Learn more about the Truckee River and how it help sculpt or local area. Sparks Heritage Museum is happy to present this event in celebration of One Truckee River Month. One Truckee River Month Event Speakers include  Scott Carey and Dick Dreiling. May 25th in the Sparks Museum Cultural Center.  2-3:30pm

Sparks Heritage Museum celebrates the first moon landing by the Apollo 11 with free admission. First Saturday Lecture Series presented by Dick Drieling, a local historian and Dr. Richard Simmonds, a participant in the Lunar Quarentine program and former NASA employee. First Saturday Lecture Series are 2-3:30pm in the Sparks Museum Cultural Center. The crew of the Apollo 11 mission: Neil Armstrong, "Buzz" Aldrin, and Michael Collins. U.S. News & World Report magazine photograph collection (Library of Congress)   Promotional more »

Each 3rd Thursday of the month Sparks Museum is open from 11 am with extended hours to 7pm.  The 8Train, Glendale Schoolhouse, and the museum will be open with Free Admission during open hours. There will be Art presentations, music, food and fun to be had by coming down to Victorian Square. facebook event page We are very excited to  announce a new event sure to be a favorite in downtown Sparks!! 3rd Thursday is a combination of two downtown more »

Artist reception: July 18 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Join the 3rd Thursday crowd for a family-friendly evening featuring upcycled and repurposed Dragon Boat paddles transformed into works of art by local artists, along with photography by Ty O'Neil from This is Reno. The project raises awareness of Immunize Nevada's life-saving mission of promoting health and preventing disease, while celebrating the annual Northern Nevada International Dragon Boat Festival and the ancient Chinese sport of Dragon Boat racing. facebook event more »

facebook event page We are very excited to  announce a new event sure to be a favorite in downtown Sparks!! 3rd Thursday is a combination of two downtown summer events featuring the best of 39 North Marketplace and the best of Last  Friday’s!   3rd Thursday will be a year round event starting May 16th, running every  3rd Thursday of the month from 4pm-9pm in Victorian Square. Colder Months will be located in both indoor and outdoor space.  This event more »

The Sparks Heritage Museum and Cultural Center presents Wendell Huffman and his inspiring lecture of "The Southern Pacific in the Truckee Meadows". Wendell Huffman is an acknowledged publisher and speaker regarding Nevada History and Railroad Research. This lecture series will explore the trail of the Southern Pacific Railroad Company and its history through Reno, Sparks and Truckee Meadows. The First Saturday Lecture Series are 2 to 3:30 p.m. on the 2nd level of the Sparks Museum.   Promotional support for more »

8th annual PumpkinPalooza for some good old-fashioned fun in the heart of downtown Sparks! The 2019 celebration of fall and family is Sunday, October 20th from 11:00am to 5:00pm in Victorian Square. Sparks Museum and Train Free Admission Open 11-4  P.M. during Pumpkin Palooza    

First Saturday Lecture Series at Sparks Heritage Museum and Lincoln Highway Association presents Will Durham and his fascinating insight of the Neon signage of Nevada. First Saturday Lecture Series is presented free each month.   First Saturday Lecture Series is promoted with support from the City of Sparks Tour Mark Grant funds.

Sparks Heritage Museum will display "Elements of Nature" by Karen Barrenechea November 5th through December 20th. This collection will be a representation of Karen's boundless creative range. Many exceptional pieces of her works will be available for sale. Artist Reception Event November 16th.  Help Sparks Heritage Museum Support Local Artist. Visit the the gallery during business hours to view for free.