# Weekend getaways from Reno with kids

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> The best trip within about five hours of Reno for each of the next 6 weekends, chosen for kids under 6. Every event links to the official page we checked it on. After the weekends there are 3 day trips that work any weekend.

Last checked: 2026-10-29.

## Weekend of Oct 30–Nov 1

Nothing verified within reach is worth the drive this weekend.

## Weekend of Nov 6–8

Nothing verified within reach is worth the drive this weekend.

## Weekend of Nov 13–15

Nothing verified within reach is worth the drive this weekend.

## Weekend of Nov 20–22

Nothing verified within reach is worth the drive this weekend.

## Weekend of Nov 27–29

Nothing verified within reach is worth the drive this weekend.

## Weekend of Dec 4–6

Stay close to home: nothing within a few hours beats what's on in Reno. Sparks Hometowne Christmas (Fri Dec 4, Sat Dec 5, Tree lighting Friday, parade Saturday; see the site for times, Victorian Square, Sparks; https://www.visitrenotahoe.com/events/sparks-hometowne-christmas-celebration)

## Other family getaways within 5 hours

We don't post event listings for these places. Check the official page for hours and what's on.

- **Railtown 1897 State Historic Park**, Jamestown, CA (about 3 hr 45 min from Reno). Steam trains and an old roundhouse in Gold Country, open 9:30 to 4:30 daily. The Polar Express train ride runs here November 27 to December 20. Official page: https://www.railtown1897.org/

## Day trips any weekend

- **Nevada State Museum**, Carson City (about 45 min from Reno). Fossils, a walk-through replica mine and Nevada history in the old Carson City Mint building. Hours: Daily 8:30am to 4:30pm. Cost: Adults $10; 17 and under free. Official page: https://carsonnvmuseum.org/
- **Donner Memorial State Park**, Truckee (about 45 min from Reno). A lakeside park with a pioneer history visitor center, a half-mile nature trail and a small beach at China Cove. Hours: Park open sunrise to sunset; visitor center daily 10am to 5pm, closed Thanksgiving, Dec 25 and Jan 1. Cost: $10 per vehicle. Official page: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=503
- **Nevada State Railroad Museum**, Carson City (about 45 min from Reno). Restored locomotives and coaches in a big engine house, with train rides on select weekends and holidays. Hours: Thursday to Monday, 9am to 4:30pm. Cost: Adults $10; 17 and under free. Official page: https://carsonrailroadmuseum.org/

## FAQ

**Where can we go for a weekend from Reno with little kids?**
None of our other cities are close enough for a weekend pick yet, so start with a day trip: Nevada State Museum in Carson City (about 45 min), Donner Memorial State Park in Truckee (about 45 min), Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City (about 45 min).

**Which cities are within an easy drive of Reno?**
Sacramento (about 2 hr 30 min), Stockton–Modesto (about 3 hr 30 min), San Francisco Bay Area (about 4 hr 30 min). Times are normal driving times without traffic.

**What other family getaways are within 5 hours of Reno?**
Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (about 3 hr 45 min). We don't post event listings for these, so check the official page for what's open before you go.

**Why is the same city picked more than once?**
Sometimes one city really does have the most going on two weekends in a row, like a holiday lights opening followed by a show. We don't rotate cities just for variety.

**Are the times and prices current?**
They're what each official page showed on Oct 29, 2026. Tap through to the official page before you go.