Help Us Light Up Reno!

Last year, more than 60k people came together in downtown Reno to experience something magical: 35 large-scale illuminated artworks, 70+ performers, local food trucks, and so much more over three fantastical evenings of family-friendly fun, all free of charge!

Now, we’re ready to bring back Western Lights even bigger and brighter – but we need your help.

Western Lights is a community-powered festival. It's an open-air, family-friendly, wonder-filled celebration of creativity and community. We depend on the generosity of people like you to keep it glowing. Your donation, no matter how small or large, will bring us one step closer to bringing back the light, elevating local artists, inspiring young people, and showing the world what Reno can be.

New for 2026: This year's we've introduced educational programming, including STEAM workshops that blend artistic exploration with hands-on learning for youth and adults!!

Help us raise $100k by donating and sharing this campaign – thank you for your support!

*Western Lights is fiscally sponsored by Aha Projects, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Light the Way donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Light the way to Western Lights 2026 by donating today!!

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