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The Reno Air Races are no longer taking place – competition begins next September over Roswell, New Mexico – but there's still excitement in the air at Reno Stead Airport this weekend. And that's just part of a pretty packed weekend – in Sparks, the Nugget is hosting its first Oktoberfest and Reno has an electronica-heavy lineup for the annual Off Beat Music Festival.

As for the weather, Reno-Sparks may see the last 90 degree days of the year this week, and there's a good chance we won't see high temperatures above 80 degrees after this weekend either. So you can get outside and enjoy one of the last weeks before the jacket weather sets in.

Northern Nevada Events, Sept. 30 – Oct. 6

Dragon Lights Reno, now through November 30th: The Festival of Light, Art and Nature has returned to the Wilbur D. May Arboretum in Rancho San Rafael Park in Reno. For more information and tickets, visit Dragonlightsreno.org.

Benise, October 3rd: This guitarist and performer returns to the Pioneer Center for his latest show, “Fiesta,” which features Latin music, classics and classic rock anthems and was a hit on PBS. It will be held at the Pioneer Center, 100 S. Virginia St., Reno, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $40-$100. More details at Pioneercenter.com.

Reno Air Show, April 4-6 October: The Reno Air Racing Association commemorates six decades of National Championship Air Races with a non-racing air show featuring the flight demonstration teams of the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels and the Canadian Royal Air Force's Snowbirds. It takes place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Reno Stead Airport, 4895 Texas Avenue in Reno. For more information and tickets, visit renoairshow.org.

More: Reno Air Show: Where and when to see Blue Angels and Canadian Snowbirds this weekend

High school football, 4th-5th October: Carson, Damonte Ranch, Fernley, Hug, Incline, McQueen, Reed, Reno, South Tahoe and Truckee all play home games under the Friday night lights at 7 p.m., and Virginia City hosts a home game on Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. For matchups and game times, visit niaa.com.

Dark Corner Haunted House, 4th-5th October: This year’s “Dark Corner” immersive haunted house will be held at the National Bowling Stadium, 300 N. Center St. in Reno. For more information and tickets, visit darkcornerhaunt.com.

Off Beat Music Festival, 4th–6th October: This annual music festival's newest lineup includes more electronic/dance music than in the past. Headliners include Tommy Guerrero, Maddy O'Neal, Ghost Funk Orchestra and Emily Nenni. Shows will take place at various venues along Fourth Street on all three days. Tickets range from $50 per day to $80-$150 for multi-day passes. For more information, visit offbeatreno.com.

Oktoberfest in Nugget, 4th-6th October: This Sparks Casino is hosting its first German-style party. The headliner on Saturday evening is the modern swing band Cherry Poppin' Daddies. Spazmatics, Oompah Kings and First Take OomPah will also provide entertainment. It all starts at 4 p.m. Fridays and noon Saturdays and Sundays at the Nugget Event Center, Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks. For more information, call 775-356-3300 or visit nuggetcasinoresort.com.

King Iso, October 4th: Midwestern rap is some of the most fascinating in the country, and this Nebraska rapper is a big part of that loose but distinctive scene. King Iso is part of Tech N9ne's Strange Music label (also based in the Midwest) and most recently released an album titled “iLLdren” in 2023. The show will be at Cypress, 761 S. Virginia St., Reno, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 to $25. Details at cypressreno.com.

Nora En Pure, October 4th: For around a decade, the Swiss DJ/producer has been a leading figure in the deep house genre, also incorporating elements of classic house and tech music into her sound. She will perform at Glow Plaza, J Resort, 670 W. 4th St., Reno, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $40 to $80. For more information, call 775-348-2200 or visit jresortreno.com.

Riot Ten, October 5th: El Paso, Texas is home to this DJ/artist who mixes dubstep with trap music to create a danceable yet aggressive sound. He will play at the Cargo, Whitney Peak Hotel, 255 N. Virginia St., Reno, at 9 p.m. Tickets cost $20 to $30. For more information, call 775-398-5400 or visit cargoreno.com.

Magique, 5th-6th October: The theater is home to a breathtaking performance of illusions and special effects by Reno duo Kevin & Caruso. The magic begins Saturday night at 8 p.m. and Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. at 505 Keystone Avenue. Tickets start at $50. For more information, visit wethetheatre.com.

Weather in Northern Nevada, Sept. 30 – Oct. 6

Monday: Sunny, with highs around 90° in the valleys and low 70s to low 80s at higher elevations. Clear overnight, with lows in the low 50s in the valleys and in the mid 30s to mid 40s at higher elevations.

Tuesday: Sunny, with highs in the low 90s in the valleys and low 70s to low 80s at higher elevations. Clear overnight, with lows in the low 50s in the valleys and in the mid 30s to mid 40s at higher elevations.

Wednesday: Sunny, with highs in the upper 80s in the valleys and low 70s to low 80s at higher elevations. Clear overnight, with lows in the low 50s in the valleys and in the mid 30s to mid 40s at higher elevations.

Thursday: Sunny and cooler, with highs in the low 80s in the valleys and upper 60s to upper 70s at higher elevations. Clear overnight, with lows in the low 50s in the valleys.

Friday: Sunny, with highs in the low 80s in the valleys and in the upper 60s to upper 70s at higher elevations. Clear overnight, with lows around 50°C in the valleys and mid 30s to mid 40s C at higher elevations.

Saturday: Sunny and cooler, with highs around 80°C in the valleys and mid 60s to mid 70s at higher elevations. Overnight it will be clear, with lows in the low 50s in the valleys and in the low 30s to low 40s at higher elevations.

Sunday: Sunny, with highs in the upper 70s in the valleys and in the mid 60s to mid 70s at higher elevations. Clear overnight, with lows in the upper 40s in the valleys and in the 30s at higher elevations.

Road work in northern Nevada, Sept. 30 – Oct. 6

I-80, West Reno: Lane reductions and overnight ramp closures are scheduled to begin Monday to begin a multi-year project to rehabilitate and improve the stretch of highway between West McCarran and Keystone. Expect lane changes and speed reductions.

Lakeside Drive, Holcomb Ranch Lane and West Huffaker Lane, Reno: There will be lane and road closures through late fall as the Nevada Department of Transportation works to restore 3 1/2 miles of State Route 671. Closures of up to 30 minutes can be expected.

Steamboat Parkway, south of Reno: By November, crews will expand the section of Steamboat Parkway from four to six lanes between Marketplace Drive and Veterans Parkway.

US 395, North Valleys: Northbound traffic will continue to be reduced to two lanes on 395 through mid-2025 as NDOT works to widen 395 between North McCarran Boulevard and Golden Valley Road. The Panther Valley ramp north of Reno will remain closed until the end of 2024. Be aware of temporary ramp closures overnight.

Mark Earnest contributed to this report.

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