2nd Fridays
Join Tahoe City and West Shore businesses on the second Friday of each month from January through April 2026 where visitors and locals can explore, sip, shop, dine, and play. Retailers will stay open later with special deals, unique gifts, and local surprises.
Free TART Connect rides make it easy to get around without parking worries.
February 13 | Galentine’s Celebration
This day is all about celebrating friendship and fun with friends. Ideas for businesses, studios, and venues to host activities include wine tastings, beaded bracelet making, permanent jewelry, hat bars, heart-shaped cookie decorating, dance nights, DJ parties, spa or facial parties, ladies’ comedy nights, clothing swaps, a Galentine’s brunch. Events can be daytime or evening, and with everyone’s ideas combined, we can create a full day out in Tahoe City to remember. LEARN MORE.
Morning & Midday Fun
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10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Galentine’s Day Brunch Party, Sierra Surf Club
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All Day & Night French Dip Friday, Bridgetender Bar & Grill
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11 a.m.–6 p.m. 15% off all photography + treats, Eadington Gallery
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11 a.m.–6ish Come Do Art! Painting, pottery, candle making & more, The Hot Spot Tahoe
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11 a.m.–6 p.m. 20% off storewide all day + Galentine’s libations, Heather & Pine
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11 a.m.–6 p.m. “Buy One for Your Gal, One for You” — 15% off both items plus complimentary drinks & snacks, Trunk Show Tahoe
Afternoon Sips & Shopping
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12–8 p.m. (All Day) Blind Flight Friday — blind tasting flight of three wines + food specials with Chef Kevin, Tahoe Wine Collective
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1–2:30 p.m. Ski With a Scientist, Alpine Meadows Base Area (Palisades Tahoe)
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3–5 p.m. Happy Hour, Tahoe Tap Haus
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4–7 p.m. Galentine’s Sip & Shop with charm bracelet bar, Haven
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4–6 p.m. Wine tasting with One Hope Wines, North Tahoe Arts
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4–6 p.m. Happy Hour — $10 red/white + discounted bottles to-go, Uncorked Tahoe City
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5–6:30 p.m. Happy Hour, River Grill
Evening Vibes & Nightlife
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5–7ish Galentine’s Pop-Up Night featuring Blackwell Bakery, Blum’s Blooms & Suncup Studio, Tahoe Wine Collective
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5–8 p.m. Live music, Sunnyside Lodge & Restaurant
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7–9 p.m. DJ Girlgeorge, Tahoe National Brewing Co
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7–9 p.m. Alpenglow Winter Speaker Series: John Collinson, Olympic Village Events Center
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Feb. 13 & 14 Valentine’s dinner specials, Granlibakken Tahoe
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All evening Valentine’s Champagne & Prosecco specials, River Grill
Free rides available via TART Connect.
March 13 | Tahoe City Retro Day (80’s Theme)
Retro Day will celebrate all things 80’s, with a special emphasis on vintage ski style. Ideas include retro ski movie screenings (family-friendly), disco dance parties, late-night after-parties, and kid-focused activities. We’re also open to creative ideas like a babysitting fundraiser hosted by a nonprofit or youth group. If it fits the 80’s vibe, we want to hear it.
April 10 | Spring Thaw Shopping Scavenge
This event will mirror the popular Sip, Shop & Solve scavenger hunt, allowing participants to earn points by checking in, submitting photos of receipts, or reaching spending milestones. Businesses are encouraged to offer discounts, deals, drinks, or host small activities or crafts. Early submissions ensure everything can be fully integrated into the scavenger hunt and marketing efforts.
