Halloween week is here, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate around Incline Village, Crystal Bay, and North Lake Tahoe. From haunted trails and family carnivals to pet costume contests, live music, and Halloween night festivities, local businesses and community organizations have a full week of activities planned.

Whether you’re looking for something to do with the kids, a night out with friends, or a little Halloween fun with your four-legged companions, here’s what’s happening around town!

1. TeenTober: Frankentoys at the Incline Village Library – Tuesday, October 27

4–5 PM | Incline Village Library

Teens can get creative with a Halloween-themed workshop at the Incline Village Library. Using pieces from old toys, participants will make their own unique monsters. A fun way to get into the Halloween spirit before the weekend.

2. Trail of Treats & Terror – Thursday, October 29

3:30–5:30 PM | Village Green & Fitness Trails

One of Incline Village’s favorite Halloween traditions returns! IVGID’s Trail of Treats & Terror invites families to dress up and explore the haunted forest along the Fitness Trails. Enjoy treats, food, drinks, and plenty of photo opportunities along the way.

This free community celebration is a great way for younger children to enjoy Halloween with friends and neighbors.

3. Creatures of the Dark Ball at Alibi Ale Works – Thursday, October 29

9 PM–Midnight | Alibi Ale Works, Incline Public House

Alibi’s 8th Annual Halloween Party brings DJ Kandy and Moonlight Movement aerialists together for a night of music, dancing, and creative costumes. Expect aerial performances, a costume contest, and a lively Halloween crowd.

Come dressed for the occasion and enjoy a night out in Incline Village.

4. Harvest Fest at the Boys & Girls Club – Friday, October 30

5–8 PM | Kings Beach Clubhouse

Just down the road in Kings Beach, the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe is hosting its annual Harvest Fest. Families can enjoy Halloween activities, food, NTPUD monster trucks, and a haunted house designed and built by the Kings Beach Teen Center.

Costumes are encouraged!

5. WARF Howl-o-ween – Saturday, October 31 (CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER)

11:30 AM–2:30 PM | Tunnel Creek Café, Incline Village

Bring your four-legged friends to WARF’s Howl-o-ween fundraiser benefiting Wylie Animal Rescue Foundation! Enjoy live music, a silent auction, raffle prizes, specialty cocktails available for purchase, and a Halloween pet costume contest. A fun afternoon for local animal lovers and their pups!

6. Click or Treat – Halloween Photo Booth – Saturday, October 31

2–4 PM | Village Pet Foundation, 874 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village

Stop by Village Pet Foundation’s thrift store for a Halloween photo booth, community appreciation event, and sale. It’s a chance to support a local nonprofit that helps families with veterinary expenses and provides free pet wheelchairs for animals with mobility challenges.

7. Hyatt Halloween Carnival – Saturday, October 31

3–9 PM | Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, Regency Ballroom

The Hyatt Halloween Carnival returns with a circus-inspired Halloween celebration for the whole family! Enjoy carnival games, a bounce house, photo booth, sweet treats, and plenty of costumes.

Admission is a $10 donation, which includes five carnival tickets. Additional tickets are $1 each. Self-parking is provided.

Proceeds support the Incline Education Fund’s STE(A)M programming, making this a fun way to celebrate Halloween while supporting local students.

8. Country Club Center Trick-or-Treat – Saturday, October 31

Country Club Center | Incline Village

A longtime local Halloween tradition! Bring the kids in costume and stop by participating Country Club Center businesses for trick-or-treating before heading into the neighborhoods for Halloween night. It’s a fun way to visit local merchants and get an early start on collecting candy.

2026 participating businesses and times to be confirmed.

9. Halloween Night Trick-or-Treating – Saturday, October 31

Incline Village Neighborhoods

Halloween wouldn’t be complete without neighborhood trick-or-treating! Families can head out around Incline Village to enjoy the evening, visit neighbors, and show off their costumes.

