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In our fourth year, Fox Cultural Hall (formerly Arts For The Schools) is expanding the festival, with the kick-off activities that you won’t want to miss! The event will start with a parade into the festival grounds and live music! Grab a bite for lunch, dinner, or a drink. Activities on Saturday the 14th from 12pm-8pm will be bigger and better this year, with live performances; arts n crafts; food, drink and treats, and tons of traditional games including, Loteria, Futbol and many more from your childhood. Live performances announced soon!
The show will feature built-out Mercedes Sprinters (mostly) 4×4 rigs, accessories, and more. Come out and meet the builders, network with van lifers, check out all kinds of cool workmanship and maybe learn something new. Vendors will be set up with accessories to buy for your van or rig, and there will be presentations from experts on gear and tools (like how to use solar!).
Come join for a super fun 5K run and celebrate Oktoberfest in Tahoe City. Don't forget your Lederosen and Dirndl.
This exciting family-friendly event offers a wide selection of Bavarian-themed food options and delicious craft beers brewed by regional breweries. Enjoy live music from Coburn Station and the sounds of an authentic accordion player, Christiane Georgi. While enjoying your favorite local brew, participate in fun games like the Stein squat, Yodel Contest, and Weiner toss. Make special Oktoberfest pretzel necklaces, explore our Vendor Village featuring North Tahoe’s most talented artisan makers and small businesses.
Enjoy a petting zoo, bulb planting, arts & crafts, bilingual singalong, museum play, face painting, & more!
This annual event transforms The Village at Palisades Tahoe into the largest Bavarian playground in North Lake Tahoe, complete with authentic German beer, Bavarian music, and dance, plus the ever-popular Oktoberfest Games and plenty of family fun. Enjoy live entertainment by Joe Smiell's 20 Piece Bavarian Band, the Almenrausch Schuhplattler Dance Troop, and the Alpentanzer Schuhplattler Dance Troop, accompanied by the Alpentanz Kapelle Band throughout the day.
Get ready for an unforgettable night of social stoke and adrenaline-pumping action as TGR brings its latest ski and snowboard film, “Beyond the Fantasy,” to Palisades Tahoe! Don't miss your chance to be a part of this epic event - buy your tickets now and immerse yourself in the whimsical imagination of our athletes as they push the boundaries of what's possible on snow.
Join for the 34th annual Foam Fest Fundraiser. This year, Palisades Tahoe is offering Foam Fest Truckee and Foam Fest North Lake Tahoe, with five different partner breweries on each ticket! Your ticket gets you a beer at each of your locations' five partner breweries, as well as a commemorative glass.
On First Fridays, Historic Downtown Truckee’s unique shops, boutiques, art studios, salons and eateries will keep their doors open later and offer special promotions, sales, activities, demonstrations, food and beverages and much more!
Join us for this iconic fall event in beautiful downtown Truckee. Attendees will receive a commemorative wine glass to sample wine at 25+ venues as well as delicious bite-sized snacks at a variety of downtown restaurants and merchants, plus a map to all participating venues.
The 2024 Tahoe Forest Health System Foundation Fall Festival and Fun Run will be a community event to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Health System in a family-friendly environment. Come engage with other community members and their families. Enjoy lunch from multiple food trucks, as well as adult beverages and family-friendly, fall-themed drinks and sweet treats.
Fun Run
Made in Tahoe is a vibrant celebration of all things local, showcasing the best that the Lake Tahoe Basin and Truckee areas have to offer. Hosted at The Village at Palisades Tahoe, this event features a diverse range of offerings that are either made or inspired by the community, including local artisans, businesses, chefs, organizations, and entertainers. Immerse yourself in the unique and talented creations of our community, and discover the essence of Tahoe.
Now in its 13th year, Fall Festival is Truckee’s premier family-friendly autumn celebration and one of Tahoe Donner’s largest community events! Fall Festival is a favorite for all ages, featuring a full day of harvest-themed events and activities. As each year gets bigger and better, you can expect familiar favorites like a pumpkin patch, bounce house, face painting, live animal show, and special activities like a doggie dip adventure for your four-legged friends in Northwoods Pool! Find tasty treats for the whole family!
