2025/26 Winter Fun Guide | A Milestone Season!

It’s a milestone season for  Tahoe Donner, with opportunities to celebrate the opening of the Downhill Ski Lodge, commemorate TDXC’s 40th anniversary and more! Whether you are visiting for a day, a weekend, or the entire season, fun and excitement await. Plan your perfect holiday and create new traditions with activities for all ages this winter!

The following guide includes events through the holidays. For a complete list of events throughout the 2025/26 winter season, visit the events page.

Discover fun and friendly terrain for the whole family to enjoy at the Downhill Ski Resort. Be sure to pre-purchase lessons, rentals and tickets online, as the ski area will sell out over the holidays.

HOURS
Opening Day Dec. 19 (conditions permitting)
Tickets | 8AM-4:15PM
Rentals | 8AM-4:30PM
Lifts | 9AM-4PM
Dining | 8AM-5PM

• Breakfast 8:30-10:30AM
• Lunch 11AM-3PM
• Bar 11AM-5PM
• Après 3-5PM Friday-Sunday

HOLIDAY HOURS
Dec. 25 | 11:30AM-4PM
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A NEW SKI LODGE EXPERIENCE
Downhill Ski Resort is thrilled to welcome you back with an all-new lodge experience, featuring an updated sun deck – perfect for après ski – a spacious indoor bar and dining area with panoramic views of the mountain and all-new menu options, Express Ticket Pickup Box kiosks to print pre-purchased tickets quickly and conveniently, a dedicated kids’ ski school indoor zone with its own dining hall and lunch service, bathrooms, and much more!

SKI WITH SANTA AT THE DOWNHILL SKI RESORT
Come ski or ride alongside Santa at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort! Ski lifts open at 11:30AM on Dec. 25. Enjoy the morning with your family, then come out for all the holly jolly fun in the afternoon.
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When: Dec. 25 | 11:30AM
Where: Downhill Ski Resort
Cost: Included with ticket/season pass

NEW YEAR’S EVE LIGHT PARADE + FIREWORKS SHOW
The light parade is a fun event for intermediate skiers and riders ages 10 or older who can ski or ride unassisted in the dark on our race course run (Eagle Rock). Limited spots are available; $5 to participate in the parade. Fireworks to follow. The bar will be open with an après ski menu!

When: Dec. 31 | 6PM
Where: Downhill Ski Resort
Cost: $5; sign up here

TDXC celebrates its 40th year this 2025/26 season! Commemorate this milestone event with XC skiing and snowshoeing adventures, fun festivities and more! See tahoedonner.com/xc for details on all events and offerings for cross country skiing and snowshoeing adventures at Tahoe Donner.

HOURS
Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center will open as soon as snowmaking efforts and natural snowfall allow. Please check back and follow us on social media for the latest updates.

HOURS AFTER OPENING DAY

Trails | 8:30AM-5PM
Dining | 8:30AM-5PM

• Coffee + Breakfast Snacks start at 8:30AM
• Lunch 11AM-3PM
• Après 3-5PM
• Trailside Bar: 11AM-5PM Daily

HOLIDAY HOURS
Dec. 25 | 12-5PM
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NEW YEAR’S EVE GUIDED SNOWSHOE TOUR
Spend New Year’s Eve under the stars with a guided snowshoe tour. Groups depart from the Alder Creek Adventure Center and equipment is available if needed for ages 13+. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot now.
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When: Dec. 31 | 5:30-8PM
Where: Cross Country Ski Center

Nothing creates family winter memories like racing down a hill on a sled or banking turns in an innertube! Snowplay is the perfect place to make snow angels, build snowmen, have snowball fights and make snow-filled memories.

REGULAR HOURS
Opening Day Dec. 19 (conditions permitting)
Friday | 12:15-4:30PM
Saturday + Sunday | 9AM-4:30PM

HOLIDAY HOURS
Dec. 20-Jan. 3 | 9AM-4:30PM
Dec. 25 | 12:15-4PM
Jan. 17-19, 2025 | 9AM-4:30PM
Feb. 16-20, 2025 | 9AM-4:30PM
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RESERVE A TIMESLOT FOR ALL THE FUN!
Make sure to reserve a timeslot today. A per-person entry fee provides access to Snowplay’s monitored tubing lanes, sled lanes and play area. Be sure to pre-purchase tickets online, as Snowplay often sells out during the holidays. We recommend snow boots, as you will be walking back up the hill with your tube or sled.
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Open to members and their guests, Trout Creek Recreation Center is a fully-equipped fitness facility offering the modern equipment and professional instruction to help you optimize your health.

REGULAR HOURS
Daily | 6AM-10PM

HOLIDAY HOURS
Nov. 27 | 6AM-1:30PM
Dec. 24 | 6AM-5:30PM
Dec. 25 | 12-5:30PM
Dec. 31 | 6AM-5:30PM
Jan. 1 | 6AM-10PM

POOLS + HOT TUBS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS
Renovations are expected to be completed by mid-December.

FITNESS CLASSES AT THE TROUT CREEK REC CENTER
If you are looking for indoor fun and a great workout, join a fitness class at Trout Creek Recreation Center. Check out fun and heart-pumping offerings like Zumba or relax and rejuvinate with a yoga class. View the full class schedule on the website.
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The Lodge Restaurant & Pub
Wednesday-Sunday | 5-8:30PM (Pub opens at 4:30)

HOLIDAY HOURS
Nov. 27 | 2-6PM
Open Daily Dec. 22, 2024-Jan. 4, 2025 | 5-8:30PM, with expections:
Dec. 24 | Christmas Eve Hours 4-8PM
Dec. 25 | Closed Christmas Day
Dec. 31 | Free Champagne toast at midnight on New Year’s Eve
Jan. 2 | Closed
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Pizza on the Hill
Friday-Tuesday | 4-8PM

HOLIDAY HOURS
Open Daily Dec. 22-Jan. 6
Dec. 25 | CLOSED

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHTS
Fridays | 6PM at Northwoods Clubhouse
On Friday evenings, eat, drink and be merry with free and family-friendly holiday movies! There will be free coloring books for your little elves, plus a special surprise for those who show up early! Popcorn is provided; all movies are rated G, PG or PG-13. Don’t forget to stop by Pizza on the Hill for pizza specials all month long!
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Alder Creek Cafe
Opening Day Nov. 28 (conditions permitting)
Daily | 8:30AM-5PM
Trailside Bar | 11AM-5PM

HOLIDAY HOURS
Dec. 25 | 12-5PM