My son really likes here, so I became a member of this museum. I can bring him back anytime. He…read moreespecially loves Truckee Connects area, he spend time for an hour easily. Also, we can bring a lunch and eat there, because there has microwave. It's so helpful. The staff are so kind. If you have some questions, you can ask them, and they'll teach you kindly!

This is a really well done children's museum. The water exhibit featuring sensory play and…read moreeducation about the water cycle of the Sierra Nevadas, lakes, river and system of dams was awesome. My boys loved the space exhibit and the builder workshop, the project that day was building flower boxes out of wood. Kids could use real tools and fill them with soil to take home.

I write this review with mixed emotions. My daughter has attended summer camp here the last two…read moreyears and loved it. The space is amazing, there is a beautiful park across the street, and the teachers were energetic and had plans for each day. Kids used a different medium each day and did sculpting, 3D printing, etc. They went to the park almost every day and made creative projects where they learned a lot, my daughter loved it. This summer has been completely different. From the moment I brought my daughter in on Monday and asked where she should put her stuff and was told, "I don't know, I guess we can try over there?" I could tell there was no coherent plan. I was also told right away it was going to be tough because there are "a lot more students this year" when it seems like the camp is the same size or even smaller than I have observed in years past. Most of the day is spent in "free time" where there are legos and arts and crafts in a room, there is a yellow piece of tape the students are supposed to stay behind and they are kind of left to their own devices. They have gone to the park once. I asked today if they would be going, and I was told by the teacher they didn't want to get left out if it starts pouring, even though it's an unseasonably beautiful day with a high in the low to mid 70s. There is an 8% chance of rain, in the afternoon, and when I said I don't think it's supposed to rain the teacher told me that her phone said "blaring thunderstorms." The only medium the kids have used is plaster and hot glue, and there is no exploring of the space and activities in other parts of the beautiful space like there used to be. The kids are safe, and it's not like anything is horribly wrong, but there is no creativity or coherent plan, and my daughter, who never complains, said it's boring this year and she doesn't want to go back. I brought this up with the teacher and she informed me it's her first time there, and she's "still trying to figure out the camp and what is and isn't allowed." I'm not sure completely what that means, but for the students who signed up for this week, that doesn't do them much good. She also mentioned "Well, we'll be doing a lot more stuff today," which I guess is great, but also an admission they haven't done much, and it's already the last day of the camp for this session. It is a CLEAR case of making things easier for the teachers over prioritizing the experience of the students. Kids need to be safe, but teachers also need to be proactive and creative, and if there are too many kids for this to happen, there needs to be more staff added.

It's alive! Monster mini golf returned to the generator this October with some of the most exciting…read moreand elaborate mini golf creations ever witnessed. Some of the most creative people in the world called the generator and we get to have all of this right here in our backyard. If you're not familiar, the generator is a maker space that house is numerous independent artists that create works of all shape sizes and mediums . It's also a community of artistic folks who come together to learn and enhance each other creativity and teach each other how to become better and more accomplished artists as well. The resource sharing in the space is magical and the work that comes out of it has put our community on the map in a major way. We are so fortunate to have This organization in our community and if you got to check it out, I urge you to hit their website, find an opportunity and get in there. Even if you don't know what you wanna do you can still just drop in and check it out and see everything that's going on so you can be inspired to dive in a little deeper. Back to the mini golf, though this is an annual event where teams come together to showcase their creativity and encourage others to just come and have a little fun interacting with it. The mini golf course has 18 holes a very themes, all tied back to the Halloween holiday my favorites this year had to be the massive Mount Rose Ski lift and Mountain, which was fully operational. I also loved the haunted house that was a full long walk-through or should I say put through and of course, the cow casino, or CowSino, complete with working slot machine that accepted Candy as coins and paid out a massive sugary jackpot when the bell tolled. The cost to attend is super affordable and it's a great outing for a date night family or just friends hanging out . The generator does a ton of other events throughout the year, so definitely hit their website scope out the calendar and get involved .

