Reno Littles Thursday email

VISITING Reno · The Biggest Little City

Visiting Reno with toddlers and little kids: the plan.

Pair The Discovery downtown with the May Museum and arboretum in Rancho San Rafael Regional Park.

Top 1 can’t-miss spots

#1Downtown Reno, 490 S. Center St.

Kids $13.95Adults $17.95under 1Indoor

See it in the guide

Nap breaks built in

One day or two in Reno

A couple of big stops, a real lunch and a nap in the middle. Tap a stop for the full listing.

If you have one day

MORNINGThe DiscoveryOpens at 10, closed Monday · Downtown Reno, 490 S. Center St. · $13.95 kids, $17.95 adults

NAPBack to the hotel for nap. If your little one sleeps best in the car, take a loop.

AFTER NAPWilbur D. May Arboretum & Botanical GardenStroll the gardens · Rancho San Rafael Regional Park

If you have two days

Day 1 is the one-day plan above. Day 2:

MORNINGWilbur D. May MuseumSunday opens at noon · Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595 N. Sierra St. · $5 kids, $7 adults

NAPBack to the hotel for nap. If your little one sleeps best in the car, take a loop.

AFTER NAPWashoe County LibraryCheck the calendar · Branches across Reno and Sparks · Free

Where to stay

Kid-friendly areas near the big attractions

Pick the area by the stops you’ll make most, then plan around nap.

DTDowntown RenoWalk to The Discovery.Near The Discovery

Plan B

Rainy-day backup plan

If the forecast turns, swap the outdoor stop for one of these.

Downtown Reno, 490 S. Center St.The DiscoveryIndoors.Kids $13.95Adults $17.95under 1Indoor

Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595 N. Sierra St.Wilbur D. May MuseumIndoors.Kids $5Adults $7under 3Indoor

Before you go

Practical tips

Parking, strollers, changing tables and the best times to go.

Weather

Fall afternoons cool off fast, so pack a jacket.

Visiting in November or December?

Santa and Christmas lights in Reno

If your trip lands in the holiday season, these two pages have the dates, prices and booking links.

Santa in RenoBreakfast with Santa, Santa photos and Santa trains, with 2026 prices

Christmas lights in RenoDrive-thru and walk-through displays, start times and 2026 prices

This week

Happening while you’re here

This week’s top events in Reno. The full list, with hours and the forecast, is on the this-week page.

#1Sat 10:30am–12:30pm

Halloween Family Story Time and Party (Sierra View)

Come in costume for Halloween stories, songs and a party for little kids and their grown-ups.

Sierra View Library · Reno

Hours, food & parking

Trick-or-Treat at Reno Public Market

Kids trick-or-treat stall to stall through the food hall, so you can grab dinner on the same stop. Costumes with weapons aren’t allowed.

Reno Public Market · Reno

Hours, food & parking

#3Sat 10:30am–4:30pm

Open Build: Last Minute Halloween at The Discovery

Make last-minute Halloween props and decorations in The Shop, then explore the rest of the museum.

The Discovery · Reno

Included with admission: ages 1–5 $13.95Indoor

Hours, food & parking

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Good questions

Visiting Reno with toddlers: the FAQ

Is Reno kid-friendly?

For a family with kids under 6, yes. Our Reno guide lists 4 places we checked for little kids, plus 1 free place and 2 picks for babies and toddlers. This page adds free storytimes at 1 library system. This week’s list has 8 dated outings for ages 0–6. See free things to do in Reno and this weekend’s list.

Where should we stay?

Downtown keeps The Discovery within walking distance.

What about December?

Sparks Hometowne Christmas brings a tree lighting and parade to Victorian Square on Dec 4–5.

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