Get Spooky in North Tahoe!
Halloween season is here, and things are getting a little spooky around North Tahoe! There’s a wickedly fun lineup of events planned, with festive celebrations, trick-or-treating, costume contests, haunted happenings and a few surprises along the way.
And there’s more than just tricks and treats! Our local shops, restaurants and businesses are serving up frightfully good deals, seasonal specials and plenty of reasons to shop, dine and play local.
Take a peek at all the Halloween happenings and local deals below, and make this spooky season a frightfully fun one to remember!
☠️ SPOOKTACULAR WINNERS ANOUNCED!
Scarecrows on Parade in Tahoe City
The votes are in! Congratulations to our 2026 Scarecrows on Parade winners and a big thank you to all the local businesses, students, teachers and community members who participated and voted!
School Class Winners:
- 1st Place: Mrs. Scoville’s 4th Grade
with “Mango” at Heather & Pine - 2nd Place: Miss Adams’ 4th Grade
with “Michael Jackson Thriller” at Sierra Surf Club - 3rd Place: Mrs. Herrschaft’s 1st Grade
with “Boo Crew” at Fat Cat Bar & Grill
Business Winner:
- 1st Place: “Scuba Steve and the Jaws of Death” at Pass It On Thrift
Thank you to everyone who brought their creativity and Halloween spirit to Tahoe City for Hauntober!
Skeletons on the Shore in Kings Beach
The votes are in! Congratulations to our inaugural Skeletons on the Shore winners and a big thank you to all the Kings Beach businesses and community members who participated and voted!
Business Winners:
- 1st Place: La Mexicana Market
- 2nd Place: Hot Diggity Dog
- 3rd Place: The Grid
Thank you to everyone who helped bring this brand-new Halloween tradition to life in Kings Beach! We can’t wait to see this community tradition grow even bigger and better next year!
🎃 HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS
Skeleton Scavenger Hunt | through October 31
Skeletons have taken over downtown Tahoe City for the Hauntober Skeleton Scavenger Hunt! Through October 31, follow clues to find all 12 hidden skeletons, snap a photo at each stop and enter to win a prize. Earn bonus points by shopping, dining and supporting local businesses along the way. This free, family-friendly activity is open to all ages, so gather your crew and get exploring!
Toddler Time Costume Parade | October 29
Get your little ones into the Halloween spirit at the Toddler Time Costume Parade! Dress up in your favorite not-so-spooky costume and enjoy a festive morning of play, imagination, and Halloween fun with fellow families. Meet at the North Tahoe Event Center on October 29 from 10am-12pm for a morning full of little pumpkins and adorable costumes!
Creatures of the Dark at Alibi | October 29
Get ready for Alibi’s 8th Annual Halloween Party, an unforgettable night of wicked beats, mesmerizing aerial performances, flowing potions, and devilishly good company. Sip spooky cocktails at the indoor and outdoor bars, show off your most haunting Halloween look, and compete for costume contest glory. Whether you come to scare, spook, or summon something sinister, this is your chance to unleash your dark side and dance the night away.
Tahoe City Trick-or-Treating | October 30
The TCPUD has teamed up with local Tahoe City businesses to create a free, safe, and exciting trick-or-treating experience for families on Halloween from 4-6pm. Come dressed in your spookiest or silliest costumes and enjoy a fantastic Halloween adventure in the heart of downtown Tahoe City!
Watson Cabin Haunted House | October 30
Get ready for some Halloween thrills at the 5th Annual Watson Cabin Haunted House! Stop by from 4–6pm during Tahoe City Trick or Treat for an afternoon of spooky surprises, eerie fun, and plenty of Halloween spirit. This year’s haunted house is shaping up to be spooktacular, so gather your bravest friends and family and see what awaits inside!
Harvest Festival in Kings Beach | October 30
North Tahoe Recreation & Parks + Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe are excited to present the Harvest Festival + Big Truck or Treat! Costumes are encouraged for this annual family and community celebration. Festive fun includes: Glow rooms, Haunted house, Carnival games, Delicious food, Costume contest, and NTPUD monster trucks! Join in on the fun Friday October 24, 5-8pm at the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe in Kings Beach.
Pre-Game The Creeper's Ball at Whitecaps | October 30
Pre-game the Creeper’s Ball at Whitecaps! Get the Halloween party started with spooky fun, festive games, and special drink deals before heading out for the night. Show your Creeper’s Ball ticket to score $3 beers and get into the Halloween spirit.
