July 2-5 4th of July Celebrations

NOTE: There is an alcohol ban on the Truckee River from July 1-6. As well, alcohol restrictions will be in place at Zephyr Cove and Shoals, Meeks Bay, Round Hill Pines and at other select beaches over the holiday weekend.

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July 4th fireworks viewing options

The 78th Tahoe City Fireworks Show will be at 9:30 p.m. from a barge off Commons Beach on July 4. The fireworks will be visible from the shoreline in Tahoe City along the Lakeside trail, William B. Layton State Park, and Tahoe State Recreation Area. Viewing is also available in Lake Forest from the beach on the North Shore. Filtered views are available at Kaspian Day Use Area (Hurricane Bay) on the West Shore. For those more adventurous, you can hike on the Tahoe Rim Trail above Tahoe City for a spectacular view. 

July 2

• Tahoe City Farmers Market & Market Day Specials
  • 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | Commons Beach
  • Shop the Tahoe City Farmers Market, then enjoy exclusive Market Day specials at participating shops, restaurants, galleries, and businesses throughout Tahoe City.
• Outdoor Yoga
  • 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Gatekeeper’s Museum
  • Enjoy an all-levels outdoor yoga class designed to improve strength, mobility, flexibility, and recovery.
• Live music at Sand Bar 
  • 5:30-8:30 p.m. with Jonathan Hennion
• Trivia Night at Tahoe National Brewing
  • 8-10 p.m.
• Silent Disco at Sierra Surf Club
  • 7-10 p.m.
  • Dance under the stars at Sierra Surf Club’s Silent Disco.

July 2-5

• Tahoe City Kayak
  • Daily guided kayak tours.
• Tahoe Gal Daily Cruises
  • Daily sightseeing cruises aboard the historic Tahoe Gal.
• Tahoe Cruz Sailing Cruises
  • Daily sailing cruises on Lake Tahoe.
• Alpenglow Sports Winter Gear Sale
  • Save up to 20% on winter gear online and in-store.
• Hemmings & Jarrett Summer Sale
  • Enjoy 20% off all in-stock and special-order furniture.
• Steve Schmier’s Going Out of Business Sale
  • Save up to 70% storewide.
• North Tahoe Arts – Latimer Plein Air Exhibit
  • On display through Aug. 29.
• Minglewood MingleHour
  • Daily | 2-4 p.m.
  • Enjoy $3 beer specials.

July 3

• FREE SHUTTLES
  • FREE shuttles from Olympic Valley & West Shore. Schedules available here. 
• Family Fun Zone
  • • 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Tahoe Lake Elementary
    • 2 Bounce houses including 1 with a water slides, balloon twisting, face painting, bubble fun, games, and more for only $10 per person.
    • Free bike valet available from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
    • Photo booth with 4th of July props (wear your best 4th attaire) from Tahoe Photo Booth Rentals
    • Bounce house with water slide ages 2-8 years (48″ height restrictions apply)
    • Bounce house for all ages (teens & adults OK)
• Create Your Own Fireworks Bookmark at Understory Bookshop
  • 2-4 p.m.
  • Free family craft activity for all ages.
• Tahoe Wine Collective – Blind Flight Fridays
  • Enjoy a curated flight of mystery wines all day.
• Sunnyside Lodge & Restaurant – Live Music
  • 5-8 p.m.
• Sierra Surf Club Late Night Party
  • 9 p.m.-late
  • Featuring DJ GirlGeorge.

July 3-5

• Haven Tahoe – Sip, Snack & Shop
• River Grill – Live Music
  • 6:30-9:30 p.m.
  • Featuring Randy Blake.
• FREE SHUTTLES
  • FREE shuttles from Olympic Valley & West Shore each day. Schedules available here. 

July 4

• FREE SHUTTLES
  • FREE shuttles from Olympic Valley & West Shore. Schedules available here. 
  • Additional free shuttle July 4 only from Northstar & Kings Beach. Schedules available here. 
• Sierra Surf Club Fourth of July Celebration
  • Starting at 12 p.m.
  • Family-friendly activities, DJs, bounce house, dunk tank, face painting, outdoor games, live music by Pipe Down, and a fireworks after-party with DJ Jonny Wild until 1 a.m.
• Marie Sluchak Park – Live Music
  • 6 p.m. | Tahoma
• Tahoe City Kayak Fourth of July Fireworks Tour
• Jake’s on the Lake – Dinner & Fireworks Experience
  • Enjoy a curated three-course dinner with front-row fireworks views.
• Christy Hill Fourth of July Prix Fixe Dinner
  • Four- and six-course prix-fixe menus with two seating options.
• Tahoe Wine Collective Fireworks Watch Party
  • Enjoy live music from Gold Noire, boutique wines by the glass or flight, and tasty bites. Relax in the cozy wine bar before making your way to the fireworks. Balloon making for the kids.
• Tahoe Gal Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise  SOLD OUT
• Sand Bar at Christy Hill – Live Music
  • 5:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Featuring Ben Fuller.
• After the Fireworks Celebrations
  • Skip the traffic and keep the celebration going with food, drinks, live music, and late-night fun at Tahoe City’s bars and restaurants.

July 5

• FREE SHUTTLES
  • FREE shuttles from Olympic Valley & West Shore. Schedules available here. 
• Red, White & Tahoe Blue Cleanup Day
  • 8-11:30 a.m. | Commons Beach
  • Help keep Tahoe beautiful after the holiday.
  • Raffle prizes from Yoga Room Tahoe, Geared for Games, Wolfdale’s and 2 tickets to Oktoberfest
• Bridgetender Tavern & Grill – Live Music
  • 5:30 p.m.
  • Featuring Jameson Roads.
• Sand Bar at Christy Hill – Live Music
  • 12:30-3:30 p.m.
  • Featuring Mike Sinclair.
• Paint & Sip at Tahoe Wine Collective 
  • 5-7 p.m.
• Sierra Surf Club – Live Music
  • 6:30 p.m.
  • Featuring Kat Heart.

FREE Event Shuttles

July 3-5

Free shuttle service from Olympic Valley and the West Shore

July 4

Additional service from Northstar and Kings Beach

FREE TART Connect & Bus Service

Operating daily throughout the holiday weekend.

KEEP THE BOOM ALIVE

The Tahoe City Fireworks Show is presented by the Tahoe City Downtown Association and completely funded by private donations from businesses and individuals.

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