Tahoe Donner

The days are getting shorter and the leaves are showing their colors. As we prepare for colder weather and soak in the final warm rays of sunshine at the Beach Club Marina, let’s make sure to enjoy all the beauty of the season and events that are going on. Whether you want to hike or bike in Euer Valley, play a round of golf at the Golf Course, or have fun with the family at Fall Festival and Pumpkin Carving Night, Tahoe Donner is the place to be.

Below is a schedule of recreation activities through October. Also, don’t forget about fall golf promotions, and to purchase your ski passes early.

Fall Festival

Join us for one of our biggest events of the year! There is something for everyone at our harvest festival. Enjoy arts and craft vendors, doggie dip, fun run, beer tasting, pumpkin patch, kids carnival area with games and food, as well as a rock wall and much more!
Tahoe Donner 2012 Fall Festival Vendor Form
Tahoe Donner Fall Festival Recipe Contest Form
Date: Saturday, October 13
Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Northwoods Clubhouse
Cost: $15 for an unlimited wristband or $1 per ticket; food, games and ride ticket prices vary.

Pumpkin Carving Night

Help us decorate Northwoods Clubhouse for halloween! bring the family down to enjoy 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 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

Kids Night Out at Northwoods Clubhouse

5 – 9 p.m., first Friday of every month
Kids 4 – 9 years old are invited to join in the fun with crafts, dinner, a movie as well as cookies and milk. This month’s featured film is The Lorax. Registration must be made at least 24 hours in advance by calling (530) 582-9646. Cost: $15 per child.

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!

Everyone loves live music in the summer! From the Summer Concert Series, to Music in the Grotto, Tahoe Donner’s events will have you singing and dancing all summer long!

2012 Summer Concert Series at Northwoods Clubhouse

The Tahoe Donner Summer Concert Series is free for members, guests, and the public. Stop by Northwoods Clubhouse to enjoy the bounce house, face painting and fun carnival snacks like popcorn, cotton candy and snow cones. Bring your own blanket and picnic, or order dinner from Pizza on the Hill.

July 7, 6 – 9 p.m. – Just Us
August 11, 5 – 8 p.m. – Rebekah Chase Band
September 1, 5 – 8 p.m. – Jason Wooley Band

Wednesday Night Music in the Grotto

The Lodge Restaurant & Pub is popular spot to enjoy a meal or indulge in a refreshing cold beverage as the temperature heats up. On Wednesday evenings in July and August, guests have the pleasure of listening to local performers in the lovely grotto just outside the Lodge Restaurant & Pub. Music is free.  

August Music in the Grotto Schedule
August 8, 6 – 8:30 p.m. - James Murtagh
August 15, 6 – 8:30 p.m. - John Hamilton
August 22, 6 – 8:30 p.m. - TBD
August 29, 6 – 8:30 p.m. - Emily Tessmer

Treat the whole family to a fun event on Friday, May 11, from 4 – 8 p.m.

Enjoy special Mother’s Day crafts including decorating flower pots, coloring pages and flower making activities. We will also have Wii games on the big screen for kids of all ages. Weather permitting; the bounce house will be set up on the back pavilion.

Treat mom to a great dinner at the Lodge and enjoy quality family time making crafts together!

The Pub will open at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 11. The dining room will open at 5 p.m.

In honor of Mother’s Day weekend, we are offering a special three course menu in addition to our regular menu on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. Please call (530) 587-9455 to make your reservation today. Hope you will join us!

We always close out the season with a big bang! Hope you’ll come out for the annual Downhill Dummy and Rail Jam event on Sunday, April 15.

Lift tickets will be discounted at half-day rates for the entire day. In addition to skiing and riding, we will offer snow tubing on this special day, plus a free bounce house.

The rail jam kicks-off at 12 p.m. We’ll have live music from Forget the Roses on the deck all afternoon, plus food and drink specials.

The highlight of the afternoon is the Downhill Dummy. Teams build unique dummies to send down the hill and launch off a jump. This year’s theme is movie characters, and prizes will be awarded for best design, best air and best crash. Watch them fly down the hill starting at 4:30 p.m. You’ll want to get there early to get a good spot to watch!

Downhill Dummy registration form (pdf)

The Easter bunny will visit Tahoe Donner on Sunday, April 8, during the annual Easter brunch at the Lodge Restaurant & Pub. Brunch will be served from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The menu is loaded with delicious treats including Belgium waffles, eggs benedict, crab legs and French toast, just to name a few. Easter brunch is $39 for adults and $16 for children. View the full Easter brunch menu (pdf). Reservations are required.

We will also host the annual Easter Eggstravaganza from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Lodge. Join in the fun games, live entertainment, Easter bunny visit and our most popular egg hunt. We are busy stuffing thousands of eggs – some with special golden tickets – for the kiddies to find. Hope to see you there!