Events
Keep It Dark Astrotourism Weekend
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Discover a different side of Truckee during Keep It Dark Astrotourism Weekend, October 1–4. This four-day celebration brings together stargazing, photography, art and community events designed to connect people with Truckee’s spectacular night skies while building awareness around the importance of protecting them.
From an evening under the stars with Tahoe Star Tours to the Keep It Dark Photo Contest Awards, photography and writing workshops, and dark sky activations during Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop, there are plenty of ways to experience the magic of Truckee after the sun goes down.
Weekend Events
Thursday, October 1
Dark Skies Cosmoarium | 6–9 PM
Northstar Resort with Tahoe Star Tours
Explore the night sky through powerful telescopes with expert star guides.
Chamber Community Connections | Evening
Location TBD
Friday, October 2
Keep It Dark Photo Contest Awards | 5–7 PM
Truckee Tahoe Airport, 10356 Truckee Airport Road
Celebrate the photographers capturing the beauty of our night skies.
Saturday, October 3
Wine, Walk, Dark Skies & Shop | 12–4 PM
Downtown Truckee
Enjoy the annual Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop with special Dark Skies Awareness Stops throughout the event.
Dark Skies Photo Workshop | Time TBD
Join Milky Way Mike and Allison Kalt of the Nevada County Photo Club for a workshop focused on capturing the night sky. Location Norden Meadows
Sunday, October 4
Dark Skies Writing Workshop | 10 AM–1 PM
9848 Gallery at Truckee Artist Lofts
Join Karen Terrey for a creative writing workshop inspired by the night sky.
Make Plans to Stay This Fall
Fall is just around the corner, and there’s no better time to plan a Truckee getaway. From golden aspens and crisp mountain days to local events, trails and downtown favorites, there’s plenty worth staying for.
Book two or more nights through Visit Truckee-Tahoe and get $100 toward your stay.
Upcoming Events
Music in the Park
- Aug 26
- 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Spend summer evenings under the pines with free live music, community gathering, and family-friendly fun at Truckee Regional Park's Amphitheater.
Truckee Pro Rodeo
- Aug 27 - 29
A three-day Truckee tradition featuring rodeo action, Extreme Bulls & Broncs, and a live concert with Eli Young Band at McIver Rodeo Arena.