The Cottages – Celebrate the Holiday Season at The Cottages

If you’re looking for a Tahoe getaway this December, The Cottages might just be the perfect spot! Celebrate the holiday season all month long from your cozy basecamp. We’ve rounded up all the events that make December the ideal month to visit. Happy Tahoe Holidays!

Breakfast with Santa

This year, Santa is coming to the Tahoe Mountain Club! On December 21st, step into a winter wonderland at The Timbers from 9:00am to 12:30pm. Bring the whole family for a festive morning! Enjoy a delicious holiday-inspired buffet, meet Santa, bundle up for a cozy sleigh ride, and the kids will have fun crafting their own holiday keepsake.
Learn more about this unforgettable holiday celebration. Tickets are bookable through The Cottages concierge upon booking.

The Holidays at Northstar

Make your holidays merry and bright at Northstar ski resort. On December 3rd, 10th, and 17th, The Village at Northstar will be bringing the après holiday cheer with Noel Nights! Bring the whole family for live music, photos with Santa, a “Letters to Santa” location, horse-drawn sleigh rides, face painting, and balloon animals. Don’t forget to bring your ice skates (or rent a pair) for some spins around the Village’s rink!

Another fun family-friendly activity is the daily S’more O’clock at 4:00pm each day during the holidays.

Or, if you’d like to celebrate your day of skiing with a glass of bubbly, make your way to Northstar’s iconic, on-snow Tost. Celebrate the holidays with an upgraded “Platinum Tost” that includes a European charcuterie board, a bottle of Veuve Clicquot, and private fire pit seating so you can kick back in style and enjoy the view.

Downtown Truckee

Lit up with cheer and ready for holiday celebrating, Downtown Truckee is full of fun this time of year. On December 6th, 13th, and 20th, enjoy Truckee’s Sip ‘n’ Shop on Festive Fridays featuring a Snowflake Scavenger Hunt, carolers, visits with Santa, and Christmas shopping – from artisan-crafted gifts to toys for the kids to hand-crafted candies to fine art!

Plus, don’t miss this year’s Holiday Black Party at Truckee Airport’s Non-Profit Row. Mark your calendar for December 12th for pictures with Santa, music, food, and drinks at this non-profit holiday market featuring organic produce and handmade crafts!

Palisades Tahoe

If you’d like to explore another Tahoe ski resort, spend some of your holiday at Palisades Tahoe.
Why cook on Christmas Eve when you can celebrate with a grand buffet at the Olympic Valley Event Center? Reserve your spot for a truly festive evening.

If your group wants to kick off the winter with some amazing music, Lil Wayne, Diplo, and more hit the stage in the Village on December 14th and 15th! Or, book a cozy guided Bavarian Snowshoe Tour and Dinner, take pictures with Santa, or hit the slopes with gold medalist Jonny Moseley. There are lots of ways to celebrate!