Celebrate The Holidays at Palisades Tahoe
Celebrate the holidays with signature events, visits from Santa, and more.
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Add a little extra magic to your Christmas this season when you celebrate with us here in the mountains. Festive decorations, family-friendly activities, and unique signature events are all a part of the experience. Whether you're wanting to see Santa, take a carriage ride, or embark on a sunset snowshoeing journey, Palisades Tahoe has something to offer for everyone.
Tips For This Holiday Season
Add a little extra magic to your Christmas this season when you celebrate with us here in the mountains. Festive decorations, family-friendly activities, and unique signature events are all a part of the experience. Whether you're wanting to see Santa, take a carriage ride, or embark on a sunset snowshoeing journey, Palisades Tahoe has something to offer for everyone.
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.
- Still need a ticket? Consider grabbing the Tahoe Super 4-Pack for yourself. These 4 tickets can be used by one person at any time throughout the season. There are no blackout dates and no restrictions. Plus, it is the most affordable way to ski right now at just $132/day.
- Download the Palisades Tahoe mobile app for wait times, lift status, performance tracking, and more.
- It isn't too late to peruse our Holiday Gift Guide! Find the perfect presents for the skier or snowboarder in your life.
New Year's EVE
This New Year's Eve, join us for live music in Olympic House and Plaza Bar. Plus, celebrate the new year with the Skate For Scotty Fundraiser Celebration from 9pm-1:30am.
Jonny Moseley Schedule
Join gold medalist Jonny Moseley for skiing & riding, après, and more this holiday season.
Ikon Pass Thursdays
Every Thursday, Ikon Pass holders get exclusive discounts on retail, demos, and more. Plus, enjoy activities like free tubing and early lift access.
Thursday, December 8th
Friday, December 9th
Saturday, December 10th
Sunday, December 11th
Thursday, December 15th
Friday, December 16th
Saturday, December 17th
Tuesday, December 20th
Friday, December 23rd
Saturday, December 24th
Monday, December 26th
Tuesday, December 27th
Wednesday, December 28th
Thursday, December 29th
Friday, December 30th
Saturday, December 31st
Sunday, January 1st
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| Time | Location | Event or Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am-11pm | The Village at Palisades Tahoe | Shop, Dine, & Ski Free | Spend $750 total at any Palisades Tahoe retail or food & beverage business to receive a free unrestricted Adult Lift Ticket. You can earn additional lift tickets with each $750 that you spend. Limited time offer. |
| 7:00pm | Olympic Village Events Center | Alpenglow Sports Winter Speaker Series with Jeremy Jones | Join us for presentations from some of the outdoor industry's most respected athletes. Jeremy Jones will open the series with a unique never-before-seen show, based off his new book, “The Art of Shralpinism.” |
Friday, December 9th
| Time | Location | Event or Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am-11pm | The Village at Palisades Tahoe | Shop, Dine, & Ski Free | Spend $750 total at any Palisades Tahoe retail or food & beverage business to receive a free unrestricted Adult Lift Ticket. You can earn additional lift tickets with each $750 that you spend. Limited time offer. |
| 3pm-6pm | Tram Lobby | Hans Burkhart Book Signing | Meet Hans Burkhart and get a signed copy of his new book, Above and Beyond. |
Saturday, December 10th
| Time | Location | Event or Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am-11pm | The Village at Palisades Tahoe | Shop, Dine, & Ski Free | Spend $750 total at any Palisades Tahoe retail or food & beverage business to receive a free unrestricted Adult Lift Ticket. You can earn additional lift tickets with each $750 that you spend. Limited time offer. |
| 9am-4pm | Palisades & Alpine | Learn to Ski and Ride | Join us for a weekend specially for adults and children ages 3 and up learning how to ski or ride. For just $109, you will get a two-and-a-half-hour beginner lesson, rental equipment, and a limited beginner lift ticket. |
Sunday, December 11th
