By james art Nevada Day weekend is packed with events from a parade in Carson City to children’s theater shows in Reno about Nevada’s unique history.
Renoites can also see ghosts and gremlins roaming the floors of casinos, concert halls and local neighborhoods Saturday night as Northern Nevadans approach Halloween week.
For those who have not yet made it to the polls, there is still time to participate in early voting.
Here’s what’s happening this weekend:
What Halloween festivities are happening this weekend?
The Dark Corner Haunted House scares Reno weekends through Nov. 2 at the National Bowling Alley from 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Andelin Family Farms’ annual haunted corn maze, Corn Creepers and zombie paintball will also frighten brave visitors on Saturday. Zombie paintball is from 6:45 to 9:30 p.m. and Corn Creepers is from 7 to 10 p.m. Both activities at Andelin Farm require time reservations.
For people looking for less scary Halloween activities, Andelin Farms also has a pumpkin patch and corn maze during the day on Saturday, as well as Wednesday through Saturday next week.
Renoites looking to show off their costumes this weekend can visit The ROW bars (Silver Legacy, Eldorado and Circus Circus) where cash prizes may be available for the best dressed. Those looking for a new restaurant to try while visiting the casinos can also visit Gordon Ramsey’s new restaurant.
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Accompanying Halloween events will also be held at Abby’s Highway 40 with live music from 2 to 8 p.m. and at the Holland Project from 4 to 10:30 p.m.
Grand Sierra Resort and Casino will also be screening the camp horror classic “Beetlejuice” on Saturday for those who want to dress to impress in a family-friendly atmosphere. Doors open at 6pm and admission is $1 per person.
What activities will there be on Nevada Day in Reno, Carson City this weekend?
In Carson City on Saturday, Oct. 26, Nevada Day celebrations will begin at 8 a.m. with the launch of the RE/MAX Balloon. After a military parade, the parade will begin at 10 a.m. More information about the parade schedule can be found here.
And how you should prepare for the weather:
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Brüka Theater for Children will also present The Paramount & Sometimes Wildly Ridiculous History of Nevada on Saturday from 2-4:30 p.m. Admission is $7.
Where can I watch the World Series?
While there are no widely advertised Reno World Series watch parties this weekend, baseball fans can watch Fox Sports, YouTube TV, Fubo and MLB TV. Games will be played between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers on October 25-29 with additional games scheduled, if necessary, on October 30, November 1 and November 2. The matches will start at 17:08
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Precincts are currently open for early voting. People can find polling places here. Voters can also learn more about the races with the Reno Gazette Journal’s guide:
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As Nevadans head into the final days of the election, people are turning their attention to the Silver State, which could swing either way at this point in the polls. Elon Musk is asking voters in Nevada to sign his petition for a chance to win $1 million, a move experts question is legal. Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting Reno on Oct. 31, just days before voters’ last chance to vote on Nov. 5. Harris will travel to Las Vegas for a rally also on Oct. 31, the same day former President Donald Trump will hold a rally in neighboring Henderson.
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What else can I do in Reno this weekend? What happens in Reno on Halloween?
September 27-November 30 Dragon Lights at Rancho San Rafael Park
October 26 We Are Monsters at the Biggest Little Theater live show and broadcast
October 26 Night of the Living Dead Live! in Good Luck Macbeth
October 26 Halloween Hallow: Riverwalk District
October 26 Sarah Silverman Postmortem Show at Silver Legacy
October 26 Spooktacular Carnival: National Automobile Museum
October 26 Sierra Nevada Ballet presents Dracula at The Pioneer Center
October 26 Bowling Day: Boo Bowl at the National Bowling Alley
October 27 Yuridia: Sin Llorar US Tour 2024 at Silver Legacy
October 29th Minami Deutsch /南能手 w/ Spitting Image at The Dutch Project
October 30 Ghost Encounter at the National Automobile Museum
October 30-31 Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze, Corn Creepers and Zombie Paintball at Andelin Farms
Oct. 31 Costume Contest and Bingo: Bass Camp on Whitney Peak
October 31 Costume contests, best costume wins money in ROW seats
October 31st KWNK Halloween Birthday Skate at Roller Kingdom