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Refresh winter decision-making skills with Cody Townsend and Sierra Avalanche Center. Doors open at 6pm and the talk begins at 6:30pm; raffle proceeds support avalanche forecasting.
See historic Truckee in miniature, meet railroad docents, and let kids help run the model trains.
Hear a short presentation about the proposed housing project, then share questions and ideas in a community discussion.
Tahoe Truckee School of Music hosts an evening for local musicians and listeners. Sign up to perform when you arrive.
Costumes, bingo, raffle prizes and a DJ-led dance party make for a lively adult evening. Doors open at 6:15pm and games begin at 7pm.
An outdoor screening closes Sand Harbor’s Halloween festival. Come earlier for festival activities at 4pm and trick-or-treating at 6pm; bring warm layers and a flashlight.
Learn metalworking basics with Snowflower Studios in a seasonal jewelry workshop.
A costume-filled bike day starts with the kids’ pump track, followed by head-to-head racing, trick showcases and a slopestyle session.
Truckee Disc Golf Club’s charity tournament turns Ponderosa into a temporary 27-hole course. Proceeds support local disc golf; registration closes October 21 at 6pm.
Sierra Community House’s annual fundraiser brings neighbors together in support of regional families and its safety, stability and hunger-relief work.
Bring a paddle craft, a witchy costume and a personal flotation device for a festive Donner Lake gathering. Prepare for cold water and changing autumn weather.
Truckee Disc Golf Club’s charity tournament turns Ponderosa into a temporary 27-hole course. Proceeds support local disc golf; registration closes October 21 at 6pm.
Bring an instrument and join a guided jam with professional musicians. Players of every skill level can drop in.
Teens can build a Halloween monster from mismatched toy parts at the library’s final TeenTober session.
Meet local building-industry professionals at a Halloween mixer with appetizers and tequila tasting.
Review early evacuation-study findings and give feedback before recommendations are finalized. Spanish interpretation is available, and registration is encouraged.
Walk the haunted forest, enjoy costume fun and make a family photo at Incline Village’s community Halloween celebration.
Catch trail-project news, rider stories and bike films with Truckee Dirt Union, including updates on the Coldstream Dream Trails Masterplan.
Listen to local musicians or take a turn at the microphone at Tahoe Truckee School of Music’s welcoming community night.
DJ Kandy and Moonlight Movement aerialists headline a costume-filled Halloween dance night.
Dress up and follow the treats through downtown Tahoe City. Start at Heritage Plaza for a free Halloween outing with participating businesses.
Remember loved ones with crafts, food, community activities and a shared altar. Bring a photo to honor someone. The neighboring park also hosts Halloween festivities.
Downtown trick-or-treating, music and a 5:30pm costume contest bring Truckee families together. A Día de los Muertos celebration is also planned inside the Arts Center.
Spooky activities, food and NTPUD monster trucks join a haunted house built by the Kings Beach Teen Center.
Early-season snow tubing comes to Donner Summit. Saturday adds a DJ, trick-or-treating and costumes; Sunday continues the tubing. Riders must be at least 42 inches tall.
Costumes, carnival games and treats raise funds for the Incline Education Fund’s STE(A)M programs. A $10 donation includes five carnival tickets.
Early-season snow tubing comes to Donner Summit. Saturday adds a DJ, trick-or-treating and costumes; Sunday continues the tubing. Riders must be at least 42 inches tall.
Make a ceramic serving platter with Spoon & Sprig Studio.
Attend the public Kings Beach district meeting and hear local updates.
Bring an instrument and join a guided jam with professional musicians. Players of every skill level can drop in.
Indoor play with toys and mats for children ages 0 to 4, with a caregiver present. Sign up onsite.
Connect with local adults ages 55 and older through social activities. Coffee, tea and snacks are provided.
UNR student brass and woodwind quintets perform in a community concert through the Lin Nelson Chamber Music program. Doors open at 5:30pm.
Kick off winter with Warren Miller’s 77th ski film. A portion of each ticket supports Palisades Tahoe Community Foundation scholarships and academic programs.
Indoor play with toys and mats for children ages 0 to 4, with a caregiver present. Sign up onsite.
Meet IVGID recreation staff, ask questions about current offerings and share ideas for future sports, youth, wellness and community programs.
Listen to local musicians or take a turn at the microphone at Tahoe Truckee School of Music’s welcoming community night.
Enjoy a North Tahoe tasting evening with local restaurants, breweries and wineries. Auction and raffle proceeds support the Tahoe Waterman Foundation. Ages 21 and over; bring ID.
Kick off winter with Warren Miller’s 77th ski film. A portion of each ticket supports Palisades Tahoe Community Foundation scholarships and academic programs.
Explore vintage ornament-making techniques with Beck Baumann.
Shop winter equipment for the family and support local recreation scholarships through gear sales and the silent auction. Admission is free for all ages.
Meet local artists and watch work take shape as galleries and downtown businesses host an evening celebrating Truckee creativity.
Bring an instrument and join a guided jam with professional musicians. Players of every skill level can drop in.
