# Christmas lights in Reno for little kids, 2026

> 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.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 3 listings with 2026 dates; 0 without posted dates
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## Walk-through lights and light trails

- **HOME for the Holidays light show at Greater Nevada Field** at Greater Nevada Field, 250 Evans Ave., Reno, NV 89501. When: 19 nights, Nov 27 – Dec 23, 2026. Time: Evenings; see the ticket page for nightly hours. Earliest start: Evening. Price: Ticketed; kids 2 and under free. Every ticket comes with a hot chocolate voucher. 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. Official page: https://www.milb.com/reno/events/home-for-the-holidays
- **City of Reno Holiday Lights Festival and Tree Lighting** at Reno City Plaza, 30 N. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89501. When: Friday and Saturday, Nov. 27–28. Time: Time not listed. Price: No ticket listed. The city's Christmas tree lighting weekend, with twinkling lights to stroll and a food truck plaza. There are photos with Santa and live music. Official page: https://www.visitrenotahoe.com/events/holiday-lights-festival
- **Grand Tree Lighting at The Village at Rancharrah** at The Village at Rancharrah, 7100 Rancharrah Pkwy., Reno, NV 89511. When: Saturday, Nov. 21. Time: 4–7 p.m.; tree lit at 5:30. Price: No ticket listed. A high school choir sings at 5 p.m. before the 30-foot tree is lit. Santa is there for photos from 4 to 7. Official page: https://www.villageatrancharrah.com/event-details/the-village-at-rancharrah-2026-grand-tree-lighting

## More holiday outings in Reno

- [The Nutcracker with kids in Reno](https://littlesweekly.com/reno/nutcracker/index.md): 3 shows with 2026 dates, run times, ages and sensory-friendly performances.

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## FAQ

### 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](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).