Looking to fill a couple hours of your day while in Tahoe? With so many offerings in the area, we’ve curated the top events this month including holiday lights, New Year celebrations, and caviar! Less researching and more having fun. (And getting into the holiday spirit!) Enjoy!
Featured Photo: Courtesy of Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
Northern Lights Festival
December
Take a tour of Incline Village and Crystal Bay and wander amidst the glow of twinkling lights on snow. From film festivals to “Sip and Shop” events the North Shore embraces the season. Walk through the Candy Cane Lane and Village and meet Santa Claus on Dec. 2., at the UNR Incline Village Campus.
More info: northernlightstahoe.com
Festival of Winter Lights
Dec. 13-14
The City of South Lake Tahoe, in partnership with the Lake Tahoe Historical Society, hosts this free, two-night, outdoor holiday market-style event, featuring live music, singing, dancing, sleigh rides, a Christmas fire truck, light displays, local vendors, food and drink, tours of the museum and cabin, and of course, Santa!
More info: cityofslt.us
Apres Ski NYE
Dec. 30-31
Après Ski NYE at the Tahoe Blue Event Center will combine electronic music, winter sports, and vibrant nightlife. Top national electronic music artists will bring the night to life and fuel the party.
More info: TahoeBlueEventCenter
Tahoe Film Fest
Dec. 5-8
This 9th annual film festival showcases new and important environmental films to educate audiences and celebrate the efforts of everyone who helps to maintain the beauty of Lake Tahoe and its surroundings. The Tahoe Film Fest also celebrates American Independent Films, new films from Latin America and award winning music documentaries. All proceeds from Tahoe Film Fest benefit UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center.
More info: tahoefilmfest.com
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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