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Date ideas

Reno date ideas

From a first coffee in Midtown to a day trip to Lake Tahoe, here are date ideas Reno locals actually like, by season.

Updated September 25, 2026

Easy first dates

  • Coffee or a cocktail in Midtown. Walkable, lots of options, easy to extend.
  • A walk along the Truckee River through downtown and Wingfield Park.
  • The Nevada Museum of Art, then a drink nearby.
  • Victorian Square or the Sparks Marina for a relaxed stroll.

Summer

  • Float the Truckee on a hot afternoon.
  • Artown fills July with concerts, dance and outdoor events.
  • A Reno Aces game at Greater Nevada Field.
  • A Tahoe beach day at Sand Harbor or Kings Beach, about 45 minutes away.

Fall

  • The Great Reno Balloon Race in September. Go at dawn.
  • Hike Mount Rose or Galena Creek for fall colors.
  • Brewery or winery hopping around town.

Winter

  • Ski or snowshoe at Tahoe, then après-ski on the way home.
  • Ice skating downtown when the rink is open.
  • A cozy dinner in Midtown.

Spring

  • Rancho San Rafael Park and the arboretum.
  • A day trip to Pyramid Lake or Virginia City.

Event dates change every year. Check before you plan.