12/21/2025 to 01/04/2026
Your Christmas and New Years Holiday Guide
To help you make the most of the season, we’ve put together a list of local restaurants and fun things to do over the holidays—we hope it makes planning easy and adds a little extra sparkle to your time in Tahoe.
Your Christmas and New Years Holiday Guide
DINING
Don't feel like cooking? Try one of these restaurants located on the North and West Shores of Tahoe City and Alpine Meadows. Reservations are highly recommended.
Bridgetender Tavern & Grill
At the Y, Tahoe City
https://www.tahoebridgetender.com/
Cafe Zenon
North Shore, Tahoe City
https://www.cafezenon.com/
Christy Hill
North Shore, Tahoe City
https://www.christyhill.com/
River Grill
At the Y, Tahoe City
https://www.rivergrilltahoe.com/
River Ranch
Alpine Meadows
https://www.riverranchlodge.com/
Rosie's Cafe
North Shore, Tahoe City
http://rosiescafe.com/
Sunnyside Restaurant & Lodge
West Shore, Tahoe City
https://www.sunnysidelodge.com/
Sylva
North Shore, Tahoe City
https://www.sylvatahoe.com/
Tahoe National Brewing
North Shore, Tahoe City
https://www.tahoenational.beer/events/friendsgiving-2025
Tahoe Tap Haus
North Shore, Tahoe City
https://tahoetaphaus.com/
Wolfdale's
North Shore, Tahoe City
https://www.wolfdales.com/
Za's Lakefront
North Shore, Tahoe City
https://zaslakefront.com/
Santa Visits the Village
December 21 - 24 | 11:00am - 6:00pm
Palisades Tahoe - Santa’s back at The Village spreading holiday cheer all week long! Enjoy festive fun with story time, singalongs, and photos with Santa across both Palisades and Alpine base areas. All appearances are free and full of mountain magic.
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Kids Club for the Holidays
Palisades Tahoe - Each day this holiday season, kids can enjoy arts and crafts, games, and movies projected onto a big screen surrounded by bean bag chairs. Games include air hockey, foosball, ping pong, cornhole, a couple of minigolf holes, board games, and arcade games. There are also some toddler specific attractions including a jungle gym and a ball pit. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Family Movie Night
Truckee - Every Friday, FREE
Tahoe Donner Northwoods Clubhouse | 6PM
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A Magical Winter Wonderland in Northstar Village
Northstar Village - Explore timeless moments around the resort and experiences for all friends and family alike! Join us in The Village at Northstar to ring in the holidays!
Daily: Dec 15, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023
Cost: Free
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New Year's Eve Family Celebration
Palisades Tahoe - Torchlight parade, live music, children's games, disco tubing, fireworks, east coast ball drop.
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NOTE: Some of our local restaurants offer holiday specials and may be hosting a new year's eve party. Reservations are highly recommended!
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Palisades Tahoe
Enjoy Thanksgiving weekend with family and friends on the slopes at Palisades Tahoe with discounted lift tickets and more with our promo code. Don't forget to make your parking reservations, too!
Ski Butlers
Elevate your rental experience with the most convenient process through Ski Butlers. Relax at your accommodations while Ski Butlers, knowledgeable ski technicians, deliver your ski equipment directly to you.
Tahoe Adventure Company
The One Stop Shop for Adventure! Since 2003, TAC has led high quality, enlightening adventure activities and rentals with a focus on experiencing the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains, trails and brilliant waters of Lake Tahoe.
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