Did you know that every year, during the holidays, Santa Claus spends some time in his favorite winter wonderland-North Tahoe and Truckee? He can be found at holiday celebrations in the area, or making turns in the fresh white-Christmas powder. Here’s our list (and we’ve checked it twice) of where to find Santa this holiday season.
Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows
Bring the family for story time with Santa. Santa will be sharing traditional Christmas stories, songs, and folklore as well as his milk and cookies for all to enjoy at Bar One or Alpine Lodge during the following times:
December 19-20: 3pm in Bar One
December 21-22: 12pm at Alpine Lodge & 3pm in Bar One
Awaken the family's appetite for holiday spirit at Santa's Brunch! A delightful buffet feast of locally-sourced holiday favorites served in Merry Wonderland (OVL). Brunch will feature special guests delightfully singing holiday classics. Two seatings, 8:30am and 10:30am on December 23.
Diamond Peak
Santa and Penguin Pete will be at Diamond Peak from 11am-1p handing out stickers and treats and visiting the kids and kids at heart. Come get your photo taken with Santa and Penguin Pete, and celebrate the holidays at Diamond Peak. Look for them on the slopes and in the Base Area, December 24 - 25th.
Northstar California
Come enjoy a Holiday themed breakfast with Santa Claus himself! This intimate gathering will offer a tasty buffet, story time, activities and a photo opportunity with Santa on December 24. Buy tickets here.
Homewood Mountain Resort
Santa Claus is coming to town – and he’s bringing his skis! Be on the lookout for a skiing Santa Claus as he brings holiday cheer to the slopes at Homewood from 11am – 2pm, December 20-24. If you see him, be sure to stop and ask for a photo or a gift from his Christmas bag.
Granlibakken
Celebrate the holidays and Tahoe’s rich history at Granlibakken’s annual Torchlight Parade. Granlibakken was the host to the 1932 Olympic Ski Jumping Trials, and follow a similar route as the athletes of yesteryear when you ski down Granlibakken’s Ski Hill, holding your own torch, on Christmas Eve. The Torchlight Parade is followed by hot chocolate, mulled cider, s’mores, and gifts and photos with Santa. This event is free and open to the public on December 24.
Tahoe Donner
Join Santa for a delicious start to a great day on the mountain. Enjoy breakfast with Santa at 10am, Lifts open at 11:30am.