What's Happening in Reno This Weekend (March 14-15, 2026)
By Ask Reno
It's Friday the 13th weekend in Reno — and the city is leaning into it. Between gothic pizza parties, a massive bowling tournament, norteño legends, and the pups from PAW Patrol, there's something for everyone this weekend.
Friday the 13th: 80s/Gothic Pizza Party + Tattoo-Palooza (Friday)
Noble Pie Parlor and Desert Rose Tattoo in Midtown are throwing a joint Friday the 13th celebration. All-day event from 11 AM to 10 PM with:
- DJs spinning 80s and goth all afternoon (2–10 PM)
- Tattoo and piercing specials at Desert Rose
- Raffle prizes, clothing discounts, and themed pizza
This is the kind of weird, local energy that makes Midtown great. First come, first served for tattoos.
Where: Noble Pie Parlor / Desert Rose Tattoo, Midtown When: Friday, 11 AM – 10 PM Cost: Free entry
Los Tucanes de Tijuana — Grand Sierra Resort (Saturday)
Norteño legends Los Tucanes de Tijuana bring their iconic accordion-driven sound to the Grand Theatre. Special guest Tapy Quintero opens. If you grew up on La Chona, this is your show.
Venue: Grand Theatre, Grand Sierra Resort When: Saturday, 8 PM Tickets: grandsierraresort.com
PAW Patrol Live! — Pioneer Center (Saturday & Sunday)
The pups are in town! PAW Patrol Live! brings Ryder and the rescue squad to Pioneer Center for multiple shows across the weekend. If you've got kids under 8, this is the move.
Venue: Pioneer Center When: Saturday & Sunday, multiple showtimes Tickets: pioneercenter.com
Punk Rock Prom — The Potentialist Workshop (Saturday)
The Reno Punk Rock Flea Market hosts Punk Rock Prom — an all-ages event with live bands, a DJ, local artists, and sweet treats. Dress up, dress down, just show up.
Where: The Potentialist Workshop When: Saturday, 7 PM – 12 AM Cost: Check Instagram for details
2026 USBC Open Championships — National Bowling Stadium (Ongoing)
The world's largest annual bowling tournament is happening right here in downtown Reno through July. Thousands of bowlers from across the country competing over 4 months. The National Bowling Stadium is worth a visit even if you're not bowling — 78 lanes, three floors, and a massive projection screen.
Venue: National Bowling Stadium When: March 14 – July 15 Info: bowl.com
Sports & Active
- Reno Aces Fan Fest — Greater Nevada Field, Sunday. Meet the players, family activities, giveaways. Free! The Aces season opener is March 27.
- Summit Run Club Shakeout Run + Scavenger Hunt — The Roost, Sunday 8 AM. Wear green for St. Patrick's Day. Free.
- 14th Annual Leprechaun Race 5K — Downtown Reno, Monday Mar 16. A Reno St. Paddy's tradition.
More This Weekend
- Cardshow: Card & Collectibles Convention — Reno-Tahoe Convention Center, Fri-Sun. Sports cards, Pokemon, vintage collectibles.
- The Tempest — Bruka Theatre (running through Mar 29). Shakespeare's final play in an intimate black box setting.
- Cordillera Pre-Oscar Gala — Peppermill Resort, Saturday 5-9 PM. 10th annual celebration.
- Club 90s: Heated Rivalry Night — Cargo Concert Hall, Friday 9 PM. 18+.
Our Picks
For families: PAW Patrol Live + Reno Aces Fan Fest makes for a great weekend.
For adults: Friday the 13th in Midtown (pizza + tattoos + goth DJs), then Los Tucanes de Tijuana on Saturday night.
For the active: Summit Run Club Sunday morning, then catch a Bruka Theatre show in the evening.
For the curious: Walk through the National Bowling Stadium and watch the USBC Championships — it's free to spectate and genuinely impressive.
What's New on Ask-Reno
We've been updating the site this week:
- "What to Do Today" page now shows actual events — open ask-reno.com/what-to-do-in-reno-today and see today's events, this weekend, or this week right on the page. No more clicking through to the calendar.
- 35+ new events added including all the farmers markets opening in April and weekly recurring events like Summit Run Club and trivia nights.
- Better navigation between all our guide pages.
Looking for the full Reno events calendar? See our complete events guide. Planning your day? Check What to Do in Reno Today.