Explore the Magic of North Lake Tahoe During the Holidays...

With fresh snow on the ground and lots more in the forecast, there is no denying that winter is here... and just in time for the holidays!

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Enjoy this magical time of year by celebrating in North Lake Tahoe. NTBA encourages you to shop small, support our local restaurants, check out festive events and performances, enjoy a night out with amazing live music, hit the slopes, snowshoe to your favorite peak, thrive through the holidays with health and wellness, and oh so much more! Continue reading to check out the full list of local holiday happenings…

NTBA’s Staff and Board wishes you a very merry holiday season and a Happy New Year!

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Mr D’s Coat Drive- 101.5 Truckee Tahoe Radio

Thursday, December 14 7am-6pm at 101.5 Studios in Truckee

Join 101.5FM and Mr. D from Deep Traxx at our NEW radio basecamp (11890 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee) for Deep Donations Coat & Sock Drive! Bring gently used coats and new socks to be donated and this 100% volunteer-based coat drive will deliver coats to homeless vets in Reno on Christmas Day. Learn more

Halie Loren: Seasons Greetings- Jazz Performance

Thursday, December 14 6:30pm at the Fox Cultural Hall in Kings Beach

Halie Loren award-winning, jazz singer and songwriter Halie brings a fresh and original perspective to time-honored musical paths, channeling her innate understanding of connectedness across musical boundaries to forge bonds with audiences in North America, Asia, and Europe.Singing jazz standards for the holidays, this is the perfect festive performance for the holiday season. Learn more

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Adult Ornament Workshop

Friday, December 15 6-8pm at Bear Belly Brewing Company in Kings Beach

Come get crafty with us at the brewery and enjoy an evening of DIY ornaments & cold beer. $35 per person, entry fee includes 1 beer and all the supplies you’ll need to make a bunch of rad ornaments. Learn more

Handel’s Messiah

Friday, December 15 6:30pm at St. Francis Catholic Church, Incline Village

Joyous refrains and exultant arias, including the iconic “Hallelujah” Chorus, will fill the concert hall this holiday season. This Baroque masterwork, expressing the themes of hope, redemption and grace, showcases the magnificent artistry and skill of our celebrated orchestra and chorus, complemented by exceptional soloists. Join us for this wonderful holiday tradition! Learn more

Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus – “Glad Tidings” Holiday Concert

Saturday, December 16 at 7pm + Sunday, December 17 at 3pm, Truckee High School.

Enjoy a heartwarming evening of song at Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus’ Winter Concert: “Glad Tidings!” From timeless classics that evoke cherished memories to modern interpretations that inspire a sense of wonder, our performance will take you on a heartfelt journey through the good news that the winter holidays herald. Learn more

Northern Lights Festival

Now through December 31 in Incline Village.

Northern Lights is a community’s winter holiday celebration filled with a calendar full of festive and heartwarming events, perfect for people of all ages, whether you believe in Santa or not! Festivities kick off in early November, and includes over 20 events for locals and visitors to enjoy! Learn more + Explore events

Holly Arts

Now through January 2 at North Tahoe Arts

This year North Tahoe Art’s annual holiday show and sale takes place in both our Tahoe City Artisan Shop and in our newly-opened Art Center in Kings Beach. 20 local artists display handmade art, fine crafts and holiday specials. There is something for every interest and every pocketbook, many reflective of our rich Tahoe environment and lifestyle. Learn more

10th Annual Tahoe Flow Arts & Fitness Holiday Bazaar

Saturday, December 23 at 3pm

The market kicks off at 3pm, followed by performances at 6 p.m. This event is a fundraiser for our Youth Scholarship Program, performing arts education, and community entertainment programs. Learn more

Northstar California’s Winter Wonders

December 15- December 31 at Northstar Village

Enjoy Magical Winter Wonderland in Northstar Village. Explore timeless moments around the resort and experiences for all friends and family alike! From visits with Santa, face painting, hot chocolate, photo booth, live music, drone show and more! Learn more

Northstar California’s Winter Live Music Series

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday this winter through April 20 at Northstar

Après the right way in The Village at Northstar, each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday this winter through April 20. Grab a drink from the Cabana Bar, cozy up around a fire pit, or break out the ice skates and enjoy free live music! Learn more

Santa & Penguin Pete Visit Diamond Peak

Saturday, December 24 & 25 from 10am-2pm at Diamond Peak

Santa and Penguin Pete will be at Diamond Peak handing out stickers and treats and visiting the kids and kids at heart. Come get your photo taken with Santa and Penguin Pete and celebrate the holidays at Diamond Peak. Look for them on the slopes and in the Base Area. Learn more

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Christmas Dinner at Gar Woods

December 25 starting at 4pm

Naughty or Nice, you’re welcome at Gar Woods! We will be open for lunch and dinner with Christmas dinner specials. Learn more

Ring in 2024 in North Lake Tahoe!