If you’re driving on Halloween night, please slow down and keep an eye out for children crossing streets, especially in residential areas.

10. Halloween Night Live Music at Glasses Wine Bar – Saturday, October 31

7–9 PM | Glasses Wine Bar, Incline Village

Looking for something to do after the trick-or-treating? Glasses Wine Bar will have its regular Saturday evening live music, offering a relaxed night out with friends to wrap up Halloween.

More Halloween Fun Around Tahoe

From family-friendly afternoons and neighborhood trick-or-treating to live music and Halloween parties, there’s plenty happening throughout Incline Village, Crystal Bay, and North Lake Tahoe.

A big thank-you to the local businesses, community organizations, and volunteers who help make these seasonal traditions possible.

For more Halloween events and the latest updates, visit the IVCBA Community Events Calendar.

Happy Halloween, Incline Village & Crystal Bay!

For more events around the basin: Tricks, Treats & Tahoe: Your Halloween Event Guide

Anyone who knows me knows I’m devoted to Bacchus, and to my pet jay, Huckleberry, who comes to Twain Haven every afternoon at Happy Hour for a Beer Nut. Yes, Huck has been my daily Happy Hour pal for nine years now, and I’ve made arrangements for him in the likelihood that he outlives me…

Then just the other day, Huckleberry did something that brought me an imponderable thought. I now believe that upon a powerful force field, Huckleberry can read my mind. Now, before you scoff and set this epistle aside, please allow me to explain.

First let me tell you, if I’m not paying attention, Huck will pound on the window with his beak to get my attention, or jump onto the flagstaff and wave Old Glory. If I happen to be out, he will raid the rain gutter and toss needles onto the deck as if to say, “I was here, where were you?” The needles are his calling card.

Once I appear and start to whistle his favorite song, “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore,” he waves his beak to the beat. (Huck was born here on our deck in 2017.)

Once, when I was out trimming my nails in the forest, I thought I detected a chipmunk playing on my shadow on the forest floor. Upon a closer inspection I discovered it was Huckleberry’s shadow. He had positioned himself up behind me so he could dance his shadow upon mine. He’s such a playful character. He knows my car and once followed me down to the college hoping for a handout, which he got, and he waves his wings to me when I walk on and off the property…

But last week he did something unworldly. After leading me with his baton in “Don’t Get Around Anymore,” he stood staring at me, as if he wanted to tell me something but didn’t know how. I asked out loud, “What’s up, Huck?”

He took to fluffing himself up to about twice his size, and preening himself on both sides, which I had never seen him do before. Then he reached way back and plucked a feather from one of his wings, tossed it onto the deck, and looked at me as if to say, “Thanks Pal. I don’t have much to give you, but how ‘bout a feather?”

I smiled a broad smile, and if eyes can tell us anything, he smiled back.

“Thanks for that, Huckleberry.” I said out loud, “I will keep that feather in a safe place.”

Today he came by and tapped on the window. It was only four o’clock, so I scolded him, “You’re too early, Huck, come back at five!” He did return at five, and I could have set my watch by his arrival.

In closing, I have to ask, “Can birds connect with us telepathically?

I now have an answer, “Huckleberry can.”

The next time you’re here at Twain Haven, I’ll show you that treasured feather…

Audio: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Fhv4PrH1UuwlhbnTT23zO

Originally published with TRPA, Oct 23, 2026, By Julie W. Regan

Living in the West means wildfire is an ever-present part of life. Devastating fires this season north of Reno drove more than 10,000 of our Northern Nevada neighbors to evacuate. Globally, this August was Earth’s warmest on record. Hotter, drier conditions and decreasing snowpack are predicted to continue elevating the threat of wildfire in the Tahoe Basin in the years ahead.

This season has also brought loss. Aerial firefighting pilots across the West tragically lost their lives, among them Christopher Andersen, a U.S. Army veteran from Lake Tahoe, and Miles Elliott of Porterville, California. The two died Aug. 7 while fighting a wildfire in Utah. We honor their service, and the service of every firefighter lost this year.

