Friday, November 28
2 man Acoustic Jam – 9 p.m., Bar of America, 10040 Donner Pass Rd.. Additional dates: 11/28, 11/29. For more information, visit https://www.barofamerica.com/calendar.html or call (530) 587-2626.
Alibi’s 11th Anniversary Weekend: Beer + Events – 11 a.m., Alibi Ale Works – Incline Public House, 931 Tahoe Blvd. We’re turning 11! Celebrate all weekend with us. Friday 11/28 – we’re kicking off the weekend by freshly tapping our 11th Anniversary Beer: Czech Dark Lager. Saturday 11/29 – 80s Retro Ski Party with New Wave Crave at Alibi Incline, 9PM. 80s bright ski garb encouraged! Sunday 11/30 – Mustache & Beer Pairing Competition at Alibi Truckee, 5PM. In collaboration with Movember Tahoe Stache Team. Winners will win gift cards, merch & more For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1852508482008061/.
Bowl Incline – Live Music – 5-8 p.m., Bowl Incline, 916 Southwood Blvd. Description Every Thursday Additional dates: 11/28, 12/4. For more information, visit https://business.ivcba.org/event-calendar/Details/bowl-incline-live-music-1548491?sourceTypeId=Hub or call (775) 831-1900.
Daily Daytime Snowshoe Tours! – 10 a.m.-1 p.m., North Lake Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe. Discover the finer points of winter ecology and other unique conditions of the Tahoe Truckee area with our guided snowshoe tours! We will also stop along the way to take in the beautiful views. Our guided Snowshoe Tours are popular with all levels of nature enthusiasts. Cost: $99 pp. Time: 10am-1pm. Trip Includes: Snowshoes, poles, knowledgeable guides, natural and human history discussions, trail snacks, hot drinks, and permit fees. No experience necessary. Additional dates: 11/28, 12/1. For more information, visit https://chamber.truckee.com/events/details/daily-daytime-snowshoe-tours-11-28-2025-82251.
Friday Night Music at Cottonwood Restaurant – 6:30-8:30 p.m., Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar, 10142 Rue Hilltop. Join us each Friday at Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar in Truckee for a fun night of live music and great vibes! For more information, visit https://chamber.truckee.com/events/details/friday-night-music-at-cottonwood-restaurant-11-28-2025-81283 or call (530) 587-5711.
Live Music – Gar Woods Grill & Pier, 5000 N Lake Blvd. Rustler’s Moon, 8:00 – 11:00 PM Additional dates: 11/28, 11/29. For more information, visit https://www.garwoods.com/calendar.html or call (530) 546-3366.
Lost Sauna Wellness Days – 9-11 a.m., North Tahoe Event Center, 8318 CA-28. We’re thrilled to bring back Lost Sauna Wellness Days this holiday season—your chance to pause, reset, and enjoy some much-needed “you” time! Enjoy a 1-hour Plunge and Sauna session at the North Tahoe Event Center Lakeview Room. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1305614964688762/.
Truckee Optimist Christmas Tree Lot – 12-6 p.m., Truckee Crossroads Shopping Center, Corner of Highway 89S. The Truckee Optimist Club begins its 5th decade of Selling Christmas to raise funds to support the Local Youth of Truckee. Members, volunteers, and many of the Youth groups the club supports man the lot and will assist you in selecting the perfect tree. The quality of trees this year are excellent due to late rains both here locally and at our Christmas Tree providers in Oregon. Locally cut Red Firs from 5 feet to 14 feet tall. Nordman Firs and Grand Firs from Oregon from 5 feet to 9 feet tall. The lot opens at Noon the day after Thanksgiving and will remain open until December 22 or when the last tree is sold. For further information call 530 448-9875 or http://www.truckeeoptimistclub.com . The Truckee Optimist Club, Chartered in 1971, is dedicated to raising funds to support local education, athletic, music, drama, and other programs for Youth of Truckee. Happy Holidays!!! Additional dates: 11/28, 11/29. or call 530-448-9875.
Saturday, November 29
Celebrate Small Business Saturday at Mountain Lotus! – 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mountain Lotus , 10124 E Street. Celebrate Small Business Saturday at Mountain Lotus! Join us for a joyful day of community connection with live music, local makers, and nourishing organic food. Shop small, enjoy wholesome seasonal dishes from our farm-to-table café, and experience the heart of Mountain Lotus—plus enjoy 30% off apparel and special membership offers all day long. Come celebrate community, creativity, and the magic of shopping small this holiday season. We look forward to welcoming you! For more information, visit https://www.mountainlotusyoga.com/events-old/small-business-saturday or call (530) 583-7500.
Christmas Tree Cutting Day – 9 a.m.-3 p.m., North Tahoe Regional Park, 6600 Donner Rd. Make your holiday memories at the North Tahoe Regional Park and find your perfect Christmas Tree! Valid at the North Tahoe Regional Park only. RESIDENTS ONLY. Fee: $20/permit (space limited, restrictions apply) For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/773681788899401/.
Forged Sculpture Unveiling – 4-5 p.m., S. On November 29, the Palisades Tahoe community gathers once again to celebrate FORGED – a monumental art sculpture by local artist Toni Standteiner that honors decades of legacy, community, and excellence in winter sports. Each year, new inductees are added to this living tribute, ensuring that the names of athletes, coaches, families, and mentors who shape our mountain’s story continue to be recognized and remembered for generations to come. For more information, visit https://chamber.truckee.com/events/details/forged-sculpture-unveiling-82356.
