JUST FOR KIDS

Family Movies Nights are scheduled every Sunday through Labor Day. Movies will range from true classics to more modern classics movies, all suitable for children. Movie nights are free and open to the public. Weather and conditions permitting. Last summers movies included E.T, Shrek 2, Field of Dreams and Chicken Run.

Six miles from Northstar-at-Tahoe is a Kings Beach State Recreation Area. It's the perfect sandy stretch of beach to enjoy Lake Tahoe. Kayak rentals, boats, canoes, kayaks, sail boats, and pedal boats rentals are available at numerous places along the shore. Tahoe City's Commons Beach attracts families with young children with its new park, picnic tables, lawn, and climbing rock. Be sure to bring sunglasses and sunscreen. Idyllic Lake Tahoe–Nevada State Park offers fine swimming and boating at Hidden Beach or lounging on the massive granite boulders at Sand Harbor.

Northstar Resort’s Star Tours offer guests the opportunity to gaze into the night sky and learn more about the solar system and beyond. From its star gazing platform located above 6,000 feet, Northstar-at-Tahoe guests will view galaxies, planets and identify constellations through a telescope at the sky over the Martis Valley. Each tour offers a different educational experience as the resort has teamed up with the Northern Nevada Science Coalition (NNSC) to offer the tours.
Star Tours will meet at the roller rink in the Northstar Village at 8:30 p.m. Tours include a two-hour astronomer guide, use of telescopes and a souvenir flashlight. The tours cost $15 per adult and $10 per child. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (775) 232-0844 or emailing tony@nevadascience.org
Comfortable shoes are recommended.

For shorter hikes with kids, go to the North Tahoe Regional Park where you can explore the .75 mile nature walk. Walk through ponderosa pines while hawks and Steller's jays fly overhead. Along the Truckee River, there is a paved trail for walkers, in-line skaters, and cyclists.

The new outdoor skating rink is making its debut in the village this summer. Skaters of all ages can rent roller skates and re-live the good old days of summers. There is a nominal fee.