From community meals to takeout, to Small Business Saturday and Giving Tuesday, there are a plenty of things to do and ways to give around Thanksgiving in North Lake Tahoe. For all events, visit our event calendar.
North Tahoe Business Association Staff & Board wishes you a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.
We would like to use this holiday as an opportunity to give thanks to our members and our community – we are grateful for every single one of you. Thank you for your continued support of our efforts to better our business and local communities.
We want to wish you all, our North Lake Tahoe businesses, employers, employees, community members, friends and families a very Happy Thanksgiving. NTBA wants you to know that we are here for every single one of you, and we will continue to support our community and work to better the economic and community vitality that makes our district so special. We are beyond proud to represent our North Lake Tahoe business community and we will continue to work hard to achieve our mission to better the quality of life and economic vitality of our district.
Together, we give thanks to this beautiful place we call home, the beauty that is Lake Tahoe, and the special local community that it has created. …And again, most importantly, we are grateful for YOU!
Wishing you and yours a very special Thanksgiving Holiday.
With gratitude,
NTBA Staff and Board of Directors
Let’s Talk Turkey Thanksgiving Distribution
Sierra Community House offers special food distributions for the Thanksgiving holiday that will include a turkey and fixings. Services are free and everyone is welcome. You can register onsite. No qualifying documentation is required. Call (775) 545-4083 or email food@sierracommunityhouse.org for more information.
🍁 Wednesday, 11/20 3-4:30pm – Kings Beach Thanksgiving Distribution, 265 Bear St., Kings Beach, CA 96143 | (530) 546-0952
🍁 Thursday, 11/21 2-3:30pm – Incline Village Thanksgiving Distribution, 948 Incline Way, Incline Village, NV 89451 | (530) 546-0952
🍁 Monday, 11/25 – Thanksgiving Home Delivery Distribution
🍁 Tuesday, 11/26 12-6pm – Truckee Thanksgiving Distribution, 11695 Donner Pass Rd (next to KidZone Museum), Truckee, CA 96161 | (530) 546-0952
Please note there will be no distribution in Kings Beach on Wednesday 11/27 or on Thursday, 11/28 in Incline Village.
How You Can Help
Our efforts are only possible because of people like you! By donating funds, food, or your time, you help us reach more families each year. Together, we’re creating a community where everyone feels supported and valued.
Tahoe Community Thanksgiving Celebration
Join us for a heartwarming community celebration as we gather to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal with all the fixings, surrounded by friends and neighbors. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with others, share in the spirit of gratitude, and give back. Donations and volunteers are greatly appreciated to help make this event a success.
For more details or to volunteer, please email LorenaA@sftahoe.org.
Gar Woods Grill & Pier
Join Gar Woods Lake Tahoe for a traditional Thanksgiving feast on the water! Book your reservation online or call 530-546-3366 to reserve your table today! VIEW MENU
Small Business Saturday is November 30
The North Tahoe Chamber, Tahoe City Downtown Association, and North Tahoe Business Association invite you to show your love and support for the amazing businesses that make North Tahoe a truly special place to live and visit. Whether you’re a local or here for the holidays, Small Business Saturday is the perfect opportunity to give back. By shopping locally, you’re not just treating yourself — you’re helping our community thrive. Explore North Lake Tahoe Shopping. Your support strengthens the local economy, ensuring that your dollars stay where they can make the greatest impact, right here in North Tahoe. Learn More
Sip & Shop at Chickadee Art Collective
November 30, 11:00-6:00pm
Enjoy free hot cocoa, cider, or wine while you shop. Explore one-of-a-kind gifts for all ages made by more than 70 local artists. Sale prices throughout the store.
GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.
Join the movement and give – each Tuesday and every day – whether it’s some of your time, a donation, or the power of your voice in your local community.
