Music, Events & festivals Guide | 2023 Winter Edition

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Santa Trains

Local businesses and agencies are invited to decorate and sponsor a 6-foot, pre-lit, artificial tree to raise funds for a cause of their choice. Enter to win the trees by purchasing raffle tickets through Dec. 16. | tahoechamber.org

All aboard the festive, lighted Santa Trains from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy free cookies, hot cider, coffee and hot chocolate with Santa and Mrs. Claus. | wplives.org

Until Dec. 16 | South Shore venues

Let it Glow contest

Until Dec. 22 | North Shore venues

Residences and business from Carnelian Bay to Crystal Bay can compete in North Tahoe Business Association’s Let it Glow contest. Enter by Dec. 15. Community voting is Dec. 18 to 21 on social media. | northtahoebusiness.org

Holiday Fire Trucks

Until Dec. 24 | South Shore venues

Fire trucks are decorated with holiday lights and visit local neighborhoods to spread holiday cheer. South Lake Tahoe’s truck leaves Station 1 at 5 p.m. nightly until Dec. 23. Lake Valley’s fire truck will start nightly at dark until Dec. 23. Routes available on Facebook.

Northern Lights Tahoe

Until Dec. 25 | Incline Village & Crystal Bay, Nev.

Northern Lights Tahoe is a community-powered celebration of heartwarming merriment for all ages. Festivities include Sip and Shop, Christmas Tree Village, and Santa and Penguin Pete at Diamond Peak on Dec. 24 and 25. | business.ivcba.org

Deck the Halls Lighting Contest Until Dec. 31 | Incline Village & Crytal Bay

Incline Village and Crystal Bay residences and businesses take part in a community lighting contest. | business.ivcba.org

Heavenly Holidays Family Festival

Until Dec. 31 | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe

Heavenly Holidays Family Festival runs through New Year’s Eve featuring daily tree lightings, Holiday Paint & Sip, ice sculpture contest, meet your favorite Disney Characters, sleigh rides, Lake Tahoe Ferris Wheel, Lake Tahoe Build-a-Bear and A Rockin’ New Year’s Eve Celebration and more. | theshopsatheavenly.com

Holly Arts

Until Jan. 2 | North Tahoe Arts | Tahoe City & Kings Beach

Dec. 15-16 | Western Pacific Railroad Museum | Portola

“Messiah” Holiday Concert Dec. 15, 17 & 23 | Area venues

Maestro James Rawie leads TOCCATO-Tahoe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus in Handel’s “Messiah” and other seasonal favorites. Dec. 15 in Incline Village, Nev., Dec. 17 in South Lake Tahoe and Dec. 23 in Reno, Nev. | toccatatahoe.org

“Tahoe Nutcracker”

Dec. 15-17 | North Tahoe High School | Tahoe City

Lake Tahoe Dance Collective presents a holiday classic set in the ballroom of Tahoe Tavern in 1919 starring professional guest artists, community members and local dancers of all ages. Showtimes are at 7 p.m. on Friday and 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Tahoe Guide is a sponsor. | laketahoedancecollective.org

Winter Wonders

Dec. 15-31 (select dates) | The Village at Northstar | Truckee

Formerly known as Noel Nights, Winter Wonders is a magical time where the Village at Northstar to life with live music, ice skating, s’mores under the starry Sierra sky and family activities to celebrate the holidays. | northstarcalifornia.com

“Cirque Dreams Holidaze”

Dec. 16 | Tahoe Blue Event Center | Stateline, Nev.

Feel the magic with a whimsically brilliant Broadway-style production infused with contemporary circus arts featuring a world-renowned cast of sleight-of-hand jugglers, fun-loving skippers, breath-catching acrobatics and much more. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. | tahoeblueeventcenter.com

“Glad Tidings” Holiday Concert

Dec. 16 & 17 | Truckee High School Auditorium | Truckee

Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus presents a holiday concert at 7 p.m. on Dec. 16 and 3 p.m. on Dec. 17. | truckeechorus.org

Holiday Markets

Dec. 16 & 23 | South Lake Brewing

Shop for holiday gifts from a variety of local vendors from noon to 5 p.m. Different vendors at each event. | facebook.com/southlakebrewingcompany