| Time | Location | Event or Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am-11pm | The Village at Palisades Tahoe | Shop, Dine, & Ski Free | Spend $750 total at any Palisades Tahoe retail or food & beverage business to receive a free unrestricted Adult Lift Ticket. You can earn additional lift tickets with each $750 that you spend. Limited time offer. |
| 9am-4pm | Palisades & Alpine | Learn to Ski and Ride | Join us for a weekend specially for adults and children ages 3 and up learning how to ski or ride. For just $109, you will get a two-and-a-half-hour beginner lesson, rental equipment, and a limited beginner lift ticket. |
Thursday, December 15th
| Time | Location | Event or Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am-11pm | The Village at Palisades Tahoe | Shop, Dine, & Ski Free | Spend $750 total at any Palisades Tahoe retail or food & beverage business to receive a free unrestricted Adult Lift Ticket. You can earn additional lift tickets with each $750 that you spend. Limited time offer. |
| 6pm | Olympic Valley Event Center | Red Bull Return to Winter Film Fest | Celebrate and meet our sponsored athletes, Michelle Parker, Daron Rahlves, and Nick Russell as they showcase their content projects form last winter. |
Friday, December 16th
| Time | Location | Event or Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am-11pm | The Village at Palisades Tahoe | Shop, Dine, & Ski Free | Spend $750 total at any Palisades Tahoe retail or food & beverage business to receive a free unrestricted Adult Lift Ticket. You can earn additional lift tickets with each $750 that you spend. Limited time offer. |
| 4pm-7pm | Plaza Bar | Plaza Bar Music Series | Join us over the holidays for live music from Milton Merlos in Plaza Bar. |
Saturday, December 17th
| Time | Location | Event or Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am-11pm | The Village at Palisades Tahoe | Shop, Dine, & Ski Free | Spend $750 total at any Palisades Tahoe retail or food & beverage business to receive a free unrestricted Adult Lift Ticket. You can earn additional lift tickets with each $750 that you spend. Limited time offer. |
| 9:00am-6:30pm | The Village at Palisades Tahoe | Base to Base Launch Celebration | Join us on Saturday, December 17th to celebrate the historic opening of the Base to Base Gondola at Palisades Tahoe. Enjoy free SWAG, sponsor giveaways, live music, and more! |
| 4:00pm | The Chalet at Alpine | Snowshoe Tour & Chalet Dinner | Join a guided snowshoe tour to the mid-mountain Chalet at Alpine, where you'll enjoy a four-course Bavarian-inspired meal. In addition, guests will also receive a complimentary glass of champagne. $125/person. |
| 5pm, 6pm, 7pm | SnoVentures | Disco Tubing | Spin down the tubing lanes with colorful LED lights, lasers, and live DJs. Reservations are required. |
Tuesday, December 20th
| Time | Location | Event or Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am-11pm | The Village at Palisades Tahoe | Shop, Dine, & Ski Free | Spend $750 total at any Palisades Tahoe retail or food & beverage business to receive a free unrestricted Adult Lift Ticket. You can earn additional lift tickets with each $750 that you spend. Limited time offer. |
| 4:00pm | The Chalet at Alpine | Snowshoe Tour & Chalet Dinner | Join a guided snowshoe tour to the mid-mountain Chalet at Alpine, where you'll enjoy a four-course Bavarian-inspired meal. In addition, guests will also receive a complimentary glass of champagne. $125/person. |
Friday, December 23rd
| Time | Location | Event or Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am-11pm | The Village at Palisades Tahoe | Shop, Dine, & Ski Free | Spend $750 total at any Palisades Tahoe retail or food & beverage business to receive a free unrestricted Adult Lift Ticket. You can earn additional lift tickets with each $750 that you spend. Limited time offer. |
| 11am-12pm | The Village of Palisades Tahoe Christmas tree | Santa's Schedule | Meet up with Santa and get a scenic photo with him at The Village of Palisades Tahoe Christmas Tree. |
| 12pm-1pm | Santa visits the Arc | Santa's Schedule | Visit Santa at the Arc at Gold Coast |
| 2pm-3:30pm | The Village at Palisades Tahoe | Santa's Schedule | Catch up with Santa as he strolls around The Village at Palisades Tahoe |
| 4-7pm | The Village at Palisades Tahoe | Great Basin Carolers | Sing along with live caroling from the Great Basin Carolers and Santa that will spread the holiday cheer. |
