Tricks, Treats and Ghoulish Fun in Truckee-Tahoe
Get your costumes created as there’s plenty of places to show off your ghosts and goblins this year. From pumpkin picking to parades and ghosting hunting, too, our family at Elder Group Tahoe Real Estate is sharing some of our favorite things to do.
Want to know how to pick out the perfect pumpkin or make the perfect pumpkin pie? Looking for festive things to do with the kids? Keep reading to learn about some howlin’ fun things to do throughout our charming mountain towns.
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Pumpkin Picking, Parties and Parades!
October 14, 2024
Northwoods Clubhouse
Promoted as “Truckee’s premier family-friendly Autumn celebration, this is a full day of harvest-themed events and activities. Every year it gets bigger and better, and this year is no exception.
Highlights include a pumpkin patch, bounce house, face painting and their traditional candy apple station. Bring your four-legged friends, too, as the ‘doggie dip adventure’ is a must-not-miss. For easy parking and access, park at the Trout Creek Recreation Center and take the shuttle.
How to Pick out the Perfect Pumpkin?
Tahoe Donner’s festival’s pumpkin patch offers the perfect opportunity to pick out those pumpkins to get your decorations and delicious desserts underway.
So how do you pick out the perfect pumpkin? It depends on the purpose. If you have plans to host a pumpkin carving party, focus on the large uniform shapes; they are the best for carving creative creatures. And here is an excellent tip to keep your artistry looking healthy well into the fall season: wipe it off with bleach and water.
While picking out pumpkins, be sure to take home some of the smaller and heavier selections. They are perfect for cooking this oh-so-delicious “Great Pumpkin Pie Recipe.”
Spooky Cool Things to Do in Truckee-Tahoe
October 27 & 28, 2023
Looking for something especially spooky to do this year? Thanks to our friends at Tahoe Adventure Company, you have the opportunity to howl at the “Hunter’ Moon” while kayaking on Lake Tahoe! It is highly likely you and a few others will be the only one on the Lake on these rare, guided evening tours. Reservations are a must to make yours today.
Go Spirit Hunting
Rather not paddle under the moon? Howl on land instead! First, rent a Ghost Hunting Kit from the Truckee Library. Then head to downtown Truckee to explore what awaits you behind and within some of the oldest establishments in town.
When you’re done seeking the spirits, belly up to the bar at the Truckee Hotel and toast a spirit or two for you!
Historic Downtown Truckee Halloween Festivities
4:00 pm and beyond
Stroll along the sidewalks and slip into the stores for some good-old-fashioned trick o’ treating, courtesy of the Truckee-Donner Recreation and Park District.
At 6:00 pm, go on over to the Train Station to participate in the parade! Yes, everyone (including your pets) is welcome to entertain the revelers along the road.
But wait, there’s more. Keep strutting your stuff to the Community Arts Center on Church Street and take in more trick ‘o treating for kids of all ages!
May The Spirits Be With You..
Boo!
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