October brings a special kind of charm to Lake Tahoe.
The aspens turn golden, the mountain air gets crisp, and the lake takes on a peaceful autumn atmosphere as the season begins to change.
From Halloween celebrations and haunted tours to fall festivals, local favorites, and the return of Tahoe Knight Monsters hockey, there is plenty to enjoy around Tahoe this month.
Here are some of the standout events happening around Lake Tahoe this October.
Special Events
Halloween takes center stage around Lake Tahoe this October, with haunted tours, costume celebrations, fall festivals, family activities, and Nevada Day festivities.
Halloween Party in Tahoe
Where: 120 Country Club Dr #63, Incline Village, NV
When: Saturday, October 31 - 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
What to expect: A Halloween celebration at the eXp Luxury Real Estate Office in Incline Village. Wear your best costume, bring the little ones, friends and family, and enjoy some spooky fun with us!
Where: Downtown Carson City, NV
When: Friday & Saturday, October 30 & 31 - Parade Day 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
What to expect: Celebrate Nevada’s 162nd year of Silver State pride with hot air balloons, rock-drilling contests, and the annual Nevada Day Parade featuring floats, marching bands, equestrian groups, and more.
Where: Bally’s Casino, Stateline, NV
When: Fridays & Saturdays, October 2 to 31 - 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM
What to expect: A brand-new haunted house experience at Bally’s, bringing an immersive night of scares and thrills to Lake Tahoe.
Where: Village Green & Fitness Trails, Incline Village, NV
When: Thursday, October 29 - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
What to expect: A free community Halloween celebration featuring a haunted forest, costumes, family fun, and plenty of Halloween spirit.
Harvest Fest
Where: BGC Kings Beach Clubhouse, Kings Beach, CA
When: Friday, October 30 - 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
What to expect: A night packed with dancing, glow rooms, the Teen Center Haunted House, monster trucks, games, treats, and more.
Where: Historic Downtown Truckee, Truckee, CA
When: Thursday & Friday, October 15 to 16 - 5:00 PM to 8:15 PM
What to expect: A guided historical haunted walking tour through six historic sites in downtown Truckee, combining local history, storytelling, and spooky tales.
Where: Sierra Surf Club, Tahoe City, CA
When: October 24-25 & 31 - 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM
What to expect: Guided haunted walking tours through downtown Tahoe City featuring local ghost stories, mysterious happenings, and historic characters.
Where: Downtown Park, Truckee, CA
When: Friday, October 30 - 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM
What to expect: A family-friendly Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating, live music, and a costume contest.
Where: Watson Cabin, Tahoe City, CA
When: Friday, October 30 - 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM
What to expect: A spooky Halloween experience featuring haunted attractions, tricks, and treats at the historic Watson Cabin.
North Shore of Lake Tahoe, Nevada Events
October around Incline Village and North Lake Tahoe brings estate tours, fall celebrations, community events, seasonal activities, and Northern Nevada favorites.
Where: Pioneer Center, Reno, NV
When: October 2-4
What to expect: The 12th Annual Spellbinders Festival brings world-class magic to Northern Nevada, with free performances at libraries and a special gala at Pioneer Center.
Where: Thunderbird Lodge Lake Tahoe, Incline Village, NV
When: Every Tuesday & Friday, October 2-16
What to expect: A rare look inside one of Lake Tahoe’s most historic estates, including stories of its architecture, secret tunnels, conservation legacy, and legendary yacht.
Winter Job Fairs - Diamond Peak
Where: Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Incline Village, NV
When: Saturday, October 17 - 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
What to expect: Meet the Diamond Peak team and explore employment opportunities for the upcoming winter season.
Where: Incline Ski Beach, Incline Village, NV
When: Saturday, October 17 - 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
What to expect: Celebrate the opening of off-season dog access with dog competitions, treats, and a fun community gathering at Ski Beach.
Incline Village Fall Fest
Where: Village Center, Incline Village, NV
When: Saturday, October 17 - 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
What to expect: Celebrate fall with family activities, pumpkins, games, live music, food, drinks, and community fun.
Where: Hyatt Regency Ballroom, Incline Village, NV
When: Saturday, October 24 - 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
What to expect: An elegant evening featuring chocolate creations, wine tastings, live entertainment, and community celebration benefiting Sierra Community House.
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South Shore of Lake Tahoe, Nevada Events
Stateline and the South Shore offer a mix of fall recreation, local food, hockey, racing, and Oktoberfest celebrations this October.
Tahoe Twilight Bites
Where: Tahoe Nugget, Stateline, NV
When: Every Wednesday, October 7-28
What to expect: A weekly Wednesday evening food market featuring food trucks, local vendors, creators, mountain provisions, and sunset views.
Where: Race HQ: Golden Nugget, Stateline, NV
When: October 16-18 - Times vary
What to expect: The 31st annual Lake Tahoe Marathon weekend features multiple races throughout the Lake Tahoe region.
Tahoe Knight Monsters
Where: Tahoe Blue Event Center, Stateline, NV
When: Friday, October 23 - 7:00 PM
What to expect: The Tahoe Knight Monsters open their 2026-27 home season against the expansion New Mexico Goatheads.
Where: Camp Richardson Resort, South Lake Tahoe, CA
When: October 3-4 - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
What to expect: A family-friendly lakeside Oktoberfest featuring Bavarian food, live German music, vendors, kids’ activities, and a festive Beer & Wine Garden.
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