This museum is a hidden gem. They're constantly bringing new and exciting exhibitions to our…read morecommunity, specifically those that are geared towards our elementary aged kiddos, which I sincerely appreciate. Most recently we visited Toytopia. This exhibit offers the chance to explore a hands-on history of toys from the past and into the future. My kids loved the oversized robotic claw, reminiscent of an amped up arcade machine. It was a blast trying to get the individually articulating fingers to close around the ball in order to lift it into the basket for the big reward. We also enjoyed the oversized battleship game. So fun to play and we spent 20-30 min there. Mr Potato Head was old school fun too. We made a competition out of it to see who could make the wackiest example. I think I won... or maybe my kids let me win. But the favorite had to be the mini arcade they had setup with some of the best old school cabinets. Donkey Kong, DK Jr., Dig Dug and so many more are all here as part of the exhibit and you could spend a long time here without realizing it! Oh and there's even a Zoltar fortune teller too! When you're done at toytopia you can go learn the history of Wilbur D May on the other side of the museum. I personally love exploring the artifacts and treasures he collected from his travels, especially the hunting and fishing trophies! All in all, a great little place to spend a

Wonderful experience for my family. Roaming around the gardens and taking a tour of the museum…read more Plenty of places for a picnic on the grounds. Just understand that May was a "big game" hunter when that was not frowned upon as it is now. Many of his "trophies" are found throughout the museum.

Had a wonderful time watching Chase and Kayleigh on stage. And even a better VIP experience…read moreafterwards! You MUST attend one of their shows! AWESOME!

I've always wanted to check the White Rabbit Theater inside GSR and was delighted there was an 18…read moreplus adult magic and illusion show complete with some cabaret and acrobatics! Magic can be corny sometimes, but Chase nails it with his adult themed jokes and playful, silly personality. His beautiful wife Kaileigh leads the cabaret with dancers and also has some tricks also! The audience participation is great. Because it makes the performer look very authentic. Chase had us laughing the whole time, and the magic was impressive. There's a short 15 minute intermission to grab more cocktails for the second half. The show could have been longer, and I'd still be entertained. "Nocturnal" is definitely a show worth seeing when in Reno! If you want something "kid-friendly" they have earlier shows called "That's Magic". I would watch "Nocturnal" again!

My friend and I went to go get tickets at the Grand Theatre, inside the Grand Sierra Resort &…read moreCasino...the GSR. We walked up to the counter and Cohen was there to help us choose our Brit Floyd Tickets. This will be my 3rd year, but the music is so great, I bought two nights so I could hear The best of the Wall one night, and my friend and I will see The Dark side of the moon the last night. Wow! I am over the moon. It was so easy and thank you Cohen, you made this a Five Star ticket buying experience with your exceptional customer service. See you on The Dark side of the Moon, in June. Living my Best Life at the GSR. Julie A

I have been to two shows in the last year here at the Grand Theatre, and while I think it's a great…read morevenue, it's not perfect. The venue itself is nice. Well designed, lots of bars and bathrooms. It's easy to get in and out. Traffic flow is usually not too bad. They do have construction happening for the new arena, which means that parking at the GSR is limited, so be aware on show nights and come a bit early. The bar prices are semi-reasonable. They have beer, canned cocktails, and some wine choices. They also have light snacks for purchase, but no real food options. The primary challenge with this venue is the sound. It's just not great. The echoes are noticeable, and it's often way too loud in here. I always feel like I need my earplugs at this venue. Many reviews tell you how great their show was, and I think they are confusing the show quality with the venue quality. The shows here are great, but that doesn't have anything to do with the venue itself. If you are looking for a top-shelf auditory experience, you might want to consider seeing your show at another venue. If you're okay with some sound imperfections, the Grand Theatre is a perfectly fine venue.

7/23/26- Wanted to…read moresurprise the youngest and bought tickets for the show.. We experienced seeing the show last year ( courteous of the Yelp event).. Great to see families attending.. Energy of the performers so consistent.. Glad we were able to spend this time together..

We bought three tickets online with no issues. We were seated in a comfy booth in the showroom…read more They also offer table seating if desired. The early bird gets the best seats! Seats aren't predetermined. Drinks meaning alcohol and water are available in the showroom. The show was so entertaining! The magic stunts were incredible and left us wondering how did they do that! The costumes were incredibly impressive! Overall, this is a fantastic magic show for everyone!

