# 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.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- One- and two-day plans with a nap in the middle
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## Top 1 can’t-miss spots

- **The Discovery** (Downtown Reno, 490 S. Center St.): Closed Monday. Cost: $13.95 kids, $17.95 adults. Site: https://nvdm.org/visit/hours-admission-location/

## If you have one day

1. **MORNING**: The Discovery (Opens at 10, closed Monday · Downtown Reno, 490 S. Center St. · $13.95 kids, $17.95 adults). https://nvdm.org/visit/hours-admission-location/
2. **Nap**: Back to the hotel for nap. If your little one sleeps best in the car, take a loop.
3. **AFTER NAP**: Wilbur D. May Arboretum & Botanical Garden (Stroll the gardens · Rancho San Rafael Regional Park). https://www.washoecounty.gov/parks/maycenterhome/index.php

## If you have two days

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

1. **MORNING**: Wilbur D. May Museum (Sunday opens at noon · Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595 N. Sierra St. · $5 kids, $7 adults). https://www.washoecounty.gov/parks/maycenterhome/museum/hours_and_directions.php
2. **Nap**: Back to the hotel for nap. If your little one sleeps best in the car, take a loop.
3. **AFTER NAP**: Washoe County Library (Check the calendar · Branches across Reno and Sparks · Free). https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/calendar

## Where to stay

- **Downtown Reno** (dt): Walk to The Discovery. Near The Discovery.

## Rainy-day backup plan

- **The Discovery**: Indoors.
- **Wilbur D. May Museum**: Indoors.

## Practical tips

- Weather: Fall afternoons cool off fast, so pack a jacket.


## Happening this week

- **Halloween Family Story Time and Party (Sierra View)** (Sat 10:30am–12:30pm) at Sierra View Library. Free. https://littlesweekly.com/reno/#e-halloween_family_story_time_and_party_si
- **Trick-or-Treat at Reno Public Market** (Sat 4–7pm) at Reno Public Market. Free. https://littlesweekly.com/reno/#e-trick_or_treat_at_reno_public_market
- **Open Build: Last Minute Halloween at The Discovery** (Sat 10:30am–4:30pm) at The Discovery. Included with admission: ages 1–5 $13.95, adults $17.95, under 1 free. https://littlesweekly.com/reno/#e-open_build_last_minute_halloween_at_the

Full list with every outing: https://littlesweekly.com/reno/index.md

## Holiday pages

- [Santa in Reno: breakfast with Santa, photos and Santa trains (2026)](https://littlesweekly.com/reno/santa/index.md)
- [Christmas lights in Reno for little kids (2026)](https://littlesweekly.com/reno/christmas-lights/index.md)

## About this list
- Published by Littles Weekly (https://littlesweekly.com/). Free weekly lists for kids ages 0–6, city by city.
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## 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](https://littlesweekly.com/reno/guide/#free) and [this weekend’s list](https://littlesweekly.com/reno/).

### 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.