From nationally known touring acts, ballet, national sports tournaments and art shows to weekly music events, outdoor movies and holiday-centered events, you have a plethora of Lake Tahoe events to choose. Some are free, some charge admission, but all are worth your while.
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10981 Truckee Way, Truckee, CA
Take a look around and it’s clear that Truckee is a special town: history, mountains, lakes, river and forests. But there are many hidden gems known mostly to locals. Those gems are kept shining by the Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District for the enjoyment of locals and visitors. Some of the amenities and facilities managed by the district are accessible for free, others for a fee. The district has deservedly received awards for its facilities, from the nine-hole Ponderosa Golf Course and an ice rink in winter to super-kid-friendly West End Beach and the public piers on Donner Lake. The crown jewel is the 40,000-square-foot Community Recreation Center with, among other things, a two-court gymnasium, a state-of-the-art indoor aquatics center, an indoor running track, exercise equipment, two climbing walls (one is 29 feet tall) and a state-of-the-art aquatics center. Want to find Truckee’s soul? Check out the bike park at Riverview Sports Park and the popular disc golf course and skate park in Regional Park. Be sure to explore all of Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District's programming and facilities that continue to provide a wide variety of recreational opportunities in the Truckee area.
Take a look around and it’s clear that Truckee is a special town: history, mountains, lakes, river and forests. But there are many hidden gems known mostly to locals. Those gems are kept shining by the Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District for the enjoyment of locals and visitors. Some of the amenities and facilities managed by the district are accessible for free, others for a fee. The...read more
Take a look around and it’s clear that Truckee is a special town: history, mountains,...read more
Lake Tahoe Performances & Events
Commons Beach is the community beach area and park for Tahoe City. A large grass space, public bathrooms, a children's outdoor jungle gym and swings as well as a paved bike path that leads to Meeks Bay and Squaw Valley make up the park portion of Commons Beach. Beyond the grass is a large sandy beach that frames Lake Tahoe. This is an excellent swimming...read more
Lake Tahoe Performances & Events
Concerts at Commons Beach is a great evening outing for all ages and families. A grass amphitheater and beach host hundreds of people for this free, weekly summer concert series put on by the town of Tahoe City. Each Sunday's performances brings new music to the scene; sometimes it's salsa, other times the beat of jazz, bluegrass or country that gets the people dancing. Bands...read more
Lake Tahoe Performances & Events
If this Truckee landmark's marquee is a tad confusing, it’s understandable: Lit up at night above downtown in glowing red letters is a can’t-miss sign — HILLTOP LODGE. But if someone suggests having dinner and drinks at Cottonwood you’ll still aim for those neon lights. The Hilltop Lodge sign sits atop Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar, which is perched on one of California’s original ski hills...read more
Lake Tahoe Performances & Events
The Crown Room in the Crystal Bay Casino is one of North Tahoe’s premier performance venues, hosting major music acts and all genres, the occasional stand-up comedy show, NFL football games and other major sporting events. Set in an old bowling alley with an open-truss ceiling, the Crown Room has a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system and a hardwood dance floor. The wrap-around bar can...read more
Lake Tahoe Performances & Events
A longstanding player in Lake Tahoe mountain biking, Cyclepaths is a one-stop shop for everything that has to do with knobby-tire-enhanced gravity fun. A shop that will outfit you from head to toe, including the bike that will best fit your needs and wants, Cyclepaths also offers a bike maintenance department that has a stellar reputation. The folks at Cyclepaths involve themselves with summer bike...read more
Lake Tahoe Performances & Events
The El Dorado County Library in South Lake Tahoe offers many programs including author presentations, book discussion groups, the South Lake Tahoe Young Adult Writers’ Meetup for teens and young adults and a monthly knitting gathering. There are special programs for little ones, including story times, an interactive literacy program for toddlers and Mother Goose on the Loose, designed specifically for children from birth to...read more
Lake Tahoe Performances & Events
Emanate Gallery & Framing is a place of inspiration, creativity and design. Emanate hosts fine art original paintings, sculpture, etchings and iconic portraiture in mosaic glass. Discover Tahoe's premium collection of fine art photography, acrylic lakes, woodcraft, ceramics and jewelry. In addition, the gallery also offers custom designing and framing of your personal art. Explore Emanate's website for events, artists exhibits and special promotions.
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Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Performances & Events
As one of the most recently refurnished resorts at South Shore, the casino floor of the Golden Nugget is a feast for the senses. Rich and vibrant without being garish, buzzing with activity without being overwhelming, the gaming area offers hundreds of video poker and slot machines as well as two dozen table games including blackjack, craps, roulette and pokers such as...read more
Lake Tahoe Performances & Events
With a complete remodel of the former Hard Hotel & Casino and great new amenities, Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe is elevating its look and experience and its rewards and features. Whether you are hoping to relax or seeking a thrill, Golden Nugget is a veritable playground in the heart of Stateline. You can experience Las Vegas-style games with a fantastic selection of...read more
Lake Tahoe Performances & Events
Harrah's Lake Tahoe has a lot going on, and not the least of the action is on the casino floor, the western end of which runs right up along the Nevada/California state line. The flashing neon and ringing bells of the slot machines are exactly as one pictures a Tahoe casino should be and include some statewide progressive jackpots. The table games...read more
Lake Tahoe Performances & Events
Heavenly Village is a collection of shops, restaurants and activities clustered around the Heavenly Ski Resort’s Gondola pad. The Village is tucked along the main boulevard through South Lake Tahoe near the Nevada casinos. Dining options range from ice cream, snack and coffee shops to gourmet burger and pizza restaurants. There’s a little bit of everything for those who like to shop, including art and...read more
Bally's Lake Tahoe Casino Resort
Lake Tahoe Performances & Events
Alongside the main gaming floor in Bally's Lake Tahoe Casino Resort is HQ Center Bar. The bar circles a fire pit and creates an oasis of calm in the midst of the casino frenzy, although you can play video poker there if you like. The best times to hit it are early or late because it can get a little crowded during the peak party times....read more
