Things to Do with Kids in Reno, NV

  • TripBuzz found 100 things to do with kids in or near Reno, Nevada, including 81 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Incline Village, Sparks, Virginia City and Truckee.
  • From Animal Ark to Mt. Rose Ski Resort, the Reno area offers 69 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Parks, Zoos and Skiing & Snowboarding.
  • Known for its casinos and adult entertainment, Reno receives tourists year-round. Along with gambling, the city also has an orchestra, art museum, performing arts center and several art galleries. It is also home to an automobile museum, arboretum and botanical garden. Reno is a short drive from Lake Tahoe and one of the largest cities in Nevada.
  • TripBuzz found 100 things to do with kids in or near Reno, Nevada, including 81 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Incline Village, Sparks, Virginia City and Truckee.
  • From Animal Ark to Mt. Rose Ski Resort, the Reno area offers 69 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Parks, Zoos and Skiing & Snowboarding.
  • Known for its casinos and adult entertainment, Reno receives tourists year-round. Along with gambling, the city also has an orchestra, art museum, performing arts center and several art galleries. It is also home to an automobile museum, arboretum and botanical garden. Reno is a short drive from Lake Tahoe and one of the largest cities in Nevada.
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A special lighting system illumines the rink as a DJ booth plays chart-topping tunes, and special events highlight family fun or era music
1.2 Miles
78% 36 votes
Parks 1502 Washington Street, Reno, NV 89503 MoreLess Info
Formerly a working ranch, today Rancho San Rafael Park is home to several amenities, including a dog park, arboretum, museum, playgrounds, picnic areas and athletic fields. They also have several miles of walking trails.
1.2 Miles
72% 148 votes
Observatories & Planetariums 1650 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89557 MoreLess Info
Several exhibits at the Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center are free to the public. The free options include hands-on activities, interactive displays, and popular permanent exhibits like the rotating Earth and moon globes.
0.3 Miles
74% 53 votes
Movie Theaters 11 N Sierra Street, Reno, NV 89501 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with 12 auditoriums, Century Riverside 12 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, a game room and a lobby cafe with food and drinks.
1.8 Miles
63% 32 votes
Movie Theaters 2500 E 2nd Street, Reno, NV 89502 MoreLess Info
Located in a casino, Grand Sierra Cinema offers on average four movies to see each day, changing on a weekly basis depending on what films are being released. The cinema has amenities like stadium seating and digital projectors.
9.4 Miles
55% 38 votes
Movie Theaters 13965 S Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89511 MoreLess Info
Part of the Cinemark movie theater chain, Century Theatres Summit Sierra is a movie theater multiplex that screens primarily first run Hollywood movies in full digital video and sound. The theater offers discount matinees.
0.4 Miles
97% 1135 votes
Specialty Museums 10 S Lake St, Reno, NV 89501 MoreLess Info
More than 200 stunning historic cars are preserved and put on display at the National Automobile Museum. Facades surrounding the cars help to bring the exhibits to life with authentic street scenes and automobile sounds.
0.5 Miles
82% 728 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Arlington Avenue at Island Avenue, Reno, NV 89501 MoreLess Info
The lovely sights and park-like atmosphere of the Truckee River Walk, commonly known as the Reno River Walk, make for a relaxing and free attractions. There are also money-based options for those who wish to experience the River Walk in a more in-depth way through shopping, dining, or entertainment.
0.4 Miles
92% 102 votes
Theaters 100 South Virginia St., Reno, NV 89501 MoreLess Info
Featuring seating for 1,500 individuals, the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts is a venue that is host to numerous performances, comedy shows, and art presentations. The venue also offers concessions with a large menu of drinks and snacks.
1.8 Miles
73% 40 votes
Resorts 2500 E Second Street, Reno, NV 89595 MoreLess Info
Located in the Grand Sierra Resort Hotel, Fun Quest Grand Sierra Resort features a huge arcade and laser tag arena, with private rooms available for birthday parties. Games include Dance Dance Revolution, Razing Storm and Revolution X.
2.1 Miles
58% 26 votes
Movie Theaters 555 El Rancjo Drive, Sparks, NV 89431 MoreLess Info
The tradition of the drive-in cinema is upheld at the El Rancho Drivein Theatre. The cinema is currently owned and operated by WestWind which outfitted the older drive-in with digital projection and first-run Hollywood releases.
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