This weekend in Washoe County, NV

Golden Eagle Regional Park hosts a fierce edition of Blood ‘N Guts softball, a fall showdown where momentum can snap in an instant. Leads vanish, games refuse to be over, and that last out can flip the script. When everything starts going sideways, teams get chances to revive a rally or shut down the damage, so no contest is ever out of reach. Brought back in 2025 as a sellout, it is returning in 2026 with the spirit of Boneyard Blast, widely known as one of the biggest spectacles in the game and a raucous Irish celebration. As with Dublin and Boneyard, this event is expected to reach capacity fast, setting the stage for a weekend packed with intensity from first pitch to the final out.

NPC Mother Lode brings a carnival-inspired celebration of physique sport to Nugget Casino Resort, nodding to the era before bodybuilding’s Golden Age when muscular display lived in sideshows and under red and white striped tents. Competitors take the stage to pose alongside a guest performer, blending athleticism with showmanship. Last year featured viral electric violinist Mia Asano and Stanimal, highlighting the production’s flair for unexpected entertainment. Right outside the venue, a lively mix of fitness vendors offers deals on training gear and related products. High stakes add to the excitement... overall open winners receive complimentary registration to an IFBB Pro Qualifier in Kazakhstan.

Over two days in Reno, Nevada, this transformative fair centers on mind, body, and spirit. The event features intuitive guidance, restorative practices, and connections intended to spark awakening, expand awareness, and support meaningful personal growth. Attendees can meet experienced psychics, mediums, astrologers, energy healers, intuitive artists, holistic wellness practitioners, and spiritual teachers who offer insight, healing, and guidance in a welcoming setting. Offerings include one on one psychic, mediumship, and astrology sessions, energy healing with chakra balancing and bodywork, along with talks, workshops, and live demonstrations. The marketplace showcases crystals, gemstone jewelry, metaphysical tools, wellness and self care products, sacred art, handmade goods, and other conscious lifestyle items. Personalized sessions and thoughtful tools can support an ongoing spiritual or wellness journey, whether for yourself or as a gift. Admission options include a limited number of free early bird entries, general admission available at the door, and free entry for children 12 and under. Entry includes access to the exhibit hall and all speaker presentations, and passes are valid for both days. This experience is well suited for spiritual seekers, wellness enthusiasts, holistic practitioners, healers, coaches, lightworkers, and anyone seeking clarity, healing, or inspiration. Vendor and speaker opportunities are available.

At Sparks Marina, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s brings the community together to support people affected by Alzheimer’s disease. The focus is on raising funds and awareness for care, supportive resources, and research. Participants can walk, contribute, or help spread the word to honor loved ones, stand with families, and move closer to a future free from Alzheimer’s. Each step taken and every donation helps drive meaningful progress.

Explore open studios filled with new work in Gallery 2035 and nearby artist spaces. Watch artists create in real time and chat with them about their process. Snacks and refreshments are available. Fresh pieces are on view that can brighten a home or office and lift the spirit.

A hands-on program at The Elephant Discovery Center invites participants of all ages to design fall themed enrichment for elephants using pumpkins, cardboard, and other simple materials. Enrichment items can include food and are intended to engage the animals, encourage natural behaviors, and support their physical and mental well-being. The session is free and family friendly, and clothing that can handle paint and markers is recommended. The wider series also offers storytelling, craft activities, and chances to hear from The Sanctuary’s veterinary and care staff about daily routines and behind the scenes operations. Visitors will not see or interact with elephants.

Celebrate the season by decorating a pumpkin with a silly, spooky, or adorable design. All materials are provided, making it easy to craft a festive fall friend from start to finish. This activity is suitable for families, and spots can be reserved ahead of time.

