Summer officially kicks off in North Lake Tahoe Memorial Day Weekend with the Annual Opening Day at the Lake celebration. This special multi-day event runs May 22 through May 26, with celebrations and festivities from the West Shore to Crystal Bay.

Big Blue Adventures offers traditional triathlon (swim, road bike, run) and off-road triathlon (swim, mountain bike, trail run) events. Here's a full list of this year's events.

The 2014 Tahoe Trail Running Series, presented by Big Blue Adventures, offers a variety of running events designed for all levels of athletes, and all taking place in a spectacular Lake Tahoe area location. Here's a full list of this year's events.

It's clear that summertime is in full swing in Lake Tahoe with the arrival the Tahoe City Solstice Festival, one of Tahoe City's signature annual events, held this year from June 18th through 21st. Immediately following are the Adventure Sports Week and the Alpenglow Mountain Festival.

The Village at Palisades Tahoe's popular Tuesday evening 'Bluesdays' weekly free concerts are back for 2014 with another diverse lineup of internationally recognized blues acts.

The ever=popular 2015 Concerts on Commons Beach series starts Sunday, June 21 and includes a dynamic mix of past favorites and a host of new performers. This year's schedule also features new opening acts, more local bands, and an early start for the first two events.

The 5th Annual Made In Tahoe Festival returns to the Village at Palisades Tahoe for Memorial Day Weekend on May 27-28. This exciting event celebrates all things local and hosts a wide array of offerings that are made in or inspired by the Lake Tahoe Basin and Truckee areas.

Celebrate the Earth and join Palisades Tahoe Alpine Meadows for the largest eco-event in the North Lake Tahoe and Truckee area. Truckee Tahoe Earth Day gives participants the opportunity to learn about earth-friendly practices including recycling, composting, alternative energy and sustainability. A diverse array of agency representatives and earth friendly vendors will be present to help participants learn more about how they can reduce their ecological footprint.

The 31st annual Snow Golf Tournament returns to Alpine Meadows April 12 for a day of nine-hole golf situated on some of Tahoe's most beloved, and challenging links.

The 24th Annual Lake Cushing Crossing returns to Palisades Tahoe Saturday, April 12 with all the usual antics and spectacle as participants attempt to cross the chilly waters of Cushing Pond on skis, a snowboard or any ski or snowboard-based vessel including ultra-creative pond skimming contraptions and hilarious costumes.