There's a Lot to Love This Holiday Season
From Thanksgiving feasts to New Year's fireworks, the holidays at Palisades Tahoe are filled with moments you'll never forget. This is where traditions are made, families gather, and the mountain becomes home.
Tips For This Holiday Season:
Ikon Pass Holders: Don't forget to review all of your Ikon Pass benefits, such as retail discounts and lodging deals. Savings always make your stay sweeter.
Need Lift Tickets? Consider the 4-Day Unrestricted Lift Pack at just $135/day. No blackout dates, no restrictions, the most affordable way to ski any day all season long.
Download the new Ikon Pass App: Get real-time lift status, trail maps, stats tracking, and more.
Parking reservations are required on weekends and peak holiday periods this winter. Learn more about our Parking Program.
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Grateful in the Mountains
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Opening Day
November 26 | 9:00am - 4:00pm
The wait is over. The lifts start spinning November 26 weather and conditions permitting, marking the official start of the 25/26 season. Whether you're chasing first tracks or just soaking in that opening day energy, this is where winter begins.
Get Stoked
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Thanksgiving Dinner
November 27 | 2:30pm - 8:00pm
Leave the cooking to us this Thanksgiving. Enjoy a grand buffet with carving stations, holiday sides, and desserts, plus a complimentary glass of champagne on arrival. Choose from two seatings at 2:30pm or 5:30pm. Ikon Pass holders save 15% with code IKONTHANKSGIVING2025.
Reserve Your Spot
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Welcome to Winter
November 29 | 12:30pm - 5:00pm
Celebrate the official start of winter in The Village on November 29 with live music from The Wreckords, traditional alphorn performances, a raffle with great prizes, and the village lighting ceremony. Plus, witness the unveiling of new inductees added to FORGED. Totally free, all ages welcome, and the perfect way to kick off the season.
Join the Party
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FORGED
November 29 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Witness the unveiling of new inductees added to FORGED, a monumental art sculpture honoring the athletes, coaches, and mentors who've shaped Palisades Tahoe's legacy. This annual tradition celebrates those who elevate our community and inspire the next generation. Free and open to all.
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Holiday Magic in The Village
Experience the holidays like never before. Palisades Tahoe brings together everything you love about the season - family traditions, festive celebrations, and that special mountain energy you can't find anywhere else. rich-text, responsive-tablecarousel-component
Kids Ski Free Week
December 6 - 12
Seven days of free lift tickets for kids 12 and under, December 6-12. Plus, the whole family saves 20% on group lessons, rentals, and snow tubing with code KIDS2025. Whether your kids are first-timers or mini-pros, it's the perfect week to get the family on the mountain without breaking the bank.
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Tahoe Live
December 12 - 14
Tahoe Live returns December 12-14 with world-class artists like Zeds Dead, Porter Robinson, Alison Wonderland, DJ Diesel (Shaquille O'Neal), LSZEE, San Holo, and more. An unforgettable weekend of music, snow, and mountain energy. 18+ only.
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Great Basin Carolers
December 20 - 24 | 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Experience the magic of the holidays with live performances by the Great Basin Carolers in The Village. Enjoy classic Christmas tunes and festive harmonies from 4–7pm each evening. Free and open to all!
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Santa in The Village
December 21 - 24 | 11:00am - 6:00pm
Santa’s back at The Village spreading holiday cheer all week long! Enjoy festive fun with story time, singalongs, and photos with Santa across both Palisades and Alpine base areas. All appearances are free and full of mountain magic.
View Santa's Schedule
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Christmas Eve Dinner
December 24 | 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Gather with loved ones for a magical Christmas Eve celebration featuring a chef-crafted buffet, decadent holiday desserts, and a champagne toast to the season all at the Olympic Village Event Center.
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New Year's Eve in the Heart of the Sierra
Toast to new beginnings surrounded by our legendary peaks. Experience the magic of New Year’s Eve in the mountains, complete with fan-favorite festivities and lively energy from first chair to midnight fireworks. rich-text, responsive-tablecarousel-component
Torchlight Parade
December 31 | 5:00pm
Join the celebration and light up the slopes! Ride the Exhibition chairlift, ski or snowboard down with torches in hand, then stick around for fireworks, disco tubing, and the East Coast balloon drop.
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Fireworks & Family Celebration
December 31 | 7:00pm - 12:00am
Ring in the new year with fireworks, live music, kids' games, and the East Coast balloon drop at 9pm. Our family-friendly celebration brings everyone together for an unforgettable night under the stars. Fireworks light up the sky at 7pm over KT Deck, with disco tubing sessions running throughout the evening.
NYE Schedule
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Additional Seasonal Favorites
Beyond the holiday magic, our mountains come alive with iconic experiences that occur all season long.
Shop, Dine and Ski Free
Check off your holiday shopping and earn a free lift ticket when you spend $750 at select Palisades Tahoe locations, valid 11/17 - 12/26.
Sierra Sightseeing
Experience Lake Tahoe from new heights with unlimited lift rides across our Aerial Tram, Gondola, and Funitel.
Disco Tubing
Experience tubing like never before! By day it's classic fun, by night it's a neon-filled Disco Tubing party with lights and music.
Sunset Happy Hour
Ride the Aerial Tram to High Camp for golden-hour views, live music, and a complimentary drink as the sun sets over Lake Tahoe.
KT Bass Bar
With new extended dates, this free après-ski series brings music, drinks, and good vibes to the KT Bass Bar all season long.
Chalet Dinner
Join us on select dates this winter for a unique dining experience with a 4-course Bavarian-style dinner at The Chalet at Alpine.
Home for the Holidays
Stay slopeside at The Village at Palisades Tahoe and you'll be just steps from the lifts, shopping, dining and après. Cozy up in one of our condominium-style suites with a fireplace, fully equipped kitchen, and private balcony.
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