There are tons of great Halloween events for families around Reno and Lake Tahoe, whether you're looking for a trick-or-treat event, a day of fall family fun on a local farm, or a haunted experience perfect for families with older kids. Our local area has more than just stunning scenery this time of year! There are also many local seasonal events to check out. Our real estate agents have more on upcoming spooky season events ideal for families around Reno and Lake Tahoe.
Want to pick out pumpkins for Halloween with the whole family and enjoy tons of other fun farm activities, as well? The Ferrari Farms Fall Festival is back once again for its 28th year, with this year's event running from September 27 – October 31, 2025. Visit the pumpkin patch, meet the farm animals, enjoy a fall hayride around the farm, or try your luck navigating the haunted corn maze. When you're ready to recharge, grab some great food from the farm, then enjoy shopping with local vendors featuring fall art, crafts, decorations, and more.
If your kids love haunted attractions, you won't want to miss the Andelin Family Farms Fall Festival, open every Wednesday-Sunday throughout October 2025. Their Corn Creepers corn maze is a zombie-filled experience, with jump scares and spooky scenes waiting around every corner. For older kids, Zombie Paintball is an experience they won't soon forget. There are plenty of non-haunted attractions during the fall festival as well, including a regular corn maze and a special Pups at the Patch event where your dog can join the fun.
The Discovery is an outstanding museum for families, blending educational exhibits on STEAM subjects with fun experiments, play areas, and programs for kids. They also host tons of special events for families, including The Discovery's 14th Annual Trick or Treat on October 25, 2025, where kids can trick or treat from gallery to gallery. The event is open for general admission to the public at 12:00 PM, but museum members can also enjoy a special early session starting at 10:00 AM.
The Lake Tahoe KOA Journey Halloween Bash is back for its second year on October 11-12, 2025, perfect for a local fall camping getaway. The event features pumpkin decorating, Halloween photo ops, costume contests, and an additional contest that awards great prizes for decorating your RV or cabin with Halloween themes.
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