As those of us who have lived through major incidents can tell you, wildfire is a true equalizer. It cuts across invisible boundaries and threatens the environment and communities of the Tahoe Basin as a whole. That means our wildfire preparedness needs to be just as universal.

Preparedness has been on our minds a lot, particularly this year as we mark the fifth anniversary of the 2021 Caldor Fire. It was five years ago this week that agencies announced full containment of the fire that had burned more than 221,000 acres and forced the evacuation of more than 30,000 Lake Tahoe residents.

Thanks to heroic firefighting, investments in fuel reduction projects, and community preparedness, no homes or lives were lost here; however, the Caldor Fire put our preparedness to the test. As a founding member of the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team, TRPA is supporting forest health and community wildfire protection projects, with a priority to advance fuel reduction along evacuation routes. Now, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) is working directly with partner agencies, residents, and visitors to strengthen transportation and emergency communications during hazardous events.

We just launched a new transportation resilience initiative that is informed by lived experiences of community members and first responders during emergencies and extreme weather events. Called Connecting Tahoe: Strengthening Transportation Resilience, the project aims to create a more reliable transportation system and support regional partners in emergency response and evacuation.

On another front, TRPA is leading a new Trees to Transit project to demonstrate how trees removed through local forest health projects can be used for community infrastructure. The project kicked off earlier this month with a hands-on tree milling demonstration at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC). More than 100 high school and community college students took part in milling demonstrations and saw firsthand how trees can become usable lumber locally.

The wood produced through the demonstration project is planned for a new bus shelter for Tahoe Transportation District’s Route 50 line in South Lake Tahoe. The shelter will be constructed by students in the South Tahoe High School Construction Career and Technical Education program, with installation anticipated next spring.

Trees to Transit brings together TRPA, the Tahoe Wood project, the Tahoe Transportation District (TTD), and local education and industry partners. Special thanks to the LTCC Forestry Program for hosting the event and for providing trees from the future site of LTCC’s Public Safety Training Complex, which will support forestry and wildfire career education programs when it opens next year.

Only about 30 percent of TTD bus stops currently have a shelter, and procuring, constructing, and installing a bus shelter can cost more than $100,000. The goal of Trees to Transit is to help bring more shelters to the regional transit network while supporting forest health projects, career education, and the local economy.

Looking ahead, the National Climate Prediction Center is projecting a strong El Niño this winter, which could further test Tahoe’s preparedness. Extreme storms can bring rain-on-snow events and flooding that complicate evacuation routes. While added precipitation can keep drought at bay, it can also promote above-average brush growth that dries into wildfire fuel. Preparedness can’t be a fire-season habit; it takes year-round attention.

Though disasters like wildfires and extreme weather events have become a reality in the Tahoe Basin, investing in safe, healthy forests—and future generations who will benefit from them—is one of the greatest deterrents to wildfire. We experience these hazardous incidents together, as a community. We need to prepare for them the same way. Check your wildfire readiness at tahoelivingwithfire.com, and add your voice to the region’s evacuation planning by sharing your story at trpa.gov/resilienttransportation.

Julie W. Regan is Executive Director of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency.

Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 10/22/2026, Staff Report

Sky Tavern, the nation’s oldest nonprofit ski and snowboard training facility, has secured a lease amendment with the City of Reno extending its existing lease to a total term of 99 years, through October 31, 2118, and appointed Thomas J. Powell as Chairman of its Board of Directors. The extension provides long-term the stability needed to build toward the community organization’s goals as it prepares to celebrate its centennial in 2038.

Sky Tavern’s skiing history dates to 1938, with the Reno Junior Ski Program establishing its tradition of youth instruction in 1948. Since then, more than 100,000 children have learned to ski and snowboard on its slopes. Among those who have emerged from this tradition are World Cup champions and Olympians such as Tamara McKinney, Lane Spina, and three-time Olympic medalist David Wise. The community mountain is supported by generations of volunteer instructors, parents, donors, and community members.

