Labor Day Weekend Events + Activities

The forecast for Labor Day Weekend is clear skies, plenty of sunshine and highs around 80 degrees – perfect conditions for saying goodbye to summer in Tahoe Donner.  Check out some of our weekend recommendations below, and have a fun and safe holiday, no matter how you spend it. Check the Online Events Calendar for more details about these and other upcoming events in Tahoe Donner.

FRIDAY NIGHT CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT | Friday, Aug. 30
Think you’ve got what it takes to be the cornhole champion of Tahoe Donner? Find out at this fun tournament with great prizes. Food and drinks will be available from Alder Creek Cafe and Trailside Bar. Hungry? Enjoy Chef David’s Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl special.

Time: 5:30PM
Cost: Cornhole | $5 per individual, includes one drink. Poke Bowl | $14
Location: Alder Creek Adventure Center

WILD WEST FEST | Saturday, Aug. 31
This end-of-summer event is one you and your family will not want to miss! Join cowboys, cowgirls and the Tahoe Donner and Truckee community for a Labor Day Weekend celebration for all ages. Enjoy a day of dancing, live music and entertainment, equestrian performances, a dress-up photo both and Western-style barbecue dinner. Additional activities for kids include pony rides, hands-on crafts and face painting. This event is in partnership with the Tahoe Donner Equestrian. Tickets are going fast!

Time: 4-8PM
Location: Alder Creek Adventure Center

DEMO BIKE SALE | Saturday, Aug. 31
Get great deals on professionally maintained bikes at the annual sale at Bikeworks. With savings up to 40% or more off retail, this popular sale starts at 9AM and continues until stock is depleted. Sale includes Giant and LIV brand mountain bikes (full suspension and hard tail), road bikes and kid’s bikes.

Time: 9AM
Location: Bikeworks at Alder Creek Adventure Center

FAMILY FUN GLOW GOLF | Saturday, Aug. 31
Come to the golf course for a closest-to-the-pin competition and six-hole putting course. Win prizes from the Pro Shop at this great family event.

Time: 9PM
Location: Tahoe Donner Golf Course

FUN DAYZ WEEKEND CAMP | Saturday + Sunday, Aug 31 + Sept. 1
Sign your kids up (ages 7-11) for a a weekend camp where they enjoy archery, swimming, tennis, boating and more! Early registration is recommended, as the size is limited to 10 campers per day.

Time: 9AM-3PM

TRAIL + PONY RIDES | Wednesday-Sunday
Join us for one-hour or two-hour trail ride this weekend. Two-hour trail rides are available upon request. Riders must be at least 7 years old, 4 feet tall and weigh less than 215 lbs. Pony rides are available for ages 2-6. Call (530) 587-9470 to register for all rides and events.

Time: 9AM-3PM
Location: Tahoe Donner Equestrian Center

RENT A KAYAK OR SUP
Beat the heat by renting a one-person or two-person kayak at the Beach Club Marina. Stand up paddleboards (SUP) are also available. Rental hours are 7AM-5PM through Labor Day. The Beach Club Marina is open to Tahoe Donner members and their guests.

Time: 7AM-5PM
Location: Beach Club Marina at Donner Lake