North Tahoe Arts hosts Holly Arts to the Artisan Shop in Tahoe City and North Tahoe Art Center in Kings Beach. This holiday fair offers festive shopping with locally crafted artisan gifts. | northtahoearts.org

Holiday Markets

“Nutcracker”

Enjoy artists and crafters from 3 to 8 p.m. on both days. | tahoeboho.com

Dec. 13 & 14 | Grand Sierra Resort | Reno, Nev. Dec. 22 & 23 | Bally’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

Reno Dance Company’s “Nutcracker” production features a lavish blend of costumes, scenery and choreography. | grandsierraresort.com, @renodanceco

Festive Friday

Dec. 15 | Downtown Truckee

Festive Friday means free downtown parking and special events from 4 to 8 p.m. while shopping at local businesses. | historictruckee.com 2

Dec. 16 & 23 | Boatworks Mall | Tahoe City

Breakfast with Santa

Dec. 17 | Lake Tahoe Golf Course | South Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe Golf Course hosts its annual Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Enjoy holiday crafts and activities. | Tickets facebook.com/ laketahoegc CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

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Santa Cruise

Dec. 17 | Lake Tahoe

Zephyr Cove Resort hosts a Santa Cruise for all ages on the “MS Dixie II.” Enjoy photos with Santa, holiday music and treats. | zephyrcove.com

Winter Concert

Dec. 19 | Truckee High School Auditorium | Truckee

Students at Truckee High School perform a holiday concert at 6 p.m. | ttusd.org

Winter Concert

Dec. 20 | North Tahoe High School Auditorium | Tahoe City

North Tahoe High and Middle School student holiday concert at 6 p.m. | ttusd.org

Holiday Bazaar

WINTERWONDERGRASS

Dec. 23 | Tahoe Flow Arts & Fitness | Tahoe Vista

Join for a day of community movement and shopping while checking out the newly expanded studio. Meet the teachers, see a demo class and enjoy exclusive deals.

Vendor market opens at 3 p.m. followed by live performances, music and dancing at 6 p.m. | tahoeflow.com

Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade

ENTERTAINMENT & FESTIVITIES Live Music

Daily | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe

Dec. 24 | Granlibakken Tahoe | Tahoe City

Experience a torchlight parade down the ski hill with Santa and the elves followed by hot chocolate and mulled wine starting at 5 p.m. | granlibakken.com

Christmas Pageant

Enjoy live music every day at Basecamp Pizza, Azul Kitchen and Gunbarrel Tavern starting at noon in the Shops at Heavenly Village. | theshopsatheavenly.com

Magic shows

Daily | The Loft | South Lake Tahoe

Dec. 24 | Olympic Valley Chapel | Olympic Valley

At this popular event that draws many families, children are offered a role in the Christmas pageant as they come in the door with ready-to-go costumes from Mary and Joseph to camels and kings. Starts at 5:30 p.m. | olympicvalleychapel.org

Ski With Santa

The Loft hosts daily magic shows with something for every audience from family-friendly shows to adults-only Magic After Dark shows along with special performances. | thelofttahoe.com

Live DJs

Daily | Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

Dec. 25 | Area venues

Many local ski resorts will host Santa skiing on the slopes for the day. Keep your eye open for Ole St. Nick.

Visit the Center Bar for free live entertainment every Friday and Saturday starting at 10 p.m. and Sunday and holidays starting at 9 p.m. | goldennugget.com

Winter Music Series

Until April 20 | Village at Northstar | Truckee

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Winter 2023 Ski Area Schedule

Tahoe Live festival returns featuring the genre-bending compositions of REZZ and the EDM sounds of Diesel, aka Shaquille O’Neal. | tahoelive.net

After the mountain closes and the winter moon rises, experience a snowshoe tour to the mid-mountain Chalet for an intimate seated dinner featuring Bavarian-inspired, multi-course cuisine. | palisadestahoe.com

“The Tortoise and the Hare: Next Gen”

SKI LIFTS & LESSONS OPEN December 15

Feb. 1 | Fox Cultural Hall | Kings Beach

Lightwire Theater combines theater and technology to bring family-friendly stories to life in darkness and are internationally recognized for its signature brand of electroluminescent artistry. | foxchall.org

SATURDAY NIGHT SLEDDING BEGINS December 16

Xtreme International Ice Racing

Sledding parties also available

Feb. 2 & 3 | Tahoe Blue Event Center | Stateline, Nev.

