Why March is the Best Month to Visit South Lake Tahoe

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: 11, 13, 14, 27, 28, 29, 2026. Ticketmaster.com

Jim Breuer: Find the Funny at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe

Saturday, March 8, 2026, 8:00 pm, Jim Breuer has been making audiences double over in laughter for more than 30 years with his fearless honesty, spot-on impressions, and signature high-energy storytelling. From his breakout days on “Saturday Night Live”—where his “Goat Boy” character became a fan favorite—to his wildly popular stand-up specials and podcasts, Breuer continues to prove that comedy hits hardest when it’s real. Tap here for tickets.

Umphrey’s McGee at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe

Saturday, March 14, 2026, 7:00 pm, Umphrey’s McGee – Sky’s The Limit Tour at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe.⁠ Umphrey’s McGee is a genre-defying band known for blending rock, funk, jazz, prog, and improvisation into powerful, high-energy live shows. Celebrated for their technical precision and adventurous jams, they deliver performances that are equal parts musicianship and spontaneity. Tap here for tickets.

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.

Gunbarrel 25 at Heavenly Mountain Resort

Gunbarrel 25 at Heavenly Mountain Resort. If endurance is your pursuit, don’t miss out on the 22nd annual Gunbarrel 25 on March 28th! Taking place on Heavenly’s famous mogul run, The Face, this long-time tradition challenges participants to lap the run 25 times. Those who chose to up the ante can compete for the quickest finishing time and earn their name on the famous Gunbarrel 25 plaque that hangs in the neighboring California Lodge.

Check out these top outdoor spring activities in South 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.

Click here to learn more about the wildlife that calls Lake Tahoe home and how you can help keep them wild.

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.

Learn the Rules