Reno itinerary

1 day in Reno

One day in Reno is enough for its centre and one real meal — here's how to spend it, plus what's genuinely on while you're there.

Your one day in Reno

With a single day, stay close to Reno's walkable centre: its best-known sights, a market or waterfront stretch, and one proper sit-down meal rather than rushing between many stops.

Check what's on below before you go — a live event on your day is the easiest way to fill an evening without extra planning.

What's on during your visit

August 2026

Chicken Wing Festival Chicken Coop - Saturday 1PM-5PM

Chicken Wing Festival Chicken Coop - Saturday 1PM-5PM

Silver Legacy Casino RenoSat, Aug 1Culture & Art
Chicken Wing Festival Chicken Coop - Saturday 5:30PM - 9PM

Chicken Wing Festival Chicken Coop - Saturday 5:30PM - 9PM

Silver Legacy Casino RenoSun, Aug 2Culture & Art
Freakquency w/ Roger That! Groove Cartel & Llamas

Freakquency w/ Roger That! Groove Cartel & Llamas

The AlpineSun, Aug 2Music

🎟️ Free entry

Metalachi

Metalachi

Club UndergroundSun, Aug 2Music
Chicken Wing Festival Chicken Coop - Sunday 1PM-5PM

Chicken Wing Festival Chicken Coop - Sunday 1PM-5PM

Silver Legacy Casino RenoSun, Aug 2Culture & Art
Chicken Wing Festival Chicken Coop - Sunday 4:30PM - 8PM

Chicken Wing Festival Chicken Coop - Sunday 4:30PM - 8PM

Silver Legacy Casino RenoMon, Aug 3Culture & Art
Blue Oyster Cult

Blue Oyster Cult

Grand Sierra Resort and CasinoSat, Aug 8Music
Midland, Pecos and the Rooftops, Reed Peterson

Midland, Pecos and the Rooftops, Reed Peterson

Club UndergroundSun, Aug 9Music
Chris Travis - THE PREFIX TOUR

Chris Travis - THE PREFIX TOUR

Cargo Concert HallSun, Aug 9Music

🎟️ From $64

Air Supply

Air Supply

Grand Sierra Resort and CasinoMon, Aug 10Music
Grupo Frontera - Triste Pero Bien C*bron Tour

Grupo Frontera - Triste Pero Bien C*bron Tour

J Resorts Festival GroundsFri, Aug 14Music
Talib Kweli

Talib Kweli

Club UndergroundSun, Aug 16Music
The Broken Hearts - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Tribute

The Broken Hearts - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Tribute

The AlpineMon, Aug 17Music

🎟️ From $23

Bowling Nevada Humane Society

Bowling Nevada Humane Society

National Bowling StadiumWed, Aug 19Family Friendly
Men At Work with Toad The Wet Sprocket and Shonen Knife

Men At Work with Toad The Wet Sprocket and Shonen Knife

Silver Legacy Casino RenoWed, Aug 19Music
Evening with HANSON

Evening with HANSON

Silver Legacy Casino RenoThu, Aug 20Music
ALGORHYTHM, Lizano

ALGORHYTHM, Lizano

The AlpineFri, Aug 21Music

🎟️ From $33

KIng Of The Cage: Future Legends 68

KIng Of The Cage: Future Legends 68

Silver Legacy Casino RenoSun, Aug 23Sport
Whiskey Myers

Whiskey Myers

Grand Sierra Resort and CasinoSun, Aug 23Music
The Emo Night Tour

The Emo Night Tour

Cargo Concert HallSun, Aug 23Music

🎟️ From $26

Black Joe Lewis, The Sand Gators

Black Joe Lewis, The Sand Gators

The AlpineSun, Aug 23Music

🎟️ From $31

Gigi Perez Live!

Gigi Perez Live!

Grand Sierra Resort and CasinoMon, Aug 24Music
Alison Krauss and Union Station

Alison Krauss and Union Station

Grand Sierra Resort and CasinoFri, Aug 28Music
Blade Rave

Blade Rave

Cargo Concert HallSun, Aug 30Culture & Art

🎟️ From $29

FAQ

Is 1 day enough for Reno?
A single day covers Reno's walkable centre comfortably; add a second day if you also want a day trip or a slower pace.
What's the best way to get around Reno in 1 day?
Stick to walking and local transport for the centre; for anywhere further out, check Reno's local transport options before you go.