| 4:30pm | The Village at Palisades Tahoe | Santa's Schedule | Help us send Santa off to the North Pole to get ready for Christmas night. |
Saturday, December 24th
| Time | Location | Event or Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am-11pm | The Village at Palisades Tahoe | Shop, Dine, & Ski Free | Spend $750 total at any Palisades Tahoe retail or food & beverage business to receive a free unrestricted Adult Lift Ticket. You can earn additional lift tickets with each $750 that you spend. Limited time offer. |
| 11am-12pm | The Village of Palisades Tahoe Christmas tree | Santa's Schedule | Meet up with Santa and get a scenic photo with him at The Village of Palisades Tahoe Christmas Tree. |
| 12pm-1pm | Kids Game Room - Palisades Tahoe Conference Room | Santa's Schedule | Spend time with Santa with games, arts and crafts. |
| 2pm-3:30pm | The Village at Palisades Tahoe | Santa's Schedule | Catch up with Santaas he strolls around The Village at Palisades Tahoe |
| 6:30pm | Olympic Valley Event Center | Christmas Eve Dinner | Leave the cooking to us this Christmas Eve! Enjoy a delicious grand buffet, complete with carving stations, holiday side dishes and desserts. |
| 4-7pm | The Village at Palisades Tahoe | Great Basin Carolers and Santa's Schedule | Sing along with live caroling from the Great Basin Carolers and Santa that will spread the holiday cheer. |
| 4:30pm | The Village at Palisades Tahoe | Santa's Schedule | Help us send Santa off to the North Pole to get ready for Christmas night. |
| 2pm-5pm | Alpine Bar | Live Music at Alpine Bar | Come Apres at the Alpine Bar and enjoy free live music from Tahoe Soul Collective. |
| 4pm-7pm | Plaza Bar | Plaza Bar Music Series | Join us over the holidays for live music in Plaza Bar. |
Monday, December 26th
| Time | Location | Event or Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:45-4pm | Alpine Deck | Jonny's Holiday Schedule | Ski & Ride with gold medalist Jonny Moseley for free. Jonny will visit both mountains over the course of the week. |
| 4-5pm | Alpine Bar | Jonny's Holiday Schedule | Après with gold medalist Jonny Moseley for free. Jonny will visit both mountains over the course of the week. |
| 2-5pm | Alpine Bar | Live Music at Alpine Bar | Come Après at the Alpine Bar and enjoy free live music from Blue Monster Band. |
| 4-7pm | The Village at Palisades Tahoe | Great Basin Carolers | Live caroling from the Great Basin Carolers will spread the holiday cheer. |
| 5pm, 6pm, & 7pm | SnoVentures | Disco Tubing | Spin down the tubing lanes with colorful LED lights, lasers, and live DJs. Reservations are required. |
Tuesday, December 27th
| Time | Location | Event or Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANCELLED | Alpine Deck | Jonny's Holiday Schedule | Ski & Ride with gold medalist Jonny Moseley for free. Jonny will visit both mountains over the course of the week. |
| CANCELLED | Alpine Bar | Jonny's Holiday Schedule | Après with gold medalist Jonny Moseley for free. Jonny will visit both mountains over the course of the week. |
| 2:30-5:30pm | Plaza Bar | Plaza Bar Music Series | Join us over the holidays for live music from Jonny Mojoin Plaza Bar. |
| 3:30-5:30pm | Olympic Valley Event Center | Après with Legends | Meet our region’s most accomplished alpine and freestyle competitors Julia Mancuso, Jonny Moseley, Daron Rahlves. Listen to a panel discussion and Q & A with the athletes accompanied with refreshments and raffle prizes. |
| 5pm, 6pm, & 7pm | SnoVentures | Disco Tubing | Spin down the tubing lanes with colorful LED lights, lasers, and live DJs. Reservations are required. |
Wednesday, December 28th
| Time | Location | Event or Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:45-4pm | Alpine Deck | Jonny's Holiday Schedule | Ski & Ride with gold medalist Jonny Moseley for free. Jonny will visit both mountains over the course of the week. |
| 4-5pm | Alpine Bar | Jonny's Holiday Schedule | Après with gold medalist Jonny Moseley for free. Jonny will visit both mountains over the course of the week. |
| 4-7pm | Gallery Keoki | Gallery Keoki Holiday Reception | Meet artists, including Keoki Flagg, and enjoy their magnificent pieces of work and special shopping specials |