Ski and snowboard lessons, and equipment rentals begin December 15.

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Dec. 15 & 16 | Village at Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

Dec. 22-March 16 (select dates) | The Chalet | Alpine Meadows

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Tahoe Live

Snowshoe Tour + Chalet Dinner

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CHRISTMAS EVE TORCHLIGHT PARADE December 24

Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, enjoy free live music on the Village Stage at the ice rink. | northstarcalifornia.com

NEW YEAR’S EVE SLEDDING PARTY December 31

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Speedway bikes and quads are modified and compete on an indoor ice arena.

There are more than 2,000 metal studs added to the tires and there are no brakes on the bikes. | tahoeblueeventcenter.com

Brew HaHa*

Feb. 2 | The Nugget Casino Resort | Sparks, Nev.

This fundraiser for Sierra Arts Foundation offers an evening of music, food and more than 100 beers. | sierraarts.org

Truckee Winter Carnival Feb. 2-4 | Truckee venues

The Museum of Truckee History and Truckee-Donner Recreation and Park District is bringing back the carnival featuring sled dogs, ice skating, snow sculptures, historical tours and more. | museumoftruckeehistory.org 4

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Harlem Globetrotters

Feb. 8 | Tahoe Blue Event Center | Stateline, Nev.

See the Globetrotter stars live as they dribble, spin, slam and dunk past their relentless rivals, the Washington Generals. Featuring new levels of trick shots, expert ball-handling skills and big laughs. | tahoeblueeventcenter.com

“Mean Girls” Teen Musical

Feb. 9-18 | Community Art Center | Truckee

“Mean Girls” Teen Edition is adapted from the 2004 blockbuster film and the Broadway smash from book writer Tina Fey. | truckeecommunitytheater.com

Wild & Scenic Film Festival*

Feb. 15-19 | Nevada City & Grass Valley

The 22nd annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival will take place as a hybrid event, both in-person and virtual offerings of filmmakers, celebrities, leading activists, social innovators and well-known world adventurers. | wildandscenicfilmfestival.org

EVERLINE RESORT

Lake Tahoe Winter Reggae Festival

NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATIONS

Feb. 17 & 18 | Tahoe Blue Event Center | Stateline, Nev.

This all-ages event features Damian Jr. Gong & Stephen Marley, Collie Buddz, The Green and Miki Rae & The Hooligans on Feb. 17, with Stick Figure, The Movement, The Elovaters and False Rhythms on Feb. 18. | tahoeblueeventcenter.com

SnowFest!

Feb. 29-March 10 | Area venues

Every spring since 1982, North Lake Tahoe has come alive with 10 fun-filled days and nights of events and activities. | tahoesnowfest.org

“Peter & The Starcatcher”

New Year’s Celebrations

Dec. 29-31 | Harrah’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

Celebrate at Harrah’s Peek Lounge for a most memorable New Year’s Eve experience. Party and dance to live DJs each night. | caesars.com

Excision

Dec. 30 & 31 | Tahoe Blue Event Center | Stateline, Nev.

March 8-17 | Lake Tahoe Community College | South Lake Tahoe

4th Wall Down Productions presents this original holiday comedy on the hilarious origin story of Peter Pan. | 4thwalldown.com

Ring in the New Year with Excision, who has spent his career dedicated to the Bass Music scene, leading and innovating in the creation of a massive, passionate Dubstep community. With special guests each night. | tahoeblueeventcenter.com

The Pa’akai We Bring

NYE at Crystal Bay Casino

This original family-friendly production introduces audiences to the Native Hawaiian relationship to pa‘akai (salt). The play follows a family with multiple generations of salt farmers on Kauai. | foxchall.org

Celebrate New Year’s with Boombox both nights with special guest Flamingosis on Dec. 30 at 8 p.m. and N2N on Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. in the Crown Room. | devildogshows.com

March 15 | Fox Cultural Hall | Kings Beach

Dec. 30 & 31 | Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev.

