Join the Truckee Chamber of Commerce, Tahoe Star Tours, and Truckee Cultural District for a special Community Connections evening beneath the incredible Tahoe night sky, as part of Keep It Dark Astrotourism Weekend!
We’ll head to Northstar for an unforgettable evening of stargazing and exploration with Tahoe Star Tours. Gather around the fire, learn about the wonders of the night sky, and discover the stories and science behind the stars. Then, experience the cosmos through powerful Celestron telescopes, with expert guides helping us explore distant stars, galaxies, star clusters, and nebulae.
This special evening is an opportunity to slow down, look up, and connect with our community while experiencing one of the most spectacular natural resources we have right here in Tahoe—the night sky.
We’re excited to partner with Tahoe Star Tours and Truckee Cultural District, a program of Nevada County Arts Council, to bring this unique experience to our community as part of Keep It Dark Astrotourism Weekend.
Come connect, look up, and enjoy an evening under the stars!
Hairball is bringing the ultimate rock show to Tahoe Blue Event Center on October 2! More than a concert, Hairball is a high-energy rock & roll experience featuring all your favorite hits from legendary bands like KISS, Van Halen, Queen, Journey, Aerosmith, and more—complete with incredible costumes, pyrotechnics, and larger-than-life performances. Don't miss this night of classic rock anthems and unforgettable entertainment!
Legendary British reggae band Steel Pulse brings its signature roots reggae sound to the South Shore Room at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. Known for socially conscious lyrics, powerful live performances, and decades of influence on the reggae genre, the band offers an energetic night of live music in Stateline.
Celebrate the fascinating world of fungi and Tahoe’s forest ecosystems with mycologists, educators, researchers, and field guides. The festival offers a closer look at local mushrooms, forest ecology, and the important role fungi play in the natural environment.
Spend the afternoon exploring historic downtown Truckee while enjoying wine tastings, local shops, restaurants, and businesses. This annual event combines wine, shopping, and a lively downtown atmosphere.
Discover local and regional art throughout historic downtown Truckee during this community-wide art walk. Visitors can explore galleries, shops, and participating businesses while enjoying a creative afternoon in the heart of town.
Set out on an autumn cruise with a playful twist. Guests hear entertaining stories during the journey and have to decide which tales are true and which are complete fabrications, making for a fun and interactive experience on the lake.
Step into a 1920s-inspired evening of gangsters, flappers, intrigue, and suspense at the Truckee Community Arts Center. Guests enjoy dinner while following clues, meeting colorful characters, and trying to solve the night’s murder mystery.
John Oates, best known as one half of Hall & Oates, takes the stage at the South Shore Room at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe with The Good Road Band. Expect an evening of live music drawing from rock, soul, blues, and Americana influences.
Join in for Lake Tahoe’s most authentic Oktoberfest, October 4 & 5, 2025 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm! Come early and enjoy FREE Parking, FREE Bike Valet, FREE Admission, Beer & Wine Garden, Traditional Bavarian Food, Live Music, Vendor Booths, Special Events & Games, and Kid Activities.
Call (530) 494-2228 for more information.
Head to the Camp Richardson area for a scenic morning of trail running through the forests of South Lake Tahoe. The event includes a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and kids’ Tadpole Trot, with routes near Taylor Creek and Fallen Leaf Lake.
Take part in a cold-water community dip in North Lake Tahoe designed to bring people together for an energizing outdoor experience. The event is part of the area’s fall event lineup and offers a memorable way to embrace Tahoe’s crisp October weather.
Catch Teton Gravity Research’s latest adventure film in Truckee, featuring high-energy mountain footage, action sports, and the athletes who push the limits in some of the world’s most dramatic terrain. It’s a great pick for ski, snowboard, and outdoor adventure fans.
Join in for Lake Tahoe’s most authentic Oktoberfest, October 4 & 5, 2025 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm! Come early and enjoy FREE Parking, FREE Bike Valet, FREE Admission, Beer & Wine Garden, Traditional Bavarian Food, Live Music, Vendor Booths, Special Events & Games, and Kid Activities.
Call (530) 494-2228 for more information.
Get the Led Out brings the music of Led Zeppelin to the South Shore Room at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. The tribute band recreates the sound and energy of the legendary rock group with a live performance featuring many of Zeppelin’s best-known songs. The concert begins at 8 p.m.
The Tahoe Literary Festival brings writers, readers, and thinkers together in Tahoe City for a weekend of author talks, readings, workshops, book signings, and panel discussions. The festival offers a chance to hear from featured authors, explore new ideas, and connect with the literary community in a relaxed Tahoe setting.
Truckee Oktoberfest kicks off a full weekend of fall festivities with food and drinks, live music, guided hikes, yoga, coffee tastings, games, family activities, and seasonal experiences throughout Truckee.
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac brings the music of Fleetwood Mac to the South Shore Room at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. The internationally acclaimed tribute band recreates the sound, harmonies, and stage presence of one of rock’s most iconic groups, with a live show featuring many of Fleetwood Mac’s best-known songs. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
Oct 15-16. The Historical Haunted Tour returns for a second evening of guided storytelling through historic Truckee. Guests will hear tales of local legends, unusual events, and some of the darker chapters from the town’s colorful past.
