7:00 PM · Nugget Event Center
Get ready to boot scoot into concert season! Country icons Brooks & Dunn are bringing their legendary hits to the Nugget Event Center with special guest Zach John King on Saturday, April 25.
7:00 PM · 1001 East Ninth Street, Building A Reno, NV 89512
7:00 PM · Nugget Event Center
Country superstar Brad Paisley is bringing his signature guitar riffs, sharp-witted storytelling, and chart-topping hits to the Nugget Event Center on May 15. Known for high-energy performances and a catalog packed with fan favorites, Paisley delivers a live show that blends powerhouse musicianship with unforgettable moments that keep crowds on their feet from the first note to the final encore.
11:30 AM · Marina
Join us May 16th, 2026, for the Reno/Sparks Walk for ALS to honor courage, lift up families, and fuel hope. Every step strengthens care, advances research, and brings us closer to a cure.
9:00 AM · Sparks Marina
This Memorial Day, join us at the Nevada Veterans Memorial Plaza as we gather with Wear Blue: Run to Remember to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Together, we’ll remember their stories, celebrate their sacrifice, and stand united in gratitude. Whether you run, walk, or simply come to reflect, your presence helps ensure their legacy is never forgotten.
3:00 PM · 745 4th Street, Sparks
Sparks City Council and Redevelopment Agency meeting agendas are available on the link: https://agendas.cityofsparks.us/OnBaseAgendaOnline
11:00 AM · Marina
Presenting a World of Possibilities in Adaptive Sports! A variety of adaptive sports will be featured at the annual Mark Wellman’s Adventure Day event at the Sparks Marina on Sunday, June 1st. This special event wouldn't be possible without the help of Nell J. Redfield Foundation, Northern Nevada Center For Independent Living (NNCIL), and City of Reno Parks Recreation and Community Services. People with disabilities and their friends and families are invited to try hand-cycling, kayaking, and rock climbing through the use of a broad range of adaptive equipment. The free event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 1st on the Marina peninsula.
11:00 AM · Victorian Avenue
Sierra Arts Foundation, a Reno-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting the arts and the artists who create them, is hosting its 2nd annual Sierra Arts Book Fest, a community celebration of northern Nevada’s literary scene. The festival is free, family-friendly and open to the public, welcoming readers of all ages to engage with literature and art in a festive outdoor setting. With more than three dozen local authors, poets and illustrators in attendance, representing genres ranging from children’s books and Nevada travel writing to romance, fantasy and thrillers.
11:00 AM · Marina
The Rotary Club of Sparks would like to invite children to experience fishing at the Sparks Marina. June 11 is available for adaptive individuals and June 13 is available for all children ages 1-17 years. Both event days are free to all participants.
7:00 PM · Nugget Event Center
Multi-platinum superstar Keith Urban brings his high-energy live performance to the Nugget Event Center for one unforgettable night. Know for his electric guitar work, chart-topping hits, and massive arena presence, Keith Urban delivers a concert experience that blends heartfelt storytelling with pure stadium- level energy. This is a must see concert for country fans and live music lovers alike.
8:00 AM · Marina
The Rotary Club of Sparks would like to invite children to experience fishing at the Sparks Marina. June 11 is available for adaptive individuals and June 13 is available for all children ages 1-17 years. Both event days are free to all participants.
11:00 AM · Sparks Marina
The Spirit of America celebrates America's 250th anniversary bringing our community together to reflect on our nations past, and celebrate the promise of its future.
9:00 AM · Marina
Join us at the beautiful Sparks Marina for the Biggest Little Backyard Ultra, where the last person standing reigns victorious in this continuous, timed event.
5:00 PM · Victorian Square
The City invites the community to a free celebration in the Tony Armstrong amphitheater and the downtown historical corridor featuring the unveiling of a new historical mural and an artist talk on its inspiration. Enjoy live music, food trucks, yard games, and complimentary historical tours led by docents from the Sparks Heritage Museum .
9:00 AM · Sparks Marina
Celebrate Independence Day at the Nevada Veterans Memorial Plaza as we honor the 250th anniversary of our nation. Join us for a special Fourth of July gathering recognizing the courage, sacrifice, and service of the men and women who have defended our freedom. Surrounded by the stories of Nevada’s heroes, this meaningful event will bring our community together to reflect on our nation’s past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future.