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Civic engagement is a common theme for my blogs. Most people “do their part” by supporting the community in some way, whether it’s helping IVCBA beautify Incline by planting 10,000 daffodil bulbs, joining a service club, helping a neighbor, attending a fundraiser, or voting.   Here’s my take on civic engagement for the next couple of weeks:

VOTING…Don’t Wait, Washoe

Early voting in person is happening right now through October 30 in Incline Library. Election Day is November 3. But did you know you can vote at ANY voting location? If Reno or Carson is more convenient, find a location there. If you plan to mail your ballot, do so soon. For more information about voting options, registration, or assistance with the upcoming election, contact the Washoe County Registrar of Voters at 775-328-3670 or visit washoecounty.gov/voters.

Two fundraisers to attend

Sierra Community House Wine and Chocolate Festival this Saturday, October 24

SCH is North Tahoe Truckee’s largest family advocacy agency with support and education on domestic violence, food distribution in three locations, two family resource centers, Truckee and Kings Beach, and means to address housing insecurity.

Tahoe Forest Health District Best of on Sunday, November 1

This is our regional health care district, hospital, and cancer center in Truckee. I hope you know they also own and operate Incline Village Community Hospital. Our local hospital is getting a new surgery center thanks to the Dave and Cheryl Duffield Foundation. The hospital also contains emergency services, a clinic with many specialists, and a walk-in clinic on the weekends. 

Washoe County Citizen Advisory Board next Monday, Oct 27 

New location for this meeting is the UC Davis building on the UNR at Lake Tahoe campus. CAB is a local board that features speakers on Washoe County programs that affect Washoe Tahoe. Learn about the “worm” wildfire protection work by our fire district Captain Sommers. What do YOU want to hear about in future meetings? Come and weigh in on topics!

Looking out to November….

Nov 3: Election Day

Nov 5: IVGID is hosting a meeting on recreation programs at the Chateau

November 11 is Veterans Day; the noon Rotary usually does a program with Vets at their Monday (Nov 9) meeting.

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Published October 17, 2026 | Washoe County, Nevada

Washoe County has officially opened early voting for the November 3, 2026 General Election. The county is encouraging residents to vote early or return mail ballots ahead of Election Day to avoid long lines and help speed up ballot processing.

Key dates

Event	Date and time
Early voting	October 17–30, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. daily
Election Day	November 3, 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Early voting locations	18 vote centers
Election Day locations	41 vote centers

What voters need to know

• Vote anywhere in Washoe County: Voters are no longer assigned to specific polling places and can use any county vote center.
• Mail ballot drop-off: Staffed drop boxes are available at all 18 early voting centers during operating hours. No check-in is required.
• New voting equipment: Voters make their selections on touchscreen ballot-marking devices, then print a paper ballot to submit for scanning.
• Same-day registration: Eligible residents can register or update their registration at vote centers with valid Nevada identification and, if required, proof of residence.
• Accessible voting: All locations provide accessible equipment and curbside voting assistance.
• Campaign restrictions: Campaigning and election-related displays are prohibited within 100 feet of voting-area entrances.

Helpful resources

• Find voting locations and check wait times
• View your personalized sample ballot
• Washoe County Registrar of Voters

Registrar of Voters: 775-328-3670.

Main takeaway

Washoe County’s message is “Don’t Wait, Washoe.” Voting early can reduce wait times, while returning mail ballots early gives election officials more time to process ballots and include them in initial Election Night results.

The county emphasizes that residents can choose whichever vote center is most convenient, regardless of where they live.

For an Incline Village and Crystal Bay community newsletter, the most useful information to highlight would be the early voting dates, the ability to vote at any Washoe County vote center, and the link to find voting locations.