Halloween Party at Mountain Lotus Truckee | October 30
Kick off Halloween weekend with live music, dancing, and costumes at Mountain Lotus in downtown Truckee from 7:30-11pm! Local favorites Sneaky Creatures will open the night, followed by Blü Egyptian for an evening of live music and dancing. Come dressed in your Halloween best, grab a drink at the bar, and celebrate the start of Halloween weekend with a lively night out in Truckee!
Creeper’s Ball at Crystal Bay Club | October 30 + 31
Celebrate Halloween Tahoe-style at Crystal Bay Casino’s Creeper’s Ball on October 30 and 31! This two-night celebration features a different lineup each evening, along with live music, creative costumes, casino action, drinks, and late-night partying. On October 30, The Funk Hunters with Rambo Party take over for Night 1, followed by Balkan Bump with Smoked Out Soul on October 31.
Pumpkin Painting at Sierra Surf Club | October 31
Celebrate Halloween with Sierra Surf Club! On Halloween Day, kids can enjoy free pumpkin painting with the purchase of a kids meal, while supplies last. Because all that Halloween candy is best enjoyed on a full stomach!
Halloween at Whitecaps Pizza | October 31
Spend your Halloween afternoon at Whitecaps Pizza from 1-3pm for a family-friendly Halloween celebration! Enjoy delicious pizza, sweet treats, and a costume contest for the kids. Show off your little ghouls’ and goblins’ Halloween best and make Whitecaps a stop for some festive, family-friendly fun!
A Shady & BT Halloween | October 31
Get spooky and cruise the West Shore this Halloween! Kick off the night at Shadyside from 8–10pm, then hop on a free shuttle to Bridgetender at 10 PM to keep the Halloween party going late into the night! Enjoy Halloween drink specials and costume prizes at both spots, with late-night dancing waiting for you at Bridgetender.
Fright Club at Alibi Truckee | October 31
Local DJs Sir Jonny Wild and Mr. Ryan Rambo are bringing their signature Halloween party home to transform Alibi Ale Works Truckee into Fright Club, a bass-filled, dance-floor-shaking celebration starting at 8pm. Featuring a custom sound system and music from Freq Nasty, Jonny Wild, Rambo Party and Torie, this Halloween party is all about big beats, good energy and dancing into the night.
👻 SPOOKTACULAR SPECIALS
🧡 SHOP
Tahoe City Farmers Market Every Thursday through December 17. Tahoe City Farmers Market has moved indoors to the Boatworks Mall in Tahoe City for the fall season. Featuring organic produce, fruit, food trucks, pastured meats, honey, and more! Do your weekly grocery shopping and check out all the amazing local artisan vendors.
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Fall Savings at Tahoe Tree Company. 30% off all annuals, bedding, perennials, shrubs, gifts, and pottery, 20% off trees, soil, fertilizer, hardware, bulbs, AND even further discounts on select items.
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Kids’ Seasonal Rental at Tahoe Dave’s. Come in before December 4, 2026 and SAVE $50 on your season lease package.
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🧡 DINE
Happy Hour at Shadyside Lounge. Monday through Thursday, 4-5:30pm. Plus Tacos & Tunes Tuesdays through December 15. $5 Street Tacos and Modelos ALL NIGHT!
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Happy Hour at Sierra Surf Club. Monday- Thursday, 3-5pm | $1 off Draft Beer, $10 North Shore Margarita, $12 Mountain High Espresso Martini, $5 Solo Bao Buns, $12 Chicken Wings, $20 Surfside Sizzler Burger, and more!
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Autumn Special at The Soule Domain. 10% off your entire bill! Valid Monday through Thursday only 11/12/26-12/9/26, mention this for the discount.
Fireside Pizza Happy Hour. Monday through Thursday from 2–4 pm! Located in the Village at Palisades Tahoe, enjoy $5 draft beers, $3 PBR cans, $8 house wines, plus specials on appetizers and personal pizzas.
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🧡 PLAY
20% OFF at Tahoe Treetop Adventures | This Halloween, use code SPOOKYSZN2026 for 20% off your Tahoe Treetop reservation on Halloween in Tahoe Vista. All treat, no trickery. Valid October 31, 2026 only!
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Fall Specials at Lighthouse Spa | Feeling a little knotted up? Lighthouse Spa in Tahoe City has just the thing! Treat yourself to a midweek massage and enjoy $5 off Monday through Thursday, complimentary aromatherapy (a $25 value), or bundle a massage and facial to save $10. Your fall reset is calling!
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