The Town of Truckee is excited to announce the Truckee Community Block Party, the first event of its kind in many years, which will bring together community resources, local culture, and neighborly connection in the heart of downtown.
Date & Time: Thursday, September 18, 2025 | 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Downtown Truckee, outside the Truckee Train Depot
10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
Admission: Free and open to all
This family-friendly event will transform downtown Truckee into a hub of celebration, learning, and connection. Residents and visitors alike will enjoy an evening filled with:
- Food trucks featuring local flavors
- Live music and performances
- Local art displays
- Raffles, games, crafts, and face painting (free)
- Extended downtown shopping hours
- Free neighborhood shuttles for easy access
- A bike valet hosted by Truckee Trails Foundation
- Opportunities to connect with more than 30 local non-profits, service providers, and community organizations
Spanish interpretation and materials will be available.
“The Truckee Community Block Party is more than just a celebration – it’s a chance for our entire community to welcome the fall season together, share great food, cheer on youth performers and hometown talent, and meet the people behind the programs and services that support Truckee. We’re excited to do something a little different this year by creating a casual, welcoming space where neighbors can discover resources, build relationships, and celebrate the spirit of our town,” said Town Manager Jen Callaway.
Participating organizations include: Achieve Tahoe, CALFire, California Highway Patrol, Caltrans, Climate Transformation Alliance, Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe (CATT), Friends of the Truckee Library, Housing Inc., InnerRhythms, Keep Truckee Green, Mountain Area Preservation (MAP), Nevada County, Placemate, Send It Foundation, Sierra Business Council, Sierra College, Sierra Community House, Sierra Senior Services, Tahoe Ability Program, Tahoe Forest Health District, Tahoe Truckee COAD, Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, Tahoe Truckee Unified School District, Tahoe-Truckee Sanitation Agency, The Speedy Foundation, Town of Truckee, Trails & Vistas, Truckee Chamber of Commerce, Truckee Cultural District, Truckee Dirt Union, Truckee Donner Public Utility District, Truckee Donner Rec & Park District, Truckee Fire Protection District, Truckee Police Department, Truckee Roundhouse, Truckee Sanitation District, Truckee Tahoe Airport District, Truckee Tahoe Radio, Truckee Trails Foundation, Truckee/North Tahoe Transportation Management Association, and Visit Truckee-Tahoe.
The Truckee Community Block Party is an opportunity for residents, organizations, and families to connect, access resources, and strengthen relationships across the community while enjoying local food, live performances, and family-friendly activities within our downtown corridor.
For all the details and updates, go to: www.townoftruckee.gov/TruckeeBlockParty.