Welcome to the Tahoe TV/Tahoetopia Reno-Tahoe Monthly "Top Picks" Planner for October 2013.

October is bringing about colorful changes in nature, cooling temperatures, and a celebration of Fall in all its glory.  We have several fun Fall events & festivals to attend, great live music, and delicious seasonal culinary fare & libations at our many unique restaurants & bars.

Here's a look at some "Top Picks" for the month of October...

Oct 2, Wed: Comedy Night starring "The Unknown Comic"  w/Susan Jones at the Crystal Bay Club.  More Info...

Oct 4, Fri: First Fridays - Historic Downtown Truckee's unique shops, boutiques, art studios, salons and eateries will keep their doors open later and offer special promotions, sales, activities, demonstrations, food, beverages and much more!  More Info...

Oct 4, Fri: Scarecrow, Sprint, and Stroll - Join in for a trail run along the new Tahoe City Trail. Start at Commons Beach in Tahoe City and run the 5K or 10K. Kids races, costume contest and Oktoberfest Celebration.   More Info...

Oct 4, Fri: Cobblestone Oktoberfest Celebration - in Tahoe City hosts activities for the whole family. Enjoy a live rock ‘n roll dance, a selection of seasonal brews, BBQ sausages and wieners, fresh-made fruit desserts and ice cream, and fun games and crafts for kids of all ages.  More Info...

Oct 4, Fri: Wine, Walk, & Shop - Now in its tenth year and one of Truckee's preeminent events. This annual favorite brings nearly 1,000 locals and tourists to Historic Downtown Truckee to sip wine, taste scrumptious food samples, and enjoy shopping.  More Info...

Oct 5, Sat: McConkey Movie - North American Tour Premiere - As Shane's home mountain, Palisades Tahoe is proud to host the highly anticipated McConkey Movie.  Witness the legacy, the story and hilarity of this soulful film.  More Info...

Oct 5-6, Sat-Sun: Donner Party Hike - Experience the drama of the emigrant journey across the Sierra Nevada mountains without reliving the dangers.  Participants can choose from seven different hikes on Saturday, and a walking tour on Sunday. More Info...

Oct 11, Fri: Keysor Soze - Local favorites play live at the Crystal Bay Club in the Red Room.  More Info...

Oct 11-12, Sat-Sun: Great Italian Festival - transforms downtown Reno into Little Italy with a grape stomp, sauce cookers competition, an Italian farmer’s market, bocce ball, kids’ gelato eating contest, Italian Buffet and incredible, free, live entertainment all weekend long.  More Info...

Oct 11-13, Fri-Sun: Epic Race Series - Mountain Biking -  This 3 day/multi-stage mountain bike race is set to debut at Northstar California resort. A "Team" based concept, riders must start and finish with their partner. Join in by either racing, watching or volunteering!  More Info...

Oct 12, Sat: Fall Festival - is one of Tahoe Donner's biggest events of the year.  Attendees can enjoy arts & crafts vendors, doggie dip, fun run, beer tasting, pumpkin patch, and a kid's carnival w/games & food, a rock climbing wall, and much more.  More Info...

Oct 12, Sat: Tahoe City Urban Iditarod - Borrowing  the name ‘iditarod’ from the Alaskan dog sled race and replacing the dogs with people (you) and the sleds with shopping carts, add in team themes, costumes, contests and a food drive and we get the Tahoe City Urban Iditarod.  More Info...

Oct 12, Sat: Tahoe City Grill Fest - This inaugural event comes to the Marina/Boatworks with food, cold brews, fun, music and more.  Local BBQ experts will bring their best for a friendly throwdown with rival chefs for awards and coveted bragging rights.  More Info...

Oct 19, Sat: Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band - You can't help but get funky to these guys at the Crystal Bay Club & after party w/Cherry Royale in the Crown Room.  More Info...

Oct 19, Sun: Tahoe City Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch - Costume contest, pony rides, pumpkin patch, carnival games, BBQ, bounce house, pie eating contest and so much more.  Pumpkins for sale!  More Info...

Oct 20, Sun: 18th Annual Truckee River Day -  Join our community for a day of river, meadow and wetland restoration, and afterwards join in for family-friendly entertainment, local food vendor, environmental education activities, art projects, and Lahontan cutthroat trout release.  More Info...

Oct 23, Wed: Rusted Root - from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and known for their unique fusion of acoustic, rock, world and other styles of music, with a strong percussion section that draws from African, Latin American, and Native American influences. More Info...

Oct 25, Fri: The Motet w/Jelly Bread - after party w/ "Thick Newton" in the Crystal Bay Club Crown Room!  More Info...

Oct 26, Sat: Creepers Ball w/Tainted Love - Our favorite 80s dance party returns for the "7th Annual Creepers Ball" in the Crystal Bay Club Crown Room.  More Info...

Oct 26, Sat: North Tahoe Ski & Sport Swap - Celebrating its 50th year, the North Tahoe Ski/Sports Swap at North Tahoe High School gymnasium, is a beloved annual event that heralds the beginning of winter ski and snowboard season.  More Info...

Oct 31, Thu: Downtown Trick or Treat - Trick or treat in downtown Tahoe City for Halloween! Be sure to stop by Heritage Plaza for a glow necklace and more from the creatures of the Recreaction Department.  More Info...

That's the Tahoetopia.com Top Picks for October 2013. For more events, details, and a look ahead, view our complete event calendar.

- The Tahoe TV/Tahoetopia.com Team.

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