Jelly Bread – The Last Waltz – 8 p.m., 14 State Route 28. Jelly Bread – The Last Waltz. On Thanksgiving Day of 1976, while most people were cozied up in their homes with a turkey leg and gravy-soaked mashed potatoes, some of the most iconic musical talent of the past few decades gathered onstage at the Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco to celebrate The Band’s farewell concert appearance, The Last Waltz. Today, all across the country, this show is re-created in celebration of good music and the holidays. For Tahoenians, this means Jelly Bread. The Reno-based rock-funk band has headlined and organized the annual Locals Last Waltz at the Crystal Bay Casino. It is an evening Jelly Bread looks forward to as it is a night of local music for the locals. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1146151561056602/.
Light Up the Night – 5 p.m., The Lodge Restaurant at Tahoe Donner, 12850 Northwoods Blvd. Welcome in winter with the magic and merriment of Light Up the Night at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub. Join your neighbors and friends for Tahoe Donner’s FREE annual tree lighting ceremony, featuring musical performances, hot cocoa and cider, beer, wine and holiday cocktails, kids craft stations and a very special visit from Santa Claus! For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/809516741547958/.
Paint & Sip @ Tahoe Wine Collective – 4-6 p.m., Tahoe Wine Collective, 760 North Lake Boulevard. Join Painted Vine @Tahoe Wine Collective for a Paint & Sip guided by local artist, Veronica Lichter. For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paint-sip-tahoe-wine-collective-tickets-1964481703658.
Small Business Saturday Tahoe City & West Shore – 8 a.m.-10 p.m., North Tahoe Arts, 380 N Lake Blvd. Holiday Celebrations Begin Nov. 29 in Tahoe City & West Shore! Join us as we kick off the season with Small Business Saturday on Nov. 29 — the perfect time to support local businesses by shopping local for the holidays! Every purchase helps our mountain community thrive. Bring the family and visit Santa at the Boatworks Mall + capture a festive holiday photo while exploring locally owned shops, cozy cafés, and seasonal specials throughout Tahoe City and the West Shore. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2224562754718868/ or call (530) 581-2787.
Tahoe Donner Light Up the Night – 5-7 p.m., The Lodge Restaurant & Pub Outdoor Pavilion. Welcome to winter with the magic and merriment of Light Up the Night. Join your neighbors and friends for Tahoe Donner’s annual tree lighting ceremony, featuring a kids craft station, hot cocoa, s’mores, beer and wine, holiday-inspired cocktails, a very special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus and more! For more information, visit https://chamber.truckee.com/events/details/tahoe-donner-light-up-the-night-82221.
Sunday, November 30
Blu Egyptian – 8 p.m., Crystal Bay Casino, 14 Highway 28. or call (775) 833-6333.
Monday, December 1
Old Lumberyard Holiday Tree Lighting – 5-8 p.m., 4pm Ribbon Cutting Tree Lighting, Beer by Fifty/Fifty, Music and Food For more information, visit https://chamber.truckee.com/events/details/old-lumberyard-holiday-tree-lighting-82223.
Tuesday, December 2
Truckee Hot Club – 6:30-9 p.m., 10990 Industrial Way Ste 103 Truckee CA 96161 United States. Live Jazz at the Good Wolf every Tuesday starting at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1551583116188137/1551583126188136/?active_tab=about.
Wednesday, December 3
Community Garden Workshops: Holiday Wreath Making | Session 1 – 5:30-7 p.m., North Tahoe Event Center, 8318 CA-28. Celebrate the holiday season with a touch of nature! Join our holiday wreath-making workshop and learn to create beautiful, festive wreaths using foraged greenery from the park. This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to add a personal and natural touch to their holiday décor. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1317660513351783/.
Thursday, December 4
11th Annual Tahoe Film Fest – 5:45 p.m., Incline Village, Northstar Village, Crystal Bay , 901 Tahoe Blvd. Tahoe Film Fest is back December 4–7, with screenings at Incline Village Cinema, Village Cinemas at Northstar, and the Crystal Bay Casino Crown Room. This year’s lineup has something for everyone. Big-name premieres include Jay Kelly with George Clooney and Adam Sandler, Dead Men Walking: A Knives Out Mystery, Bradley Cooper’s Is This Thing On?, Song Sung Blue, and Wicked: For Good—plus international award submissions from Norway, France, Spain, and Brazil. Festivalgoers can also enjoy Teton Gravity Research’s new ski film Pressure Drop, inspiring documentaries like Nobu, Love + War, and A Life Illuminated, along with two new films from local alum Jennifer Tiexiera. Indigenous stories shine throughout the program with Remaining Native, Free Leonard Peltier, Courage, and Yanuni. For more information, visit https://tahoefilmfest.com/.
Rustler’s Moon – 8-11 p.m., Bar of America, 10040 Donner Pass Rd.. For more information, visit https://www.barofamerica.com/calendar.html or call 530.587.2626.
Senior Dance Night – 6-8:30 p.m., Fox Cultural Hall, 8707 N. Lake Blvd. Join us for a traditional old time dance! Learn the traditional dances like the waltz, fox trot, and other classics. Senior Dance takes place every first Thursday of the month. $5 per person. Dance lesson at 6pm. Dance, 7:00-8:30 pm. Cookies, drinks, and treats for sale. For more information, visit https://chamber.truckee.com/events/details/senior-dance-night-12-04-2025-77109.
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