PAW Patrol live

Neon New Year’s Eve

PAW Patrol Live! “Heroes Unite” is a new production featuring an interactive live stage show, where members of the audience get to be heroes unleashed, helping the pups as honorary members of the pack. | tahoeblueeventcenter.com

Ring in the New Year with Hot Buttered Rum with Jessica Malone on both nights at 9 p.m. Hattie Craven joins on Dec. 30. Come dressed in your best neon for the costume contest. | moesbbqtahoe.com

March 16 & 17 | Tahoe Blue Event Center | Stateline, Nev.

Dec. 30 & 31 | Moe’s BBQ | Tahoe City

“Dancing With the Stars”

New Year’s at Mt. Rose

See the ballroom brought to life in this new production featuring favorite Dancing with the Stars pros, plus special guest stars. | tahoeblueeventcenter.com

Celebrate New Year’s skiing at Mt. Rose followed by a Snowcat Parade at 4:45 p.m., Torchlight Ski at 5 and fireworks at 5:45 p.m. | facebook.com/mtroseskitahoe

March 18 | Tahoe Blue Event Center | Stateline, Nev.

Dec. 31 | Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe

WinterWonderGrass

Fireworks & Torchlight Parade

WinterWonderGrass brings the best of bluegrass, acoustic roots and Americana music, along with California craft beers, wines, spirits and local food in a winter wonderland. | winterwondergrass.com

Ring in the new year with Kirkwood’s on-mountain celebration with the best ridgeline as a backdrop. Starts at 5 p.m. | kirkwood.com CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

April 5-7 | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

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NYE Family Celebration

Dec. 31 | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

LIVE ON TOUR 2023

The evening will kick off with an LED Torchlight Parade at 5 p.m. followed by fireworks. | www.palisadestahoe.com

Truckee Special Performance

Sledding & Dance Party

DECEMBER 27 | 7PM Community Art Center TICKETS: TahoeMusic.net

Dec. 31 | Granilibakken Tahoe | Tahoe City

Granlibakken hosts New Year’s Eve Sledding for all ages from 6 to 9 p.m. under the stars to festive music. Stay for the all-ages Dance Party with DJ Dylan Thomas and dinner starting at 8 p.m. | granlibakken.com

Glow Stick Parade & Fireworks A fundraiser for

Dec. 31 | Tahoe Donner Downhill | Truckee

Enjoy the Glow Stick Parade followed by the annual fireworks show starting at 6:15 p.m. Warm up by the firepits with hot toddies and cocoa. | tahoedonner.com

A Rockin’ New Year’s Eve

Dec. 31 | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe

New year’s eve party!

Th heart of the village will come alive with free live music starting at 2 p.m. with DJ CashMaster. Live music continues with shows at 5 and 8:30 p.m. followed by fireworks and a gondola ball drop at 9 p.m. | theshopsatheavenly.com

Northstar New Year’s Eve

Dec. 31 | Northstar California | Truckee

Dance the night away in the Village at Northstar with a live band and festivities all day including Kids Balance Rances, bike parade, vendors, axe throwing, face painting, rock climbing wall and drone show at 9 p.m. | northstarcalifornia.com

Golden Nugget NYE

Dec. 31 | Golden Nugget | Stateline, Nev.

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NYE at Alibi Ale Works

Dec. 31 | Alibi Ale Works | Truckee

This New Year’s Eve show will consist of two sets of Broken Compass Bluegrass starting at 9 p.m. The second set will feature a Tribute to the Grateful Dead. | alibialeworks.com/truckee-public-house

Gar Wood’s NYE Celebration

Dec. 31 | Gar Woods Grill & Pier | Carnelian Bay

Gar Woods’ famous NYE party is back. Enjoy dinner, music by Sawyer, party favors and champagne at midnight. | garwoods.com

NYE Experience

Dec. 31 | Edgewood Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

Welcome 2024 in impeccable style with this black-tie only event. | edgewoodtahoe.com

New Year Party

Dec. 31 | Bowl Incline | Incline Village, Nev.

