Whether it's a fun-tastic event that you're looking for or something more on the daring side, we've got an assortment of all kinds of Halloween family fun for you. Get into the spooky Halloween spirit with your family this season in the Reno Tahoe area!
Pumpkin Patches & Corn Mazes
Who doesn’t love a day at a pumpkin patch? And few things are more ”fall” than a corn maze! Lucky for you, several farms in Reno Tahoe offer pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides and more.
Andelin Family Farms
The Fall Harvest Festival at Andelin Family Farms is home to many festive fall attractions. Starting in September, enjoy a family-friendly corn maze, animal exhibits, pony rides, a pumpkin patch, and U-Pick sunflowers. For some spookier fun, check out the Corn Creepers Haunted Attraction and Zombie Paintball.
Ferrari Farms
For the entire month of October, Ferrari Farms welcomes families to their corn maze and pumpkin patch to experience the 27th anniversary of their Fall Festival. Admission is free, and the options here are endless, with farm animals, hayrides, a haunted cornfield, and more. There's something for kids of all ages to enjoy at the Ferrari Farms Fall Festival.
Lattin Farms
Beginning September 27, you can join the fun at Lattin Farms in Fallon, as they transform into a celebration for their Fall Festival. Your family can enjoy a hayride tour of the pumpkin patch, a scarecrow factory, a corn maze, and so much more.
Corley Ranch
For a "gourd" time in Carson City, visit Corley Ranch and check out their October Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch. Open every day of October, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., families can experience corn and straw mazes, farm animals, miniature golf, pig races, hay wagon rides and more.
Family-Friendly Halloween Events in Reno and Sparks
Animal Ark Harvest Festival
Animal Ark, a non-profit organization, is a safe haven for wolves, cheetahs, foxes, and many other animals located north of Reno. On October 24 and 25, you can enjoy their Harvest Festival, where you and your family can watch the animals receive pumpkins filled with their favorite treats.
The Generator’s Haunted Halloween Mini Golf
Golf, if you dare - The Generator is hosting its annual Haunted Halloween Mini-Golf event in Sparks on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, beginning October 16. The course is built by local artists and makers, with an immersive design that changes each year. Putt your way through creepy obstacles and shop handmade local items.
Haunted Hoops
Urban Roots - a teaching farm and outdoor learning center - will open its farm for the annual Haunted Hoops event in Reno on Thursday, October 22, with Halloween crafts, a haunted house, food trucks, and hot cocoa. This event is fun for all ages!
Trick-or-Treat at The Discovery
Don your costumes and visit The Discovery's Annual Halloween Trick or Treat on Saturday, October 24 for a hauntingly good time. Dress up in your Halloween costume and trick-or-treat from gallery to gallery. In addition to the treats, visitors can explore the entire museum. This event is family-friendly and participates in the Teal Pumpkin Project, with non-food items for those with allergies or for whom candy is not an option.
Haunted Family Fun in Virginia City
Virginia City is no stranger to haunted occurrences and spooky events. Celebrate the whole month of ”Hauntober” in style with all sorts of ghostly events, including Bats in the Belfry guided ghost tours, V&T Railroad Pumpkin Patch Train, safe trick-or-treating, and more. On October 31, dress in your scariest costume and enjoy a family fun day in Virginia City for the Hauntober Parade.
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