Giving More Reason for the Season: Northern Lights Holiday Community Celebration

The beloved holiday tradition once known as Candy Cane Lane + Village has blossomed into the Northern Lights Holiday Community Celebration, offering a richer experience for the entire community. Set for Saturday, December 6th, from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM at the UNR Lake Tahoe Prim Library, this year’s celebration expands its focus to embrace the spirit of giving and provide engaging activities for teens and adults, alongside the classic fun for kids.

The event’s centerpiece is the new “Giving Tree Forest.” Local nonprofits and service clubs will showcase beautifully decorated trees, each highlighting opportunities to contribute time, treasure, or talent. This offers a meaningful way for attendees to connect with and support vital community organizations.

While younger children will delight in Santa and Mrs. Claus’ arrival on a fire engine (2:15PM), craft stations, Santa Letter writing stations, and a scavenger hunt, there’s plenty for others to enjoy. Explore interactive nonprofit tables, enjoy youth and community musical performances, Cocoa with the Captain, and plenty of photo opportunities. The day concludes with an outdoor tree lighting ceremony where the winners of the Giving Tree contest will be announced.

Join your neighbors for this festive gathering that celebrates community, supports local causes like Toys for Tots, and offers holiday fun for every member of the family. It’s a perfect way to kick off the season with joy and purpose.

2025 Northern Lights Community Event is presented by:

IVCBA – Incline Village Crystal Bay Community Association

IVGID

UNR Lake Tahoe

NLTFPD – North Lake Tahoe Fire Department

WCSO – Washoe County Sheriff Office