Welcome to the Tahoe TV/Tahoetopia Reno-Tahoe Top Picks for the Holidays

Everyone is smiling on the slopes in Tahoe, and the holidays are here with all their magic, so we're ready to celebrate!  However you like to experience this time of year, numerous options await, from snow-sports and holiday concerts, to New Year's Eve celebrations and more... 

Here's a look at some "Top Picks" for the Holidays in Tahoe 2013 (and into 2014)...

Please note: Events and activities and their schedules are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Dec 14-Jan1 - Holidays at Palisades Tahoe -  Santa on the slopes, festive cheer and decorations in the Village, and much more.  Grab a hot chocolate and nestle up to the firepit, while you listen to the carolers and take the family to SnoVentures for snow tubing.  More Info...

Dec 19 (Thur) - Noel Nights at Northstar - The Village will be a festive winter wonderland with a decorated 35-foot tree, ice skating, fire pits to warm you, holiday carolers, shopping deals, and much more!  Santa's there for the kid's wish-lists and pictures too.  More Info...

Dec 20-31 - Chocolate Decadence - Indulge in the Ritz-Carlton's signature hot‐chocolate with a fun medley of toppings including whipped cream, house made marshmallows, peppermint bark, and choose specialty fruits and pastries to dip into rich, creamy melted chocolate.  More Info...

Dec 21 (Sat) - Ski with Santa at Homewood -  Santa will be tearing up the mountain on his new Christmas skis, handing out candy, and taking pictures with the kids in front of beautiful Lake Tahoe.  More Info...

Dec 21-24 (Sat-Tue) - Holiday Festivities at Northstar -  celebrate with live music, Santa everyday in the Village to take pictures with the kids, plus Village sleigh rides, cookie decorating, Christmas Eve services, and of course...lots of ice skating!  More Info...

Dec 21-31 - Heavenly Holidays - Celebrate with their two-week festival featuring professional ice skating shows, ice sculptors, carolers, local artists and more. It culminates December 31 with an unparalleled New Year’s Celebration, featuring ice sculptors, an outdoor concert, fire dancers and a ball drop and fireworks show!  More Info...

Dec 22-24 (Sun-Tue) - Holiday Celebrations at Alpine Meadows - Look for Santa on the slopes.  Following an exciting day of skiing, warm up in the Alpine Meadows Lodge and enjoy holiday music and a bowl of delicious, hearty chili.  More Info...

Dec 24-25 (Tue-Wed) - Santa & Penguin Pete at Diamond Peak - Santa and Penguin Pete will be at Diamond Peak handing out candy canes and visiting the kids.  More Info...

Dec 25 (Wed) - Christmas Day Pancake Breakfast w/Santa -  Yummy breakfast followed by a half day of skiing and riding with Santa at Tahoe Donner Ski Area.  More Info...

Dec 26-31 (Thu-Tue) - Nevada Chamber Music Festival -  Share your holidays with twenty of the world’s greatest classical musicians, as they perform for you in two Reno locations. Nine concerts in six days, with the culmination being a New Year’s Eve celebration.  More Info...

Dec 28-30 - (Sat-Mon) - Ski & Ride w /Jonny Moseley - Palisades Tahoe's Chief Mountain Host and Olympic Gold Medalist takes you on a 2 hour mountain tour of Palisades Tahoe starting at the Gold Coast Demo Center. You can also ride with him at Alpine Meadows in the morning.  More Info...

Dec 29 - (Sun) - Mannheim Steamroller Christmas - has been America’s favorite holiday celebration for over 25 years. Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features the beloved Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller along with dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting.  More Info...

Dec 28, 29, 31 (Sat, Sun, Tue) - Jackie Greene - This Sacramento native hot off his epic worldwide tour with the Black Crowes and Bob Weir embarks on another solo adventure in 2014.  He starts by playing three shows at the Crystal Bay Club including New Year's Eve!  A solo show, one with the Mother Hips, and NYE w/ his band.   More Info...

Dec 29-31 (Sun-Tue) - Snow Globe Music Festival - South Lake Tahoe's insane huge dance party outside in Mother Nature, whatever she brings!  So much fun, so much energy...too many incredible bands to list...big headliners...Snoop Dogg AKA Snoop Lion, Beats Antique, Gramatik, Kaskade, and many more.  More Info...

Dec 31 (Tue) - New Year's Eve Celebration at Palisades Tahoe - Ring in the New Year with a family-friendly East Coast midnight toast at High Camp.  For 21 and older, join everyone at the Olympic House for a rockin party to welcome 2014 in style!  More Info...

Dec 31 (Tue) - New Year's Eve at Northstar - Enjoy live music, ice skating, roasting s’mores by the fire and an amazing fireworks show at 9:00 p.m.  More Info...

Dec 31 (Tue) - Torchlight Parade on New Year's Eve at Tahoe Donner- Fun event for intermediate skiers and riders ages 10 or older who can ski or ride unassisted. Come early and secure a spot in the parade. A DJ and snacks will be provided in the bar area prior to the parade.  More Info...

Dec 31 (Tue) - New Year's Eve Celebration at the Ritz-Carlton - Ring in the New Year on this magical night with a five‐course prix fixe menu with a bubbly toast, music, dancing and party favors. Advance reservations are required.  More Info...

Dec 31 (Tue) - New Year's Eve Celebration at Kirkwood - Ring in the New Year with an evening of family-friendly festivities!  A free torchlight parade kicks off the evening's events as participating skiers and riders wind their way down the slopes holding brightly lit torches.  More Info...

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

Tahoe is a wonderful gift this time of year.  Enjoy to the fullest!  We extend our sincere wishes for your happiness and joy during the holidays in beautiful Lake Tahoe.

- The Tahoe TV/Tahoetopia.com Team.

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