Bowl Incline will open for an exclusive celebration starting at 6 p.m. with a gourmet buffet dinner, champagne toast, party favors, bowling, unlimited arcade and billiards. | bowlincline.com

NYE Ultra Lounge Party

Dec. 31 | The Loft | South Lake Tahoe

Ring in 2024 with live entertainment from DJ/Producer Groove Cartel and a midnight champagne toast, delectable cuisine, adults-only Magic After Dark and dancing. | thelofttahoe.com

The Dip: NYE Party*

Dec. 31 | Marisa Funk Theater | Grass Valley

Ring in the new year with rhythm and blues band The Dip and dance 2023 away at The Center for the Arts starting at 9 p.m. Próxima Parada will open the show. | thecenterforthearts.org

Hyatt NYE

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe | Incline Village, Nev.

The Hyatt hosts a New Year’s Eve celebration with a special dinner, live music with a DJ and local band, dancing, cocktails and more. Overnight guests can take part in the Polar Bear Plunge on Jan. 1. | hyattregencylaketahoe.com 6

Dec. 13-26, 2023 | MUSIC, EVENTS & FESTIVALS

PLUMAS SKI CLUB

THE GREAT OUTDOORS Backcountry Safety Awareness Week

Far West Fundraiser

Be prepared for back-country travel this winter with informative talks and events including Sharing the Backcountry Panel on Dec. 13; Backcountry Film Festival on Dec. 14; Women’s specific Intro to the Backcountry Lecture on Dec. 15; and a guided tour followed by professional athlete panel hosted on Dec. 16 along with Lake Tahoe Snowmobilers monthly meetup and beacon park at Little Truckee Summit. | takecaretahoe.org/backcountry

Far West hosts a fundraiser featuring a holiday bazaar, dinner, entertainment and silent auction starting at 3:30 p.m. to benefit Far West Nordic. | Tickets farwestnordic.org/auction

Until Dec. 16 | Area venues

Play Forever Fridays

Until April 5 (select dates) | Boreal Mountain

Ski or ride for a $25 lift ticket at Boreal Mountain; the price includes a $5 donation to local nonprofits. | rideboreal.com

Active Adult Snowshoe Hikes Until April 9 (Tues.) | Area venues

IGVID hosts weekly snowshoe hikes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for seniors of all abilities at various locations. | yourtahoeplace.com

Backcountry Film Festival

Dec. 14 | Alibi Ale Works Incline Public House

Tahoe Backcountry Alliance presents the Backcountry Film Festival, a celebration of the human-powered experience and a gathering place for the backcountry snowsports community. | tahoebackcountryalliance.org

Christmas Bird Count

Dec. 16 | Sierra Valley venues

The Christmas Bird Count is regarded as the largest and oldest citizen science project in the world. Each year, tens of thousands of volunteers head out into the winter landscape to count birds for a day. | RSVP colindillingham2@gmail.com, (530) 394-8129

Dec. 17 | Tahoe City Yacht Club

“Home, Sick!” premiere

Dec. 21 | Alibi Ale Works | Truckee

Ski For The Love presents “Home, Sick!” at the Truckee Public House at 7:30 p.m. along with a raffle. Filmed on location in Tahoe. | alibialeworks.com

Full Moon Snowshoe Tours

Dec. 26-April 23 (select dates) | area venues

Tahoe Adventure Company hosts Full Moon Snowshoe Tours on two nights each month. | tahoeadventurecompany.com

Guided Snowshoe Tour

Dec. 31 | Tahoe Donner Cross Country | Truckee

Enjoy an evening under the stars this New Year’s Eve with a guided snowshoe tour of the cross-country trails from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. | tahoedonner.com

New Year’s Snowshoe

Jan. 1 | Donner Memorial State Park | Truckee

Kick off the New Year with a guided snowshoe trek through the park at 11 a.m. | Donner Memorial State Park on Facebook

Snowshoe Star Tours Jan. 3, April 3 | area venues

Tahoe Adventure Company and Tony Berendsen present telescopic tours of the night sky. It starts with guided sunset snowshoeing, followed by a brilliant tour of the night sky. For ages 8 and older. | tahoeadventurecompany.com

