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
Community Connections: Under the Tahoe Stars | 7:30–9:30 PM
Northstar California
Join the Truckee Chamber of Commerce, Tahoe Star Tours and Truckee Cultural District for an evening under the stars. Gather around the fire to explore the night sky, then get a closer look at distant stars, galaxies, star clusters and nebulae through powerful telescopes.
$30/person. Advance registration required.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
Keep It Dark Photo Contest Awards | 7–9 PM
Truckee Tahoe Airport, 10356 Truckee Airport Road
Celebrate the beauty of our night skies at an awards presentation featuring images captured throughout Nevada County. View the winning photographs and enjoy an evening of live music, bites and beverages.
Free to the public.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop + Dark Skies Awareness Stops | 12–4 PM
Downtown Truckee
Sip, shop and stroll through historic downtown during the annual Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop, with special Keep It Dark stops where you can learn more about preserving our night skies.
Astro Photography Workshop: Milky Way in the Meadow | 7–10 PM
Norden Meadow, Donner Summit
Learn to photograph the Milky Way with award-winning astrophotographers Mike Oitzman and Allison Kalt during a hands-on evening workshop at Norden Meadow. Get expert guidance on night photography while capturing the Sierra landscape and stars after dark.
Free. Advance registration required; space is limited.
Reserve Your Spot
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
Dark Skies Brunch & Creative Writing Workshop | 10 AM–12 PM
2046 Geiger St., Truckee Arts Loft
Enjoy coffee and pastries with Nevada County Poet Laureate Karen Terrey of Tangled Roots Writing during a Dark Skies-inspired creative writing workshop.
RSVP by October 1 to kat@nevadacountyarts.org
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
Shofar in the Park: Rosh Hashanah Celebration
- Sep 13
- 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Celebrate Rosh Hashanah outdoors at Truckee River Regional Park with the sounding of the shofar, a festive holiday picnic and traditional Tashlich service.
Truckee Farmer's Market
- Sep 15
- 8:00am - 1:00pm
A weekly summer farmers market featuring fresh produce, artisan goods, baked treats, local eats, and community connection under the pines.