| 5pm, 6pm, & 7pm | SnoVentures | Disco Tubing | Spin down the tubing lanes with colorful LED lights, lasers, and live DJs. Reservations are required. |
| 4pm-6pm | High Camp at Palisades Tahoe | Sunset Happy Hour | As the sun sets behind the snow-capped Sierra, join us at 8,200' for a unique après experience at High Camp at Palisades Tahoe from 4-6pm. Take in the sights of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding peaks while enjoying happy hour food and drink specials. From $21 per person. |
Thursday, December 29th
| Time | Location | Event or Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:45-4pm | Funitel Plaza | Jonny's Holiday Schedule | Ski & Ride with gold medalist Jonny Moseley for free. Jonny will visit both mountains over the course of the week. |
| 4-5pm | Plaza Bar | Jonny's Holiday Schedule | Retro Après Ski Party with gold medalist Jonny Moseley for free. Jonny will visit both mountains over the course of the week. |
| 2:30-5:30pm | Plaza Bar | Plaza Bar Music Series | Join us over the holidays for live music from Mark Sexton in Plaza Bar. |
| 5pm, 6pm, & 7pm | SnoVentures | Disco Tubing | Spin down the tubing lanes with colorful LED lights, lasers, and live DJs. Reservations are required. |
Friday, December 30th
| Time | Location | Event or Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANCELLED | Funitel Plaza | Jonny's Holiday Schedule | Ski & Ride with gold medalist Jonny Moseley for free. Jonny will visit both mountains over the course of the week. |
| 4-5pm | Plaza Bar | Jonny's Holiday Schedule | Après with gold medalist Jonny Moseley for free. Jonny will visit both mountains over the course of the week. |
| 2:30-5:30pm | Plaza Bar | Plaza Bar Music Series | Join us over the holidays for live music from Mark Sexton in Plaza Bar. |
| CANCELLED | SnoVentures | Disco Tubing | Spin down the tubing lanes with colorful LED lights, lasers, and live DJs. Reservations are required. |
Saturday, December 31st
| Time | Location | Event or Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:45-4pm | Funitel Plaza | Jonny's Holiday Schedule | Ski & Ride with gold medalist Jonny Moseley for free. Jonny will visit both mountains over the course of the week. |
| 4-5pm | Plaza Bar | Jonny's Holiday Schedule | Après with gold medalist Jonny Moseley for free. Jonny will visit both mountains over the course of the week. |
| 2:30-5:30pm | Plaza Bar | Plaza Bar Music Series | Join us over the holidays for live music in Plaza Bar. |
| 2-5pm | Alpine Bar | Live Music at Alpine Bar | Come Apres at the Alpine Bar and enjoy free live music from the Beer Gardeners. |
| 5pm, 6pm, 7pm | SnoVentures | Disco Tubing | Spin down the tubing lanes with colorful LED lights, lasers, and live DJs. $63 per person. Reservations are required. |
| 5-7pm | Exhibition Chairlift | Jonny's Holiday Schedule | Join us for an LED Torchlight Parade this New Year's Eve! The parade will start at 5:30pm on Exhibition and funnel down into more festivities. |
| 9pm | Olympic Village Events Center | Skate for Scotty New Year's Eve Fundraiser | The Scotty Lapp Foundation's The Skate for Scotty team has produced an electrifying night to enter 2023, energized with music, lasers, lights, and a balloon drop at The Olympic Valley Event Center. In memory of Scotty Lapp, let’s come together to make an epic place for our community to gather. |
Sunday, January 1st
| Time | Location | Event or Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:45-4pm | Funitel Plaza | Jonny's Holiday Schedule | Ski & Ride with gold medalist Jonny Moseley for free. Jonny will visit both mountains over the course of the week. |
| 5pm | High Camp at Palisades Tahoe | Sunset Happy Hour | As the sun sets behind the snow-capped Sierra, join us at 8,200' for a unique après experience at High Camp at Palisades Tahoe from 4-6pm. Take in the sights of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding peaks while enjoying happy hour food and drink specials. From $21 per person. |
| 2pm | Top of Big Blue Express (Palisades) & Top of Roundhouse Express (Alpine) | Sunday Mountaintop Service | An interdenominational worship experience on the mountain. Ride to Church! Ski to worship! |
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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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