Indoor play with toys and mats for children ages 0 to 4, with a caregiver present. Sign up onsite.
Connect with local adults ages 55 and older through social activities. Coffee, tea and snacks are provided.
Join a lunchtime gathering for local business owners and professionals, with a monthly learning topic and community connections.
Explore terrain choice, daily hazards and local backcountry stewardship with Tahoe Mountain Sports’ free education series. Doors open at 6pm; presentations begin at 6:30pm.
Learn country line dances with Hayli and Lily, then dance to country favorites. This event is for ages 21 and over.
Indoor play with toys and mats for children ages 0 to 4, with a caregiver present. Sign up onsite.
Meet business and community members from both sides of the state line, with food and live music. RSVP required.
Hear how contractors use AI in their work, meet people developing construction tools, and compare ideas over food and wine tasting.
Listen to local musicians or take a turn at the microphone at Tahoe Truckee School of Music’s welcoming community night.
Share poetry or prose in a short open-mic slot, or listen to local writers with host Karen Terrey.
Create winter cards through block printing with Ian Blackhall Scott.
A western-themed community fundraiser pairs dinner, line dancing and a raffle with support for local youth, seniors and nonprofits.
Emo Kids LIVE takes the Crown Room stage in Crystal Bay. This concert is for ages 21 and older.
Bring an instrument and join a guided jam with professional musicians. Players of every skill level can drop in.
Hear community updates and join the Chamber’s seasonal ski-resort discussion at this morning gathering.
Start the morning with the local business community at the Chamber office next to the Kings Beach visitor center.
Indoor play with toys and mats for children ages 0 to 4, with a caregiver present. Sign up onsite.
Connect with local adults ages 55 and older through social activities. Coffee, tea and snacks are provided.
Local high school students can explore entrepreneurship and practical business skills with community professionals.
Indoor play with toys and mats for children ages 0 to 4, with a caregiver present. Sign up onsite.
Share a Thanksgiving meal with neighbors at the Kings Beach Clubhouse. Families and friends are welcome.
Meet local business owners and neighbors at the Chamber’s November networking mixer.
Browse local handmade gifts while supporting Soroptimist’s work for women and girls. Admission options include shopping only or a drink with entry.
Listen to local musicians or take a turn at the microphone at Tahoe Truckee School of Music’s welcoming community night.
Children decorate downtown trees before Santa arrives and the Bud Fish Tree lights up. Tree lighting is scheduled for 5pm.
Bring an instrument and join a guided jam with professional musicians. Players of every skill level can drop in.
Indoor play with toys and mats for children ages 0 to 4, with a caregiver present. Sign up onsite.
Connect with local adults ages 55 and older through social activities. Coffee, tea and snacks are provided.
Learn country line dances with Hayli and Lily, then dance to country favorites. This event is for ages 21 and over.
Welcome winter with an afternoon of free activities for all ages in the Village at Palisades Tahoe.
Kick off the holidays with a tree lighting, children's crafts, raffle and visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Drinks, snacks and raffle tickets are sold separately.
Bring an instrument and join a guided jam with professional musicians. Players of every skill level can drop in.
Indoor play with toys and mats for children ages 0 to 4, with a caregiver present. Sign up onsite.
Connect with local adults ages 55 and older through social activities. Coffee, tea and snacks are provided.
Hear the Sierra winter outlook from National Weather Service meteorologist Chris Smallcomb. Doors open at 5:30pm; the presentation starts at 6pm. Registration will open through UC Davis TERC.
Indoor play with toys and mats for children ages 0 to 4, with a caregiver present. Sign up onsite.
Listen to local musicians or take a turn at the microphone at Tahoe Truckee School of Music’s welcoming community night.
Holiday lights, roaming carolers, Santa visits and a snowflake scavenger hunt bring seasonal cheer to downtown.
Celebrate with local choirs, kids crafts and the lighting of the big tree. Reserve Santa photos separately.
Enjoy food and ice skating before Santa arrives at 11am. Children age 10 and younger can receive a present.
Explore galleries and downtown businesses, meet artists and discover local creative work during the monthly art walk.
The Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe gathers for its annual holiday celebration. Advance registration is available.
Attend the public Kings Beach district meeting and hear local updates.
Bring an instrument and join a guided jam with professional musicians. Players of every skill level can drop in.
Indoor play with toys and mats for children ages 0 to 4, with a caregiver present. Sign up onsite.
Connect with local adults ages 55 and older through social activities. Coffee, tea and snacks are provided.
Join a lunchtime gathering for local business owners and professionals, with a monthly learning topic and community connections.
Shop local makers and farmers, enjoy music and food, and support the three nonprofits on Truckee’s Nonprofit Row.
Listen to local musicians or take a turn at the microphone at Tahoe Truckee School of Music’s welcoming community night.
Share poetry or prose in a short open-mic slot, or listen to local writers with host Karen Terrey.
A three-day mountain music festival at Palisades Tahoe. This event is strictly for ages 18 and older; check the organizer for tickets and the lineup.
