The magic of the holiday season is fast approaching, and this is always a special time of year in the Lake Tahoe area. There are tons of unique holiday events in the Truckee-Tahoe region for you to look forward to, including great opportunities to shop local, flex your holiday creativity, or even spend some relaxing time in nature during a busy time of year. Our real estate agents have all of the details on 5 exciting events coming to the Truckee-Tahoe area for the holiday season this year.

• Tahoe Backyard Holiday Maker's Market – 8428 Trout Ave., Kings Beach, CA 96143
  Searching for fun, locally-made gifts for everyone on your list? The annual Tahoe Backyard Holiday Maker's Market is always a great place to shop local, with a wide range of vendors, artisans, and artists offering handcrafted gift items. After you shop, stick around to savor a meal from local food trucks, listen to the sounds of holiday carolers, sip on a free cup of hot cocoa, and have the kids enjoy a special moment with Santa. It all takes place on December 7, 2024, at Tahoe Backyard in Kings Beach, starting at 12:00 PM.

• Holiday Truck & Tree Paint Party – 5301 Longley Ln., Bldg. F, Ste. 203, Reno, NV 89511
  Throughout the holiday season this year, Studio 775 Reno is partnering with a variety of local businesses for holiday painting parties. They'll be at Underworld Distillery on December 12, 2024, at 6:00 PM for the Holiday Truck & Tree Paint Party, where you can paint your very own holiday scene (with easy-to-follow instructions!), perfect for decorating your home or giving as a gift to someone special. This paint party is open to the public but does require tickets, which are available online before the event.

• Great Basin Carolers – 1960 Olympic Vly Rd., Olympic Valley, CA 96146
  Whether you're doing some last-minute shopping or simply getting out to enjoy the sights, sounds, flavors, and aromas of the holidays, there's always something to see at The Village at Palisades Tahoe. The Great Basin Carolers will be visiting The Village at Palisades to provide some extra holiday cheer daily from December 20-24, 2024. Enjoy their free performances from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM each day while you shop, dine, and explore.

• Holiday Christmas Open House at Due Sorella – 202 N. Curry St., Carson City, NV 89703
  Due Sorella (also known as Two Sisters) is a popular antique shop in Carson City and an excellent place to find something unique for those hard-to-shop-for people on your list. Stop by for the Holiday Christmas Open House at Due Sorella to meet the friendly staff, sample some light refreshments, and check out the diverse selection of rare antiques available here. Look forward to a day of shopping and socializing on November 15, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

• Christmas Open Ranch Day – 6150 Franktown Rd., Carson City, NV 89704
  There are some outstanding opportunities to spend time outdoors during the holidays, too, like the Christmas Open Ranch Day at Olde Life Alpaca Farm on November 30, 2024, from 11:00 AM to dusk. Spend an afternoon meeting the animals, exploring 130 acres of natural beauty on the farm, taking some great photos with the family, and chatting with the friendly, knowledgeable staff.

Searching for a home where you can create many years of happy holiday memories? Our local team is here to help you accomplish your real estate goals. Contact us to buy and sell homes throughout the Lake Tahoe area.