Local Events – Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe is a pristine freshwater lake located in the Sierra Nevada mountains of the United States. The lake is not only renowned for its scenic beauty but also for the diverse events and traditions held annually. Every year, visitors from all over the world gather at Lake Tahoe to participate in a wide range of activities including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, boating, and more. In addition, the lake hosts several festivals throughout the year, such as the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival and the Valhalla Art, Music & Theatre Festival. With its stunning natural scenery and vibrant cultural scene, Lake Tahoe has something for everyone.

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Winter/Spring 2025-26

October 2025

October 4-5 | Oktoberfest at Camp Richardson, South Lake Tahoe

October 8 | Zach Williams at the Tahoe Blue Event Center

October 11 | Live Music at Emerald Bay Bar & Grill

October 25 | 35th Annual Tahoe Chocolate and Wine Festival

November

Nov 4-9 Northern Lights Festival (Incline Village / Crystal Bay)

Nov 20–22 Tahoe Knight Monsters Hockey vs Savannah Ghost Pirates (Tahoe Blue Event Center)

Nov 25 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Concert (Tahoe Blue Event Center)

Nov 28–30 Tahoe Knight Monsters Hockey vs Tulsa Oilers. (Tahoe Blue Event Center) 

December

Dec 6, 13, 20  Breakfast with Santa (Heavenly Village, SLT)

Dec 12, 13  Festival of Winter Lights & Holiday in History  (Lake Tahoe Historical Museum,  SLT)

Dec 12–14  Tahoe Live 2025  (The Village at Palisades Tahoe, SLT)

2026

January

Jan 3  Alpenglow Sports Backcountry Demo Day (Palisades Tahoe)

February

Feb 14–15  Valentine’s Day Wine & Chocolate Festival (Northstar California Resort)

Feb 25–Mar 8  North Tahoe SNOWFEST  (Various locations incl. Tahoe City, Kings Beach, Incline Village, Homewood)

March

Mar 1  The Great Ski Race  (Tahoe XC Center / Tahoe City)

Mar 1  Ididarun Sled Dog Race  (Truckee)

Mar 2, 4  Milk Jug Curling Qualifying (Tahoe City)

Mar 5  SNOWFEST Rock & Roll Prom  (North Tahoe region)

Mar 6  Village Jib Jam  (Diamond Peak/North Tahoe region)

Mar 6  Bowls & Beats: SNOWFEST Edition  (Incline Village)

Mar 6–7  Electric Flashback Fundraiser (benefiting the Diamond Peak Ski Team, North Lake Tahoe SNOWFEST)

Mar 7  Alaskan Open Snow Golf Tournament  (North Lake Tahoe)

Mar 14  Chelsea Handler’s Swimsuit Ski Run  (Palisades Tahoe)

Mar 17  St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival (South Lake Tahoe)

April

Apr 12  South Lake Brewing Earth Day Festival  (South Lake Tahoe)

April 17  Third Day 30th Anniversary Tour with Zach Williams  (Tahoe Blue Event Center, Stateline)

April 19  South Lake Tahoe Earth Day Festival  (South Lake Tahoe)

April 26  Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Festival  (Truckee)

(All events are subject to change.)