Activities, Events and Recreation
An annual tradition for young and old are the Glittering Lights, held in November and December. Considered Nevada’s premiere drive-thru light show along a 2.5 mile course under the grandstands and thru part of the parking area. Rated by CNN as one of the best places to see Christmas Lights in the USA and by […]
Celebrate the holidays with a cherished Southern Nevada tradition – the Magical Forest at Opportunity Village! The Magical Forest is a winter wonderland filled with millions of sparkling lights, nightly entertainment, delicious food and endless holiday cheer. What began as a modest holiday event to thank donors and in-kind contributors for helping build Opportunity Village’s […]
The Annual Goldfield Days Celebration is a celebration of the history, culture and existence of Goldfield. Held in August each year, the festival has included: A Parade featuring classic vehicles Mining Demo Historical Tours Bed Races Beard and Mustache Contest Horseshoe contest Era Costume contest Gold Panning Poker Walk Raffles Land Auction Baked Goods Canning […]
The aim of Hot August Nights was to fill a void in tourism in Reno during the month of August and to raise money for local charities. The first concert was held in the Convention Center parking lot where most hadn’t danced to “that” music, to a live band, under the stars, since high school. […]
Glittering Lights at Las Vegas Motor Speedway is a festive gift to the community. With miles of LED lights, this drive-through experience will become a beloved tradition for friends and family to enjoy together. Named one of the top 10 holiday events in North America by AOL/MSN and Citysearch.com, it’s an event you won’t want […]
Two day street festival. Parade, Craft & Food booths, Kid Zone, 2-Day Chili Cook-Off, Show-n-Shine, Pet-Parade, Silent Auction, Entertainment & MUCH MORE! Also features a car show by the Dayton Valley Car Club
The Downtown Wine Walk is a must not miss! Held the First Saturday of every month from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. For just $15 (ticket price supports the Downtown Business Association) you’ll receive a commemorative wine glass and endless reasons to stroll through Downtown sipping and tasting the afternoon away. Bring your wine walk glass […]
Wendover Field was conceived during the late 1930s, and Congress appropriated funds in 1940 for the acquisition of land for bombing and gunnery ranges. Wendover was selected because of the Great Salt Lake desert with its shimmering salt flats and other vast uninhabited terrain. In 1942 President Franklin D. Roosevelt had established the “Manhattan Engineer […]
The Northeastern Nevada Museum features art and local history exhibits as well as extensive wildlife habitat dioramas. Six galleries occupy more than 20,000 square feet. There is something for everyone! Exhibits include: Art History Animals Crafts The museum also hosts multiple social events each year. Major events include: Halleck Bar Party Great Humboldt Duck Race […]
Note: 2019 Date/Location/Details are pending. Put your imagination in gear and go! Join us for Las Vegas’ original TOUCH-A-TRUCK® where kids get a chance to get behind the wheel and rub elbows with their hometown heroes. Come and climb on and explore over 80 of your favorite vehicles including big rigs, fire engines, police cars […]