Check out a few of the family-friendly events happening this October in our community. For more events visit Truckee, North Lake Tahoe & Reno events.
FALL INTO ART
To show off Truckee’s coveted California Cultural District designation and highlight its diverse cultural offerings, Visit Truckee created FALL INTO ART, a fall festival bringing all offerings into one season-long celebration this September and October. Experience a wide range of artistic and cultural offerings, including visual, performance, written, culinary, and musical work; historical tours, talks, and tributes; and recreational opportunities that honor the mountain lifestyle.
Disco Funk: A Night of Performing Arts – Featuring Groove Foundry
Treat yourself to an entertaining night featuring art, dancing, aerial acrobatics with Tahoe Flow Arts Studio, fabulous music by GROOVE FOUNDRY and more!
Dates: October 4 – 5, 2019
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Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop
The Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop returns for the 16th year to support selected non-profit, Big Brothers, Big Sisters of North Lake Tahoe and Nevada County. Enjoy wine tasting, food sampling and shopping in historic Downtown Truckee.
The tickets are $45 in advance and $55 day of and tickets are available at www.truckeewinewalk.com.
Dates: October 5, 2019
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10th Annual Fall Festival at Tahoe Donner
One of Tahoe Donner’s biggest events of the year, this family-friendly harvest festival offers something for everyone and is the perfect community event to celebrate autumn in the High Sierra. Enjoy a day of special performances, live music, costume competition, kids carnival area, arts and crafts vendors, a pumpkin patch, pony rides, seasonal beer offerings, Oktoberfest-inspired food and more!
Dates: October 12, 2019
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The Eldorado Great Italian Festival
For the 38th year, the Eldorado brings the sights, sounds and flavors of Italy to downtown Reno. Held annually over Columbus Day weekend, the outdoor festival is a celebration of Italian culture and traditions. Downtown Reno transforms into Little Italy with free live entertainment, a sauce cooking contest and of course, pasta – lots of pasta. The fun-filled weekend also features craft vendors, lots of delicious food vendors, grape stomp and other activities.
Dates: October 12 – 13, 2019
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Ultra4NationalChampionship
Fans call it the “King of The Hammers in a Short Course” and if you haven’t seen it in person, you don’t want to miss it! More than 120 of the best drivers in the sport compete in the high-flying action and extreme rock racing. It’s the end of the season so teams put it all on the line to be crowned national champion. And with bragging rights on the line, you KNOW the action will be crazy!
Dates: October 18 – 19, 2019
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11th Annual Big Truck Day
Bring the whole family by the new Town Corporation Yard for a hands-on, up-close day with heavy equipment!
Climb in, hop on, honk the horns, and learn about some big trucks! Meet the people who drive these exciting vehicles and the important jobs they have in our community.
Dates: October 19, 2019
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Truckee Halloween Parade
For children of all ages — Parade through Downtown Truckee to the Community Arts Center then Trick-or-Treat through the Community Art Center for candy!
Parade leaves the Truckee Train Station at 6 pm sharp!
Dates: October 25, 2019
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Sierra Settlers Family Farm Festival
FREE Family Farm Festival at the KidZone Museum! Celebrate the grand opening of the Sierra Settlers exhibit and enjoy a farm animal petting zoo!
Dates: October 27, 2019
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