Friday, December 19

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-12-19-2025-81286 or call (530) 587-5711.

Handel’s Messiah & Holiday Favorites – 6:30 p.m., Truckee High School. Joyous refrains and exultant arias, including the iconic “Hallelujah” Chorus, will fill the concert hall this holiday season. This Baroque masterwork, expressing the themes of hope, redemption and grace, showcases the magnificent artistry and skill of our celebrated orchestra and chorus, complemented by exceptional soloists. Join us for this wonderful holiday tradition! For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/823933130009791/.

Holly Jolly Strolls – 4-8 p.m., Join us for the new Holly Jolly Strolls on Dec. 19 as downtown transforms into a festive winter village with seasonal décor, lively atmosphere, and holiday magic. Enjoy extended shopping hours, special offers, and unique gifts from locally owned retailers and restaurants. Support local this season by shopping and dining in Tahoe City during the Holly Jolly Strolls and throughout the holidays. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1356149206170800/1362912008827853/?active_tab=about.

MW Music – 9 p.m., Bar of America, 10040 Donner Pass Rd.. Pop – Hip Hop Additional dates: 12/19, 12/20. For more information, visit https://www.barofamerica.com/calendar.html or call (530) 587-2626.

Swing Into The Season – 7-9 p.m., Alibi Ale Works – Truckee Public House, 10069 Bridge St. Make it a date night at Alibi Public House – Truckee on Friday, Dec 19, as Gold Noire brings melodic swing and soulful rhythm from 7–9 PM. Pair the music with Alibi’s new winter menu—especially the Chicken & Andouille Sausage Gumbo, the perfect “turn up the heat” dish for a cozy December night. Come early for Happy Hour (3–5 PM) with $2-off craft brews and small bites, or fuel up later with fan favorites like their lineup of Mac & Cheese (Classic, Crawfish, Short-Rib… pick your mood). We’re opening up a little extra space—so if your feet feel like moving, you won’t be alone. Not formal. Not staged. Just a room full of people enjoying the music a little too much. Craft beer. Spicy gumbo. Swing you can feel. A winter night done right. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1765967517334366/.

Tahoe Philharmonic Hallelujah! Messiah – 7-9 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 701 Mount Rose Hwy. Description BUY TICKETS> For more information, visit https://business.ivcba.org/event-calendar/Details/tahoe-philharmonic-hallelujah-messiah-1226231?sourceTypeId=Hub or call (775) 833-2478.

Tahoe Symphony | Handel’s “Messiah” & Holiday Favorites – 6:30-8:30 p.m., Truckee High School Theater, 11720 Donner Pass Rd. Celebrate the holidays with Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus (TOCCATA®) as they present Handel’s Messiah across the Reno–Tahoe region. This beloved Baroque masterpiece includes the iconic “Hallelujah” Chorus and uplifting music that captures the spirit of hope, grace, and renewal. For more information, visit https://tickets.tahoesymphony.com/?ref=tdt or call 775-524-2175.

Saturday, December 20

12th Annual Holiday Bazaar – 3-8 p.m., Tahoe Flow Arts & Fitness, 6921 North Lake Boulevard #211. 12th Annual Holiday Bazaar For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/12th-annual-holiday-bazaar-tickets-1825990529829.

Apres Ski Party – 3-6 p.m., Sierra Surf Club, 425 North Lake Boulevard.

Curtis Woodman’s Wayfinder Tour – 10 p.m., Incline Village Cinema, 901 Tahoe Boulevard. “Wayfinder ” is a self-filmed, drone-captured backcountry journey through Lake Tahoe’s Sierra Nevada – steep chutes, powder-laden peaks, cornices, backcountry booters and freestyle antics. Curtis self filmed, edited, produced, and composed the original soundtrack, delivering a deeply personal narrative of resilience and finding direction. Call (775) 832-3604.

Jennifer Street Parade of Lights Christmas Show – 972 Jennifer Street. Description Incline Village&’s must-see Christmas Light Show set to music at 972 Jennifer Street **Note, these shows are meant to be watched from outside your car for the best effect – please bring a chair and dress warm.** December 5 – 19: Shows will run at 5:45pm and 7:15pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights starting on December 5. From December 20 – December 30: Shows every night at 5:45pm and 7:15pm The show includes a food drive again for nonperishable items – bring them to the marked bin, and will also have a QR code for donations to Tahoe Family Solutions Additional dates: 12/20, 12/21, 12/22, 12/23, 12/24, 12/25. For more information, visit https://business.ivcba.org/event-calendar/Details/jennifer-street-parade-of-lights-christmas-show-1261078?sourceTypeId=Hub.

