The temperatures may be dropping in autumn, but regional creativity does not. Tahoe’s arts and culture events keep the locals and visitors interested and engaged. Expect an array of captivating arts experiences the entire family can appreciate.
Poetry at The Backyard
Sept. 11 | Tahoe Backyard | Kings Beach
Tahoe Poetry Collective chooses poets on a submission-based process. Poets and writers of all ages and languages are welcome. Open to the public. | @tahoebackyard
Wild Wonders Learning Series
Sept. 11-Nov. 24 (select days) | Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care | South Lake Tahoe
These one-hour presentations on alternate Wednesdays and Sundays are from guest speakers and LTWC staff on local wildlife, such as bears, falcons, eagles and more. Free. | ltwc.org
UC Davis TERC Lecture Series
Sept. 12, Oct. 10 & 24 | area venues
UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center offers lectures from prominent UC Davis professors and researchers on a variety of subjects from sustainable oysters to the changing climate to the science of memory. | tahoe.ucdavis.edu
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Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl
Sept. 12-15 | Tahoe & Reno venues
Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl is a favorite fiber event. Participants are welcomed into the shops, homes, ranches, warehouses and more of local fiber artists. | sierranevadayarncrawl.com
Multicultural Festival
Sept. 14 | Bijou Community Park | South Lake Tahoe
Learn about and celebrate different cultures through art, music, food and entertainment from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with cultural displays, kids’ activities, food trucks, vendor booths and more. Featuring the Battle Born Highland Dance, India Arts & Cultural Center, Eagle Wings Pageant Dancers, Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Powwow Dance Group, Ballet Folklorico and more. | cityofslt.us
Mexican Heritage Festival
Sept. 14 | Truckee River Regional Park | Truckee
Fox Cultural Hall (formerly Arts For the Schools) presents the fourth annual Mexican Heritage Festival with a celebration of LatinX culture, live music, dance, art, food and drinks. | foxchall.org
Makers Market
Sept. 14 | Tahoe Backyard | Kings Beach
Enjoy locally made arts and crafts, food, live music, craft beer, yard games and more from 3 to 7 p.m. | tahoebackyard.com
Mexican Independence Party
Sept. 16 | Shops at Heavenly | South Lake Tahoe
Celebrate Mexican Independence with a performance by Mariachi Cazadores. | theshopsatheavenly.com
Witches Night Out
Sept. 18 | Valhalla Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe
Enjoy a mystical gathering of artisans with a night market, dance party, costume contest, group howl and more from 5 to 9 p.m. | valhallatahoe.co
Washoe Cultural Talk
Sept. 20 | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley
Join members of the Washoe Tribe at High Camp where they will share stories of Washoe history and culture from the valley and surrounding mountains. The host will talk about natural landmarks, local animals and plants and how they were used and why changing the name of the resort that sits on their ancestral land is important to the Washoe Tribe. | palisadestahoe.com
Sierra Valley Art + Ag Trail
Sept. 21 | Sierra Valley
Visitors will travel the Sierra Valley trail at their own pace, enjoying Sierra Valley Barn Quilts and opportunities to visit market farms, working ranches and other historic buildings hosting local artists of every medium. | sierravalleyartagtrail.org
Sierra Speaker Series
Sept. 21, Oct. 19 | Donner State Memorial Park | Truckee
The monthly series connects to the nature of the area, such as an overview of water management and rethinking and mitigating wildfire risk. | sierrastateparks.org
The Future of Electric Vehicles
Sept. 24 | South Tahoe Library | South Lake Tahoe
Tahoe Area Sierra Club will host Matt Newberry from Liberty Utilities to talk about EV basics and answer any questions the public may have about the future of electric vehicles. | act.sierraclub.org
Tahoe Treasure Hunt
Sept. 28 | Tahoe venues
Are you an artist or maker? Sign-up to hide your artistic treasure somewhere around Lake Tahoe to be found by a lucky treasure seeker. Artists will leave photo clues and hints on their social media pages for treasure hunters to seek out their prize or seekers can view the Treasure Hunt map to find pinned locations. | tahoetreasurehunt.com
Tahoe Literary Festival
Oct. 11-12 | Tahoe City
The inaugural Tahoe Literary Festival will be a celebration of the region’s rich and diverse literary community through events of interest to the community and visitors, while providing a support network for local writers and authors with author and naturalist Obi Kaufmann as the keynote. Sponsored by Tahoe Guide. | tahoelitfest.com
Made in Tahoe
Oct. 12-13 | Village at Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley
Made in Tahoe will host an array of offerings that are made in or inspired by the Tahoe Basin and Truckee areas featuring local artisans, businesses, chefs, organizations and entertainers. | palisadestahoe.com
¡Cambio!
Oct. 25 | Everline Resort & Spa | Olympic Valley
KidZone Museum’s annual fundraiser offers a complimentary coffee, lunch and inspiring conversation with astronomer, senior scientist and educator Isabel Hawkins, who is dedicated to making STEM accessible to underserved communities. | kidzonemuseum.org
Handcrafted Holiday Faire
Nov. 2 | The Chateau | Incline Village, Nev.
Join local artisans, craftspeople and small business owners in the sixth annual holiday fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. | Holiday Faire on Facebook
Holly Arts
TBA | North Tahoe Arts | Kings Beach
This annual exhibit is themed like a mini-holiday fair featuring local artists, craftspeople, jewelers, sculptors, photographers and more. | northtahoearts.org
Veterans’ Day
Nov. 11 | Area venues
Town of Truckee hosts annual celebrations downtown. Downieville honor veterans at noon at the Bell Tower; lunch follows. Check online for details. | facebook.com/TownofTruckee, sierracountychamber.com, American Legion Post 795 on Facebook
Valhalla Holiday Faire
Nov. 15-17 | Valhalla Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe
Expect an eclectic mix of handmade crafts from Tahoe-themed items to gifts crafted in South America and France. Bring the little ones to get pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Claus in front of a roaring fire. Free. | valhallatahoe.com
Shop Small Saturday
Nov. 30 | Graeagle
Shop Small Saturday is about supporting small business and the community by spending locally. Enter for a chance to win Graeagle Bucks at participating locations. | graeagle.com