CoreNation

Alpenglow Winter Speaker Series

CoreNation Tour is a snowboard-only rail jam series traveling across the United States that helps create awareness and financial support for local nonprofits. The contest is jam format. | rideboreal.com

Alpenglow Winter Speaker Series will showcase locals and athletes who share stories of their incredible adventures in the mountains. In-person and virtual options available. Tahoe Guide is a sponsor. | alpenglowsports.com

Dec. 16 | Boreal

Jan. 4, 17, Feb. 15, March 7 | Olympic Village Lodge | Olympic Valley

“Redline Traverse” showing

Tahoe Adventure Film Festival

This film uncovers the history of the Sierra Nevada’s most notorious yet famously undocumented ski traverse. It premieres with a free showing at 3:30 p.m. | eventbrite.com

Enjoy a showcase of the Top 10 action sports films featuring a 10- to 12-minute clip from each of the films. The night includes special guest speakers, action photo displays, break-dancers, DJs and raffle starting at 7:30 p.m. | laketahoefilmfestival.com

Dec. 16 | Red Cliffs Day Lodge | Kirkwood Mountain Resort

Jan. 6 | Bally’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

Nordic Twilight Tours

Backcountry Demo Days

The 2- to 2.5-hour tour begins at the Cross Country, Telemark & Snowshoe Center at 5 p.m. The group will meander through the pine tree-lined forest and ending in The Village at Northstar. Enjoy s’mores and hot chocolate. | northstarcalifornia.com

Alpenglow Sports offers its annual backcountry demo event to perpetuate the enthusiasm for all aspects of in-area and backcountry skiing. Join guides, forecasters, AIARE instructors and gear experts, including demos, avalanche education, guided tours and a raffle. | palisadestahoe.com CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

Dec. 16-March 9 (Sat.) | Northstar California | Truckee

Jan. 6 | Palisades Tahoe | Alpine Meadows

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Poker Run

Ullr Fest

Jan. 26 | Diamond Peak Ski Resort | Incline Village, Nev.

Jan. 6 | Sugar Bowl | Norden

This annual family-friendly scavenger hunt has participants riding or skiing to poker chip stations on the mountain to earn cards in your poker hand. Proceeds benefit local schools. | sugarbowl.com

The annual Ullr Fest is a benefit weekend to raise funds for the Diamond Peak Ski Team. It kicks off with a torchlight parade, bonfire, party and live music. Dress in Ullr attire; the event is named for the Scandinavian god of winter and snow. | diamondpeak.com

Cross-country ski tours

Burton Mystery Tour

Join a free ski tour at 10 a.m. on select Saturdays to explore the park with a historian to learn about local natural and cultural history. Bring gear. Offered Jan. 6 & 20, Feb. 3 & 17, and March 2, 16 & 30. | Register bit.ly/donner_tours

This banked slalom event celebrates community and progression for all ages and abilities with product giveaways, athlete demos and BBQ/après hangouts.| rideboreal.com

Jan. 6-March 30 (select dates) | Donner Memorial State Park | Truckee

Jan. 27 | Boreal

Snowshoe tours

Ski Safety Day

Join a free snowshoe tour at 1 p.m.on Saturdays to explore the park with a historian to learn natural and cultural history. Bring gear. | Register bit.ly/donner_tours

Ski California member resorts will participate in Ski California Safety Day with many offering guest-centric activities and events designed to educate skiers and riders about safety on the slopes. | skicalifornia.org

Jan. 6-March 30 (Sat.) | Donner Memorial State Park | Truckee

Mid-Winter Bald Eagle Count Jan. 12 | Area venues

Tahoe Institute for Natural Science will be coordinating the annual mid-winter Bald Eagle count and volunteers are invited to participate. There are 26 stations located around the Tahoe Basin. Join a virtual slideshow on Jan. 11. | tinsweb.org

Jan. 27 | Area resorts

Audi FIS Ski World Cup Tour

Feb. 23-25 | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

The Stifel Palisades Tahoe will host men’s slalom and giant slalom events on Dog Leg and Red Dog Face. | palisadestahoe.com

