Tahoe Donner

The leaves are changing from green to yellow and thoughts of snow flurries come to mind as the temperatures begin to drop in the evening. We begin layering clothes before we leave the house and time seems to slow down before the onset of winter – a sure sign we are definitely in the midst of October.

Fall is one our favorite seasons for family fun in Tahoe Donner. In addition to the popular Fall Festival earlier this month, we have a full slate of themed events to set the mood for Halloween. We hope you’re ready for zombies, jack o’ lanterns and Casper!

Pumpkin Carving Night

Help us decorate Northwoods Clubhouse for Halloween! bring the family down for dinner at Pizza on the Hill and a special movie while we carve pumkins. Pumpkins are free to decorate and will be used around the clubhouse – or bring your own pumpkins to carve and take home.

Date: Saturday, October 20
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Northwoods Clubhouse
Cost: FREE

Not So Scary Haunted House

Find your way through our Creepy Carnival or play games and enjoy a movie - either way you’re bound to get a sack full of candy and prizes! The not so scary haunted house is recommended for kids with a low scary tolerance, good for the little guys!

Date: Friday, October 26
Time: 5 – 8 p.m.
Where: Northwoods Clubhouse
Cost: Kids $2, Parents FREE

Scary Haunted House

Keep your friends close if you dare to enter our Creepy Zombie Infested Carnival! If you can make your way out of this brain-eating adventure you’re sure to be rewarded with some delicious treats. Recommended for kids and teens who want a good scare this Halloween.

Date: Saturday, October 27
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: Northwoods Clubhouse
Cost: Kids $2, Parents FREE

Friday Family Movie Night

Bring a pillow and blanket, kick your feet up and enjoy either a classic or new movie starting at 6:30 p.m. every Friday at Northwoods Clubhouse. Friday Family Movie Night movies are rated G and PG. For more information, contact Trout Creek Recreation Center at (530) 587-9437.
September 28 – Adventures of Tintin
October 5 – The Lorax
October 12 – WALL-E
October 19 – Casper
October 26 – Scooby-Doo

Wii Night

Sundays from 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Join fellow competitors for a friendly game of Wii. Try your luck at Wii tennis, baseball, golf, bowling, Mario Kart and much more on the big screen in the Northwoods Clubhouse. Free!

Tahoe Donner will host its Third Annual Fall Festival from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., on Saturday, October 13. This year’s new and improved event will feature activities for all ages!

Kids can enjoy the pumpkin patch, carnival games, crafts, face painting, archery, pony rides from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., maze, rock wall, moon bounce, bounce house, Log Jammer slide, and a caramel apple and tie dye station.

Adults will be able to sample fresh Oktoberfest brews and brats in the outdoor beer garden while listening to live entertainment on the main stage.

All dogs are welcome for the Doggy Dip at Northwoods Pool – but don’t forget to bring a leash for strolling through the arts and crafts vendors.

Fall Festival admission is free. Prices vary for different activities. Unlimited wristbands are available for $15 and include five tickets. Wristbands and individual tickets can be purchased at the information table, located at the entrance to the event, or at the Member Services office in Northwoods Clubhouse. 

We encourage everyone to ride bikes to the event and will offer two complimentary activity tickets to everyone who checks into the information table with a bike. A free shuttle service will run between Trout Creek Recreation Center and Northwoods Clubhouse with a bike rack, so if you’re worried about riding back up the hill between those amenities, you’ll be able to load your bike on the shuttle and ride home from Trout Creek. Don’t forget you can also ride bikes or walk the Nature Loop Trail from Trout Creek to Northwoods Clubhouse, too! If you prefer to drive, we suggest parking at Trout Creek Recreation Center and riding the event shuttle to Northwoods Clubhouse.

For more information on ticket pricing, the entertainment schedule and menu, please click here.

Looking to get some of your holiday shopping done early? The Tahoe Donner Golf Shop is currently offering some great discounts on gear through closing day on Sunday, October 21.

Clothing, headwear and golf accessories are 40 percent off.

Golf clubs, putters, golf bags and shoes are 30 percent off.

The pro shop is open daily from 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. through closing day. Stop by and check out the great deals on Tahoe Donner merchandise!

The Third Annual Tahoe Donner Fall Festival is just around the corner! Join in the fun from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., on Saturday, October 13, at Northwoods Clubhouse. This community event has grown substantially over the years and will include a variety of new and improved activities. If you’re looking for a fun day for the entire family, you don’t want to miss this fantastic event!

The one-mile Fun Run will take place in the beautiful Tahoe Donner Meadow starting at 10:30 a.m. from Northwoods Clubhouse. Cost is $15 for adults and $10 for children. Runners will receive a free t-shirt for the tie dye booth, a TD goodie bag and awards for top finishers. Click here and select the Fall Fun Run button to register.

The new Bocce Ball Tournament is free and starts at 11 a.m. Pre-registration is required so get your teams of 4 – 10 people together and call (530) 582-9646 to sign-up. The single-elimination tournament will be held on the newly remodeled bocce ball courts behind Northwoods Clubhouse.

Over 20 vendors and crafters will be on-site selling their wares. Browse booths featuring hand-crafted goods and fresh harvest produce.

Pony rides will be offered from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The Northwoods Pool will be calling all dogs for the popular Doggie Dip, where pets and owners will get the chance to mingle with each other and receive information from local pet vendors. 

The Buddy Emmer Band, Zumbatonic and Truckee Cheer will be part of the live entertainment line-up.

Main Stage Schedule of Events

10:15 a.m. – 12 p.m. Magician/Comedy show with Woody the Clown

12 – 12:30 p.m. Truckee Cheer performs

12:30 – 1 p.m. Inner Rhythms

1:30 – 2 p.m. Zumbatomic performs

2 p.m. Fun Run, Trooper Guide and Human Society raffle winners announced

2:15 – 5 p.m. Buddy Emmer Band performs

Click here to view the complete schedule and event pricing.

The Fall Festival would not be complete without a beer garden and bratwurst. Event pint glasses are available for $6 with one beer from the beer garden. Additional refills are $4 each.

Click here to view the 2012 Fall Festival Menu.

Kids absolutely love this festival, and will be busy checking out all of the attractions, games and crafts in the kids carnival zone. Unlimited wristbands will be available for $15. An unlimited wristband includes rides on the Log Jammer – our new 65 foot long inflatable slide – climbing on the Rockwall, finding your way through our maze, access to the moon bouncer and target practice at the archery station.

We also have other fun activities that are not included in the wristband package including a Tahoe Donner Tie Dye Station. Purchase a Tahoe Donner T-shirt for $10 or bring your own white clothing to dye for $5. Other activities and festival features include face painting, recipe contest, pony rides, caramel apple making station, kettle corn, cotton candy, bobbing for apples, and exploring the pumpkin patch. Fees vary for different activities.

We suggest parking at Trout Creek Recreation Center and taking the free shuttle down to Northwoods Clubhouse. Or if you want to ride your bike to the event, the shuttle busses will have bike racks to take you and your bike back up to Trout Creek for the ride home.

For more information, please call (530) 582-9646.