HOLIDAY HANDBOOK
Truckee Community Christmas
Through Dec. 18
Donate food, toys or gently used coats. Last year, Truckee Community Christmas benefited approximately 215 families, 25 teenage moms and their babies, 60 low-income seniors and 60 homebound seniors. truckeecommunitychristmas.com
Christmas Tree Sale
Through Dec. 23
All proceeds from tree sales go to Truckee youth activities, programs and major scholarships. Locally cut red fir, noble, and grand fir from Oregon. truckeeoptimist.com
The Polar Express
Through Dec. 23
Put on your pajamas and come along for this magical train ride. Be a kid again and enjoy the Christmas spirit, (800) NEVADA- 1,
www.polarexpressride.com
Truckee Downtown Shopping
Every Friday until Christmas
Enjoy toasty drinks and shop until 8 p.m. at your favorite downtown merchants.
6th Annual Shop Local Contest
Through Jan. 11
Get a contest card from participating retailers and start shopping. For every $25 spent you get closer to winning prizes and you are helping your local community thrive. Visit ShopLocalNorthTahoe.com or call (530) 581-8727 to get a list of participating retailers. Happy Shopping!
Turtleneck Tuesday Skate Nights at Northstar
Every Tuesday through March 19
Skate to music from the 70’s & 80’s while wearing your favorite turtleneck. Warm up and eat S’mores by the outdoor fire pits. Free to skate; rentals $10, (800) GO- NORTH, northstarcalifornia.com
T Pots Holiday Classes
Dec. 17 to Jan. 4
Are your kids driving you crazy during this school holiday break? Send them to T Pots to express their artistic skills. Classes include wheel throwing and glass fusing. (530) 550-7822, truckeepottery.com
Holiday Artmart
Saturday Dec. 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Shop from local artists for your holiday needs at Kindred Art and Folk Institute. Free henna tattoos and raffles. 10015 Palisades Road, Suite A4, Truckee, (530) 205-7336, kindredtruckee.org
Reno Santa Pub Crawl
Saturday Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m.
Join more than 7,000 pub-crawling Santa’s for the largest pub crawl in the country. All proceeds go to donorschoose.org, renosantacrawl.com
Santa Claus at Boomtown
Dec. 15 & Dec. 16, noon to 4 p.m.
Come meet the man himself at the Family Fun Center at Boomtown Casino & Resort, (775) 345-6000, boomtownreno.com
Nevada City Victorian Christmas
Sundays Dec. 16 & 23, 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 19, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Enjoy children’s pony rides, carriage rides, live entertainment, a crafts fair, and savory yuletide treats. (530) 265-2692, nevadacitychamber.com
TOCCATA Messiah Production
Wednesday Dec. 19
Selection from Handel’s Messiah and favorite holiday sing alongs, 7 p.m., $25 adults, $20 seniors, $5 students, St. Patrick’s Church, 341 Village Blvd, Incline Village, (775) 313-9697, toccatatahoe.com
Great Basin Carolers
Dec. 21 to Dec. 24, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Enjoy holiday songs while sipping your hot cocoa at Squaw Valley. squaw.com
Village Sleigh Rides
Dec. 21 to Dec. 23, noon to 3 p.m.
Bundle up and take an amazing sleigh ride through the Northstar California Village. (800) GO-NORTH, northstarcalifornia.com
Cookie Decorating
Make your favorite holiday cookies with this complimentary cookie-decorating event. Schaffer’s Mill Base Camp at Northstar. (800) GO-NORTH, northstarcalifornia.com
Northstar’s 40th Anniversary Bash
Saturday Dec. 22
Join Shaun White in singing Happy Birthday to Northstar in this daylong series of events including live music, costume contests, and après-ski parties. Shaun White also will be teaching a snowboarding clinic. (800) GO-NORTH, northstarcalifornia.com
Santa Visits Diamond Peak
Dec. 23 to Dec. 25, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Santa will be handing out candy canes and visiting with children. 775-832-1177, diamondpeak.com
Crystal Bay Casino Christmas Dinner
Dec. 24 & 25, 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Enjoy a prime rib dinner with berries and vanilla bean ice cream for dessert at the Crystal Bay Steak & Lobster House. Regular menu also available. $39/adult, $25/ children under 12, 833-6333 ex. 1211
Snowman Contest
Monday Dec. 24, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Check out some amazing snowmen at the KT base bar of Squaw Valley. (530) 583-5585, squaw.com
Pancake Breakfast with Santa
Tuesday Dec. 25, 10 a.m. breakfast, 11:30 a.m. skiing
After opening up presents, come have breakfast with Santa then show Santa how well you ski at Tahoe Donner Downhill. (530) 587-9444, tahoedonner.com
Ripperoo Parade
Tuesday Dec. 25, 4:45 p.m.
The Northstar ski & snowboard school mascot will lead guests through the village filled with music, singing, dancing, and cookies. Parade leaves from the Adventure, Learning & Guiding Center, 800-GO-NORTH, northstarcalifornia.com
Kwanzaa Story Time
Wednesday Dec. 26, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Learn about Kwanzaa and how it’s celebrated using stories, activities, and crafts. All ages are welcome. Incline Village Library, 845 Alder Ave, (775) 832-4130
The Hootchy Kootchy Holiday Spectacular
Friday Dec. 28, 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.
Vintage cabaret combines old Hollywood glamour with vintage vaudeville to create a truly unique and entertaining show. $20/advance, $22/door, renotahoecomedy.com
Full Moon Snowshoe Tour
Friday Dec. 28, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Special full moon hike that will give you exercise plus knowledge about the amazing moon. $65 per person includes snacks, drinks and permit fees. (530) 913- 9212, tahoeadventurecompany.com
Holiday Dinner at High Camp
Dec. 29 to Dec. 30
Enjoy a traditional holiday dinner at 8,200 feet. Prices do not include tram tickets. $22/adults, $11/children, (530) 583-5585, squaw.com
Snowglobe
Dec. 29 to 31
A three-day celebration of life and community with music, art, and food. $155 for a three-day pass, snowglobemusicfestival.com
