Community events in Elko run the gamut from the educational to the athletic to the downright fun. Whether it’s a wine walk, a flea market, a local road race, a car show or a film festival, we’re all about celebrating the good times with our neighbors and visitors to Elko. Check out our constantly-updated listing of events below or visit our main events page for more fun.
Join staff at the California Trail Interpretive Center for a constellation tour of the November night sky. Participants will hear stories & myths involving the stars throughout time. Following the tour, you will have an opportunity to view the stars through a telescope. This program will take place outdoors, so make [...]
Join us for an afternoon of axe and knife throwing at the Trail Center. Program is outdoors. Please dress accordingly for the weather and make sure to stay hydrated. (The Center has a bottle filling station and also sells insulated water bottles if you don’t bring your own.) In order to [...]
If you or a family member is grieving a loved ones loss, please join us at Horizon Hospice 1250 Lamoille Hwy suite 413 at 6pm for our monthly peer support group, held on the first and third Tuesdays. Starting September 20th. This is no cost community service. For more information please [...]
Join Southern Nevada Conservancy’s Dr. Steve Owens in constructing your own Pioneer Lantern from recycled cans. You’ll use a hammer and nail to punch a decorative pattern in the lantern and then prepare it for display and use. All materials are provided
Join Southern Nevada Conservancy's Dr. Steve Owens in constructing your own Pioneer Lantern from recycled cans. You'll use a hammer and nail to punch a decorative pattern in the lantern and then prepare it for display and use. All materials are provided.
Join us for an afternoon of archery at the Trail Center. Program is outdoors. Please dress accordingly for the weather and make sure to stay hydrated. (The Center has a bottle filling station and also sells insulated water bottles if you don’t bring your own.)
If you or a family member is grieving a loved ones loss, please join us at Horizon Hospice 1250 Lamoille Hwy suite 413 at 6pm for our monthly peer support group, held on the first and third Tuesdays. Starting September 20th. This is no cost community service. For more information please [...]
Bring the whole family out on Saturday, December 17th, from 10 am to 2 pm to the California Trail Interpretive Center for our annual Pioneer Christmas event! Kids and adults alike are invited to enjoy hot chocolate and snacks, indoor and outdoor activities, and take part in various Christmas crafting stations [...]
Do you love DIY crafts? Then this event is for you! Head out to the California Trail Interpretive Center, Sunday the 18th, to make a variety of DIY ornaments for your holiday decor. Crafts will range from easy to advanced. All supplies are provided and this event is free admission. In [...]
The role of the Judeo-Christian observance of the Sabbath had been influential in shaping early American culture, but it was sharply challenged on the Overland Trail. A large portion of those headed to California wished to maintain a more or less traditional observance of the weekly religious day. On the trail, [...]
If you or a family member is grieving a loved ones loss, please join us at Horizon Hospice 1250 Lamoille Hwy suite 413 at 6pm for our monthly peer support group, held on the first and third Tuesdays. Starting September 20th. This is no cost community service. For more information please [...]
California Trail emigrants made tough decisions while traversing the West. One decision could often be the difference between successfully making it to California – or not. Join Trail Center Visitor Guide Dr. Steve Owens for a game of skill and chance. Junior rangers (and/or adults) will travel on a scaled-down version [...]
The Wine Walk in Elko, NV is a monthly event running through the summer and early fall. For $25, participants can purchase a refillable wine glass, giving them access to casinos, bars and other businesses pouring a selection of reds, whites and other libations. The Elko Wine Walk is held each second Saturday of the month.
Elko hosts several flea markets throughout the year, offering visitors and locals the chance to barter and bargain for goods in need of a new home. The Elko County Fairgrounds is home to the Kountry Kraft Fair & Flea Market in summer, often with events in the fall, as well.
Elko is home to a variety of other community events, from the fun and educational California Trail Days to the Mexican Folkloric Ballet Gala, a bar party at the Northeastern Nevada Museum and the Great Basin College Film Festival. Other events include the Great Basin Gear Show, a handful of road races (including the Nevada Marathon, which is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon) and a two-day Art in the Park event. Bookmark this page for frequent updates to our events calendar.
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