New Year’s Eve Celebration at Northstar

Come ring in the new year at beautiful Northstar Village! Tons of activities for the whole family, dancing to Hip Service and a spectacular drone show. It’s going to be a great night!

DJ on village stage | afternoon
360 video photo booth by the tree and True North | 6-9pm
Face painting on the overlook | 6-9pm
Come dance with Hip Service! | 7-10pm
Drone Show | 9pm

New Year’s Eve Celebration at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe

Get an early start on celebrating the new year with a day of skiing at Mt. Rose followed by our New Year’s Eve fireworks celebration, snowcat, and torchlight parade.

Snowcat Parade | 4:45pm
Torchlight Ski | 5:00pm
Fireworks | 5:45pm

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Welcome 2024 at Gar Woods for the New Year’s Celebration

Join us at Gar Woods Grill & Pier for our famous annual New Year’s Eve extravaganza! New Year’s Eve Dinner Specials, as well as full menu. Music by DJ Sawyer. Dancing, party favors and champagne at midnight! …because your resolutions don’t start until tomorrow!

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Welcome 2024 at Caliente for the New Year’s Celebration

Join us at Caliente! for our famous annual New Year’s Eve extravaganza! New Year’s Eve Dinner Specials, as well as full menu. Dancing, party favors and champagne at midnight! …because your resolutions don’t start until tomorrow!

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Celebrate NYE with BoomBox at Crystal Bay Casino

Boombox will be bringing little bit of house, blues, funk, rock, and a whole lot of soul blast to the Crystal Bay to help ring in 2024 in the Crystal Bay Casino Crown Room on December 30 + 31. Learn more

NYE is Dead: Celebrate NYE with Broken Compass Bluegrass at Alibi Truckee

Ring in the New Year and kiss the bliss with Broken Compass Bluegrass! Get on up and then get down to a jam-grass fury of acoustic strings. As many of you know, Broken Compass Bluegrass has that jaw-dropping sizzle that will infect your soul. Shall we make this New Year’s Eve experience even more unique? Okay! Set two will be a grassy tribute to the Grateful Dead! Learn more

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January is Learn to Ski & Ride Month

January is “Learn to Ski & Snowboard” month and North Lake Tahoe has the highest concentration of ski resorts in the nation. Whether you’re new to snow or a veteran powder-shredder, stay on top of conditions and view mountain webcams.

Free Avalanche Education Series

The Rescue – Learn About Rescue Tools, Techniques & Airbag Night- December 13 at Alibi Ale Works, Truckee Public House. Learn the basics for safe backcountry travel by attending this free avalanche education workshop presented by Tahoe Mountain Sports and Ortovox.If you like to backcountry ski, splitboard, snowmobile, snowshoe, or just explore snow-covered mountains. Join us to get educated, learn about new gear and technologies, and connect with a community of like-minded backcountry travelers. Learn more

Ski for the Love Movie Premiere

Come enjoy this locally produced ski film with local skiers. They will be raffling off a pair of skis, gear, and seasonal supplies. Thursday, December 21, 7pm – 9pm at Alibi Truckee Public House. Learn more

Nordic Twilight Tours at Northstar

Take an evening to slow down and enjoy the peaceful setting of the Sierra Nevada during Northstar’s guided, evening snowshoe tours.The 2 – 2.5-hour tour begins at the Cross Country, Telemark & Snowshoe Center at 5 p.m. The group will meander through the pine tree-lined forest, ultimately concluding the tour at The Village at Northstar. During the adventure, snowshoer’s will also relax around a fire pit to enjoy s’mores and hot chocolate. Tours are available Saturday December 23rd – March 9th. Learn more

Snowshoe Star Tours with Tony Berendsen

Stargazers unite! Join Tahoe Adventure Company on January 3 from 3-6:30pm for a guided Sunset Snowshoe tour followed by a telescopic tour of the night sky with award winning astronomer, Tony Berendsen. Our knowledgeable guides will teach you about the natural and human history of the area while you watch the sun cast a purple alpenglow onto the Sierras. You will be guided to a viewing point, where Tony will open your mind to the unknown world above you. Hot drinks and snacks will be served as our Star Tour begins. Learn more + book your tour!

