Festive Things to Do in Truckee

Festive Ideas to Celebrate Thanksgiving in Truckee-Tahoe All Month Long!

If there are a few things that are on everyone’s mind in this month, it’s preparation for the winter season and the big Thanksgiving feast to come! With 30 days in this key month that kicks off the holiday season, there are so many fun things to do during this time of the year here in our beautiful, mountain community of Truckee-Tahoe! We’re helping you find some of the best festive things to do in Truckee. 

To help get you and yours in the festive mood, our Elder Group Tahoe family has searched to provide you with so many ways to engage your family and friends and enjoy the holiday! Read on for fun activities – whether home or in the mountains! Check out the below!

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Host A Tailgate Party! 

No matter what the weather, why not invite your neighbors over for a tailgate party before your favorite game. Make it a Potluck and have your friend bring the recipe of their favor fall food. Gather them all up and share it with all who attend.

Not into football? Host a Pie and Recipe Swap!

Caramel Cheesecake? Pecan Pie? Grandma’s Pumpkin Pie?

Here’s one of our favorites! “Not Your Grandma’s Pumpkin Pie”

This recipe has the spiciness of ginger snaps that will keep your guests guessing what your secret spice may be! YUM!

Whenever we are looking for a great recipe, we dive into TasteofHome.com for recipes that are seasonally sensational. Check out these “Absolute Best Pumpkin Recipes” and pick your favorite!

Play Hide the Pumpkin

No matter what the weather, this game can be played indoors and out. You only need a dozen (or more) of those cute little pumpkins and gourds and hide them like it’s Easter! The easy part follows – let the kids keep the pumpkins to color as a decoration for the table on Thanksgiving Day. Or better yet, use them as name place cards for your guests.

Tik-Tok & Hello to Your In-laws and Friends!

Got company in town or coming your way? This is a perfect time for the kids to make their own documentary about their friends and family. Think: video for TikTok! They will be amazed to hear what their Grandma and Grampa’s Thanksgiving memories are, and the interview will be something to treasure for years to come. It’s easy to set up an account and say hello!

Stroll Down Memory Lane

Once the videos are done, find some time to look through the family scrap books with your family. If they are not marked with names or details, now is a wonderful time to chart the past so as not to lose the history of your ancestors. Families to follow will appreciate the time and talent that they will treasure and pass on for years to come.

Create a Gratitude Vase or Bowl

Every day is a day to be thankful for what we have in life, yet it is during the month of November when the idea is more vivid than others. Throughout the month, select one day a week (maybe Sunday) and have the family (and your friends if you so desire) write down their thoughts on Autumn colored paper and place their words of ‘thanks’ in a clear vase or bowl. During dessert on Thanksgiving, pass the bowl or vase around the table and read them outload.

Put on a Parade – or Turkey Trot

Who needs the 4th of July when you can organize a costume parade or Turkey Trot right down your street! Now is the time to spread the word to get the goblins, ghosts and dressed up pups 😉 out of the house and onto the streets of your hometown! Gather after and enjoy some of that delicious pumpkin pie!

Thank a Soldier

There’s a wonderful program called Operation Gratitude that welcomes letters from all ages thanking our soldiers for their service. From personal cards to hand-drawn colorful pictures of pumpkins and turkeys, any and all messages will be delivered to bring a little joy into the lives who deserve our thanks most. A great project for kids on a cold, rainy day!