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South Lake Tahoe, CA
12Events this week
2Free things to do
87New spots
101New stories

● Checked Friday, September 4, before the 6 AM send.

This week in South Lake Tahoe

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 12 events, day by day →

Tot to Teen Clothing Swap

Saturday 3pm · Tahoe Clothing Swap

Neon Nights: Glow-In-The-Dark Pong, Games + DJ Papi Chulo

Saturday 8pm · Alibi Ale Works - Incline Public House

Meyers Mountain Market

Wednesday 3pm · Tahoe Paradise Park · Free

Vintage Trailerfest 2026

Thursday 12pm · Tahoe Valley Campground

Trivia Night at Tipsy Putt - Tahoe

Thursday 7pm · Free

New in South Lake Tahoe

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Gunbarrel Tavern & Eatery

Restaurants

Smoky, saucy comfort: Gunbarrel Tavern & Eatery leans into craveable, house-smoked goodness like award-winning wings and tri-tip, then gets playful with Poutine on the Ritz and Texas BBQ Shrimp.

gunbarreltavern.com ↗

Shoreline of Tahoe

Sporting Goods

Your all-season gear plug: Shoreline of Tahoe outfits locals with legit snowboard gear, outerwear, and a full bike lineup from mountain bikes to e-bikes.

shorelineoftahoe.com ↗

Tahoe Club Crawl

Entertainment

Skip the line tonight: When you just want to rally the crew without playing cruise director, Tahoe Club Crawl leads a walking tour through Stateline and South Lake Tahoe with VIP entry, cover included, welcome shots at three of four stops, free mini-golf at Tipsy Putt, and snacks so you actually ma…

tahoeclubcrawl.com ↗

South Lake Tahoe’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse South Lake Tahoe’s best →

Most read in South Lake Tahoe

The five stories South Lake Tahoe readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Short-Term Rental Rules in South Lake Tahoe

    As of 2026, the vacation rental policy in South Lake Tahoe has been completely overhauled following a lawsuit challenging the previous ban imposed by the city government.

    Full story at tahoedailytribune.com ↗

  2. High-speed pursuit by CHP near South Lake Tahoe lands three in jail - South Tahoe Now

    High-speed pursuit by California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers near South Lake Tahoe resulted in a high-speed chase involving a black 2015 Mercedes C63 AMG sedan on US50 west of Lake TahOE.

    Full story at southtahoenow.com ↗

  3. Orphaned bear cub found with beanbag round and plastic cap inside hind leg

    A bear cub cub was found with a beanbag round and plastic cap lodged in its injured hind leg after residents in El Dorado County, California, noticed it wandering alone for over a week.

    Full story at kcra.com ↗

  4. Sentencing delayed for Bass as court evaluates new request - South Tahoe Now

    South Lake Tahoe Mayor Cody Bass's sentencing was delayed until 9 a.m.

    Full story at southtahoenow.com ↗

  5. State of California's population declines less than 10,000 people in 2025

    The State of California lost less than 10,000 residents last year, according to Smart Asset, a report from the company, but this is seen as a minimal decline compared to the state's overall population of nearly 40 million residents.

    Full story at actionnewsnow.com ↗

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