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Reno Events in May 2026

3 events in May

Summer Preview & Memorial Day Weekend

May brings the official start of summer event season. The Reno River Festival kicks off Memorial Day weekend, farmers markets are in full swing, and Hot August Nights Spring Fever gives a taste of what's to come.

Reno River FestivalMemorial Day WeekendHot August Nights Spring FeverFarmers Markets

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FestivalMay 1 - Sep 27

Incline Village Farmers Market

Incline Village Library (Lake Tahoe)

Incline Village Farmers Market at the library near Lake Tahoe. Local produce, baked goods, crafts. Combine with a beach day at Sand Harbor.

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FoodMay 3 - Sep 27

Riverside Farmers Market

Idlewild Park (2055 Idlewild Dr) — Sundays

Reno's Sunday farmers market by the duck ponds at Idlewild Park. 9 AM-1 PM every Sunday through fall. Local produce, baked goods, food trucks, live music. Free.

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TheaterMay 29 - Jun 14

Sweat by Lynn Nottage

Reno Little Theater

Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about factory workers facing layoffs and division. Directed by Lily Baran. Pay-what-you-wish on May 30. Talkback on June 7.

Plus: Every Week in May

Monthly1st Thursday, 5-7 PMFREE

First Thursday at Nevada Museum of Art

160 W Liberty St

WeeklySundays, 9 AM - 1 PMFREE

Riverside Farmers Market

Idlewild Park

WeeklyMultiple shows per week

Laugh Factory at Silver Legacy

Silver Legacy (The ROW), Downtown

WeeklyWednesdays, 7 PMFREE

Trivia Night at The Brewer's Cabinet

475 S Arlington Ave

WeeklyMar - Sep (check schedule)

Reno Aces Home Games

Greater Nevada Field

WeeklyVarious (check UNR calendar)FREE

UNR Campus Events & Lectures

University of Nevada, Reno

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