As the holiday season arrives, Tahoe will soon transform into a true winter wonderland where pine trees shimmer under fresh snowfall and twinkling lights cast a warm glow across charming mountain towns. The magic of the season comes alive during Tahoe’s beloved tree lighting ceremonies, festive celebrations for the whole family, and visits with Santa – including skiing with Santa on Christmas Day! From lakeside celebrations to cozy village gatherings, each event offers its own touch of Tahoe holiday magic. Discover the region’s must-visit tree lightings and festive events, and experience the wonder of winter in the mountains.
Downtown Truckee Holiday Festival & Bud Fish Tree Lighting Ceremony With A Visit From Santa
When: Friday, November 21, 4:15pm – 6:00pm
Where: Downtown Truckee
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Stay in Truckee
Where: Downtown Truckee
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Stay in Truckee
Holiday Gift Wrap & Visit With Santa
When: Saturday, November 29, 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Where: Boatworks Mall in Tahoe City
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Tahoe Donner Light Up The Night With A Visit From Santa
When: Saturday, November 29, 5:00pm
Where: The Lodge Pavilion at Tahoe Donner
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Where: The Lodge Pavilion at Tahoe Donner
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Palisades Tahoe: Welcome To Winter
When: Saturday, November 29, 12:30pm – 5:00pm
Where: The Village at Palisades Tahoe
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Stay in Olympic Valley
Where: The Village at Palisades Tahoe
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Stay in Olympic Valley
Northern Lights Festival
When: December 5-25
Where: Incline Village and Crystal Bay
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Stay in Incline Village or Crystal Bay
Where: Incline Village and Crystal Bay
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Stay in Incline Village or Crystal Bay
Kings Beach Holiday Tree Lighting With A Visit From Santa
When: Friday, December 5, 5:00pm
Where: North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach
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Stay in North Lake Tahoe
Where: North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach
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Stay in North Lake Tahoe
Northstar California Tree Lighting Ceremony
When: Friday, December 19, 5:00pm
Where: The Ice Rink at The Village at Northstar
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Stay in Northstar
Where: The Ice Rink at The Village at Northstar
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Stay in Northstar
Great Basin Carolers
When: December 20-24, 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Where: The Village At Palisades Tahoe
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Where: The Village At Palisades Tahoe
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Santa In The Village
When: December 21-24, 11:00am – 6:00pm
Where: The Village At Palisades Tahoe
Where: The Village At Palisades Tahoe
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Ski With Santa
When: Thursday, December 25, 11:30am
Where: Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort
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Where: Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort
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