Full Moon Snowshoe Tours

Join Tahoe Adventure Company for one of their special Full Moon Treks through the brisk mountain air of Lake Tahoe’s pristine forests. You will trek on our easy to use snowshoes by moonlight. Our knowledgeable guides will discuss local natural history and fascinating facts about our moon. We will also stop along the way to take in the beautiful views and enjoy snacks and hot drinks. Location is dependent on weather and snow pack. Trip includes snowshoes, poles, knowledgeable guides, natural history discussions, hot drinks, trail snacks, and permit fees. Upcoming dates include December 26+27. Learn more + book your tour!

Sunset Snowshoe Tours

Watch the sun cast a purple alpenglow onto the Sierra while trekking through Tahoe’s peaceful forest with Tahoe Adventure Company. Experience the solitude of winter at this special time of day while learning local natural and human history. Offered every Friday, December through April, or by custom arrangement with four or more guests. Tour time varies based on sunset time that day. Location is dependent on weather and snow pack. Learn more + book your tour!

Health & Wellness to thrive this Holiday Season

How to Ease Into Exercise in the New Year with New Workout Plans

Have you decided that 2024 is the year that you’ll finally follow through on your plan to exercise more often? Although regular exercise is essential to your health, Lake Tahoe Wellness Center wants to remind us you may injure yourself if you suddenly begin a rigorous workout routine. Fortunately, your chiropractor can help you create a safe, effective workout plan that gradually improves your physical fitness.

Give the Gift of Strength this Holiday Season

Tahoe Fitness Loft & Tahoe Core Pilates in Incline Village and Tahoe City is your one stop shop for premier pilates small group classes, personal training, barre, TRX, spin and more! They added a 20-Class package for Reformer Pilates and Group Fitness plans just in time for the holidays! Visit their website to see all the options and check out our full class schedule here.

Take a deep sigh of relief…

Are you in a rush to get everything ready for the holidays? It’s easy to feel stressed, overwhelmed and tense during this hectic time. It’s important to take some time for yourself to relax and recharge. A massage with Well Being Tahoe can help restore peace, balance and harmony within so that you can be at your best this season. Schedule a therapeutic massage for yourself today and feel revived, refreshed and ready for the Holidays! Appointments are available Tuesday through Sunday. Call 530-546-3335 or book online here.

Turn your workout into a work of art…

Tahoe Flow Arts + Fitness is North Lake Tahoe’s premiere aerial arts, yoga, dance and fitness training facility. With the mantra, “Play, Train, Perform,” Tahoe Flow Arts & Fitness aims to bring the community together in health, and vitality through physical movement, well being, and performance. New members can get started for $59/month with unlimited classes and gym access. Have you heard Tahoe Flow Arts + Fitness has expanded?! The space now includes two treatment rooms and a infrared sauna! Learn more and sign up for classes here.

Simply receive, simply relax…

Fifth Element Healing Center welcomes you to be extraordinary through your unique passage to wholeness. With over 40 years experience in the healing arts and a deep commitment to therapeutic wellbeing, the Fifth Element Healing Center was established as a place for you to find your calm – your peace of mind. They offer a variety of services from Massage, Energy Healing, Sound Bath Events, Reiki, and more! Give your loved ones the gift of healing with a Fifth Element gift card! Learn more and purchase here.

Rebalance your energy after the hectic holidays with Reiki

What is Reiki? The word Reiki translates to, Rei – Universal, Ki – Energy. A Reiki practitioner is a conduit for the Reiki energy to flow through. By placing their hands on or above a person’s body, they can move old and stagnant energy or blockages out of the body. This, then allows, universal energy to flow through the body . Reiki can help on all levels of being, the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Learn more and book with Reiki Tahoe, here.

Stay warm, enjoy a sauna from wherever you are…

Lost Sauna Co offers mobile sauna rentals in the North Lake Tahoe and Truckee area. They drop it off, you use it, and they pick it up. Elevate your Lake Tahoe experience with a mobile sauna rental for your home, vacation rental, camping experience, or event! Book your custom sauna experience here.