Heavenly Holidays Family Festival is an annual event that transforms Heavenly Village into a winter wonderland full of holiday cheer. From November 24th to December 31st, 2023, the festival offers a variety of activities for both children and adults. With daily tree lightings, ice sculptures, breakfast with Santa, and even a Rockin' New Year's Eve celebration, there's something for everyone!

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Events and Attractions:

1. Community Tree Lighting: Nightly through December 25th, 2023, at 5:30 pm, gather around as Santa lights a magnificent 65-foot cut fir tree. Coffee carts will be available. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Heavenly Village.

2. Breakfast with Santa: Happening on December 2, 9, 16, and 23rd, between 8:00 – 10:00 am. Kids' admission is $20 and adults' is $30. The breakfast is interactive and includes photos with Mrs. Claus and Santa. Tickets sell out fast!

3. XXmas Burlesque: For the adults, shows on Fridays and Saturdays in December at 8:00 pm. Located at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. Admission is $40 with a $50 VIP option. Must be 21 and over.

4. Holiday Face Painting: December 27th-31st, 4:00-7:00 pm. Let your imagination soar with our face paint artist set up in the Heavenly Village.

5. Character Meet & Greet: Every Saturday in December, and daily from December 26th-30th, 2:00-5:00 pm. Meet characters from popular stories like Snow White, Frozen, and Paw Patrol. Located at the Ice Rink Area.

6. Santa Claus is Skiing to Town: December 16th, All Day. Dress up as Santa or in holiday costumes and ski or ride at Heavenly all day. Apres Party and group photo at Tamarack Lodge.

7. Holiday Santa Paws and Yappy Hour: December 2nd & 9th, 3:00-5:00 pm at Fire and Ice Restaurant. Free admission. Take holiday photos and enjoy treats with your pets.

8. Village Ice Sculpture Contest: December 26th, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm. Free admission. Watch local ice sculptors at work and be the judge. The winner's prize money goes to a charity of their choice.

9. Heavenly Winter Filmstream Festival: December 29th & 30th at 6:30 pm. Get ready for the ski season with 2 days of snow sports movies in the village.

10. The Visit Lake Tahoe Ferris Wheel: December 26th – 31st, 11:00 am-9:00 pm. Admission is $5. Enjoy breathtaking views of the lake and the sparkling village.

11. Holiday Sip & Shop: December 16th, 1:00 pm. For a $30 charity donation, sample wines from around the world as you complete your holiday shopping.

12. Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus: Throughout December, 5:00–9:00 pm. Meet and take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

13. Holiday Paint & Sip: December 9th-16th, 5:00 pm at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. Admission is $50. Paint a unique Heavenly Holidays painting under professional guidance.

14. New Year’s Eve Live Entertainment: December 31st, starting at 2:00 pm. Ring in the New Year with live music, fireworks, and a gondola drop synchronized with the ball drop in NYC.

Don't miss out on the Heavenly Holidays Family Festival, a celebration full of seasonal activities and heartwarming experiences that encapsulate the spirit of the holidays in North Lake Tahoe.