Red, White, BOO! A Halloween and Nevada Day Showdown
Two big celebrations on one day, but weeks' worth of action-packed fun for Nevada!
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, brought an epic showdown to the Silver State – Nevada Day and Halloween. Which celebration claimed your time and attention? Or did you manage to saddle up for both?
It was a whirlwind few weeks for event coordinators on both sides of this holiday face-off, but everyone earned a little extra rest when the clocks fell back on Sunday. From patriotic parades to spooky shenanigans, here's a look back at some of the amazing experiences our Northern Nevada communities enjoyed!
Left, Center: Hauntober in Virginia City 2026. Photos via Virginia City Tourism Commission. | Right: All Hallow's Eve Victorian Ball. Photo via Fourth Ward School Museum
Stagecoach Gunworks Fall Festival in Silver Springs, Oct. 24. | Photo credit: Alicia Vaillette
The Odeon Halloween Party for kids and, later, for the adults, Oct. 24. | Photo credit: Donna Natale
Nevada Statehood Ball at Piper's Opera House in Virginia City, Oct. 31. | Photo credit: Lauren Jaslow
Comstock representation in the Nevada Day parade, Oct. 31. | Photo credit: Steph Norby
Third annual Howl-o-Ween at Dayton Valley Dog Park, Oct. 31. | Photos via DVDP
LCSO chose Halloween treats while SCSO chose Nevada Day tricks. | Photo credit: Steph Norby
