November is the “secret season” in the Tahoe/Truckee region. Leaves change colors, the weather is mild and crowds thin, making way for a more quiet, picturesque time in the mountains. Everyone is praying for snow soon, while community events help hype everyone up for ski season and the holidays. You won’t want to miss a tasting event, an upscale chocolate and wine festival or a Warren Miller movie premiere on the North Shore, an annual holiday faire or tree lighting at South Shore, or a ski and snowboard swap and an avalanche education course in Truckee. Take it slow this month before the holiday rush, and wind down in Tahoe/Truckee.
Featured photo courtesy of Palisades Tahoe.
North Lake Tahoe
Passport to Dining
Nov. 6, 2025
This local favorite tasting event features unlimited samplings from 30 stations, including restaurants, caterers, breweries and wineries. Raffle tickets and silent auction items available for purchase. The event takes place at the North Tahoe Events Center in Kings Beach and benefits the North Tahoe Business Association. Tickets are $75 and include unlimited tastings and a commemorative wine glass. 21+ only.
More info: Passporttodining
Fall Classic Food & Wine Pop Up Event at The Chateau
Nov. 7, 2025
Uncork the flavors of California at the Fall Classic Food & Wine Pop Up at The Chateau at Incline Village on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. Mix, mingle, and enjoy delicious tapas paired with five wines, all while taking in breathtaking views of the mountains and lake.
Advance purchase only. Make reservations by Nov. 3, 2025. Tickets are $100.
More info: LakeTahoeTravel
Warren Miller Film Tour
Nov. 2, 2025, Bally's Lake Tahoe
Warren Miller’s will bring fans to powder stashes and chutes around the world, from Canada, Colorado, California, and Utah to Finland, Japan, Austria, and New Jersey. Catch a diverse lineup of snowsports legends, Olympic hopefuls, world champions, X Games stars, and emerging talents on the big screen this fall, including snowboarders Shaun White, Jeremy Jones, Danny Davis, and Toby Miller, plus skiers Max Hitzig, Lexi duPont, Caite Zeliff, Mark Abma, and Aaron Blunck.
More info: Warren Miller Film Tour
Annual Valhalla Holiday Faire
Nov. 21-23, 2025
Enjoy a favorite South Shore holiday tradition the weekend before Thanksgiving with the annual Valhalla Holiday Faire at the Heller Estate. Get a glimpse of Tahoe’s past while shopping for hand-made crafts, taking photos with Mr. and Mrs Claus, and enjoying local entertainment and holiday libations. Tahoe’s Children’s Choirs sing holiday songs throughout the day.
More info: valhallatahoe.com
Holiday Tree Lighting at Heavenly
Nightly at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 28 - Dec. 25, 2025
Kick off this season’s celebrations when Santa lights a 65-foot tall cut Christmas tree in Heavenly Village. Tree lightings are daily at 6:30 pm with Santa starting on November 28. This daily ceremony is part of the Heavenly Holidays Family Festival.
More info: visitlaketahoe.com
Truckee
42nd Annual Truckee Ski Swap
Nov. 1, 2025, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Check out the Annual Truckee Ski & Snowboard Swap for new and used winter gear to stoke out your season. Local reps from ski shops and resorts will be on hand to answer questions. There will be season passes, lift tickets, local gift cards and more available in a silent auction, with proceeds supporting Truckee Youth Sports Programs.
More info: tdrpd.org
Event Venues
Looking to see what’s happening right now in Tahoe? Our comprehensive list of venues across the city below will help you find what you need to know what’s going on.
Music Venues
Theaters
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Visit our What to Do in Northern California page!