Spend an uplifting afternoon at Sports West Athletic Club moving with local dance instructors and watching beautiful performances by studio-trained dancers from the community. Take part in a raffle for a chance to win prizes, and those who pre-register receive five complimentary raffle tickets. Made possible with support from Volition, Inc., this fundraiser is hosted by Myra and Greg Marangi, Karly Thorkildson, and Danielle Peel, with all proceeds benefiting Cancer Community Clubhouse, a local cancer survivorship organization focused on improving quality of life for survivors.

This class is for anyone preparing to give birth, whether planning a birth at home or a scheduled cesarean. It focuses on practical preparation and reassurance so participants leave feeling confident, encouraged, and ready to welcome their baby. It can be taken at any point in pregnancy, and scheduling it between 28 and 36 weeks helps keep the information fresh. Partners or support people are encouraged to attend, and the fee includes one accompanying person.

Settle into a calming energy alignment immersion at The Yoga Center - Midtown Reno, where restorative yoga, meditation, and therapeutic sound come together to support balance across the body's seven chakras. Guided by Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist Monica Limon and Sound Healer Melanie Fox, you will move through supported postures and quiet reflection while exploring each energy center with seed mantras, yantra imagery, color visualization, and chakra-focused tones from crystal singing bowls. Throughout the practice, you will be encouraged to tune into subtle energy, release what no longer serves you, and cultivate clarity, steadiness, and inner ease. The session concludes with an extended sound healing meditation in Savasana to help you integrate and leave feeling grounded and renewed. All experience levels are welcome. Enrollment is limited, so early registration is recommended. The cost is $42 per person. If plans change, refunds are available when cancellations are made within the stated grace period, with no refunds after that window. To request a refund, contact Monica by email.

Walk to End Alzheimer's Northern Nevada brings the community together for a meaningful walk focused on the fight against Alzheimer’s. Held in Northern Nevada and connected to the Reno and Sparks area, the event centers on raising awareness and showing support for this cause.

Shop for a cause at the Kendra Scott store in Shayden Summit, where purchases can support Kitty Kisses Rescue of Reno. Presenting the event flyer at checkout will direct 20 percent of your purchase to the rescue. Kittens will be at the event. If shopping online works better, enter code GIVEBACK-MWECZ at checkout so that 20 percent of the purchase is donated to the rescue.

At Reno Public Market in Reno, Vitality Unlimited presents the second annual lip sync celebration benefiting behavioral health services across Northern Nevada. While the singing is mimed, the community impact is genuine. Expect a lively competition as performers channel music legends with choreography, costumes, props, backup dancers, and plenty of creative flair. The lineup features local celebrities and community leaders, with a limited number of public contestant spots originally available. Contestant applications are now closed. Audience members will be able to support their favorites by donating, and those contributions help determine the winner while raising funds for mental health and substance use treatment services. Sponsorship opportunities are offered, including recognition, VIP touches, marketing exposure, and unique ways to engage throughout the evening. Tickets include General Admission and the Fan Club VIP Legends Pass, with VIP providing premium reserved seating and an exclusive commemorative cup. All proceeds benefit Vitality Unlimited, supporting mental health care, substance use treatment, recovery services, crisis response, housing assistance, and other essential behavioral health programs for individuals and families across Northern Nevada. Additional updates, including contestant announcements and voting details, will be shared by the organizers.

A Halloween party at Need 2 Speed in Reno highlights theme bars, arcades, and a racetrack backdrop. Costumes are welcome for those pregaming the Halloween Crawl, and the party features live music from Social Raven.

At the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, the Reno Phil launches its 58th season with a Classix program that brims with rhythmic spark and expressive sweep. Juan Pablo Contreras’s Mariachitlán sets the tone with music that strides forward with confidence, its lively pulse and vibrant character bringing the hall to life. Pianist Jon Nakamatsu returns to tackle Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3, a pinnacle of the piano repertoire known for its vast scope and daunting technical demands. At its New York City premiere, a critic noted that the work’s length and difficulty reserve it for pianists of exceptional skill, and here the exchange between soloist and orchestra takes center stage as Nakamatsu delivers command and intensity. The program also features Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2, a work that balances Classical clarity with a burgeoning Romantic spirit. Its radiant surface rides atop a restless undercurrent, pointing toward the bold symphonic path Beethoven would soon chart. Tickets are currently available through a Classix season subscription, with single tickets and 3-concert flex packages to follow.

