Reno Santa Crawl and Reindeer Games weekend December 11, 2009

A fun-filled escapade where Reno Tahoe-bound travelers can revel in the spirit of the season with 5,000 Santa-clad strangers. Kick-off begins Friday night with a Santa Crawl Pajama Ball at Reno’s National Bowling Stadium. Revelers can unleash their inner Lebowski in the world-renowned 80-lane facility for a night of bowling, raffles, costume contests and more. Then, all day Saturday, Santa Skiing discounts and surprises abound at Mt. Rose Ski Resort for those dressed as America’s Favorite Fat Man. The games come to head on Saturday night when over 45 bars, pubs, and casinos within a half mile radius in downtown Reno host a flurry of Red, White, and Beards for the eighth annual Reno Santa Crawl.

WHY: Proceeds from the event will go to the Hashimoto Widows and Orphans Fund, benefiting the families of fallen law-enforcement officers from agencies in the Reno-Sparks area.

HOW TO GET THERE: Southwest Airlines is running a 2-for-1 fly, ski, and stay deal for travel booked before November 26. Additional options at www.visitrenotahoe.com

See video of the event on YouTube.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8rGRMQlZ94256256