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Free Events in Reno

No-cost concerts, festivals, markets, and activities · 18 events

Many casino sports books, Artown events, and community festivals are completely free. The Great Reno Balloon Race is the world's largest FREE hot-air balloon event.

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EntertainmentMar 4FREE

R&B Bingo with Mo Ayala

Reno Public Market

R&B-themed bingo night. 6:00 PM. Free.

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SportsMar 7FREEFEATUREDFamily

Reno Aces Fan Fest 2026

Greater Nevada Field

FREE season kickoff! Gates 11 AM - 2 PM. Catch on the field, face painting, balloon animals, VIP ballpark tours, 2026 magnet schedule giveaway, new food samples, team shop sidewalk sale, and Archie's Kids Club enrollment.

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FestivalApr 23 - 25FREE

Reno Jazz Festival

University of Nevada, Reno

Three-day jazz festival with headline concerts and student clinics.

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EntertainmentMar 5FREE

Whole Lives Conference

JCSU Theatre, UNR

Intersectional Approaches to Economic Security & Wellness for Women. 1:00 PM - 4:15 PM.

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MusicMar 6

Northern Nevada Day of Percussion Concert

Nightingale Concert Hall, UNR

Percussion concert featuring marimba and ensemble performances. 7:30 PM. $12 general admission, $5 non-UNR college students. Free for K-12 students, K-12 educators, and UNR students/faculty/staff.

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MusicMar 12FREE

Chamber Chorale

Hall Recital Hall, UNR

UNR Chamber Chorale performance. 7:30 PM.

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MusicMar 13FREE

Nevada Wind Ensemble & Concert Winds

Nightingale Concert Hall, UNR

UNR Wind Ensemble and Concert Winds performance. 7:30 PM.

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EntertainmentMar 16FREEFamily

Paint and Pop

Joe Crowley Student Union (JCSU), UNR

Free paint night in the JCSU Food Court. 5 PM - 8 PM. Open to all.

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MusicMar 16FREE

UNR Piano Area Recital I

Hall Recital Hall, UNR

Piano recital featuring UNR music students. 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM. Free.

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ArtsMar 17FREEFamily

Latinx Howl

JCSU Plaza, UNR

Ballet Folklorico and Latinx cultural celebration. 3 PM - 5 PM. Free.

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EntertainmentMay 1FREEFamily

UNR Innovation Day

Pennington Engineering Building, UNR

Showcasing student innovation and research. 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM. Free and open to the public.

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EntertainmentMay 14FREEFamily

UNR Spring Commencement — Engineering & Social Work

The Quad, UNR

Morning ceremony I at 8:30 AM. College of Engineering and School of Social Work.

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EntertainmentMay 14FREEFamily

UNR Spring Commencement — Science, Nursing, Medicine

The Quad, UNR

Afternoon ceremony I at 3:00 PM. College of Science, Orvis School of Nursing, School of Medicine.

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EntertainmentMay 15FREEFamily

UNR Spring Commencement — Agriculture, Liberal Arts

The Quad, UNR

Morning ceremony II at 8:30 AM. College of Agriculture and College of Liberal Arts.

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EntertainmentMay 15FREEFamily

UNR Spring Commencement — Education, Journalism, Public Health

The Quad, UNR

Afternoon ceremony II at 3:00 PM. College of Education, Reynolds School of Journalism, School of Public Health.

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EntertainmentMay 16FREEFamily

UNR Spring Commencement — College of Business

The Quad, UNR

Morning ceremony III at 8:30 AM. College of Business.

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FestivalJul 1 - 31FREEFEATUREDFamily

Artown

Citywide (Downtown & Midtown)

Month-long arts & culture festival with HUNDREDS of events. Many FREE!

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FestivalSep 10 - 13FREEFEATUREDFamily

Great Reno Balloon Race

Rancho San Rafael Regional Park

World's largest FREE hot-air ballooning event! Dawn Patrol starts at 5:30 AM.

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Every Week

Monthly1st Thursday, 5-7 PMFREE

First Thursday at Nevada Museum of Art

160 W Liberty St · Live music + drinks + galleries. Long-standing locals tradition.

WeeklySundays, 9 AM - 1 PMFREE

Riverside Farmers Market

Idlewild Park · Year-round market with local growers, bakers, and artisan vendors.

WeeklyWednesdays, 7 PMFREE

Trivia Night at The Brewer's Cabinet

475 S Arlington Ave · Free pub trivia. Teams of 6 max.

WeeklyVarious (check UNR calendar)FREE

UNR Campus Events & Lectures

University of Nevada, Reno · Free public lectures, art exhibitions, concerts, and campus events. Open to the community.

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