The Morgan Wallen Experience – 11 a.m., 14 State Route 28. The Morgan Wallen Experience Sat. Dec. 20th 2025 I Doors: 7pm Show: 8pm Tickets: $20 ADV / $25 DOS I Ticket Link: https://tixr.com/e/162500 Get ready, Tahoe — The Morgan Wallen Experience is coming to the Crystal Bay Casino’s Crown Room on Saturday, December 20th! This tribute brings all the hits, all the energy, and all the feels of a Morgan Wallen arena show right to the North Shore. Don’t sleep on this one! For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/24703734285993229/.

Wednesday, December 24

Christmas Eve Dinner at Manzanita at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe – 4-9 p.m., The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, 13031 Ritz Carlton Highlands Court. Gather and embrace the spirit of the season with an evening of warmth, elegance, and culinary artistry. Manzanita invites you to a festive Christmas Eve dining experience, featuring a meticulously crafted prix fixe menu inspired by winter’s finest ingredients. Savor menu highlights from Wagyu Beef Chateaubriand and Venison Tenderloin, to mixology delights like the Winter Solstice Old Fashioned. For more information, visit https://www.opentable.com/r/manzanita-at-the-ritz-carlton-lake-tahoe or call 530-562-3000.

Christmas in Truckee – Downtown, near Train Museum. CHRISTMAS IN TRUCKEE 2025 There are few places in the world more charming to experience Christmas than downtown Truckee. The festive lights, the mountain air, the freshly fallen snow. It’s a sight to behold and a tradition to start with the whole family. Don’t miss this annual Truckee experience this Christmas eve! Tahoe Forest Church, a fresh and dynamic church in the Truckee/Tahoe area, has sponsored and hosted Christmas in Truckee in downtown Truckee at the train station for the past three years. The intent is to bring the Christmas message to the heart of the community. Last year, the town saw over 300 people gather downtown to sip hot chocolate, sing Christmas carols, hear the Christmas message, and light candles for Silent Night. “Our vision for Christmas in Truckee has always been to share the message of hope and joy. Our community deserves to hear the miracle of the Christmas message. My wish is that people will take a moment this holiday season to pause from all of the noise and distractions to hear the most important message.” commented Lead Pastor, Terrence Sutton. Tahoe Forest Church is located off the Hirschdale exit in Truckee, near the bottom of the hill in Glenshire, and welcomes new faces every week. You can learn more about the church at http://www.tahoe.church. For more information, visit https://chamber.truckee.com/events/details/christmas-in-truckee-12-24-2025-78757.

Santa & Penguin Pete Visit Diamond Peak – Diamond Peak Ski Resort, 1210 Ski Way. Santa and Penguin Pete will be at Diamond Peak handing out stickers and treats and visiting the kids and kids at heart on December 24 and 25 from 10am – 12pm. Come take a selfie with Santa and Penguin Pete and celebrate the holidays at Diamond Peak. Look for them on the slopes and in the Base Area. This event is partof the month-long Tahoe Northern Lights Celebration. View the calendar at : NorthernLightsTahoe.com/Events Additional dates: 12/24, 12/25. For more information, visit https://www.diamondpeak.com/event/santa-penguin-pete-visit-diamond-peak/ or call (775) 832-1177.

Thursday, December 25

Christmas at Gar Woods – Gar Woods Grill & Pier, 5000 N Lake Blvd. Naughty or Nice, you’re welcome at Gar Woods! We will be open for lunch and dinner with Christmas dinner specials starting at 4 PM. For more information, visit https://www.garwoods.com/calendar.html or call (530) 546-3366.

Christmas Day Dinner At Granlibakken – 5 p.m., 725 Granlibakken Rd (Mail, To: PO Box 6329. Christmas Dinner December 25, 2025 A Christmas Day meal like no other, a special festive full course menu is served buffet style in our Mountain Ballroom. A real treat from our in-house culinary team using our favorite recipes. Looking for a festive activity on Christmas Eve? Be sure to check out our annual Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade, which is always free and open to the public every December 24. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1889658801628526/.

Ski With Santa – The Lodge Restaurant & Pub | 5-8:30PM. Come out and ski andride along with Santawhen the DownhillSki Resort opens at11:30AM. For more information, visit https://www.tahoedonner.com/events/christmas-day-ski-with-santa/.

Winter Wonderland Christmas Buffet at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe – 4:30-9 p.m., The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, 13031 Ritz Carlton Highlands Court. Revel in the Christmas spirit at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe’s winter wonderland Christmas buffet, taking place in the elegant ballroom space. Live music and festive décor set the scene for a celebration of seasonal flavors. The buffet features a harmonious blend of flavors with live-action seared scallop, herb-crusted lamb, cheese fondue, ice cream stations, and more. For more information, visit https://www.opentable.com/r/manzanita-at-the-ritz-carlton-lake-tahoe or call 530-562-3000.