This weekend in Reno, NV

At Idlewild Park, NRAP’s sixth annual R5k Run/Walk and Recovery Celebration highlights community health and wellness, honors people in recovery, and aims to reduce stigma around addiction. The R5k invites participants to run or walk in tribute to someone affected by substance use, followed by a recovery celebration open to all community members. The post-race gathering is free to the public whether or not someone takes part in the R5k. The celebration features food and family activities, local guest speakers and advocates in recovery, and community organizations sharing information on local services and speaking on relevant topics. In recognition of National Recovery Month, the event underscores that substance use treatment and mental health services can empower individuals with mental and substance use disorders to live healthy, rewarding lives.

Get into the spirit of fall by creating a scarecrow in your own style, whether goofy, adorable, or scary. Materials will be on hand, so the only thing to bring is your creativity. You can reserve a spot in a scarecrow building class.

Air Force heads to Reno to face Nevada at Mackay Stadium, setting up a college football showdown fueled by contrasting styles and strong regional pride. Expect a hard hitting contest where discipline stands out, field position becomes a difference maker, and momentum can flip quickly from one series to the next. It is the kind of game that keeps attention locked in from the opening snap to the final whistle.

Now in its 14th year, this bunco and spaghetti fundraiser at Reno Elks Lodge supports the mission of the Truckee Meadows Blue Star Mothers. The evening features a spaghetti dinner followed by bunco, along with a silent auction, themed raffle baskets, and a 50/50 raffle. Tickets are available by emailing bunco.nv3.bsm@gmail.com.

The Reno Empire and Sierra Event Group, favorites in Reno, bring the Latin Social back to RPM with a lively soundtrack from DJ R Boogie. The evening begins with a complimentary community dance lesson led by The Reno Empire, then shifts into open social dancing. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Arrive early for dinner and stay for drinks and plenty of time on the dance floor. RSVPs are optional and help you receive event updates.

As the largest global gathering for the type 1 diabetes community, this family friendly walk brings together people of all ages and abilities to elevate awareness. Every step helps propel research, strengthen advocacy, and expand support that improves lives and brings the vision of a world without T1D closer.

Local creator Laura of Swandering Studios leads a hands-on weaving workshop that celebrates the natural world while introducing the foundations of tapestry and fiber arts. Participants work on a small frame loom and learn to combine traditional yarns with natural elements such as dried flower stems, grasses, and organic fibers to create layered, textured pieces. The experience emphasizes experimentation, material awareness, and intuitive design instead of strict patterns, allowing each artwork to feel personal and organic. Everyone completes a woven piece and gains a deeper understanding of weaving as both a tactile craft and an expressive art form inspired by nature.

Lush vines and leafy trees set a breezy backdrop at Noble Pie for a Midtown brunch with a lively soundtrack curated by Mark Sexton. Sponsors include Long Drink, CaliMojo, Sierra Nevada Brewing, Red Bull, and Deep Eddy Vodka, with drink specials to match. Bottomless mix and match options include Michelada, Bloody, Mimosa, draft, Deep Eddy, Long Drink, and wine. The menu leans renegade with items like the Country Fried BLT and Brunch Pies. Look for $2 off Sierra Nevada Pilsner plus $1 off Long Drink, Red Bull, and CaliMojo. Settle into sultry sounds, sip-friendly deals, and an easygoing vibe.

Kick up your heels at a free country dance gathering featuring lessons with DJ Jeremy McGuigan and Sara B Dancin'. Lively country tracks set the tone for an afternoon of line dancing, with demonstrations and clear instruction to help beginners learn popular steps and moves. This event is free and open to the public. RSVPs are optional, and they help organizers plan and share any updates. Disfruta una jornada de baile country con lecciones gratuitas a cargo de DJ Jeremy McGuigan y Sara B Dancin'. La música country creará el ambiente ideal para una tarde de baile en línea, con demostraciones y guía experta para aprender pasos y movimientos esenciales. La entrada es gratuita y abierta al público. Confirmar asistencia no es obligatorio, pero ayuda a la organización y permite recibir actualizaciones del evento.

Local artist Jinny of Mozy Studios leads a hands-on session where participants create felt flowers that add soft, lasting floral style to any space. Attendees learn to cut petal shapes from flat felt, then form and secure them into lifelike blossoms in a color palette they choose. All supplies are provided, including felt sheets, wire stems, scissors, wire cutters, glue guns, and pigment pastels. The workshop concludes with arranging the handmade blooms in glass bud vases so everyone leaves with a finished bouquet.

This three-hour group class prepares expectant families for breastfeeding or chestfeeding. Learn how lactation works, what those first feeds may look like, and how feeding can fit into everyday life. Build confidence with a comfortable latch, tune into your baby’s cues, and recognize issues early. Get clarity on which supplies and products are truly useful. The session also offers practical guidance for partners and support people on how to help throughout the journey. Participants receive take-home information and details about local resources. Registration includes one parent along with one partner or support person, and a companion is encouraged to attend.

An $8 flower u-pick is available during the farm stand. No RSVP is required, and closed toe shoes are recommended. Guests may arrive at any time during the farm stand, whether visiting solo or with friends, partners, or family. In addition to the u-pick, there will be greens, radishes, and herbs for sale, with both dried and fresh options, plus nursery items. The stand is operated by a local nonprofit.

When the week drains your energy, this restorative sound bath at The Yoga Center offers a gentle reset for body and mind. Soothing vibrations from crystal singing bowls and other healing instruments help release tension and encourage deep relaxation. As the tones wash over you, breathing grows fuller, mental chatter fades, and the nervous system settles into calm. No preparation is needed. Just get comfortable, lie back, and let the sound do the work. You may leave feeling softer, steadier, and more like yourself. All experience levels are welcome, and no prior knowledge of sound healing is needed. Props are provided, and comfortable clothing is recommended.

Settle into a soothing, pay what you can restorative yoga session at Bliss Holistic Center. The class encourages caring for the body, refreshing the mind, and uplifting the spirit while supporting an inclusive approach to mindfulness. Half of every donation helps expand free and donation-based offerings for the local community. For arrival, park in the back near the Reno mural, enter the courtyard, and follow the artwork up the stairs to Bliss.