We hope you have gotten your favorite stretchy pants washed and ready to go because It is Thanksgiving week!! Which of course comes with lots of food, football, family, and being grateful for everything we have this year. However, the one thing that Thanksgiving brings is the ultimate reality that there are only 40 days left in the year, 34 Days until Kwanzaa, 33 Days until Christmas, and 6 days until Hanukkah… which if you are anything like us you are way behind on your shopping! With shipping and import delays there is a sense of urgency this year… 

Small Business Saturday happens to be the Saturday after Thanksgiving (November 27th). If you did not know about Small Business Saturday, it was started back in 2010 by American Express in hopes to bring awareness and economic stimulation back to our communities after the Great Recession of 2007. It has since gained traction to be an annual event during the major shopping weekend of Black Friday and Cyber Monday! Just like back in 2010 when we were coming back from the Great Recession, 2021 has had a similar feel of trying to find our footing after the Covid Pandemic of 2020. Though we are not back to normal we are all trying to adjust to our own version of normal. Luckily here in Tahoe City, we are excited to be able to promote our fabulous merchants that offer a wide variety of businesses that you can take advantage of during Small Business Saturday and the Holiday Season.

Small Business Saturday

November 27th, 2021 – Tahoe City Downtown Association will be partnering with our downtown businesses to bring the festive holiday spirit to our community. There are a variety of things going on during the day and evening throughout Tahoe City along with the main event at the Cobblestone Center. Below are some of the highlighted things you can participate in on Small Business Saturday. However, don’t forget there are a variety of local businesses for all your holiday needs! Visit our business directory for a list of businesses or come take a stroll through town.

The Cobblestone Center 

  • Come down for sales and celebrations throughout the entire center! We will be partnering to host a FREE Photobooth. Bring down the kiddos for selfies with Santa!
  • Don’t forget to visit the TCDA Welcome table for free swag, refreshments, and a RAFFLE for local gift certificates!

BoatWorks Mall 

  • Come visit the variety of stores that will be offering extended hours, happy hour, and fun activities for the whole family until 6:00 pm.
    • Wine Collective – will have live music
    • Coco Cabana – will be serving champagne
    • Dark Horse Coffee – will be serving hot chocolate
    • Jake’s – will extend Happy Hour until 6:00 pm
    • Mirada – will offer Happy Hour until 6:00 pm

 

Holiday Festivities

There are a ton of activities happening in and around our gorgeous winter wonderland of the Tahoe Basin. Make sure to check out our Event Calendar for updated information and more events around our area!

Thank you to our community and our supporters for beginning such a great sense of community and festive holiday spirit. Big thank you to the Tahoe City PUD for bringing our streets to life with their holiday lighting up and down the streets. Also, make sure to check out the Big Tree outside of the Library that will come to life bringing a GLOW like no other for the second year on Saturday, November 27th. Huge thanks to Tahoe Rotary and Starlight Enterprises for helping make that happen! 

Happy Holidays,

TCDA Staff