• Guitar Strings vs. Chicken Wings

    The Village at Palisades Tahoe 1960 Olympic Vly Rd, Olympic Valley, CA 96146, Olympic Valley, CA, United States

    On Friday, September 5, 2025, at the Village at Palisades Tahoe, diners and music lovers come together for a kind of battle. Six restaurants serve up their best, flavor packed chicken wings while six bands bring the tunes. You get to vote for your favorites best wings and best band as the community cheers on...

  • Live Music with Miki Rae at Cutthroat’s Saloon

    Cutthroat’s Saloon at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe 111 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, NV 89451, NV, United States

      On Saturday, September 6, 2025, the relaxed setting of Cutthroat’s Saloon at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe comes alive with a live performance by local musician Miki Rae. The saloon offers a warm, friendly vibe where you can enjoy live tunes alongside gourmet pub-style food, late-night snacks, and a wide selection of more than...

  • Mexican Heritage Festival

    Truckee River Regional Park 10500 Brockway Road, Truckee, CA 96161, North Lake Blvd, CA, United States

    From September 14 to 20, 2025, the Truckee River Regional Park becomes a place full of music, color, and community spirit. The festival starts with a parade into the park, followed by live music and plenty of yummy food and drinks. On Saturday the 16th, the celebration turns extra lively with more performances, arts and...

  • What Are Bees Thinking? Cognition in Captive & Wild Bumblebees

    Sunnyside Restaurant & Lodge 1850 W Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, CA 96145, Tahoe City, CA, United States

    On October 23, 2025, Dr. Felicity Muth from UC Davis will talk about how bumblebees, both in the wild and in labs, think, learn, and make decisions. She studies how bees choose flowers, remember places, and how things like pesticides affect them. She also wrote a children’s book about native bees to help others learn....

  • Tahoe City Oktoberfest

    Gatekeepers Museum (Gatekeepers Cabin), Tahoe City 130 W Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145, blavad, CA, United States

    On September 20, 2025, the Gatekeepers Museum in Tahoe City will host a free, family-friendly Oktoberfest celebration. You can buy food and drinks there, and there will be special beer glasses just for the festival. Local food trucks will serve Bavarian-style food, and children get to paint pumpkins (the pumpkins are free while supplies last),...

  • Adventure Van Expo

    The Village at Palisades Tahoe 1960 Olympic Vly Rd, Olympic Valley, CA 96146, Olympic Valley, CA, United States

    Staturday: 10am-5pm, Sunday: 10am-3pm Adventure Van Expo is a weekend event celebrating van life. It’s for anyone who loves vans, travel, or the outdoors. You can walk among custom van builds, see vendors selling overland gear, eat food from local trucks, enjoy local beer, and listen to live music. If you have a cool van,...

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  • Sierra Speaker Series: The King of Pines in Peril

    Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center 12593 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA 96161, Truckee, NC, United States

    On September 20, 2025, the Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center will host an educational talk about sugar pines—once called the “King of Pines.” You’ll learn why these giant trees used to make up nearly a quarter of local forests but now are less than 5%. The drop happened because of heavy logging in the...

  • Musical Bingo at the Libation Lodge

    Libation Lodge by South Lake Brewing Company 4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States

    On September 30, 2025, The Libation Lodge in South Lake Tahoe hosts a fun night of Musical Bingo. You get a bingo card, listen for songs that match your card, and if you’re the first to mark “Bingo,” you win a prize. While you play, you can enjoy food and beer from the lodge in...

  • Live Music at Steamer’s Bar & Grill

    Steamer’s Bar & Grill 2236 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States

    On October 1, 2025, Steamer’s Bar & Grill in South Lake Tahoe will host live music from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. It’s one of their regular nights, since they often have live music on Wednesdays and Saturdays. It’s a casual spot where you can enjoy good food, drinks, and music with friends. Things to...

  • Magic Fusion at The Loft Theatre & Lounge

    The Loft Theatre & Lounge at Heavenly Village 1021 Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States

    Magic Fusion is a show that mixes magic and comedy in an intimate setting. It features award-winning magicians from around the world, performing nightly. There are also fun extras: kids can go for free during the Sunday matinee, and there’s a promotion where kids eat free with proof of same-day show tickets. Things to Know...

  • Fruition at Crystal Bay Club

    Crystal Bay Club 14 NV-28, Crystal Bay, NV 89402, Crystal Bay, NV, United States

    On September 26, 2025, the band Fruition returns to Crystal Bay Club. The band has three songwriters and five members, and they’ve been making music together for over 15 years. Their style mixes strong vocal harmonies with Americana songs, and their performances are built around storytelling and collaboration. Things to Know Before Coming You have...

  • Live Music at McP’s Taphouse Tahoe

    McP’s Taphouse Tahoe 4125 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States

    On the evening of September 29, 2025, McP’s Taphouse in South Lake Tahoe will bring live music to its main stage. The place is known for its warm, fun atmosphere: you get live entertainment nightly, delicious pub food, lots of beers on tap, and a full bar of craft cocktails. It’s a spot where both...