It’s a four-day week for state workers and students in the Silver State. The three-day Nevada Day holiday weekend begins on Friday, with celebrations in Carson City set for Saturday.
The actual 160th anniversary of Nevada’s statehood isn’t until next Thursday, Oct. 31. If you’re looking for local history to commemorate on the actual date this week:
- Oct. 22, 1846: The Donner Party reached the Truckee Meadows and camped here until Oct. 28.
- Oct. 23, 1909: Mackay Athletic Field (the original one, not the current one) was dedicated before a rugby game.
- Oct. 23, 1926: The original Reno Arch was dedicated.
Will this week be remembered and celebrated for another century in Nevada? No, probably not, but at least we’ll have sunny skies, moderate temperatures and a full lineup of big-name stage shows this weekend. Here’s what’s on the agenda in Northern Nevada for the week of Oct. 21-27, 2024.
Northern Nevada events, Oct. 21-27
High school football, Oct. 24-26: Carson, Douglas, Galena, North Valleys and Pyramid Lake play at home on Thursday night; Fernley, McQueen and Spanish Springs play at home Friday at 7 p.m., and Silver Stage and Truckee host home games on Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. For matchups and game times, visit niaa.com .