Holiday Happenings at Happy Cabin
Happy Cabin gets a little happier around the holidays. Snow falls outside, while inside the wood stove hums, kids play board games, and adults spin records over hot toddies. When we get a little restless, we sled, snowboard, ice skate or build a snowman. Long soaks in the hot tub are a daily ritual. As the winter holidays get closer, we like to get in the spirit by enjoying local festivities, like a tree-lighting and the month-long line-up of holiday happenings at Northstar California Resort. Here are a few of our favorites:
December 5 / December 12 / December 10
5 p.m.
The Village at Northstar
Free
Watch classic movies using headphones while ice skating, roasting s’mores, or sipping a holiday cocktail by the fire.
December 5 to December 8
North Lake Tahoe (various)
$12 per ticket
Celebrate Lake Tahoe with films highlighting environmentalism and nature, independent films, and new films that deserve a look. Tickets benefit education programs for Truckee-Tahoe youth.
December 6
5 to 7 p.m.
North Tahoe Event Center
Free
With live holiday music performances, crafts, soup, cocoa, Santa and Mrs. Claus, you don’t want to miss this fun, local event. Santa arrives by fire truck at 5:30 to light the tree.
December 6 / December 13
4 to 7 p.m.
Downtown Truckee
Free
Enjoy holiday decorations and good cheer while supporting local business as downtown Truckee businesses stay open late with activities, music, refreshments and specials.
December 6 / December 13 / December 20
5 to 8 p.m.
The Village at Northstar
Free
Relax in the Village with live music, ice skating, face painting, and visits from Santa Claus.
December 11
4 to 7 p.m.
North Lake Tahoe (TBD)
$70 per person
Local guides share snacks and history while taking you on a moonlit, snowy journey through the High Sierra. Snacks, hot drinks, and beautiful views included.
December 14, 2019
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Truckee Airport
Free
Santa flies in right at 10 a.m., followed by treats, hot chocolate and gifts for the kids.
December 23
4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
North Lake Tahoe (TBD)
$85 per person
Join astronomer Tony Berendsen and local guides for a snowshoe excursion followed by a tour of the night sky.
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Happy Cabin gets happier around the holidays. Here are some of our favorite North Lake Tahoe holiday traditions to get you into the spirit.