5:00 PM · Victorian Avenue
Star Spangled Sparks, Northern Nevada's largest 4th of July celebration, features a spectacular fireworks display. This All-American style block party transforms the Victorian Square corridor in downtown Sparks into a vibrant event featuring live music, food vendors, arts & craft booths.
6:00 PM · Victorian Square
Sparks of Laughter Festival: A national comedy showcase featuring diverse comedians from everywhere, specialty vendors, magic, and plays. Located in downtown Sparks, NV, July 17-18, 2026.
6:00 PM · Victorian Square
Sparks of Laughter Festival: A national comedy showcase featuring diverse comedians from everywhere, specialty vendors, magic, and plays. Located in downtown Sparks, NV, July 17-18, 2026.
7:00 AM · Victorian Avenue
Hot August Nights is the nations premier nostalgic festival celebrating the music & cars of the 1950’s, 1960’s & 1970’s with 6000 registered classic vehicles daily Show-n-Shines, nightly cruising, free outdoor concerts featuring top names from the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s, drag racing and a variety of vendors.
7:00 AM · Victorian Avenue
Hot August Nights is the countries premiere Nostalgic Event celebrating America’s love affair with classic cars & rock n’ roll. This Pre-Event is new for 2025 with up to 6,000 registered car participants here for a longer experience with their classic vehicles 1979 & older featuring a Show-n-Shine & Cruise on Saturday, Drag Racing on both Friday & Saturday nights & other miscellaneous events that enhance the Hot August Nights experience.
7:00 PM · Nugget Event Center
We are thrilled to announce that the multi-platinum rock band Shinedown, along with special guests Coheed and Cambria and From Ashes to New, are scheduled to perform for the second time at the Nugget Event Center on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
9:00 AM · Marina
Wild West Watercross is excited to bring closed course jet ski racing back to Nevada. This free family friendly event will host more than 100 competitors in a variety of different classes.
5:00 PM · Sparks Marina
Join FAM Fest 2026: a free community movie night with food trucks, family fun, and inspiring adoption stories, connecting local people with community services and opportunities to Foster, Adopt, and Mentor.
11:00 AM · Victorian Avenue
This popular 6-day festival attracts an estimated 200,000 to 300,000 BBQ enthusiasts annually, who consume over 240,000 pounds of mouthwatering ribs. Two dozen of the country's top BBQ teams compete for nearly $20,000 in prize money and prestigious bragging rights! In addition to the premier BBQ, the event offers a wide range of activities, including a large arts and crafts vendor show, a Beer Garden, a Kids Carnival, a VIP Area, and top-named entertainment performing on two stages. The event is free of admission charge and open to the public.
5:00 PM · Sparks Marina
Join us for a magical evening as thousands of glowing lanterns illuminate the water, bringing families and friends together for a breathtaking night of beauty and connection.
7:00 AM · Marina
The Donor Walk honors organ and tissue donors and donor families, celebrates with recipients and recognizing those still waiting for a life saving or life enhancing organ or tissue donation.
7:00 AM · Sparks Marina
Join the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for the Northern Nevada Out of the Darkness Community Walk on Saturday, September 26 at Sparks Marina. Together we honor loved ones, support survivors, and raise awareness.
7:00 AM · Marina
Join us at the largest global event for the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community, the Breakthrough T1D Walk, where every step drives research, advocacy, and support to improve lives until we find a cure. This family-friendly event welcomes participants of all ages and abilities to raise T1D awareness and move us closer to a world without T1D.
8:00 AM · Marina
Join us October 3, 2026 at Sparks Marina for our first Northern Nevada Walk with the Heart of a Child supporting critical programs of the Children’s Heart Foundation.
10:00 AM · Marina
Come to the beautiful Sparks Marina to see how far you can run or walk in 3, 6, 12, 24 or 48 hours or set a personal best at 50 or 100 miles. We also offer a 6 hour relay for 6 runners. Register on our Website!
10:00 AM · Redhawk Golf and Resort
Sparks Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament Make your next round of golf count — play in the Sparks Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament and you’ll be supporting the Sparks Scholarship Fund. This fund offers scholarships to Sparks residents who are at risk or from low-income households in need of programming in a safe and structured environment. It can be life-changing to learn the mechanics of a sport and the dynamics of participating on a team. It can also be life-saving to learn the basics of how to swim. The Sparks Scholarship Fund provides these types of opportunities.