Holiday lights, roaming carolers, Santa visits and a snowflake scavenger hunt bring seasonal cheer to downtown.
Bring an instrument and join a guided jam with professional musicians. Players of every skill level can drop in.
Join the Chamber for its December lunch and presentation. Check-in and lunch begin at 11:45am.
Local experts discuss preparation, avalanche warning signs, emergency communications and search-and-rescue response. Doors open at 6pm; the presentation begins at 6:30pm.
Listen to local musicians or take a turn at the microphone at Tahoe Truckee School of Music’s welcoming community night.
Holiday lights, roaming carolers, Santa visits and a snowflake scavenger hunt bring seasonal cheer to downtown.
A holiday country-rock concert supports local music education, with show proceeds benefiting Tahoe Truckee School of Music.
Santa brings stories, singalongs, crafts and photos to the Village during December 21-24. Family activities are free; check the organizer for the daily program.
Bring an instrument and join a guided jam with professional musicians. Players of every skill level can drop in.
Wear festive layers for a holiday bingo party with Rusty Reems at Alpine Bar. The games begin at 4:30pm.
Listen to local musicians or take a turn at the microphone at Tahoe Truckee School of Music’s welcoming community night.
Celebrate Christmas on the slopes with Santa at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort. Lifts open at 11:30am; skiing requires appropriate mountain access. Weather permitting.
Enjoy a holiday-weekend afternoon of free live music at Alpine Bar. Check the organizer for performer updates.
Bring an instrument and join a guided jam with professional musicians. Players of every skill level can drop in.
Celebrate New Year's Eve with a 5pm glowstick parade, 7pm fireworks near the KT Deck and a 9pm East Coast balloon drop at Bar One.
Join the light parade and watch fireworks at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort. Chair loading begins at 6:15pm; parade registration opens in December. Weather permitting.
The Nomads play a New Year's Eve fundraiser for the United States Rafting Association, with dancing and a midnight countdown. Doors open at 9pm.
Attend the public Kings Beach district meeting and hear local updates.
Learn how to identify and age bald eagles and how the Tahoe survey works in this online preparation session for the following day's count. Registration is required.
Attend the public Kings Beach district meeting and hear local updates.
Try in-area and backcountry ski equipment at Alpenglow Sports' annual community demo at Alpine. The demo is free; a lift ticket or season pass is required.
An outdoor celebration with local breweries and DJs supports the Shane McConkey Foundation and other local causes.
Attend the public Kings Beach district meeting and hear local updates.
Teams of up to five play a snowy nine-hole scramble with tennis balls in support of Adventure Risk Challenge.
Join Jonny Moseley for a day of skiing, on-mountain activities and fundraising for the MS community, followed by an apres gathering.
Celebrate Shane McConkey with costume-filled snowblade racing, a raffle and community fundraising on the KT Deck. On-snow participation requires a lift ticket or pass.
Raise funds for High Fives Foundation with a day of skiing and riding in throwback gear. Participants need a valid lift ticket or pass and at least $200 in pledges.
Race and gather with family and friends to support PTCF scholarships and programs for Palisades Tahoe ski and snowboard team athletes.
A free afternoon of bluegrass and community gathering on the KT Deck, presented with WinterWonderGrass.
Attend the public Kings Beach district meeting and hear local updates.
Head to the KT Deck for a free spring concert. The scheduled afternoon of live music runs from 12:30pm to 5:30pm.
Climb from the KT-22 base to High Camp by skis, skins, snowshoes or on foot. This uphill race supports Far West Nordic Juniors.
Explore sustainability, local nonprofits and hands-on environmental activities at this free family festival in the Village.
Watch costumed skiers and riders attempt to skim Cushing Pond in Palisades Tahoe's spring pond-skimming spectacle. Competitors must be 18 or older.
Attend the public Kings Beach district meeting and hear local updates.
Meet Tahoe and Truckee makers, chefs, community organizations and entertainers at a free two-day celebration of local creativity.
Celebrate the Girls on the Run Sierras season with a community 5K in the Village at Palisades Tahoe.
Try hands-on creative activities, meet local makers and enjoy food and music at the nonprofit makerspace’s annual fundraiser.
Attend the public Kings Beach district meeting and hear local updates.
Choose a half marathon, 8-mile run or 5K on paved paths through Olympic Valley and beside the Truckee River.
A three-day mountain-running festival brings elite and recreational athletes to Palisades Tahoe, with multiple race distances and a children's race.
Celebrate reggae music at the seventh annual Truckee festival. Check the ticket page for the developing lineup.
Two days of free trail-running talks, panels, demos and a vendor village bring athletes, fans and outdoor brands together in Olympic Valley.
Watch the start of the Western States 100 in Olympic Valley before runners travel to Auburn. The organizer confirms June 26-27, 2027; check back for the 2027 start schedule.
Watch Tevis Cup endurance riders pass through Palisades Tahoe on their 100-mile ride toward Auburn. The base area offers views toward KT-22; local passage times vary.
Attend the public Kings Beach district meeting and hear local updates.
Attend the public Kings Beach district meeting and hear local updates.
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