Snow has fallen, resorts are open, and winter is HERE. Enjoy this magical time of year by celebrating the holidays in North Lake Tahoe.
Silent Nights at Northstar
Grab a pair of complimentary headphones from the Kid Zone in the Village at Northstar and watch classic Holiday movies while ice skating or roasting s’mores. The Grinch will be featured Thursday, December 19th, and Elf will play December 26th. Movies start at 5pm.
A Rat Pack Christmas
A tribute to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr., Dean O Holics make a Crystal Bay Club Crown Room return on Friday, December 20th. Doors open at 7pm, show starts 8pm. Purchase Tickets – $20 adv / $25 dos.
Northstar’s Noel Nights
The Village at Northstar becomes a Winter Wonderland featuring live music, ice skating, face painting, activities and Santa Claus himself. Take advantage of the final Noel Night of the season this Friday, December 20th from 5 to 8pm.
Breakfast with Santa at Northstar
Come enjoy a Holiday themed breakfast with Santa Claus himself on Tuesday, December 24th from 8 to 10am. This intimate gathering will offer a tasty buffet, story time, activities, and a photo opportunity with Santa. Advance ticket purchase is required for this event.
Christmas Lunch & Dinner at Gar Woods
Christmas Dinner in the Café at Tahoe Biltmore
New Year’s Eve Celebration at Northstar
View a spectacular fireworks show at Northstar California Resort as you Ring in 2020 with family and friends. Enjoy music and entertainment all afternoon and evening. The fireworks show starts at 9pm.
Welcome 2020 at Gar Woods for the New Year’s Celebration
Gar Woods will offer a full menu with New Years Specials, dancing in the bar with live music from 9:30pm to 1:30am. Enjoy party favors and champagne at midnight!
Have Yourself a Shlump NYE 2020 at Tahoe BIltmore
Fresh Bakin and Tahoe Biltmore present Shlump NYE with special guests Chee, Milano, Kowta and Call Me. 21+ show starts at 9pm. Save $10 and grab your tickets early on Eventbrite.
Celebrate NYE with The California Honeydrops at Crystal Bay Casino
The California Honeydrops w/Sal’s Greenhouse return to Crystal Bay to help ring in 2020! Keep the party going with The Sextones after the show in the Red Room. Tickets on sale now!
Holiday Dance Classes with Tahoe Perfect Workout
Beat the stress from the holidays with two fun, dance-inspired classes: Hip Hop & Holiday Heels. Bring comfortable shoes to Tahoe Perfect Workout for Hip Hop and a stable heel for the Heels class on Thursday, December 19th. Hop Hop is from 5:30 to 6:30pm and Holiday Heels is from 6:45 to 7:45pm. Drop in for $25. For more information or to register this or other great classes, visit their website.
Tahoe Flow 2020 New Year Challenge
Transform your body and mind with this 6-week guided challenge. Join Tahoe Flow Arts & Fitness coaches, trainers and teachers on a journey to your best self this new year. Free for any current Tahoe Flow Arts & Fitness member, student, training client, or class pack holder. Official challenge starts January 6th. Winners will be chosen at the end of the six weeks (February 16th) based on body composition change and tracking results submitted. Visit our facebook page for more information.
How to Ease Into Exercise in the New Year with New Workout Plans
Have you decided that 2020 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. To read more, visit the website.
Kick Off 2020 Healthy and Energized with Rehydration & Recovery IV Therapy
NaturaMed is hosting a special “Welcome to 2020!” event on New Year’s Day — January 1st. Altitude and alcohol take a toll fast. They are offering their re-hydration and recovery IVs for 10% OFF to help you enjoy the rest of your holiday week in tip top shape. This special clinic is first come, first served from 12 to 5pm. RSVP encouraged but not required. Please wear a short sleeves or loose sleeves to easily administer the IV. Read more about IV therapy and the event here.
Happy Hour is the Best Hour
North Lake Tahoe’s aprés options give locals and visitors a way to warm up before heading home. Laid back mountain towns have some of the best happy hour deals in the area. From Carnelian Bay to Crystal Bay, North Lake Tahoe offers a variety of happy hour deals from last chair to last call, to fuel indoor and outdoor adventures and everything in between. Here is our roundup of NTBA member Happy Hour deals and specials!
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.
Snowshoe Star Tours with Tony Berendsen
Stargazers unite! Join Tahoe Adventure Company on December 23rd from 4:30 to 8:30pm for a guided Sunset Snowshoe tour followed by a telescopic tour of the night sky with award winning astronomer, Tony Berendsen. Knowledgeable guides will teach you about the natural and human history of the area while you watch the sun set behind 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. Cost is $85/person. Location is dependent on weather and snow pack. Call 530-913-9212 or visit tahoeadventurecompany.com for more information. More Star Tours dates: January 20th and February 24th.
Sunset Snowshoe Tours
Watch the sun cast a purple alpenglow onto the Sierra while trekking through Tahoe’s peaceful forest with Tahoe Adventure Tours. Experience the solitude of winter at this special time of day while learning local natural and human history. Offered every Friday, or by custom arrangement with four or more guests. Tour time varies based on sunset time that day. Cost is $70/person. Location is dependent on weather and snow pack. Contact tahoeadventurecompany.com to book your spot and/or check out other group tour options throughout this winter season!
California Snow Day!
It’s winter in California which means, it’s time to celebrate! What better way than with a day dedicated to all things winter in California. January 19th is World Snow Day, but Visit California is putting a spin on it and calling it California Snow Day. Follow along and join in the conversation on social media with Visit California and use the hashtag #CaliforniaSnowDay and #visitnorthtahoe.
