City of Reno hosts annual Christmas Tree lighting

Published: Nov. 10, 2026 at 11:31 AM PST|Updated: 15 minutes ago

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The City of Reno is inviting the community to its annual Christmas Tree lighting event.

This year’s event will take place on Nov. 27 at 6:30 p.m. at Reno City Plaza.

Celebrations will begin at 4:00 p.m. and is part of a two-day festival that runs on both Nov. 27 and Nov. 28 in downtown Reno along Virginia Street and the Truckee RiverWalk.

The free event will feature local artisan vendors, photos with Santa, train rides, live music, holiday crafts, food trucks and warm drinks.