While Lake Tahoe is gorgeous year-round, visiting in summer is especially wonderful, with perfect weather, great hiking options, crystal clear water, and lots of on-the-water activities..
Lake Tahoe’s extraordinary beauty provides the perfect backdrop for live music venues, and also attracts some legendary musicians. Each summer you can catch endless live shows outdoors.
Summertime in Lake Tahoe is filled with festivals and events you won’t want to miss. From the shores of Lake Tahoe to surrounding mountains and everywhere in between, summer is the perfect time to embrace culture, music, dance, art and so much more.
Epic Discovery, Heavenly Resorts on-mountain summertime activities hub for kids and family fun activities. Take part in many unique adventure experiences.
Lake Tahoe summer activities let you take advantage of what its mountain and beach environments offer. Stay active by trying some water sports like SUPing, Jet skiing, parasailing, boating and rafting in South Lake Tahoe. Or if you prefer sports that keep you (mostly) dry, things to do in Lake Tahoe in the summer include hiking, running, biking and triathlons.
Lake Tahoe summer activities, like bungee jumping or a hang-gliding excursion in Incline Village, let you experience a bird’s eye view of the area.
Explore arts and crafts centers in Truckee that feature the work of regional artists. Enjoy a relaxing game of golf, or get in touch with your spirit with the help of a yoga session in Squaw Valley. For the English, history or theater enthusiasts among you, a Shakespeare festival in Incline Village is a great way to celebrate the Bard and his work. With so much to enjoy, you can stay as active or inactive as you want with things to do in Lake Tahoe in the summer.
Upcoming music events on Lake Tahoe
- Crystal Bay Casino Concerts | June 29-Nov. 4
- Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival | June 30-Aug. 20
- Classical Tahoe | July 9-Aug. 17
- Gambler’s Run Music Festival | July 14-16
- Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival | July 22-23
- Lake Tahoe Dance Festival | July 26-29
- Brews, Jazz And Funk Fest | Aug. 12
- Tahoenalu Festival | Aug. 12-13
- Tahoe City Art By The Lake | Aug. 18-20
- Tahoe City Oktoberfest | Sept. 30
Top 7 Summer Activities on Lake Tahoe
- 1. Heavenly Gondola
- 2. Gemstone Panning
- 3. Red Tail Zip Line
- 4. Granit Peak Climbing Wall
- 5. Hot Shot Zip Line
- 6. Summer Tubing
- 7. Hiking trails