Lights 2026 · Reno

Christmas lights in Reno for little kids, picked for early bedtimes.

Three Christmas light displays in and around Reno have 2026 dates: all walk-throughs. None are free. For an early bedtime, the earliest evening start is 7 p.m. at Grand Tree Lighting at The Village at Rancharrah. They’re spread over three areas, from Reno to South Reno.

3displays with dates
0drive-thrus
0free
7 pmearliest evening start

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Every card has hours, price and what it’s like with a little one.

Walk-through

HOME for the Holidays light show at Greater Nevada Field

Greater Nevada Field · 250 Evans Ave., Reno, NV 89501

Walk-throughSanta too
When
19 nights, Nov 27 – Dec 23, 2026
Earliest start
Evening
Price
Ticketed; kids 2 and under free. Every ticket comes with a hot chocolate voucher.
  • Evenings; see the ticket page for nightly hours
  • The Reno Aces light the whole ballpark concourse
  • A 100-foot tree plays six synced songs every 20 minutes, and Santa and Mrs
  • Claus are there for photos
  • Paid parking at the 1 Ballpark Lane garage
Tickets / details ↗Directions

Checked Oct 30 on the official page

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Nov 1 – Dec 31

When each one is open

Nothing is lit yet. Grand Tree Lighting at The Village at Rancharrah opens first, on Nov 21.

Grand Tree Lighting at The Village at Rancharrah Nov 21
HOME for the Holidays light show at Greater Nevada Field Nov 27 – Dec 23
City of Reno Holiday Lights Festival and Tree Lighting Nov 27 – Nov 28
Nov 1Dec 1
Early bedtime plan

Lights before bedtime

In early December the sun sets around 4:35 p.m. in Reno (the dashed line). Here’s when each display opens, on a scale from 4 to 9 p.m.

Grand Tree Lighting at The Village at Rancharrah

7 p.m. start · plan about an hour

4–7 p.m.; tree lit at 5:30

Drive-thru or walk-through?

Which is better for little kids?

🚗 Stay in the car

  • Babies and toddlers stay warm and buckled, PJs and all
  • No stroller, no mitten battles, no lost hats
  • A car-seat nap can turn straight into bedtime
  • Check the listing for timed slots and refund rules

No drive-thru with 2026 dates in town yet.

🚶 Get out and walk

  • Kids 3 and up love running ahead to the next display
  • Bring the stroller where the venue allows it (see each card)
  • Plan a snack stop and a bathroom break
  • Check sensory notes for bright lights and crowds

Picks: HOME for the Holidays light show at Greater Nevada Field, City of Reno Holiday Lights Festival and Tree Lighting, Grand Tree Lighting at The Village at Rancharrah

Bring along

The little-kid lights kit

Mittens on a stringLittle hands get cold fast after dark.
Warm drink in a thermosA treat to look forward to at the halfway point.
Hat and a blanketFor the stroller, or the car once the heat is off.
PJs before you goSo a car-seat nap can turn straight into bedtime.
2026 prices

Prices at a glance

From each venue’s own page. Check whether a price is per car or per person before you book.

DisplayPriceLittle kidsGood to know
HOME for the Holidays light show at Greater Nevada FieldTicketed; kids 2 and under free. Every ticket comes with a hot chocolate voucher.kids 2 and under free. Every ticket comes with a hot chocolate voucher.Walk-through
City of Reno Holiday Lights Festival and Tree LightingNo ticket listedSee the venueWalk-through
Grand Tree Lighting at The Village at RancharrahNo ticket listedSee the venueWalk-through
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Good questions

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Are there free Christmas lights in Reno?

None of the light shows with 2026 dates that we found are free. The lowest prices are listed in “2026 prices at a glance”.

Drive-thru or walk-through: which is better with little kids?

We didn’t find a drive-thru with 2026 dates yet. Walk-throughs (three here) are better for kids who want to run around.

What time do the Christmas lights start in Reno? We have an early bedtime.

The earliest evening starts: Grand Tree Lighting at The Village at Rancharrah at 7 p.m. The first hour after opening is the easiest with an early bedtime.

Which light shows are best for kids under 3?

Little ones get in free at HOME for the Holidays light show at Greater Nevada Field (kids 2 and under free. Every ticket comes with a hot chocolate voucher.). With a baby, a drive-thru keeps everyone warm in the car.

How do you check these Christmas lights listings?

Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page, and links to it. We list dates, times and prices only when that page shows them for 2026; anything without posted dates goes in “Dates not posted yet” instead. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them in early November and again in early December. How we choose and check.

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