The 31st Lake Tahoe Marathon Weekend takes place October 16–18, 2026, with three days of races set against Lake Tahoe’s fall scenery. Events range from 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons, and the Lake Tahoe Marathon to multi-day challenges including the Tahoe Triple and Tahoe Trifecta, plus a 72-mile ultra, relay races, and kids’ runs. Courses span both California and Nevada, with routes through Incline Village, Emerald Bay, and other scenic areas around the lake.
Oct 15-16. The Historical Haunted Tour returns for a second evening of guided storytelling through historic Truckee. Guests will hear tales of local legends, unusual events, and some of the darker chapters from the town’s colorful past.
The Achieve Tahoe Vintner Dinner is a wine-focused fundraising evening benefiting Achieve Tahoe and its adaptive recreation programs. Guests can enjoy a special dinner paired with wines while supporting inclusive outdoor recreation for people with disabilities.
Edgewood Tahoe hosts a special four-course Spirit Dinner featuring signature spirits from Frey Ranch Distillery, paired with a specially curated menu at Brooks’ Bar and Deck. Guests will also hear insights into the distillery’s history and craft from Frey Ranch co-owner Ashley Frey and National Brand Ambassador Chris Dooley. The evening begins with a welcome reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets are $125 per person.
The 31st Lake Tahoe Marathon Weekend takes place October 16–18, 2026, with three days of races set against Lake Tahoe’s fall scenery. Events range from 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons, and the Lake Tahoe Marathon to multi-day challenges including the Tahoe Triple and Tahoe Trifecta, plus a 72-mile ultra, relay races, and kids’ runs. Courses span both California and Nevada, with routes through Incline Village, Emerald Bay, and other scenic areas around the lake.
The 31st Lake Tahoe Marathon Weekend takes place October 16–18, 2026, with three days of races set against Lake Tahoe’s fall scenery. Events range from 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons, and the Lake Tahoe Marathon to multi-day challenges including the Tahoe Triple and Tahoe Trifecta, plus a 72-mile ultra, relay races, and kids’ runs. Courses span both California and Nevada, with routes through Incline Village, Emerald Bay, and other scenic areas around the lake.
Tahoe City turns spooky for its annual Zombie Crawl, part of the town’s Hauntober celebration. Participants can dress up, explore participating locations around town, and enjoy a Halloween-themed night out, with a free special-event shuttle planned.
The Tahoe Knight Monsters return to home ice at Tahoe Blue Event Center to take on the New Mexico Goatheads. The puck drops at 7 p.m. for one of the first major home weekends of the 2026–27 hockey season.
Tahoe City turns spooky for its annual Zombie Crawl, part of the town’s Hauntober celebration. Participants can dress up, explore participating locations around town, and enjoy a Halloween-themed night out, with a free special-event shuttle planned.
The Tahoe Knight Monsters return to home ice at Tahoe Blue Event Center to take on the New Mexico Goatheads. The puck drops at 7 p.m. for one of the first major home weekends of the 2026–27 hockey season.
The Tahoe Chocolate & Wine Festival brings together wine, chocolate, food, and community for an evening fundraiser benefiting local programs. The long-running Tahoe event takes place from 6–10 p.m.
Tahoe City Zombie Crawl – Tahoe City
Tahoe City turns spooky for its annual Zombie Crawl, part of the town’s Hauntober celebration. Participants can dress up, explore participating locations around town, and enjoy a Halloween-themed night out, with a free special-event shuttle planned.
The Tahoe Knight Monsters return to home ice at Tahoe Blue Event Center to take on the New Mexico Goatheads. The puck drops at 7 p.m. for one of the first major home weekends of the 2026–27 hockey season.
The Tahoe Knight Monsters take on the Kansas City Mavericks at Tahoe Blue Event Center in Stateline. The game begins at 7 p.m.
The event takes place across the Kahle Community Center & Kahle Park campus. Local businesses and community groups host decorated trunks and hand out candy. Registration for hosts is available online via Douglas County Community Services or in person.
Trail of Treats & Terror is a free Halloween celebration at Village Green and the Incline Village Fitness Trails. Families can enjoy a haunted forest, costumes, candy, food, music, and other Halloween activities from 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Downtown Tahoe City welcomes families for an afternoon of Halloween trick-or-treating as part of the month-long Hauntober celebration. Participating businesses throughout town join in the festivities.
Celebrate Halloween in downtown Truckee with trick-or-treating and family-friendly activities around the Community Arts Center and Downtown Park. Costumes are encouraged for this community Halloween celebration.
The Tahoe Knight Monsters host the Kansas City Mavericks at Tahoe Blue Event Center. The puck drops at 7 p.m.
Celebrate Halloween on Lake Tahoe aboard the M.S. Dixie II with a special costume dinner cruise departing from Zephyr Cove. The evening includes dinner, live entertainment, dancing, costumes, and sunset views from the lake. Kids cruise free!
Crawl-O-Ween brings a Halloween twist to the Tahoe Club Crawl with a night of costumes, nightlife, and stops at participating South Lake Tahoe venues. The event runs from 8–11 p.m.
Spend Halloween morning exploring Tahoe City’s haunted history on the final walking tour of October. The guided tour features stories of local legends, historic buildings, mysterious events, and Tahoe’s colorful past. The tour begins at 10 a.m.
Spend Halloween night at Tahoe Blue Event Center as the Tahoe Knight Monsters face the Kansas City Mavericks. The game begins at 7 p.m.