Events

Truckee Thursdays

Next Date

June 18, 2026 5 - 8:30pm

Upcoming Dates

June 25, 2026 5 - 8:30pm
July 2, 2026 5 - 8:30pm
July 9, 2026 5 - 8:30pm
July 16, 2026 5 - 8:30pm
July 23, 2026 5 - 8:30pm
July 30, 2026 5 - 8:30pm
August 6, 2026 5 - 8:30pm

Downtown Truckee
10065 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161
United States

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Historic Downtown Truckee’s Signature Summer Street Festival

Every Thursday evening, downtown Truckee comes alive with live music, local food, artisan vendors, family fun, shopping, and mountain town energy.

Stroll streets closed to traffic, grab dinner, enjoy the beer garden, shop local, and soak up one of Truckee’s favorite summer traditions.

What You’ll Find

Every week brings new vendors, fresh experiences, and a lively atmosphere that captures the spirit of Truckee summers.

Live music throughout downtown
Food vendors and outdoor dining
Artisan makers and local businesses
Kids activities and family fun
Beer garden and cocktails
Community nonprofits and local organizations
Shopping and sidewalk sales
Weekly entertainment and rotating experiences

Whether you’re here for the music, shopping, food, or simply the energy of downtown on a summer evening, Truckee Thursdays is one of the region’s favorite weekly traditions.

Outdoor market with people gathered under tents at dusk.

Family walking through a busy outdoor market; child on dad's shoulders.

Crowd at an outdoor market with colorful tents and forested hills in the background.

People ordering food at a red food truck on a sunny day.

Crowded outdoor market with colorful tents and distant mountains.

A musician plays guitar at an outdoor event, with a crowd in the background.

Outdoor concert with band on stage, crowd mingling, trees in the background.

Street fair with tents and people, set against a mountain sunset backdrop.

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Skip the Parking Hassle

Truckee Thursdays is designed to be easy to access without driving downtown. Visitors are encouraged to use free shuttles, bike valet, BCycle e-bikes, walk, or carpool.

Free Event Shuttle

Free neighborhood shuttles run throughout the evening from:

Tahoe Donner
Donner Lake
Glenshire
Prosser
Sierra Meadows
Northstar

Shuttles operate approximately every 25 to 45 minutes with return service after the event.

View Shuttle Schedule

Bike Valet

Ride your bike or e-bike downtown and use the free monitored bike valet during the event. It’s convenient, sustainable, and helps reduce traffic congestion.

BCycle E-Bikes

Explore Truckee by e-bike with Truckee BCycle, the town’s shared electric bike program featuring approximately 50 pedal assist e-bikes and docking stations located throughout Truckee, from Donner Lake to downtown and along the Truckee River Legacy Trail.

BCycle stations make it easy to ride to Truckee Thursdays without worrying about parking. Simply unlock a bike through the BCycle app and dock it at stations around town.

Explore BCycle Ride Share

Event FAQs

Is Truckee Thursdays free?

Yes. Admission is free and open to the public.

Is the event family friendly?

Absolutely. Truckee Thursdays is designed for all ages with music, food, shopping, and activities for kids and families.

Is there parking downtown?

Parking is limited. Visitors are encouraged to use free shuttles, bike valet, walk, or carpool.

Are dogs allowed?

Leashed, well behaved dogs are welcome at Truckee Thursdays, but crowds, music, and warm pavement can be a lot for some pups. If your dog is anxious, reactive, or uncomfortable in busy settings, they’ll probably have a better night relaxing at home.