Seeing Shinedown at the Nugget Event Center was an absolute blast, and the energy of the show made…read moreit an incredible night. The venue itself is beautiful, well-kept, and very manageable. Finding parking was easy and entry was smooth, and concession and restroom lines moved surprisingly fast throughout the evening. We were seated all the way up, section 302 WAYYY up in the back! The sightlines were fantastic...you get a great, clear view of the stage no matter where you are, if you are in the bleachers. That said, there are two main drawbacks to keep in mind: 1. The Sun Exposure: For early evening shows, the sun is directly in your face until it dips down behind the surrounding buildings. We had a very hard time seeing Ashes to New or Coheed and Cambria, but we got lucky that it finally set right before Shinedown took the stage, but definitely bring sunglasses and a hat for the openers. 2. Sound Mixing Needs Work: The audio was fairly distorted, and the vocals often got lost or drowned out beneath the volume of the instruments. Having been to several other outdoor amphitheaters with dialed-in acoustics, the sound engineering here definitely has room for improvement. Despite the audio quirks, the performance was insanely good, and we loved every second of the night. Shinedown brought phenomenal energy, and sharing the experience with great company made it completely worth it. I would definitely come back for another show! In conclusion, It's a great place to see a show, they just need to fix a couple issues. Shinedown was incredible!!

Great venue. Weather cooperated. Our 203 section had actual seats, which was nice in between bands…read more Entry was fast and bartenders and staff were friendly. Looking around the venue no seat was a bad seat. Plenty of bars available and a couple spots for memorabilia. Parking was easy as paid covered garage parking was available which we took advantage of. ($20)

Just attended my first Philharmonic concert and wow! I feel like I want to see more!…read moreThe Yacht Rock Classic was fantastic! The singers and the musicians were full of energy and rhythm! The show was electrifying. Loved the songs. Yes, I grew up in the 70's -80's so I recognized all the songs! Ride By The Wind - Christopher Cross so nostalgic They didn't miss a beat with the artist! They had Michael McDonald, Steely Dan! The Conductor was phenomenal! Loved his captain hat! Definitely look forward to seeing other Philharmonic Concerts!

SPECIAL! YELP ELITE EVENT! What a fantastic show and great…read morepartnership with The Pioneer Center and Birdeez. I remain so proud of MY Reno Phil keeping it real with the Classic 6 AND some super fun shows for all. Jason Altieri led our wonderful philharmonic with pizzaz and great showmanship. The vocalists, Brie Cassil, Jesse Nager and Tony Vincent were terrific, super talented, fun to watch and listen to. Thanks all!

Really loved this museum. Great variety of art across different mediums and artists, and the staff…read morewas super friendly and helpful throughout. The museum itself is manageable in size, I got through the whole thing in a couple of hours which I actually appreciated. Not overwhelming, just right. My only gripe was that there were a lot of loud people while I was there. Conversations echoing through the rooms made it hard to really concentrate and take everything in. Wish the etiquette had been better enforced but that's more of a crowd thing than a museum thing. The gift shops though? Loved them. There's a bookstore, a library, a gift shop, and a cute little shop in the lobby and I could have spent way too much time and money in all of them. Would absolutely go back next time I'm in Reno.

I love First Thursdays with the girls! I love how they have different breweries around the city…read morehost the beer choices! Tonite it was Parlay 6 and Battle Born! Sometimes, I wish they change the music up with other local artists in our town. It's always great seeing friends there especially if you haven't seen them in along time! Tonite I got my friends to go look at some of the art exhibits and we went to my favorite one! See photos!

Great displays throughout...I visited for GHOSTBUSTERS DAY…read more Classic vehicles on display from every era of the Automobile!

A definite stop if you're in Reno. The collection is enormous. There are some great examples of…read moreour automotive history in this museum. One minor complaint is that the signs that describe the vehicles are on the ground and printed in what seems to be micro print. So difficult to read. I've been here twice now and went on the docent tour the second time. I highly recommend this the. Just exploring on your own.