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November 2019
Polar Express Train Ride – Carson City V&T Depot
NOVEMBER – DECEMBER 2019 During the holiday season, characters, entertainment and Santa bring the Polar Express story to life, with a souvenir silver sleigh bell, hot chocolate and a cookie to remember the journey. The one-hour long rides are fun for the whole family. VIP parlor car tickets also available! Train Schedule: Check website for ride times and dates
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Pahrump Social Powwow
At the Pahrump Social Powwow, it is a time to gather for Native Americans and non-natives alike. Pahrump is home to the Western Shoshone and Paiute tribes. The celebration begins with a spiritual side where participants gather to give thanks. Veteran Native Americans are also honored at this time and then three days of dancing begins. The powwow celebrates the Native American Culture and preserves the cultural heritage, and even renews friendships. Visitors to the powwow will experience colorful dancers…
Find out more »December 2019
39 North Pole Village – Sparks
Victorian Square in Downtown Sparks becomes a sparkling winter wonderland with thousands of lights in celebration of the holidays. Stroll through the holiday lights, enjoy photos with Santa, kids activities, decorating contests and vendors. The heated vendor village tent provides guests with a cozy shopping experience as they browse local vendors and crafters. You can’t forget about The Griswold Challenge, where local families and businesses compete in a light display contest inspired by the one and only Clark Griswold from…
Find out more »January 2020
Eagles & Agriculture – Carson Valley
Eagles & Agriculture is one of the most unusual events on any state’s calendar. It attracts hundreds of visitors to the Carson Valley each winter for a unique opportunity to photograph the birds, tour the ranches, and gape in wonder as bald eagles congregate in the meadows. These haughty raptors are there because it is the birthing season for the cattle, and like the scavengers they are, they eagerly devour the resulting placentas and the occasional stillborn calf. But instead…
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North Tahoe’s Annual UllrFest
The 11th annual UllrFest, to raise funds for the Diamond Peak Ski Team (DPSEF), will be held January 24-25, 2020. The celebratory weekend kicks off Friday night with a Torchlight Parade, bonfire, party and live music. There’s also a gala dinner and auction at Alibi Ale Works Incline Public House on Saturday. Come dressed in the best Ullr attire as the event is named for the Scandinavian god of winter and snow, who is widely regarded as the patron saint…
Find out more »February 2020
North Lake Tahoe Snowfest
North Lake Tahoe's Snowfest is a 10-day winter carnival with numerous events and activities celebrating the Lake Tahoe winter scene. Fun to be had by all ages..be it kids, families, adult only, or animal events...SnowFest! has it all! Snowfest began in spring of 1982. The event celebrates life in the High Sierra and features: parades, fireworks, a Polar Bear Swim, an Iditarun, the Snowfest! Queen, a pancake breakfast and much more.
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