Home Is Where You Belong

Home is not where you live, it’s where you belong. When you have an opportunity to meet people and develop relationships and acquaintances, your sense of belonging increases. These acquaintances can provide connections to other people, things to do, places to explore, and ways to get involved.

Community Connections is a program developed by the Truckee Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Town of Truckee designed to:

• Connect the community
• Develop relationships
• Encourage engagement, highlight volunteering opportunities
• Connect with businesses and the people behind the business
• Share Truckee’s character, culture, values — what it means to be a Truckee Local

Shop Small Season – Shop Locally in Truckee

Shopping locally in Truckee keeps the town’s character alive and strengthens our community in ways big chains never could. When you spend money at Truckee’s independent shops, 68 cents for every dollar stays in the community. It helps pay local wages, supports local services, and fuels a cycle that keeps businesses open through shoulder seasons. This matters in a mountain town where the economy depends on both residents and visitors.

Local shops also bring a level of care you rarely find elsewhere. Owners know the town, are out on the mountain, lakes, river with you, and offer products that they’ve chosen for Truckee’s climate, lifestyle, and culture. Whether you are buying gear for winter storms or gifts made by regional artists, you get quality backed by real knowledge.

Shopping locally also cuts down on travel. Shorter trips mean less traffic on mountain roads and fewer emissions in an area that values clean air and natural beauty.

Most of all, it builds connection. Every purchase can lead to a conversation, a connection, or a familiar face. You help your neighbors succeed, and they help make Truckee a town worth calling home.

Check our Business Directory for a list of all the great shops and restaurants in Truckee! You can search by Shops & Retail, Food & Beverage, Beauty, Health & Wellness, and more!

Community Connections: Join Us at the Holiday Block Party!

Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Mark your calendars to celebrate the holidays with local farmers and makers at the annual Holiday Block Party on Nonprofit Row! Bounce between Truckee Roundhouse, Tahoe Food Hub, and Sierra Community House for the annual nonprofit holiday market.

Enjoy music, food trucks, local beer, and wine as you shop for organic produce, specialty foods, and handmade local crafts. Connect with the people behind our food, goods, and community support efforts, and don’t miss the chance to snap a photo with SANTA (between 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.), brought to you by the Truckee Chamber! Drinks and delicious food from MOGROG will be available for purchase, benefiting all three nonprofits.

Enjoy the Ride! Getting Around Truckee Without Your Car

Map of Truckee’s Paved Paths

Please visit Truckee Trails Foundation, truckeetrails.org, for more information on all of Truckee’s paved and singletrack trails.

What’s Happening in Truckee-Tahoe? Check Out the Truckee.com Events Calendar

There are many Truckee-Tahoe community events happening year-round in Truckee. Check out the Truckee.com Event Calendar for live music, annual fundraisers, group sports adventures, community meetings, and much more.

Play More and Cook Less! Check Out Our Truckee Dining Guide

View or download our Truckee Dining Guide here. Truckee restaurants, coffee shops, and breweries are arranged by neighborhood and with live links for their latest information and online ordering.

How Can I Join In?

1. Sign up!

Connecting with the program is free and you will then receive our newsletter with information about upcoming Community Connections events that are held throughout the year. Additionally, you’ll learn about community events, volunteer opportunities, ways to engage, be heard and make a difference in your community.  We won’t bombard your inbox, we promise! SIGN UP BELOW.

2. Attend Our Community Connections Events!

Explore all that Truckee has to offer by attending our BIG LIFE Connections events held throughout the year. Build your personal and/or professional network by connecting with like-minded people who share your interest in learning more about your community.

Some of our events have included:

• Snow tubing with appetizers and drinks at Sugar Rush/Sugar Bowl
• A meet up at Donner Lake
• A tour of museums of Truckee
• An exclusive snowshoe tour of Truckee Springs led by Truckee Donner Land Trust
• An evening with local photographer Scott Thompson
• Wine Tasting and Tour at Truckee River Winery
• A Private Group for Truckee’s Historical Haunted Tour
• Ice skating at Truckee’s Ice Rink in Truckee Regional Park

3. Utilize Our Resources To Learn More and Stay Up-to-date!

Besides the Community Connections events, explore the many sections of this website full of information about our community, businesses, and events.

• Take a little time and explore this website for news and information to help you learn about and connect with our community. Looking for more events near you? Visit the Calendar of Events, Truckee-Tahoe’s most comprehensive listing of events and activities.
• Visit our Facebook or Instagram pages to see timely information about what’s happening, local businesses, and community members.
• Check out our quarterly magazine Truckee.com An Insider’s Guide for fun insider information about your community.
• Sign up to receive Truckee Chamber’s biweekly e-newsletter – receive our email sharing community, business, chamber news and happenings around Truckee – sent every other Tuesday.

4. Be Part of the Community Connections Committee!

This group of people is interested in meeting other residents and learning more about Truckee. They are an energetic group, enthusiastic about living here, and are full of ideas for our next Community Connections event. Get to know some people while planning our roster of upcoming events. Email Jessica@Truckee.com to learn more or join the Committee!