Enjoy a cozy, fall themed Halloween painting session led by artist and instructor Jinny Tomozy of Mozy Studio. Using gouache, an opaque medium applied more thickly than traditional watercolor, participants will create playful ghost portraits. Beginners are welcome, and Jinny will guide each step, explaining how to use color, build layers, and form basic shapes to craft a polished piece. All materials are provided, including cold press watercolor paper, paints, brushes, a palette, and a water basin. Bring your creativity and leave with a finished artwork ready to display or gift, plus techniques you can keep practicing. The process is typically low mess, though wearing clothing that can handle a little paint is recommended. Suitable for ages 13 and up.

All high school students are welcome at a college fair designed to help students and families explore admission requirements, academic programs, student housing, and financial aid. It also offers time to speak with representatives from colleges and universities both local and from out of state. All students are required to register, whether or not a family member plans to attend. After submitting your information, you will receive a barcode. Bring a printed copy or have it ready on your phone so representatives can scan it during the fair. For questions, contact your school counselor or the College Career facilitator at your school.

Refresh your wardrobe and connect with others at a women and femmes clothing exchange centered on adult apparel, with a focus on women’s styles. A paid ticket provides return entry during the event and the freedom to take home as many finds as you like. Participants are asked to set aside time to unpack and sort their contributions onto tables, then browse, try things on, and choose pieces to bring home. Please bring freshly cleaned items in good condition without tears, holes, or stains. Clothing is welcome along with accessories such as shoes, jewelry, and hats. If you have already donated your extras and have nothing to bring, you can still participate. This gathering is for personal use only, and reselling is not permitted. Ticket options include a single admission for $20 when paid via Sawyer, or a two person option for $32. Those who need a reduced rate can contact the host on social media, by phone at 775-825-0800, or by speaking with the front desk on a prior visit. Attendees are encouraged to leave children at home and take their time trying on clothes. Infants under one may accompany a parent, and those without childcare may bring a tablet for their child. All body sizes are welcome, teens and adults may participate, and the environment is welcoming to queer and trans participants. The event is designed for women and femmes, with a brief window near the end when men are welcome. Advance registrants may drop off clean, organized, boxed items the day before. At the close of the event, remaining pieces will be boxed and donated to various organizations.

Brighten brunch plans with a bachata dance social presented by The Reno Empire and Sierra Event Group. It starts with a free one hour community lesson to help everyone learn the basics, then the dance floor opens for all to keep moving. Grab a drink like a mimosa or michelada and enjoy a lively gathering filled with music, energy, and laughter.

In this hands-on workshop, local fabric artist and sewing instructor Selah from Revival Sewing Co. shows participants how to turn thrifted sweaters and wine corks into fabric pumpkins for seasonal decor. Attendees will trace and cut a pattern, hand sew the pieces with embroidery floss, add stuffing, and finish with a cork stem. Each person completes two pumpkins to take home. All materials are provided, and bringing a sweater to transform is optional. This beginner friendly craft requires no prior sewing experience. Minimum age is 8 with parental guidance.

At this local nonprofit farm stand in Reno, Flower U-Picks are available for $8. No reservation is required, and closed-toe shoes are recommended while on site. Guests may attend with a date, friend, partner, child, parent, or on their own. In addition to the U-Picks, the stand offers fresh greens, radishes, and herbs in both dried and fresh forms, plus nursery items for purchase.

Gabriel Rutledge brings a live performance to Club Underground. The show is open to all ages and is presented by 30 Silver Media, a small business based in Reno, Nevada that produces concert events. Tickets are available through Ticketweb.