Things 2 Do This Weekend!

It’s a weekend for celebrating moms. And you can do that with a good run this Sunday as Moms-on-the-Run makes its 16th run around Foster Field at Reno High School. But that’s just the beginning! You have lots of options including some incredible acoustic music, amazing sculptures and a huge celebration of the Truckee River. Enjoy!  

Friday, May 6

Sculpture Fest Downtown Reno

Thirty sculptures will be on display around Reno’s downtown area this weekend for the second annual Sculpture Fest.

www.renosculpturefest.com

River Festival

This annual celebration of the Truckee River includes a lot of kayakers and kayak racers but there will also be a lot of music and food all along the river.

www.renoriverfestival.com

Square Dancing convention

Round and Square dancers from around the country will gather at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in one of the largest square dancing conventions of the year….right here in Reno

www.squaredancenevada.com/festhome.htm

Saturday, May 7

Sculpture Fest Downtown Reno

Thirty sculptures will be on display around Reno’s downtown area this weekend for the second annual Sculpture Fest.

www.renosculpturefest.com

Square Dancing convention

Round and Square dancers from around the country will gather at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in one of the largest square dancing conventions of the year….right here in Reno

www.squaredancenevada.com/festhome.htm

Tommy Emmanuel at Nightingale Hall

He comes from Australia and his style and commitment are really something to see. Acoustic guitar is his medium and you won’t believe his arrangements until you hear them in person. He’ll be onstage at Nightingale Hall at UNR Saturday night.

www.renoisartown.com

Jackpot of Gems Show

The Reno Livestock Events Center is the place to be if you are a rockhound. The annual gem show is there all weekend.

www.renorockhounds.com

River Festival

This annual celebration of the Truckee River includes a lot of kayakers and kayak racers but there will also be a lot of music and food all along the river.

www.renoriverfestival.com

Sunday, May 8

Mother’s Day Wine Walk  1-3

This weekend the wine walk through downtown Reno will honor moms with drink specials along the way.

www.greatwesternmarketplace.com

Moms-on-the- Run

This is the 16th year for this local event that funds the needs of women in our community that are battling breast and gynecological cancers. It starts at 9 am Sunday and don’t forget the color for the day is pink.

www.momsontherun.info

Jackpot of Gems Show

The Reno Livestock Events Center is the place to be if you are a rockhound. The annual gem show is there all weekend.

www.renorockhounds.com

River Festival

This annual celebration of the Truckee River includes a lot of kayakers and kayak racers but there will also be a lot of music and food all along the river.

www.renoriverfestival.com

Sculpture Fest

Thirty sculptures will be on display around Reno’s downtown area this weekend for the second annual Sculpture Fest.

www.renosculpturerest.com