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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OCTOBER 2026

1–31 Tahoe City Hauntober & Halloween Festivities (Tahoe City)

2 Hairball Live in Concert (Stateline)

3 Lake Tahoe Mushroom Festival (South Lake Tahoe)

3 A Liar’s Cruise (North Lake Tahoe)

3–4 Camp Richardson Oktoberfest (South Lake Tahoe)

9–11 Tahoe Literary Festival (Tahoe City)

10–11 Made in Tahoe Festival (Olympic Valley)

23 Tahoe City Zombie Crawl (Tahoe City)

23–25 Tahoe Knight Monsters Opening Weekend vs. New Mexico Goatheads (Stateline)

28, 30–31 Tahoe Knight Monsters vs. Kansas City Mavericks (Stateline)

31 Hauntober Halloween Celebrations (Tahoe City)

NOVEMBER 2026

5 Passport to Dining (North Lake Tahoe)

6–8 Placer Artists Tour — North Tahoe (Tahoe City & Kings Beach)

8 Caesars Lake Tahoe Classic Basketball Tournament (Stateline)

8 Wild & Well: A Healing Summit (North Lake Tahoe)

19–21 Tahoe Knight Monsters vs. New Mexico Goatheads (Stateline)

20–22 Valhalla Holiday Faire (South Lake Tahoe)

25, 27–28 Tahoe Knight Monsters vs. Idaho Steelheads (Stateline)

27 Heavenly Village Holiday Tree Lighting (South Lake Tahoe)

28 Small Business Saturday & Community Tree Lighting (Tahoe City)

Dates Vary Palisades Tahoe Ski Season Opening (Olympic Valley)

Dates Vary Heavenly Mountain Resort Ski Season Opening (South Lake Tahoe / Stateline)

Dates Vary Northstar California Ski Season Opening (Truckee / North Lake Tahoe Area)

Dates Vary Diamond Peak Ski Season Opening (Incline Village)

DECEMBER 2026

Throughout December Northern Lights Holiday Festival (Incline Village & Crystal Bay)

Throughout December Tahoe City Winter Lights (Tahoe City)

Throughout December Heavenly Holidays Family Festival (South Lake Tahoe)

3–6 12th Annual Tahoe Film Fest (Incline Village, Crystal Bay & Northstar)

4 Kings Beach Holiday Tree Lighting & Photos with Santa (Kings Beach)

4 Christmas in Genoa — Caroling & Tree Lighting (Genoa)

4, 11 & 18 Holly Jolly Holiday Strolls (Tahoe City)

11–13 Tahoe Live Music Festival (Olympic Valley)

11–13 Tahoe Knight Monsters vs. Toledo Walleye (Stateline)

13 & 22 Story Time with Santa & Mrs. Claus (South Lake Tahoe)

18–20 Tahoe Nutcracker (Tahoe Vista)

18–20 Tahoe Knight Monsters vs. Wichita Thunder (Stateline)

26 Heavenly Village Ice Sculpture Demonstration (South Lake Tahoe)

31 New Year’s Eve Fireworks & Gondola Drop (South Lake Tahoe)

Dates Vary Holiday Skiing & Winter Activities at Palisades Tahoe (Olympic Valley)

Dates Vary Diamond Peak Winter Activities (Incline Village)

Dates Vary Northstar Holiday Celebrations (Truckee / North Lake Tahoe Area)

(All events are subject to change.)