It’s a simple idea: whether it’s making someone smile, helping a neighbor or stranger out, showing up for an issue or people we care about, or giving some of what we have to those who need our help, every act of generosity counts and everyone has something to give. LEARN MORE
You love this place- the mountains, charming communities, and fresh air keep your heart here always. Show your love this Giving Season by donating to a local nonprofit that benefits this region and makes it such a special place to live and visit. At www.givebacktahoe.org, learn about 60 nonprofits serving North Tahoe-Truckee, we’re sure you’ll find a cause that aligns with your values and charitable goals. Whether you give $10 or $10,000, your gift makes a huge difference in all our lives!
Give Back Tahoe is an annual, end-of-year fundraising campaign to raise awareness for the Tahoe Truckee nonprofits. Since 2014, we have raised more than $3 million to help the people and environment we all know and love. Go to givebacktahoe.org between December 3 – December 31 and join the community in giving back. LEARN MORE
#OptOutside and #RecreateResponsibly | November 28
For six years now, the Tahoe Rim Trail Association has joined REI’s movement to #OptOutside on Black Friday to take care of ourselves and each other in the outdoors. Join us and REI on Black Friday to #OptOutside and give yourself space. If you find yourself in the Tahoe area, take a look at these self-guided hike suggestions. If you are not in the Tahoe area, head out to your favorite trail, park, or neighborhood and simply go for a walk. Keep in mind that whether you’re in Tahoe or Timbuktu it is more important than ever to #RecreateResponsibly. LEARN MORE
Blü Egyptian
Saturday, November 30, 8pm
Price: $15-$20 + tax and ticket fees
Crystal Bay Club Red Room
Boombox
Friday and Saturday, December 13 & 14, 9pm
Price: $27-$30 + tax and ticket fees
Crystal Bay Club Crown Room
Trivia Night with Alibi Ale Works
Exercise those brains Wednesday, November 27, Thanksgiving Eve, from 6-8pm with some good ol’ trivia, Alibi style!
INCLINE PUBLIC HOUSE | Hosted by the one and only Richie Ronne.
Jam Sessions, Open Mic, and Bingo, oh my!
Finish off the Thanksgiving weekend holiday with a pint and some creative outlets at Alibi Ale Works!
November 24, 6pm | Bluegrass Jam Session at TRUCKEE PUBLIC HOUSE
November 27, 7pm | Open Stage at TRUCKEE PUBLIC HOUSE
November 27, 6pm | Bingo Night at INCLINE PUBLIC HOUSE
Holiday Tree Lighting | December 6
Join us for a festive celebration as Santa lights the Holiday Tree! Hosted by North Tahoe Public Utility District and the Boys and Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe, the event features live music, hot cocoa, holiday crafts, and homemade soup. Enjoy performances by the North Tahoe Jazz Band, Tahoe Truckee Community Choir, and the Dartmouth Decibelles. Watch for Santa’s arrival on a North Tahoe Fire Truck, then head to the North Tahoe Event Center for photos. Reserve your time slot in advance—photo sessions will sell out! Each includes a 5″x7″ print with a resident discount at checkout. Register for Santa Photos
Holiday Maker’s Market | December 7
Enjoy local shopping with all the festive flair of Kings Beach at the Tahoe Backyard, with more than a dozen vendors to shop from, fresh eats, free hot cocoa at Chickadee Art Collective, holiday caroling, beer specials at Bear Belly Brewing Co., and more! 12-4pm
Explore a variety of DIY ornament stations to create ornaments to keep or gift to others, 4-6pm. 4+ years old, with a guardian present for children 10 and under. LEARN MORE
Toccata Orchestra presents Handel’s Messiah | December 13, 15, 21 & 22
Joyous refrains and exultant arias, including the iconic “Hallelujah” Chorus, will fill the concert hall this holiday season. With performances in the Tahoe Basin and surrounding communities. Join in this wonderful holiday tradition! LEARN MORE
• When: 10am-1pm
• More info: LorenaA@sftahoe.org or mbeser@sbcglobal.net
