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• St. Patrick's Day
• Washoe County Schools Spring Break
• "The Lost World of Dragons" at the Wilbur D. May Museum

Come in from the Cold Family Entertainment Series - Saturdays, March 1, 8, 15, 2025. "Come in from the Cold" is held on Saturday evenings in the Western Heritage Interpretive Center at Bartley Ranch Regional Park in Reno. These family-friendly shows provide welcome relief from the frosty weather during the depths of winter. The 2025 series is in January, February, and March. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. with performances starting at 7 p.m. Seating is limited, so arriving early at this popular event is a good idea.

Junior "Snow" Ranger Day - Saturday, March 1, 2025, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Ranger Red will help you plan a winter activity. Then, learn about snow travel and how to make homemade snowshoes from Ranger Chris. In addition, have fun joining the rangers on a hike and discover the wonders of winter as well as the hazards. This free event is open to families and children of all ages but preregistration is required. At Galena Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mt. Rose Highway in south Reno.

Ice Skating at the Grand Sierra Resort - season ends on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Ice skating is also available at the Jennifer M. O'Neal Community Ice Arena is south Reno.

Kids Craft with Doodle Your Soul - March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Doodle Your Soul is back with their famously awesome and creative Kid's Arts & Crafts Class. Come on one of the Saturdays from to enjoy creating art and take home what you make. This free event is at Reno Public Market, 299 E. Plumb Ln. in Reno. Also on April 5, 12, 19, 2025.

Free Classes about Gardening in Nevada: The Bartley Ranch Series - Tuesdays, March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025. Learn from experts about growing a vegetable garden and other plants in northern Nevada. There is a different topic each week. At Bartley Ranch Regional Park in Reno, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Hands ON! Second Saturday at the Nevada Museum of Art - Saturday, March 8, 2025. Come to the Nevada Museum of Art for fun for the whole family, including storytelling, art activities, live performances, and all current exhibits. Admission to the Museum is free for all on Second Saturdays.

"The Lost World of Dragons" at the Wilbur D. May Museum - through April 27, 2025. An interactive exhibit at the Wilbur D. May Museum at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park in Reno. The exhibit is a world of fantasy and adventure for visitors of all ages. Get a thrill from animatronic dragons. Try out a virtual reality experience that lets you ride a flying dragon. The entry fee is $13 for adults, $11 for children 3 to 17 and seniors. Kids under 3 are free. Hours at the Wilbur D. May Museum are Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 12 noon to 4 p.m. The museum is closed on Monday and Tuesday.

North Lake Tahoe SNOWFEST! - through March 9, 2025. SNOWFEST is a ten day winter festival supporting local non profits, public programs, student organizations, and educational scholarships. Just a few of the events include the Tap Haus Block Party, SnowFest Fireworks, Polar Bear Swim, Tahoe City Dog Pull, Milk Jug Curling, SnowFest Street Fair, Wine N Ice Sculpture Competition and lots more. Located in Tahoe City and King's Beach.

Daylight Saving Time Begins - Sunday, March 9, 2025. Set your clocks forward at 2 a.m. on Sunday morning. If you don't plan on being awake then, do it before going to bed on Saturday night.

Wildlife Wednesday (Birds of Prey) - Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Join us at Lazy 5 Regional Park (7100 Pyramid Way in Sparks) for a free interactive presentation on the World of Raptors and Birds of Prey. There will be a fun craft for kids and free coffee and cookies.

Reno Leprechaun Crawl - Saturday, March 15, 2025, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. The event draws people from all over the country and beyond, making it one of the largest bar crawls in the world. Over 27 different participating downtown bars, nightclubs and restaurants, all in walking distance and no cover charges. The Brewery Irish entertainment district is now included. Lots of beer and drink specials and giveaways. The start location is the Silver Baron Ballroom inside the Silver Legacy Resort Casino. Visit the website for information about pre-purchasing cups, a list of participating venues, and specials on crawl night lodging.

Annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry - Saturday, March 15, 2025, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Go up to Virginia City for this popular event. Cooks from around the west fry, smoke or grill these delectable concoctions in a way that will make you forget what you're really eating. Dress to impress in your most festive or outlandish St. Patty's Day garb. The Ball Breaker Saloon Crawl is part of the festivities, along with a costume contest, and St. Patrick's Day Parade starting at 12 noon.

"The Science of Survival" Junior Naturalist Program from Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation - Saturday, March 15, 2025, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join us at Damonte Ranch Park to explore the science of survival with fun games and hands-on activities. It's free, but registration is required to attend.

St. Patrick's Day Wine Walk - Saturday, March 15, 2025, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Riverwalk Merchants present this fun event every third Saturday of the month. Visit any of the participating start locations with $30 and receive your wine glass and hand stamp (with photo ID), then make the rounds sampling wines at numerous businesses in the area. You can also purchase tickets online. This is a 21+ event. Pets and strollers are not advised. For more information, call 775-825-WALK(9255).

St. Patrick's Day - Monday, March 17, 2025. Lots of parties and green beer all around the Reno / Tahoe region. Check this article to learn about parties and other fun St. Patrick's Day activities.

Annual Leprechaun Race 5K Run / Walk - Sunday, March 16, 2025, 8:30 a.m. The race runs through the Midtown and Wells Avenue districts. It is family friendly. This is a great first 5K for new runners. Costumes are encouraged. You race against a leprechaun and if your time is faster than hers, then you will earn a special prize. For every runner and walker who the leprechaun beats, the leprechaun's pot of gold will grow in size as a benefit for the Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum. Online registration is available.

Washoe County Schools Spring Break - March 17 to 28, 2025. Check out all of the cool spring break camps and other fun activities happening during this break in the school action. There are lots of choices, so check it out and sign up early for the best selection of activities and camps.

First Day of Spring - Spring begins with the Equinox on Thursday, March 20, 2025.

Washoe County Library Book Sale - March 22 - 30, 2025. Sales are in the book store next door to the Sierra View Library in the Reno Town Mall. This is your chance to get big bargains on books and other media while supporting your Washoe County Library System. Sale hours are every day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Preview day for Friends members is on the Friday before each sale period, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. If you aren't a member, you can join Friends at the door.

Reno Boat & RV Show - Reno Off-Road & Motorsports Expo - March 27 - 30, 2025. This big event is actually five shows for one ticket. All will run simultaneously at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S. Virginia Street in Reno. It boasts the latest outdoor gear and accessories, adventure and travel, boats, RV's, camping, off-road and motorsports vehicles, and more. Tickets also include the Home & Garden Show and Reno Pet Show. Admission is only $15 for all five shows, $8 for seniors and free for kids under 12. Check the website for discount coupons. Thursday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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