Weekend full of Santa, holiday, films, theater and other activities in South Lake Tahoe

There is a full schedule of activites on the South Shore this weekend, plenty to do for the younger set as well as adults. Busy Santa can be found all over town!

Family Friendly -

Cruise with Santa aboard the M.S. Dixie II - Sunday, December 11, 2016, 12:00 – 2:00 pm, Cruise with Santa aboard the M.S.Dixie (530) 543-6191

Ski Run Holiday Stroll at Lake Tahoe - A new event, the Ski Run Holiday Stroll will take place on Sunday, December 11, 2016, between the hours of 3:30pm and 5:30pm, on Ski Run Boulevard, between Alder and Tamarack streets, on both sides of Ski Run. All are welcome to attend.

Winter Ignite – Heavenly’s Season Kickoff Festivities - Cold War Kids, an indie rock band from Long Beach with hits such as Hang Me Up to Dry and First, will headline Heavenly Mountain Resort’s Winter Ignite celebration on Saturday, December 10th at 7:00 p.m. in the Heavenly Village - free.

LTVA’s Drive & Drop for Christmas Cheer - The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and the South Tahoe Refuse Company team up again this holiday season to make giving to Christmas Cheer easier than ever. The LTVA’s Drive and Drop for Christmas Cheer takes place Monday, December 5 through Saturday, December 10, from 9AM-5PM. 3066 Lake Tahoe Blvd

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas at the South Tahoe High School - The South Tahoe High School Drama Department is bringing back the Holiday musical favorite, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas! You may remember the old movie classic starring Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye. Saturday at 7:00 p.m. at South Tahoe High School Theater
1735 Lake Tahoe Boulevard

Winter Wonderland at the Beach Retreat & Lodge - December 1 through December 31st, Winter Wonderland at the Beach Retreat & Lodge. Watch as the Beach Retreat transforms into a Holiday playland. (530) 541-6722

Breakfast with Santa at Kahle Community Center - Saturday, December 10, 2016, 9:00 – 11:00 am, Breakfast with Santa Sponsored by Mott Canyon A memorable experience for each hungry child! Come and join Santa for a delicious pancake breakfast and get your picture taken with him afterwards! (775) 586-7271, Kahle Community Center
236 Kingsbury Grade

The Lake Tahoe Historical Society Holiday in History & Museum Open House - The annual “Holiday in History” and Museum Open House is on December 10th, 2016 from 1:00 to 7:00 pm. Santa arrives at 5 pm, free sleigh rides and treats.
(530) 541-5458 at Lake Tahoe Historical Society Museum, 3058 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Full Moon Guided Snowshoe Trek at Kirkwood Mountain Resort - Join us for a guided snowshoe trek under the light of the full moon. There is nothing more unique and beautiful than the reflected light of the moon on the snow. December 10 @ 6:00 pm
(209) 258-6000

Tahoe Adventure Film Festival at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa, Saturday, December 10, 2016, from 7:30 – 9:30 PM. One night the Lake Tahoe community gathers together (775) 588-3515

Santa arrives at Tahoe Tot Spot - Tahoe tot spots Christmas party Sunday, December 11 complete with Santa, Mrs. Claus, cookies, professional pics, letter writing to Santa. 10 am to 12 pm. 1012 Al Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, (530) 541-5994,

Magic Fusion at The Loft Theatre & Lounge. A perfect blend of intimate Magic & Comedy. (530) 523-8024 - 1021 Heavenly Village Way

The South Lake Tahoe and Lake Valley Fire Department annual decorated fire trucks make their runs. For schedule, visit here.

Santa Train arrives at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City for two special weekends, December 10-11 and December 17-18.The rides run every half hour from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each weekend. $5

More for the adults -

Live Music at Cabo Wabo Cantina inside Harveys Casino. What happens in Cabo, stays in Tahoe.

Lake Tahoe Club Crawl - Friday and Saturday nights beginning at 7:45 PM. You work hard, don’t waste your vacation time figuring out where to go.
(530) 318-6445

Party at Opal Ultra Lounge - Fantasy meets reality at the super chic Opal Ultra Lounge located inside the MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa. (775) 588-3515

Arty the Party at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe - 9:00 PM, Friday and Saturday Nights. You can Party with Arty the Party at Harrah’s. (775) 588-6611

Peek Nightclub inside Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. Doors open at 10:30 pm.(775) 588-6611

Robert Cray Band at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe - South Shore Room at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, 7:30 PM, Saturday, December 10, 2016. (775) 588-6611

Live Music at McP’s Taphouse Tahoe -Live Music Every night at McP’s Taphouse Tahoe. 8:00 pm - (530) 542-4435

Live Music at Whiskey Dick’s Saloon - Whiskey Dick’s Saloon. Darts, Pool, Shuffleboard, Beer Pong. December 10 @ 9:00 pm (530) 544-3425 - 2660 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Bingo at Turn 3 Peanut Bar - Tuesdays at 9:30 pm and Saturdays at 3:00 pm, Bingo at Turn 3 Peanut Bar. Drink specials and more! - (530) 542-3199 2227 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Killer Dueling Pianos at Blu Nightclub inside MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa-
Friday and Saturday nights, at Blu Nightclub inside MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa. 9:00 pm – 12:00 am. (775) 588-3515

Live Music in the Tavern at Lakeside Inn and Casino- Live Music in the Tavern at Lakeside Inn and Casino Saturday, December 10, 2016, 9:45 pm, MuddBonz, Live in the Tavern at Lakeside Inn and Casino. Blues Rock Funk band playing harmonica-driven blues for the soul. (775) 588-7777

Ignite Winter White at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Saturday, December 10, 2016, 10:00 pm – 2:00 am, Ignite Winter White at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe, featuring DJ Rizzo, Indoor Snow machine, dancers, photo booth. Ladies get in FREE ‘til midnight. (775) 588-1010

Open Mic Night at the Himmel Haus Tahoe - Open Mic Night – Lake Tahoe’s biggest Open Mic with talent hailing from near and far. Signups begin at 8:00 pm – music starts at 9:00 pm. (530) 314-7665 - 3819 Saddle Rd