Cells, for such a fun, delicious, and wonderfully weird night.
We’ll have our home food truck, GD’s Kitchen, slinging smash burgers, Italian meatballs, Parmesan fries, and more! We’ll have new mech, drink specials, and (of course) all those Black Rabbits that are always so excited to see you!
As with nearly all that we do it’ll be filled locally-sourced drinks, locally-sourced food, and locally-sourced creativity!
ALL AGESNO COVER

Reno Antique Faire Holiday Market: National Bowling Stadium
2025-12-21 14:00 - 19:00 | National Bowling Stadium, 300 N Center St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
Who’s ready for the next Reno Antique Faire Holiday Market?!
🗓️ December 21st | 2 PM – 7 PM
📍 300 University Way, Reno, NV
🎁 80+ vintage and antique vendors
🎅 Photos with Santa
🎳 Free Bowling & Free Admission!
✨ Come celebrate the holidays, Reno-style — be there or be square!
More info ➡️ www.renoantiquefaire.com

Home for the Holidays: Greater Nevada Field
2025-12-21 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-22 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-23 17:00 - 21:00 | greater nevada field, 250 Evans Ave, Reno, 89501
NEW DATES

Due to popular demand, we’re letting it snow for THREE extra days this December!

In addition to our other dates, come see the magic at the ballpark at Home for the Holidays on Dec. 21st, 22nd or 23rd.

Learn more: https://www.milb.com/reno/events/home-for-the-holidays

Christmas Masses: St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral
2025-12-24 15:30 - 2025-12-25 11:30 | Saint Thomas Aquinas Cathedral, 310 West 2nd St, Reno, NV, 89503, United States
Come and join us for masses at St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day!
Eve: 4:00pm (children’s focus), 6:00pm (bilingual), and 9:00pm with Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg, Catholic Bishop of Reno. (Come early at 8:30pm for Choir Christmas Carols before mass.)
Day: 7:30am, 9:30am and 11:30am (bilingual)

Bear Grillz - How The Grillz Stole Christmas w/ Vastive: The Apline
2025-12-27 21:30 - 23:30 | The Alpine, 324 E 4th Street, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
Sat Dec 27 2025
9:30 PM

The Alpine
324 E 4th StReno, NV 89512

$25.21 – $41.68
Ages 18+

11th Anniversary and NYE Party: The Depot
2025-12-31 21:00 - 2026-01-01 02:00 | The Depot Craft Brewery Distillery, 325 E 4th St, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
The Depot’s 11th Anniversary NYE Party: The Golden Hour
December 31 · 9 pm to 2 am 🍸 The Barrelhouse at The Depot
The Barrelhouse turns gold for one night only. Open bar, small bites, photo moments, champagne wall, midnight toast, confetti blast, DJ, espresso martinis, and midnight dessert as we welcome 2026 in style.
Included:
Open bar • Champagne toast • Small bites • Golden Hour photo moment • Champagne wall • Confetti blast • Mini espresso martinis • Dessert • DJ set
Tickets:
Early Bird $99 through Dec 13
GA $120 Dec 14–27
Late $140 Dec 28–31
Gold accents encouraged. 21+
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-depot-new-years-eve-party-the-golden-hour-11th-anniv-tickets-1976995511795?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnlwILNjVSa90O_hqUGpqjCjjNLgdIe1N4I68kPyvO_6HSHw4bNqND5D2EeQI_aem_HiL_t2hWyGQZsBIK2xWroQ

Talib Kweli: The Apline
2026-01-10 20:00 - 23:00 | The Alpine, 324 E 4th Street, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
Sat Jan 10 2026
8:00 PM (Doors 7:00 PM)

The Alpine
324 E 4th StReno, NV 89512

$41.68
All Ages

Classix Series | Elgar Cello Concerto: Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
2026-01-24 06:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-25 14:30 - 18:30 | Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV, 89501
Showtimes:
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24: Doors 6:00 pm, Concert 7:30 pm
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25: Doors 2:30 pm, Concert 4:00 pm
From the depths of longing to the heights of euphoria, the Reno Phil and guest conductor Nicholas Hersh embark on a stirring pursuit of peace, where every note seeks solace, strength, and triumph. The journey begins with Grażyna Bacewicz’s Overture, a dazzling burst of orchestral brilliance that crackles with energy. She broke new ground as she continued writing music while war threatened to destroy her country. Davidson Fellow Zlatomir Fung takes center stage for Elgar’s Cello Concerto, a soul-baring masterpiece that speaks in whispers and echoes in eternity. Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 brings the evening to a jubilant close, its relentless rhythms and soaring melodies sweeping us toward a finale that dances with unshakable joy.
ON THE PROGRAM
Grażyna Bacewicz Overture
Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 7 op. 92 in A Major
Edward Elgar Cello Concerto op. 85 in E minor
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for 2025-26 Classix Series concerts at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts can only be purchased at this time as part of a Classix 6-concert subscription package. Single tickets for the 2025-2026 Season go on sale August 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM. For information on group rates, or other ticket discounts, please visit the Reno Phil Ticket Information Site at renophil.com/ticket-info.

Disney on Ice Let's Dance: Reno Events Center
2026-02-05 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-06 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-07 11:00 - 14:00 | Reno Events Center, 400 University Way, Reno, 89501
Mickey and pals are rocking the DJ table at Disney On Ice and you’re on the guest list! Feel the electric atmosphere as they remix favorite Disney tunes into colorful worlds. Wish upon a star with
Asha as she and Valentino save the Kingdom of Rosas from King Magnifico. Roar with delight as Simba, Timon and Pumbaa step into the spotlight. Groove to ocean beats with Ariel and friends,
harmonize with Elsa, Anna, and Olaf, and sway to the rhythm of the waves with Moana and Maui. And the party really goes oﬀ the charts when guest DJ Stitch takes control. Get ready to turn up
the fun at Disney On Ice!