Motorized Avalanche Classes

Silver Dollar Derby

Sierra Avalanche Center is offering Intro, Level 1, Rescue and Level 2 and women-specific avalanche classes for motorized users. Intro classes are free. | sierraavalanchecenter.org

Formerly The McKinney Cup, this event pits some of the fastest skiers in the sport against each other in Giant Slalom. | skirose.com

Jan. 12-Feb. 18 (select dates) | Tahoe Meadows

Twilight Snowshoe Hike

Feb. 24 | Mt. Rose

Carnival Games & Glowstick Parade Feb. 24 | Tahoe Donner Downhill | Truckee

Jan. 19, March 1 & 22 | Diamond Peak | Incline Village, Nev.

Join this 3-mile round trip hike that includes guides, after-hour access to Diamond Peak and Snowflake Lodge and more. | diamondpeak.com

Carnival games for kids of all ages start at 4:30 p.m. and a glow stick parade for ages 10 or younger who can ski or ride unassisted in the dark on Snowbird run at 6:15 p.m. | tahoedonner.com

Raptor tours

Banked Slalom

Join TINS for Raptor Outings in Sierra Valley on Jan. 19 and in Carson Valley on Feb. 2. Wintering raptors typically include Bald and Golden Eagles, Rough-legged, Ferruginous and Red-tailed Hawks, Northern Harriers, American Kestrel, Prairie Falcon and possibly others. | RSVP tinsweb.org

The snake-run-style course is specifically built for the event and features flowy banked turns and creative features that will be sure to leave a smile on your face. | sugarbowl.com

Jan. 19 & Feb. 2 | Area venues

Arcteryx Winter Film Tour

Jan. 20 | Olympic Village Event Center | Olympic Valley

Join an evening to explore ideas, share stories and get stoked for winter with showings of “Darkhorse,” “Continuum,” “Æther 5,” “109 Below” and “Space Craft.” Proceeds support Washoe Tribe Cultural and Outdoor Expedition Program.

Michelle Parker, Elena Hight, Tatum Monod and Joe Lax will be in attendance. | Tickets community-events.arcteryx.com

World Championship Longboard Races

Jan. 20, Feb. 17, March 16 | Johnsville Historic Ski Bowl

Johnsville Historic Ski Bowl is the host for the races that recreate the first downhill ski races in the Americas. The events are historical re-enactments of 1860’s era ski racing in the Lost Sierra. | plumasskiclub.org

Snowshoe Trek

Jan. 21, Feb. 8, March 10 | Area venues

Enjoy a leisurely snowshoe trek with experts and friends at the Sugar Pine Foundation who will reveal the mysterious world of trees. | tahoerimtrail.org

Nordic in Nature ski tour

Jan. 23 | Spooner Lake | East Shore

Spend the morning gliding on cross-country skis during an excursion with TINS and Tahoe Rim Trail Association to learn about forest ecology while talking about the plants and animals that make up Tahoe’s wintery ecosystem. | tinsweb.org

Tahoe climate change talk Jan. 25 | TBD

Climate change is already impacting the Lake Tahoe Basin, in response, agencies and communities throughout the Basin are beginning to develop plans and actions to enhance their capacities to adapt. Join this talk to learn more. | tahoe.ucdavis.edu

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Feb. 24 | Sugar Bowl | Norden

The Great Ski Race

March 3 | Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area | Tahoe City

The Great Ski Race is the main fundraising event for Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue Team, a nonprofit all-volunteer organization. Team members, along with community supporters, organize The Great Ski Race, which is one of the largest Nordic ski races west of the Mississippi. | thegreatskirace.com

PinkFest

March 7 | Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe

Pinkfest Tahoe returns to Mt. Rose to benefit Moms on the Run. The day features a women’s ski clinic and more. | skirose.com

Tahoe Freeride Chutes Comp March 9 & 10 | Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe

Competitors take on the legendary Chutes at Mt. Rose with competition on Saturday for ages 14 and younger, with ages 15 and older on Sunday. Spectator viewing areas. | skirose.com

Ididarun Sled Dog Race

March 10 | Tahoe Donner Downhill | Truckee

A fun dog pull race benefiting the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe at 1 p.m. | tahoedonner.com

Retro Ski Day

March 10 | Diamond Peak | Incline Village, Nev.

