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!

Alder Creek Campground

Office Hours: 9 a.m – 5 p.m., daily
Season closing date: September 16

Beach Club Marina

Hours: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., daily
Season closing date: October 7

Bikeworks

Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., daily
Season closing date: September 9

Equestrian Center

Closed for the season starting September 4.

Golf Course

Hours: September 3 – 9, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m., daily.
September 10 – 23, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., daily.
September 24 – October 21 (conditions permitting), 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., daily.

The Lodge Restaurant & Pub

Lunch Hours: 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., daily
Dinner Hours: 5 – 9 p.m., daily

Northwoods Pool

Closed for the season starting September 4.

Pizza on the Hill

Hours: 5 – 8:30 p.m., Thursday – Monday

Recreation Information Hut

Closed for the season starting September 4.

Trout Creek Recreation Center

Hours: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m., daily

Trout Creek Recreation Pool

Tuesday, September 4 – Sunday, September 30
Hours: Monday – Friday, 3 – 7 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Trout Creek Rec Pool Lap Hours: Friday – Sunday, 7:30 – 10 a.m.
*September 17 – 21, 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Trout Creek Lap Pool

Hours: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m., daily
*Closed September 17 – 21

Tennis Center

Court Hours: 7:30 a.m. – dusk, daily
Pro Shop Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 8 p.m, daily
Season closing date: Sunday, October 14 (conditions permitting)

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!

We are really excited for the upcoming holiday period. We have snow and all of our winter amenities are open. We have some awesome activities planned for you. Check out our top 10 list of ideas!

1.) Winter Fun at Snowplay
We will be open from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. February 18 – 26. This is a huge deal, considering we are usually only open weekends. Parker the Penguin will be visiting and around for photos, and we have a great new picnic and fire pit area which is family-friendly. On a bright sunny day, Snowplay is a great place to soak up some rays.

2.) BBQ at Cross Country Ski Center
We’re breaking out the sausages and hot dogs this weekend! Come for lunch after your great workout. We’ll be grilling up chicken & apple and turkey New Mexico smoked sausages, served on a French roll with grilled onions, dill relish and sauerkraut for toppings. We’ll have all beef hot dogs for the kids. The BBQ will be open from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

3.) Winter Gear Sale at Downhill Ski Area
Have you been waiting all year to upgrade to a new helmet, flashy jacket or warmer gloves? Now is the time to check out the deals during our 30 percent off sale on all outerwear and accessories.

4.) The Pub Opens Early
From February 18 – 25 the Pub at The Lodge will open at 4 p.m. with food from the small plates menu and a wide variety of beverage options. The Lodge will open at 5 p.m.and guests can order off the full menu at that time. Best thing about this extra hour? Happy Hour is an extra hour Monday – Thursday. Come by for a delicious bowl of soup and hot toddy or nice glass of California wine.

5.) Pizza on the Hill Open All Week
From February 17 – 24, we will be open from 5 – 8:30 p.m. In addition to great pizzas, we also have burritos, tacos and delicious nachos on our menu. Feel like eating at home? Get your order to go – and maybe even snag one of our super deals like 3 for 2 pizzas this month or half price pizza hour on Sunday. Check out our specials!

6.) Build Frosty for Tahoe Donner
We’re getting close to the deadline for snowman contest entries. Get everyone together and build yours this week. Now that there’s snow in Tahoe Donner, we know you can do it, and we know that you are up for the challenge! Email a photo of your creation along with a short story about how you came up with your idea. Submissions are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 9.

7.) Free Kids Events
Friday Family Movie Night, Wii Night and Trivia night are always popular with the kids. The February 17 movie is The Wizard of Oz and the February 24 movie is Underdog. Show time is 6:30 p.m. at Northwoods Clubhouse. Sunday’s popular Wii Night is from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Both movie night and Wii night are held at Northwoods Clubhouse. Trivia night is Thursdays from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at Pizza on the Hill.

8.) Kids Carnival and Glow Stick Parade
The downhill ski area is the place to be on Saturday, February 25. A kids version of the Torchlight Parade – we invite all kids 10 and under who can ski or ride unassisted in the dark on the Snowbird run to participate! It’s free. The carnival starts at 4:30 p.m. in the base lodge, and kids will play games and collect glow sticks for the parade. All participants must sign-up in the lodge starting at 4:30 p.m. Parade starts at 6:30 p.m. This is a family favorite you don’t want to miss!

9.) Treat Yourself to a Massage
Work stressing you out? Did you come up to Tahoe Donner to get away for a few days to relax and spend time with the family? Consider adding a massage at Trout Creek Recreation Center to your relaxation plans! Don’t forget your bathing suit for a long soak in the spas, too.

Due to limited amounts of snow earlier this season, we decided to alter some of the details to our popular Snowman Contest. It’s time to really get creative. We know you’re up for the challenge! We’re changing this year’s contest so that snowmen can be made out of lots of different items including bags of leaves, flower pots, wood piles and even items you might intend to throw away. The only guideline your creation must meet is that it must have a face like a snowman. The rest is up to you!

Now, if you’re really motivated, this week is a great time to make a traditional snowman. Rumor is the wet and heavy snow is perfect for making snowballs and a snowman!

Email a photo of your creation along with a short story about how you came up with your idea. Submissions are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 9. Prizes will be awarded to the best creations. Top ranked creatures will be featured on Facebook and Tahoe Donner News.