Why March is the Best Month to Visit South Lake Tahoe
By: Anne Sutterfield
Why Visit South Lake Tahoe in March
South Lake Tahoe’s seamless transition from winter fun to spring shenanigans is something every traveler should experience at least once in their life. From shredding the slopes to trips out on the lake and even chugging your way along the South Lake Tahoe Beer Trail, clearly, Lake Tahoe’s South Shore is the place to be. Read on to discover why you should plan to visit Lake Tahoe in March.
Things To Do In Lake Tahoe in March
Hit the Slopes
March is a month full of mystery when it comes to predicting the weather. From epic powder days to pristine bluebird runs, March in Lake Tahoe has it all, depending on the day.
Not sure where to ride? Check out our favorite trails across all of South Lake Tahoe’s resorts.
Tahoe Knight Monsters Hockey at the Tahoe Blue Event Center
Tahoe Knight Monsters Hockey at the Tahoe Blue Event Center. Home games in March: 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 26, 28, 29, 30, 2025. Ticketmaster.com
See the Full Moon, Tahoe Style
Join State Park Interpreters for a Full Moon Snowshoe Tour on Saturday, March 14 exploring the natural and cultural history around the Hellman-Ehrman estate and Lake Tahoe shoreline in Sugar Pine Point State Park. Few experiences are as magical as snowshoeing by the light of a full moon along the snow-covered Tahoe shore. Reserve your spot here.
Toyota Air & Après at Heavenly Mountain Resort
Toyota Air and Après: Back for its third season,Air and Après is a thrilling big-air event at the base of the World Cup. Skilled athletes demonstrate gravity-defying stunts on a 45-foot jump, with Heavenly Mountain as the canvas for a light show. This season, Air and Après is set to expand to a three-day event, featuring a Village offering an array of vendors, food, and beverage.
Piano Men Generations at Bally’s Lake Tahoe
Saturday, March 1, 2025. Gather your crew for an electrifying Saturday night where the legendary music of Billy Joel and Elton John comes to life! Immerse yourself in an evening of iconic tunes like “Rocket Man,” “Piano Man,” and many more, performed by the incredible duo, Terry and Nick Davies, alongside their dynamic band. Set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Tahoe, Bally’s offers the perfect blend of ambiance and acoustics for an unforgettable concert experience. Feel the energy, sing your heart out, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Click here for tickets.
Tee-Off the 2025 Golf Season Like A Pro
You might not have the skill to compete in the PGA, but thanks to Lake Tahoe’s famous elevation, we can all but guarantee that you will have a few extra yards added to your drive. Many Tahoe golf courses open in March (weather allowing) with lower elevation courses open in Carson City and Carson Valley. Ready to schedule your tee time? Click here.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day along the South Lake Tahoe Beer Trail
After spending the day out in the Lake Tahoe playground, the best way to relax and celebrate St. Patty’s Day is with a frosty pint of local craft beer. In recent years, new breweries have been popping up all over town, displaying unique and signature taps. Here are the most recent establishments to enter the South Lake Tahoe beer scene. Click here for more St. Patrick’s Day Shenanigans.
Watch the Big Dance Bar-side
You never know what Mother Nature will bring in March but the one thing we do know is March brings us the best of the NCAA! Ski all day, taking in some of the best snow conditions anywhere, and head up to the nearest sports bar to watch some playoff action.
Celebrate the Spring Equinox
Picture it: Lake Tahoe; springtime; the snow melting away; the Sierras skirted with fresh shades of green and yellow and crystal-clear waters for miles. It’s one of the country’s most scenic natural playgrounds, and your meeting attendees get to explore it all.
Check out these top outdoor spring activities to add to your meeting in South Lake Tahoe.
Nate Jackson: Super Funny World Tour at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe
Saturday, March 8, 2025, 7:30 pm, Comedy fans, get ready Nate Jackson is bringing his unstoppable energy and hilarious comedy to the South Shore Room on March 8th! Don’t miss this chance to see one of the fastest-growing comedians in the game, with over 3 million followers and 500 million views worldwide. At Harrah’s Lake Tahoe.
No matter what route you take on your next Lake Tahoe expedition, please be sure to positively impact the local environment and wildlife along the way. As a city in the middle of a forest, South Lake Tahoe and its guests have a responsibility to keep wildlife wild by never feeding them and properly disposing of garbage in bear-resistant containers.
Ready to be a next-level visitor? Picking up even a few pieces of discarded trash can go a long way towards “Keeping Tahoe Blue”. Click here to learn more.
Keep Tahoe Awesome
The clearest blue water. The brightest green mountains. It’s awe and then some, but all this awesome doesn’t happen by accident. It comes from mutual respect for the South Shore, from locals and visitors alike. That’s why we created Rules to Lake By: five ways to practice responsible tourism at Lake Tahoe, so we can keep this place awesome today and awesome tomorrow.
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Featured Events
February 22
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
DJ John Summit: Experts Only
at the Tahoe Blue Event Center
February 22
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Comedian Becky Robinson
at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe
February 23
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias
at the Tahoe Blue Event Center
February 28
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Toyota Air & Après
at Heavenly Mountain Resort
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