Step into the magic of the season at the Valhalla Holiday Faire, one of Lake Tahoe’s most beloved winter traditions. On opening night, the historic Valhalla Grand Hall comes alive with twinkling lights, towering pines, and the joyful spirit of the holidays.

✨ When: Friday, November 21, 2025

✨ Where: Valhalla Grand Hall, South Lake Tahoe, CA

Special Feature:

🎶 Enjoy a festive performance by the Chickadee Troupe children’s choir at 6:00pm.

Cultural Threads will be there with our handmade alpaca knitwear, woven textiles, and cozy home décor, sustainably crafted in partnership with artisans high in the Peruvian Andes. We’re especially excited to share our newest seasonal pieces, blending Andean tradition with a touch of Tahoe warmth, perfect for gifting or treating yourself.

Held the weekend before Thanksgiving, the Valhalla Holiday Faire is the perfect way to begin the season. On opening night, enjoy the glow of live music, sip warm drinks by the fire, and browse one-of-a-kind gifts that celebrate both Tahoe’s creative spirit and global craftsmanship.

More information here.

Step into the magic of the season at the Valhalla Holiday Faire, one of Lake Tahoe’s most beloved winter traditions. On Saturday, the heart of the weekend, the historic Valhalla Grand Hall is brimming with twinkling lights, towering pines, and the joyful spirit of the holidays.

✨ When: Saturday, November 22, 2025

✨ Where: Valhalla Grand Hall, South Lake Tahoe, CA

Special Features:

🎅 Pictures with Mr. & Mrs. Claus from 10:00am–5:00pm

🎶 LTUSD Children’s Choir performances at 11:00am and 2:00pm

Cultural Threads will be there with our handmade alpaca knitwear, woven textiles, and cozy home décor, sustainably crafted in partnership with artisans high in the Peruvian Andes. We’re especially excited to share our newest seasonal pieces, blending Andean tradition with a touch of Tahoe warmth, perfect for gifting or treating yourself.

Held the weekend before Thanksgiving, Saturday at the Valhalla Holiday Faire is the perfect way to soak up the season. Take photos with Santa, enjoy live choir performances, sip warm drinks by the fire, and browse one-of-a-kind gifts that celebrate both Tahoe’s creative spirit and global craftsmanship.

More information here.

Step into the magic of the season at the Valhalla Holiday Faire, one of Lake Tahoe’s most beloved winter traditions. On this final day of the Faire, the historic Valhalla Grand Hall comes alive one more time with twinkling lights, towering pines, and the joyful spirit of the holidays.

✨ When: Sunday, November 23, 2025

✨ Where: Valhalla Grand Hall, South Lake Tahoe, CA

Special Features:

🎅 Pictures with Mr. & Mrs. Claus from 10:00am–4:00pm

🎶 LTUSD Children’s Choir performance at 11:00am

Cultural Threads will be there with our handmade alpaca knitwear, woven textiles, and cozy home décor, sustainably crafted in partnership with artisans high in the Peruvian Andes. We’re especially excited to share our newest seasonal pieces, blending Andean tradition with a touch of Tahoe warmth, perfect for gifting or treating yourself.

As Thanksgiving approaches, the Valhalla Holiday Faire is the perfect way to wrap up the weekend before the holiday. Take photos with Santa, enjoy live music, sip warm drinks by the fire, and shop one-of-a-kind gifts that celebrate both Tahoe’s creative spirit and global craftsmanship.

More information here.

The German International School of Silicon Valley welcomes 25,000+ visitors from all over the San Francisco Bay Area to its cozy German Holiday Market in Downtown Mountain View. This year celebrating 12 years! If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting a traditional German Christkindlesmarkt, but never had the opportunity to experience one this is your chance.

This is our largest event of the year. A double booth, filled with double the Cultural Threads and all my family and friends to help! We’ll be going LIVE at 1pm with our artisans in the Peruvian Andes, so you can meet who made your knit. Find us in Pioneer Park, next to the Petting Zoo and Rosie the alpaca. It’s a long, exciting day that you won’t want to miss.

https://germanholidaymarket.org/

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