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The University of Nevada, Reno, presents the Nevada Field Day and Ag Expo
Discover the innovation happening at the University of Nevada, Reno, during Nevada Field Day & Ag Expo, a free, family-friendly event hosted by the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources. Join us on Friday, Sept. 25, from 2 to 6 p.m., at the Valley Road Field Lab, 1000 Valley Road, for an afternoon of exploration, learning and hands-on fun.
“This is a great time of year for people to visit the University’s Valley Road Field Lab,” said Bill Payne, dean of the college. “There will be a lot to do and see. We enjoy connecting with the community and demonstrating how what we do impacts our communities and the lives of Nevadans.”
Visitors of all ages can enjoy live demonstrations, interactive exhibits and educational activities while exploring booths from across the college, showcasing the college’s research, teaching and outreach programs. Learn how university and Experiment Station research is addressing real-world challenges and improving the lives of Nevadans.
Faculty and staff will be available throughout the event to answer questions about the college’s undergraduate and graduate degree programs, extension outreach programs, and extended studies’ noncredit professional development opportunities and industry-specific training programs. Whether you’re interested in agriculture, biotechnology, environmental stewardship, natural resources, nutrition or lifelong learning, the Nevada Field Day & Ag Expo offers something for everyone. Learn more at unr.edu/cabnr.
Questions about this event? Contact Rose Anguiano at ranguiano@unr.edu. (Sponsored Content)
Put to bed
Gardening in Northern Nevada can be a bit of a gamble, but thankfully, the master gardeners from the University of Nevada, Reno, Extension are here to offer advice on how to make plants survive and thrive in our high desert. Even though the growing season is winding down, there’s still plenty to do in the garden. The master gardeners will focus on the topics of edible perennials, overwintering crops and winter sowing in the final Third Thursday Talk of the season. The free event starts at 6 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 17, at the Community Garden and Master Gardener Teaching and Demonstration Garden, located in the Nevada Farms and Families Area of Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595 N. Sierra St. Go to www.washoecounty.gov/parks/calendar.php.
Let the gourd times roll
The Andelin Family Farm Fall Festival will open for the season this weekend. Explore its five-acre, “USA 250”-themed Corn Maze Adventure or let the family loose in the Adventure Farm, which offers a wide variety of farm activities, games and attractions, including access to the U-pick pumpkin patch. The farm will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19 and 26, with the festival expanding to Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 30-Oct. 31. The evening attractions—Corn Creepers and Zombie Paintball—require a separate ticket from daytime events. Tickets are $10-$30, with combo and special theme-day admission options available. Children under age 2 get in for free. Pumpkins, horse and pony rides and some other activities are not included in the ticket price, and must be purchased separately. Andelin Family Farm is located at 8100 Pyramid Way, Sparks. Go to www.andelinfamilyfarm.com/fall-festival for more details or to purchase tickets.
The Reno Tahoe International Art Show takes place this weekend!
The Reno Tahoe International Art Show (RTIA Show) returns to the Reno-Sparks Convention Center from September 17-20, celebrating its fifth year as Peaks Art Fairs’ flagship event.
The show kicks off with an exclusive VIP Preview on Thursday, Sept. 17, followed by a four-day public exhibition of diverse fine art. Located in Hall 4, the RTIA Show highlights Northern Nevada’s vibrant creative community alongside national and international artists, galleries, and cultural organizations.
