

Complimentary Hot Chocolate
November 20 – 25 | 5 PM – 8 PM
December 15 – 30 | 5 PM – 8 PM
Nothing warms you up in the winter quite like a rich cup of hot chocolate. This comforting winter amenity is provided free of charge for all overnight guests this holiday season.

Thanksgiving
November 23
Thanksgiving at Tenaya Lodge is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit! Leave the cooking and cleaning to us this year, and enjoy our full buffet or a special restaurant menu.

Elf On The Shelf Scavenger Hunt
November 24 – December 24
Join us for an Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt this holiday season! If you find all the elves hidden around the Lodge, bring your elf hunting worksheet to the Concierge for a sweet treat!

Ornament Decorating Workshop
November 24 | 1 PM – 3 PM
Decorate 6 ornaments with paint, glitter, stickers, ribbon and more! A variety of styles are available, and decorating supplies are included.

Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
November 24 | 7 PM
Come one, come all! Join us for our annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Tenaya at Yosemite.

Gingerbread Decorating Workshop
November 25 | 11 AM – 1 PM
December 19 | 11 AM – 1 PM
December 21 | 11 AM – 1 PM
December 23 | 11 AM – 1 PM
Construct your dream house out of marshmallows, jellybeans, and other delights. Tenaya’s Gingerbread Decorating Workshop has long been a holiday favorite among guests of all ages.

Snow Globe Workshop
November 25 | 3 PM – 5 PM
December 20 | 3 PM – 5 PM
December 22 | 3 PM – 5 PM
December 24 | 3 PM – 5 PM
Craft your own winter wonderland at Tenaya’s Snow Globe Workshop. Whether you’re creating a memento of your time in the Sierra Nevadas or aiming to bestow a handmade gift upon a loved one, this workshop guarantees to immerse you in the joy of the holiday season.

Story Time with Santa
December 19-23 | 7 PM – 8 PM
Join Santa for some holiday stories right here in the lobby at Tenaya at Yosemite.

Breakfast With Santa
December 20 | 8 AM – 10 AM
December 22 | 8 AM – 10 AM
Join Santa at Tenaya Lodge for a delicious holiday breakfast! Meet the big guy himself, and get into the spirit of the season with this jolly morning breakfast.

Christmas Dinner
December 25
There’s nothing quite like the holidays at Tenaya Lodge. Join us for a festive Christmas Dinner and enjoy our full buffet or a special restaurant menu.

Lobby Entertainment
Enjoy live musical performances every Friday and Saturday evening in the main lodge lobby. Musical guests include Alison Sharino, Mikel Soria, Travis Newlon, and Eddie Guzman.

DJ Residency
Starting May 27, we welcome our resident DJ from GTE Event Group every Saturday at our outdoor pool area from 3 PM – 6 PM.