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Valentine’s Day in Incline Village and Crystal Bay isn’t just about candlelit dinners; it’s about community, creativity, and finding meaningful ways to connect with the people (and places) we love. Whether you’re celebrating with a partner, friends, family, or simply treating yourself, here are some local ways to make February 14 feel special.

Tahoe Gifting: Just Because – We like you and we Love to Party

If you’re looking for something relaxed, creative, and community-driven, Tahoe Gifting is kicking off Valentine’s Day with a feel-good afternoon at The Cut—and no, you don’t need a reason other than they like you.

This free, low-pressure event is all about slowing down and enjoying where we live and who we get to share it with. Come solo, bring your favorite person, or gather a few friends and make an afternoon of it.

What to expect:

• Tastings with Minden Mill Distillery
• Charcuterie snacks
• Create a custom love-potion room spray with Sierra Soapbox Candle Co.
• Design a bag charm or keychain at the new charm bar
• On-site laser engraving so your piece is unmistakably yours

Add cozy music, projected visuals, and The Cut’s welcoming energy, and you’ve got a Valentine’s celebration that’s more about connection than convention.
Free event. RSVP encouraged.

Fundraiser: Tahoe Family Solutions – Heart of Giving Award Brunch

Start Valentine’s Day by celebrating generosity and community impact at this meaningful fundraiser honoring two local champions.

The Heart of Giving Award recognizes individuals whose generosity, leadership, and commitment have made a lasting difference for children and families in our region. This year’s inaugural award is presented to Joe & Polly Wolfe, whose deep care for the Lake Tahoe community continues to inspire connection and positive change.

Details

• Date: February 14, 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Location: Brunch at The Chateau, Incline Village
• Tickets: $100 individual | $850 table of 10
• Dress: Country Club Casual

Join Tahoe Family Solutions for a heartfelt morning of celebration, philanthropy, and community.

Valentine’s Day Dining at Sage Leaf Tahoe

Looking for a cozy, elevated dining experience? Sage Leaf Tahoe is offering Valentine’s specials that hit all the right notes.

Dinner Special (Dinner Only):
House-made Langostino & Feta Ravioli with sautéed cherry tomatoes, peas, and a rosé cream sauce

Dessert Special (Available All Day):
Dark Chocolate Crème Brûlée with macerated strawberries and strawberry coulis

Perfect for date night or dessert first.

Family-Friendly: H’Art & Harmony at Incline Elementary

Celebrate creativity, music, and community at H’Art & Harmony, an evening showcasing art and live music from Incline Elementary School students.

Enjoy student performances, an inspiring art exhibit, hands-on crafts, a fun raffle, and snacks available for purchase. This joyful, family-friendly event brings together students, families, and friends in support of arts education—and reminds us that love shows up in many forms.

More Valentine’s-Week Fun Around Town

There’s plenty happening beyond dinner reservations:

• Paint & Sip – Love Edition at the Cut
• Cocktails at Elevation: The Love Edition at the Cut
• Northstar Ski Resort Ice Skating & Cocktails

Valentine’s Experiences & Dining Around the Basin

Also check out Valentine’s offerings at:

• Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe
• Crystal Bay Casino – Live Music with Big Gigantic “Bring The Funk Back”
• Bowl Incline – Après patio drinks and music
• Local favorites, including Bite, Big Water Grille, and Happy Tiers Bakery

Don’t forget to grab your flowers at Wyld Peony for stunning, locally crafted bouquets. Perfect for Valentine’s Day and guaranteed to make someone smile. They have tons of Valentine’s Day flowers, fun gifts, and flowers in-store only.  There will be some premade cash and carry bouquets, small gift items (jewelry, teddy bears, etc.), and cute little premade arrangements in fun containers (disco ball, glass heart).  And they will have all the usual items available online and by phone.   775.298.2799

Whether you’re dressing up, creating something meaningful, giving back, or simply gathering with good people, Valentine’s Day in Incline Village and Crystal Bay is full of ways to celebrate connection—local style.

Celebrating community generosity with IVCBA Member Nonprofits

Giving Tuesday is a powerful reminder of the generosity that defines Incline Village and Crystal Bay. Nearly all of our local nonprofits are proud members of IVCBA, working every day to strengthen our community. As you consider where to give this season, remember that the Tahoe Community Foundation serves as a central hub for nonprofit resources and philanthropy across Incline Village and the greater Tahoe Basin, making it easy to support the causes you care about most.

Below are just a few of the many IVCBA member nonprofits participating in Giving Tuesday this year. For a complete list of local nonprofit organizations serving our community, visit the IVCBA Community Resource Page, non-profit section: https://ivcba.org/resources/community-resources/ or visit the Tahoe Community Foundation for the complete list around the Basin.