Since its debut in 2022, RTIA has grown into one of the West’s most unique and community-driven art fairs, showcasing a broad range of artistic disciplines including visual art, design, and furniture. Following the successful launch of the Salt Lake Art Show earlier in 2026, RTIA continues to anchor Peaks Art Fairs’ expansion, reaffirming Reno as a dynamic hub for art and culture.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience inspiring art and engage with the region’s rich cultural fabric! Learn more at www.rtiashow.com. (Sponsored Contact)
Teachable moment
A month after the Bug Fire forced the evacuation of Animal Ark, the wildlife sanctuary welcomes visitors to the re-opened facility with the second annual Education Expo Community Day. Attendees will get a chance to view the Ark’s resident animals, participate in hands-on activities, and learn more about wildlife, nature and local organizations and community partners, including the Nevada Historical Society, Fleischmann Planetarium, Nevada Wildlife Federation, Northern Nevada Bird Alliance, Nevada Department of Wildlife, Great Basin Outdoor School, Cold-Blooded Critters 4-H, Wilbur D. May Museum, Washoe County Parks, Nevada Department of Agriculture, Washoe County Library and Walker Basin Conservancy. The expo takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19, at Animal Ark, 1265 Deerlodge Road, 25 miles north of downtown Reno. Tickets are $23 for adults and $21 for seniors. Admission is free for kids age 12 and younger. Visit www.animalark.org.
In moon with the times
Dating back more than 3,000 years, the Mid-Autumn Festival (also known as the Moon Festival) is considered one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture and other cultures across Asia. The holiday occurs around the time of the Harvest Moon, and families gather to celebrate and give thanks for a bountiful harvest by feasting, dancing, lighting lanterns and participating in traditions such as mooncake sharing. Experience this “Asian Thanksgiving” when the Asian Community Development Council, in partnership with the city of Reno and One APIA Nevada, hosts the Asian Autumn Festival. The free event features vendors, hands-on workshops, seasonal delicacies like mooncakes (a pastry usually filled with lotus bean or sweet bean paste), games, performances and more, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19, at the J Resort’s Glow Plaza, 670 W. Fourth St. Adults must reserve a ticket for entry. Children are not required to get a ticket. Go to acdcnv.org/event/asian-moon-festival for details and ticket link.
See the light
Connect, heal and reflect as you and hundreds of other participants release illuminated paper lanterns into the Sparks Marina at the Water Lantern Festival. The annual event features inspirational speakers, live music, games, food trucks, a vendor area and time to decorate your lantern before releasing it into the water. The festival is open from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Sparks Marina Memorial Park, 399 Howard St., Sparks. Tickets range from $24.99 to $79.16, and include a wristband for festival access, a lantern-making kit and entry into a scavenger-hunt giveaway. Visit www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/reno-sparks.
Be true to your school
Virginia City prides itself on preserving and maintaining historic buildings, and one of them is celebrating its sesquicentennial. The Historic Fourth Ward School will mark 150 years of education, community and preservation with a party featuring hors d’oeuvres, beverages, music by Squeek Steele and the opportunity to explore the school and listen to presentations from historians, preservation advocates and community members whose efforts have helped protect and preserve the Fourth Ward School for future generations. The event begins at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum, 537 S. C St., Virginia City. Tickets are $30-$35. Learn more at fourthwardschool.org.
Beauty in slumber
A.V.A. Ballet Theatre opens its 2026 fall gala season with the classic ballet Sleeping Beauty. Re-staged and re-choreographed by Alexander Van Alstyne, the ballet tells the story of Aurora, a beautiful princess who is cursed by the evil fairy Carabosse. Professional dancers from throughout the country will star in the lead rolls along with a large cast from A.V.A. Ballet Theatre. The Reno Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Laura Jackson, will perform Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s score. Performances are 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19; and 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20, at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St. Ticket prices for adults are $32 to $65 with discounts for seniors and children. Go to pioneercenter.com for tickets.
¡Celebremos!
National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) celebrates the diversity of Latin American cultures and recognizes the contributions of Americans of Hispanic or Latino descent. It’s also timed to coincide with the independence days of Mexico and several Latin American countries that occur in September. In observance of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Latino Arte and Culture will hold its 11th annual street party Fiesta on Wells, highlighting Latinx culture, community and businesses on Wells Avenue with a full day of music, dance, arts, food, information booths and more. The community event takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20, along South Wells Avenue. Admission is free. Visit latinoarte.org.
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