The Reno Air Races are no more — the competition will start flying over Roswell, New Mexico next September — but aerial thrills are back this weekend at Reno Stead Airport nevertheless. And that’s just part of a rather packed weekend — in Sparks, the Nugget is hosting its first-ever Oktoberfest, and Reno has an electronica-heavy lineup for the annual Off Beat Music Festival.
Weather-wise, Reno-Sparks may see the last 90-degree days of the year this week, and there’s a decent chance we won’t see high temperatures in the 80s for after this weekend, either. Here’s how you can get outside and enjoy one of the last few weeks before jacket weather sets in.
Northern Nevada events, Sept. 30-Oct. 6
Dragon Lights Reno, now through Nov. 30: The festival of light, art and nature has returned to the Wilbur D. May Arboretum in Reno’s Rancho San Rafael Park. For details and tickets, visit dragonlightsreno.org .
Benise, Oct. 3: This guitarist and performer returns to the Pioneer Center for his latest show, “Fiesta,” which includes Latin music, classical favorites and classic rock anthems in what became a hit on PBS. It takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Center, 100 S. Virginia St., Reno. Tickets are $40-$100. More details at pioneercenter.com .