Giving Tuesday Opportunities From IVCBA Member Nonprofits

Food Bank of Northern Nevada — Triple Match Opportunity

This Giving Tuesday, your generosity can go three times as far. Thanks to Dermody’s 2025 Thanksgiving Capstone Award, every gift to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada is tripled. Each dollar helps provide nine meals for children experiencing food insecurity, at a time when many families are feeling the strain of keeping dinner plates full, especially during a season symbolizing warmth, care, and community.
Give here: https://fbnn.org/

Lake Tahoe School — Winter Market and Nonprofit Showcase

Lake Tahoe School proudly kicks off the giving season with its annual Winter Market celebration on Giving Tuesday. This festive initiative launches Raffle Ticket Sales and the Silent Auction, culminating in the public Winter Market event on Tuesday, December 5.
This year’s Winter Market website will also feature a dedicated section spotlighting local nonprofit partners, amplifying the spirit of giving across the community.
Learn more or give: https://www.laketahoeschool.org/

AAUW Tahoe/Nevada — Matching Challenge for Women and Girls

AAUW Tahoe/Nevada supports the advancement of women and girls through scholarships, grants, and volunteer service. In honor of Giving Tuesday, four AAUW members are matching donations up to $10,000, doubling the impact of every contribution. Your support fuels educational, leadership, and career-building opportunities for local women and girls.
Donate: https://tahoe-nv.aauw.net/donate/

Tahoe Family Solutions – Strengthening Local Families

Tahoe Family Solutions provides essential resources, mental health services, and youth programs to ensure every child, individual, and family has the opportunity to thrive. As a Family Resource Center, TFS offers most services at little to no cost. Since 2021, emergency support needs have risen 261 percent, and in 2025, TFS is on track to provide more than $40,000 in rental and emergency assistance to stabilize families and preserve housing security. Please consider supporting TFS this Giving Tuesday—your contribution directly supports neighbors in need.
Give Here: https://tahoefamily.org/donate-today/

Diamond Peak Ski Team (Ski Education Foundation)

This Giving Tuesday, the Diamond Peak Ski Education Foundation invites the community to invest in opportunity. Donations support the Steiner Scholarship Program, ensuring that young athletes, regardless of financial circumstance, can pursue competitive snowsports and develop resilience, confidence, and leadership. A contribution of any size makes a difference. A gift of $3,000 sponsors a full season for one athlete in need.
Give here: https://dpst.regfox.com/donate

Wildwood Open Land Foundation

Wildwood Open Land Foundation is committed to preserving the natural and cultural resources of the Tahoe Basin. As a 100 percent volunteer organization, Wildwood relies entirely on community generosity to protect open spaces, support ecological stability, and provide education around local land conservation. You can support in three ways: donate, become a member, or volunteer.
Learn more: https://www.wildwoodopenlands.org/

CYMBAL – Supporting Music Education in Incline Village Public Schools

Since 1991, CYMBAL has proudly supported music education in Incline Village public schools. Giving Tuesday donations help “Keep the Music Playing” by funding music education and outreach programs, purchasing instruments and equipment, repairing instruments, and providing sheet music and accessories. CYMBAL also helps ensure access to affordable instrument rentals, mentorship programs, workshops, performance opportunities, and transportation to festivals and competitions.

Give Here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VJ4GSLGRPBWZW&source=qr

Newton Northern Nevada – Supporting Neurodivergent Students

Newton Northern Nevada is the region’s only non-public, non-profit school serving students with autism and other neurodivergent learning differences. With no state or government funding, the school depends on community generosity. Giving Tuesday gifts to the Promise Fund help provide an affordable, individualized, and compassionate education for students who thrive in a school designed for the way they learn.
Give Here: : https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E351574&id=36

Pet Network

This year, Pet Network is raising funds for a generator for our shelter and community hospital so that animals in our care stay safe and warm—even when Tahoe’s winter storms knock the power out.

Give Here: donation page link: www.petnetwork.org/wish

Clean Up The Lake

Fuel the Mission is our Giving Tuesday campaign to replace our retired operations vehicle so our dive team can keep cleaning Lake Tahoe year round. A dependable used vehicle allows us to haul tanks and kayaks, tow the jetski, reach remote coves, and launch in snowy winter conditions. Donors can sponsor specific parts of the vehicle from tires to safety gear to help power the pieces that keep our work moving. Every contribution (NO MATTER THE SIZE) fuels the mission and keeps our divers in the water protecting the lake from the bottom up.

Give Here: https://cleanupthelake.org/donate/

This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to support the organizations that make our mountain community strong, connected, and compassionate. Every contribution, large or small, helps uplift local programs and the people they serve. To discover additional nonprofits doing important work in Incline Village and throughout the Tahoe Basin, visit the Tahoe Community Foundation, which provides a comprehensive directory and trusted pathways for giving. Together, we can make an impact.

Disclaimer: This Giving Tuesday roundup highlights IVCBA member nonprofits that reached out with information to share. It is not a comprehensive list of all local nonprofits. For the full directory of Incline Village and Crystal Bay nonprofit organizations, please visit the IVCBA Community Resource Page or reference the list of members below.