11:00 AM · Marina
Walk to End Alzheimer's - Reno/Sparks is the largest event that raises awareness and funds for families impacted by Alzheimer's disease and other dementia in Northern Nevada. The funds raised help the Alzheimer's Association provide resources like caregiver support groups, education classes, a 24/7 Helpline and continue funding groundbreaking research.
7:00 AM · Marina
8thAnnual Lizzy Hammond Fun Run/Timed 5K/Walk at Sparks Marina! Bring the whole family for face painting, food trucks, games, nonprofit vendors. We’ll have DJ Ben Green keeping the energy up and Emcee Ryan Canaday guiding the day
4:00 PM · Victorian Plaza
Downtown Sparks will become a giant holiday wonderland as 39 North Downtown hosts the 11th Annual 39 North Pole Village. This unique holiday festival features interactive art, nonstop live entertainment and hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights, a giant heated vendor tent, food trucks, Hot Chocolate Cottage playland, free train rides, free Santa photos & and endless amounts of holiday cheer.
Saturday, April 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Nugget Event Center
Get ready to boot scoot into concert season! Country icons Brooks & Dunn are bringing their legendary hits to the Nugget Event Center with special guest Zach John King on Saturday, April 25.
Thursday, April 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM · 1001 East Ninth Street, Building A Reno, NV 89512
Friday, May 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Nugget Event Center
Country superstar Brad Paisley is bringing his signature guitar riffs, sharp-witted storytelling, and chart-topping hits to the Nugget Event Center on May 15. Known for high-energy performances and a catalog packed with fan favorites, Paisley delivers a live show that blends powerhouse musicianship with unforgettable moments that keep crowds on their feet from the first note to the final encore.
Saturday, May 16, 2026 · 11:30 AM · Marina
Join us May 16th, 2026, for the Reno/Sparks Walk for ALS to honor courage, lift up families, and fuel hope. Every step strengthens care, advances research, and brings us closer to a cure.
Monday, May 25, 2026 · 9:00 AM · Sparks Marina
This Memorial Day, join us at the Nevada Veterans Memorial Plaza as we gather with Wear Blue: Run to Remember to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Together, we’ll remember their stories, celebrate their sacrifice, and stand united in gratitude. Whether you run, walk, or simply come to reflect, your presence helps ensure their legacy is never forgotten.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 · 3:00 PM · 745 4th Street, Sparks
Sparks City Council and Redevelopment Agency meeting agendas are available on the link: https://agendas.cityofsparks.us/OnBaseAgendaOnline
Sunday, May 31, 2026 · 11:00 AM · Marina
Presenting a World of Possibilities in Adaptive Sports! A variety of adaptive sports will be featured at the annual Mark Wellman’s Adventure Day event at the Sparks Marina on Sunday, June 1st. This special event wouldn't be possible without the help of Nell J. Redfield Foundation, Northern Nevada Center For Independent Living (NNCIL), and City of Reno Parks Recreation and Community Services. People with disabilities and their friends and families are invited to try hand-cycling, kayaking, and rock climbing through the use of a broad range of adaptive equipment. The free event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 1st on the Marina peninsula.
Saturday, June 6, 2026 · 11:00 AM · Victorian Avenue
Sierra Arts Foundation, a Reno-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting the arts and the artists who create them, is hosting its 2nd annual Sierra Arts Book Fest, a community celebration of northern Nevada’s literary scene. The festival is free, family-friendly and open to the public, welcoming readers of all ages to engage with literature and art in a festive outdoor setting. With more than three dozen local authors, poets and illustrators in attendance, representing genres ranging from children’s books and Nevada travel writing to romance, fantasy and thrillers.
Thursday, June 11, 2026 · 11:00 AM · Marina
The Rotary Club of Sparks would like to invite children to experience fishing at the Sparks Marina. June 11 is available for adaptive individuals and June 13 is available for all children ages 1-17 years. Both event days are free to all participants.
Friday, June 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Nugget Event Center
Multi-platinum superstar Keith Urban brings his high-energy live performance to the Nugget Event Center for one unforgettable night. Know for his electric guitar work, chart-topping hits, and massive arena presence, Keith Urban delivers a concert experience that blends heartfelt storytelling with pure stadium- level energy. This is a must see concert for country fans and live music lovers alike.