Weekend full of holiday events in South Lake Tahoe

'Tis the season to be merry and ready to have fun in South Lake Tahoe!

Here is a list of some of things one can enjoy this weekend:

December 9 - 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Join in the holiday fun at the Lake Tahoe History museum complex. It all starts at 11:00 a.m., with the decorated museum and cabin both open for tours with hot cider and treats all day. Then, at 5:00 p.m. its all about celebrating with Santa coming by sleigh and rides on the sleigh for all, ukulele Christmas music, the South Lake Tahoe Children's Coral Society, free kids activities including gift making and refreshments. The decorated fire truck from SLTFR comes at 6:30 p.m. This is a free event for all ages.

December 9 - 6:30 p.m. - The 2017 Tahoe Adventure Film Festival debuts at its birthplace in South Lake Tahoe, on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. followed by the films at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the MontBleu ticket office, by calling 775.588.3515, or at MontBleuResort.. Tahoe Adventure Film Festival (TAFF) is the annual gathering of the who’s who of outdoor adventure set in a hypnotic theatrical show of go-go dancers and dramatic action imagery by the best Tahoe photographers. It’s where the industry’s best filmmakers premier their latest adventure sports films one night only hosted by festival creator and adventurer, Todd Offenbacher.

December 9 - 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Holiday Mall Crawl - The first annual Holiday Mall Crawl at the newly renovated The Crossing at the Y. This event is fun for the whole family with scavenger hunts, prizes, healthy and unique gifts for purchase, ice sculpting and so much more! Santa will be visiting, carolers will be singing and holiday cheer will be abundant! Santa is at Verde from noon to 4:00 p.m.

December 9 - 6:30 p.m. - Sierra Cinemas at the Crossing at Lake Tahoe AleWorX. FNCTN, Sierra-at-Tahoe, and Lake Tahoe AleworX provide the community a free opportunity to gather and enjoy movie screenings under the stars every Saturday evening! Enjoy the libations of self-pour brews while huddled around fire pits with your friends all while supporting a great cause. This week the movie are Elf and This is Home.

December 9 - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Santa Paws at Tahoe Beach Retreat - Get your dog's photo taken with Santa. $10 suggested donation. All funds go to support Wild Blue Dogs, a non-profit for dogs with cancer.

December 10 - 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Second Indoor Holiday Market of the season at South Lake Brewing Company. 1920 Lake Tahoe Blvd. This market will include a variety of small business's and vendors from the community who make hand-crafted artisan products! So finish your holiday shopping on the 10th! The Oven will also be providing their delicious wood-fired pizzas, as well as oven-baked bread, Refuge Coffee will provide artisan coffee blends, and South Lake Brewing Company supplies the beer, of course.

During the holidays, stop by the hotel lobbies at Harrah's and Harveys Lake Tahoe where two “Gingerbread Wonderland” displays are located. Incorporating 1,000 pounds of fresh gingerbread dough, the creative displays feature over 1,200 gingerbread cutouts; 1,200 sugary tiles and shingles, 180 pounds of royal icing; 300 candy canes; 40 pounds of candy; and 32 pounds of dark chocolates, much of it to create the little train engine (complete with moving wheels) and coal tender in the Harveys display. Huge gingerbread trees are featured in the displays and even the concierge station at Harrah’s is now covered with candy and gingerbread creations to help complete the cheerful holiday theme in the lobby.