Teton Gravity Research is excited to return to the KT Base Bar at Palisades Tahoe for the winter kick-off celebration of the year! Join us to get hyped for winter with TGR's new feature length ski and snowboard film, Legend Has It, premiering on the big-screen AND featuring the all-time winter at Palisades Tahoe!
Bring your children of any age by the new Town Corporation Yard (beside the new Forest Service building on Stockrest Springs Rd.) for a hands-on, up close day with heavy equipment.
-Explore the Town’s Corp Yard
-Big Trucks on display courtesy of local contractors & agencies
-CHP helicopter landing and take off
-Meet Smokey Bear
-TDPUD will have a photo "booth" set up with a fun themed backdrop and costumes.
Explore the Town’s Corp Yard, Big Trucks on display courtesy of local contractors & agencies, CHP helicopter landing and take off, Meet Smokey Bear, TDPUD will have a photo "booth" set up with a fun themed backdrop and costumes.
Parade through downtown Truckee to the Community Arts Center, then Trick-Or-Treat through the Community Arts Center for candy and fun Halloween themed doors.
Warren Miller is going big for 75 years! Stacked with unbelievable action and unexpected stories, Warren Miller’s 75 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.
Come to the Ski Swap for new and used winter equipment for the entire family. Come join the fun and look for bargains. Local reps from ski shops and resorts will be on hand to answer your questions.
Join us on November 27th, 2024, as we open the lifts at 9 AM. Whether you're a seasoned skier or simply eager to enjoy the snow, there's something for everyone. Come celebrate the start of the season with fun and excitement for all ages!
Leave the cooking to us this Thanksgiving! Enjoy a delicious grand buffet with carving stations, holiday side dishes, and desserts. Guests will receive a complimentary glass of champagne upon arrival, and afterwards a full bar will be available for purchase. There will be two separate seating’s: 2:30pm or 5:30pm. Please make your reservations by 11/20.
Listen to live music while you dine! View our Music & Drinking page for information on Truckee's weekend music scene at local bars, restaurants, and breweries.
September 4th: Gold Noire
September 11th: Johnathan Hennion Duo
September 18th: Rogue Coyote
September 25th: Celebration of Women
October 2nd: Indigo Grey
October 9th: Undercover
October 16th: Rubicon Gold
Come join the fun on September 17th at your local golf course! Northstar is raising funds for our local community, grants and foundations through this fun and family friendly event! All proceeds will go directly to our Epic Promise foundation. $75 sign up for employees, $100 sign up for public, payment upon registration. Lunch included! Teams of 4 and tons of awesome prizes! Check in is at 9AM and Tee off is at 10AM, weather depending.
Come celebrate Oktoberfest with us by running or walking the Lederhosen 5K. This course starts and finishes near Fanny Bridge in Tahoe City. It features an out and back course on a class 1 (10′ wide) paved trail along the Truckee River.
The Great Trail Race is an epic point to point route between Truckee & Tahoe City, CA that you can either gravel bike, mountain bike or trail run. Choose one of two course options, Elite or Classic.
Located just five minutes from Downtown Truckee on the east end of Donner Lake, Donner Memorial State Park is open year-round and offers weekly, drop-in interpretive programs where you can learn about the natural and cultural history of the Truckee-Tahoe region. In the winter, check out their guided snowshoe tours, and in the summer, they offer guided paddling tours, mountain bike tours, junior ranger programs, historical tours, campfire talks, and park cleanups.
View Weekly Interpretive Programs & Events
Explore the history of the area and the people who came into this part of the Sierra, including local Native Americans, the Donner Party, and builders of the transcontinental railroad. Visitors can expect to spend about one hour exploring exhibits.
For guided adventure tours, scenic tours, and cultural tours, view our Guides, Tours, Shops page.
Check out the Truckee Certified Farmers Market every Tuesday morning from May through October. Conveniently located at Truckee River Regional Park, just minutes from downtown Truckee. Fresh, local, and fun!
Just 40 minutes east of Truckee, Reno, NV hosts a variety of events and festivals like hot air balloon festivals, wine walks, cook-off competitions and much more. From nightlife and gambling to art and museums, there's always something fun waiting "down the hill" from Truckee in the Biggest Little City in the World.
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