Break out the retro gear to celebrate spring skiing in style. Whether it’s old wooden skis and woolen outerwear, 1970’s stretch pants or neon onesies from the 1980s, they will bring back fond memories. | diamondpeak.com

Family Downhill Challenge

March 17 | Tahoe Donner Downhill | Truckee

Come out and compete in this friendly family downhill GS ski race at 11 a.m. | tahoedonner.com

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Gold Rush Festival

March 18 & 19 | Royal Gorge Cross Country | Soda Springs

This cross-country festival at Royal’s Gorge’s Summit Station classic and freestyle races, along with kids’ races and obstacle races. | royalgorge.com

Wonders of Wildlife & Water

March 19 | Sugar Pine Point State Park | Tahoma

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Join TINS naturalist Sarah Hockensmith as she leads the way in search of wildlife, water features, and spectacular scenery from a beachy waterfront. | tahoerimtrail. org

Pain McShlonkey Classic

March 23 | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

Dress up in outrageous ski duds and come out for a day full of belly laughs, camaraderie and philanthropy in celebration of legendary skier Shane McConkey.

Festivities include the Extreme Small Mountain Invitational and a downhill race, where pros and amateurs battle it out on snowblades for the Golden Saucer trophy. | shanemcconkey.org

Luggi Foeger Uphill/Downhill Festival

March 23 & 24 | Diamond Peak | Incline Village, Nev.

Competitors race to the top of the mountain using whatever human-powered method they prefer – skins, snowshoes, running shoes, etc. – then ski, snowboard, snowshoe or run back down to the finish line. | diamondpeak.com

Silver Belt Classic

March 25-29 | Sugar Bowl | Norden

The Silver Belt Classic returns with freeride action in some of the most unique terrain in Tahoe. | sugarbowl.com

Slednanigans April 1-3 | TBD

Lake Tahoe Snowmobilers nonprofit hosts its end of season party with hill climbs, camping, gear swap and more. | laketahoesnowmobilers.com

42nd Annual

SNOWFEST

February 29 - March 10, 2024 Mark your calendars for the 42nd annual SNOWFEST in North Lake Tahoe, beginning February 29th.

The Sugar Bowl Uphiller April 6 | Sugar Bowl | Norden

Participants choose the amount of vertical climbing. Each lap an uphiller completes earns him/her additional raffle tickets and a better chance at earning prizes during the awards ceremony. Costumes required. | sugarbowl.com

Banked Slalom

Participate in your fan favorite SNOWFEST events such as the Polar Bear Swim at Gar Woods, Dress Up Your Dog Contest, the Alaskan Open, SNOWFEST Parade, and many more!

April 6 | Boreal

The Boreal Banked Slalom features a costume race to benefit the High Fives Foundation, live music and an après party. | rideboreal.com

Wilderness First Aid

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April 6 & 7 | Area venue

Tahoe Rim Trail Association hosts this two-day course taught by NOLS Wilderness Medicine. It provides a foundation in important first-aid concepts critical to responding effectively to emergencies in remote back-country environments. | tahoerimtrail.org

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Dummy Downhill

DAYS OF FUN

April 7 | Tahoe Donner Downhill | Truckee Join the annual end-of-season bash with the Dummy Downhill at 4:15 p.m. Join the fun and enter your own dummy in the competition. This year’s theme is super heroes. | diamondpeak.com

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LOCAL EVENTS

Dummy Downhill

April 13 | Diamond Peak | Incline Village, Nev.

Join the fun at the annual Dummy Downhill. Participants build a dummy on skis (or a snowboard) that gets launched off a jump on Show-Off while spectators cheer them on from the Base Lodge Deck. | diamondpeak.com

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Tiki Pond Skim

April 13 | Sugar Bowl | Norden

Enjoy live music, a pop up tiki bar and a snow beach viewing area to watch the pond skimming action. | sugarbowl.com

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