Hello South Lake Tahoe! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: New connector trail, magician Brian Scott, and walking stick workshop + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
City progress and priorities: South Lake Tahoe's State of the City is today at the Duke Theatre, highlighting recent accomplishments and upcoming priorities, with the public invited to participate -- see the city priorities.
A healing space emerges: Where Soul Meets Body, a psychiatry practice from Dr. Karel Routhier and Jessica Eddy, launched in South Lake Tahoe, blending holistic care and trauma therapy to destigmatize mental health -- meet the new practice.
New link for locals: South Lake Tahoe opened the 0.6-mile Bijou Park Connector Trail June 23 after a ribbon cutting, a $1.849 million project funded by federal funds, Measure S, TRPA, and the City -- get the full details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Grow like a local: If your South Lake garden needs Tahoe-savvy plants and real advice, Aspen Hollow has you covered with native picks, sturdy shrubs and trees, unique garden art, and friendly guidance, plus workshops that actually help your yard survive the altitude.
Press start therapy: Whether you’re craving a quick button-mash reset after work or a low-stakes date night that still brings bragging rights, Retroactive Arcade serves up classic cabinets, pinball, and chill sips in a bright, local hangout. Bring a friend or fly solo this week, the nostalgia practically plays itself.
Trail therapy, close by: When you need a quick mind-clear without leaving town, Van Sickle Bi-State Park delivers easy to moderate climbs, granite outcrops, and big-lake views. Hop the Tahoe Rim Trail connector, spot the old barn and log cabin, hike, bike, or saddle up, then go home smiling.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
📚 Early Literacy Storytime @ South Lake Tahoe Library | Wednesday (6/24) at 10:30 AM – Take a breather and bring the tiny tornado to Storytime with Miss Anel, where books, rhymes, and new buddies turn wiggles into pre-reading skills. It is geared for ages 3 to 5, with grownups in tow, and backed by the Friends of the Library.
🏔 Meyers Mountain Market @ Tahoe Paradise Park | Wednesday (6/24) at 3:00 PM – A free Wednesday staple at Tahoe Paradise Park in Meyers, this market lines up local farms, artisan goods, prepared food, live music, and beer and wine. Expect neighborly catch-ups, kids running out their wiggles, and the pleasant illusion that browsing tomatoes is a fitness plan.
🪵 Walking Stick Workshop @ Lake Tahoe KOA Journey | Thursday (6/25) – Whip up a walking stick at this hands-on workshop, and give your next stroll some old-school swagger. It’s a tidy evening half-hour, enough to sand, decorate, and feel wildly capable, then still get home before your tea gets cold. Functional, folksy, and oddly satisfying.
🎩 Magician Brian Scott @ South Lake Tahoe Library | Friday (6/26) at 2:00 PM – Nothing beats a little outdoor magic to keep the kids grinning and the grandparents mystified. Magician Brian Scott blends sleight of hand, comedy, and pure fun, and it pairs with the library’s Summer Reading vibe, Plant a Seed, Read, courtesy of the ever-chipper Optimist Club.
🛍 Ski Run Farmer’s Market & Street Fair @ Ski Run Farmers Market | Friday (6/26) at 3:00 PM – Whether you power-walk it or meander with a cold brew, this Friday stretch on Ski Run Blvd turns into South Lake’s pantry and block party. Farmers, makers, and musicians line the street, plus neighbors you actually like, and produce that tastes like summer.
🛍 Ski Run Farmers' Market @ Ski Run Boulevard | Friday (6/26) at 3:00 PM – Friday evenings on Ski Run mean the farmers market, a legit locals’ hangout with peak produce, hot bites, live music, and crafts, all a short stroll from the lake. Bring your tote, your patience for face paint requests, and your appetite for award-winning, sustainable vibes.
🎶 Music in the Park @ Tahoe Paradise Park | Sunday (6/28) at 3:30 PM – Grab a lawn chair and wander to Tahoe Paradise Park for monthly Music in the Park. It's a summer Sunday ritual under the pines with real regional bands, not your neighbor's jam session, kids burning off energy, and you conquering relaxation, sweater, cooler, and all.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — The South Lake Tahoe report Weather forecastToday — High: 74°F — Low: 48°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 73°F — Low: 49°F — Precip: 0%
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