November 29-30 - WinterFest, Bear Valley
Friday Events: 5:30-8:30pm Open House at Bear Valley Lodge, Backcountry Film Festival at Bear Valley Lodge. Call 209-753-2327 for more information. Saturday Events: 9-5pm Open House Alpine Snowmobile Center, 9am Registration/1-am Race Polar Dash 5K & 1K Fun Runs/Bear Valley Mountain, 11-5pm Open House Ebbetts Pass Historical Association, 3-5pm Open House Trinity Wellness, 4-6pm Open House Bear Valley General Store. Bear Valley Lodge Events: 6pm Bonfire Bear Valley Lodge Entrance, 6pm Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales Movie, 7:15-7:45pm Winter Fashion Show, 8pm Live music in the Cathedral Lounge featuring "The Hot Dark".
November 30 - Wine Tasting in the Meadow, Bear Valley Cross Country 12-2pm
Snowshoe or glide along super scenic, groomed cross country ski trails (or stroll on a packed walking trail if the ski trails haven't open for the season or if you are a non-skier/snowshoer) to a scenic location in the Bear Valley Cross Country meadow. Then, stop and sample a variety of wines from local foothill wineries. Advance reservations are required as space is limited. Call (209) 753-2834 for reservations and for more information. The event will take place with or without snow.
November 30 - "Old Fashioned Holiday" in Copperopolis Town Square
Highlights include an appearance from Santa and Mrs. Claus at 3pm, tree lighting ceremony at 6pm. and carriage rides from noon to 7pm. Last year, Bing.com selected the Copperopolis tree as one of the 15 "most fabulous" in the world.
November 30 - Angels Camp Christmas Open House and Parade
Join us for the quintessential small town holiday event in historic downtown Angels Camp - our 23rd Annual Christmas Parade from 4-5pm. See picturesque Angels Camp decked out in festive finery, get your photo taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus and enjoy our public Christmas Tree lighting!
November 30 - Dorrington Christmas Tree Lighting
Tree Lighting at 6pm, sleigh rides at 5:30. Cookies, music, hot drinks. Visit with Santa who will be arriving in his favorite sleigh - A fire truck!
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Video from 2011
Dorrington Tree Lighting |
December 6 - Murphys Open House
An old-fashioned celebration featuring a holiday parade (parade at 5:30pm starting at the Historic Murphys Hotel and continues to Big Trees Road) treats, and local wines. Musicians and carolers fill the streets with the sounds of the seasons, Santa arrives with the parade, lights the tree and stays for photos with the kids.
December 7-8 - Festival of Wines
Kick-off the Holiday Spirit with the Festival of Wines, a two-day event offering special wine pricing and tasting. Visit the many Calaveras Wineries to find that perfect hostess gift, holiday gift or gift for yourself.
December 14 - Breakfast with Santa at Ironstone
A fun-filled breakfast with a craft corner for kids, photos with Santa and a wagon ride with Belgian horses. Wagon rides: $2 adults/$1 children (weather permitting). 2 seatings at 9am and 11am.
December 27 -Winter Wonderland at Big Trees State Park
The Calaveras Big Trees Association invites you and your family to the 4th annual Winter Wonderland. Events include a scenic wagon ride inside the park, crafts for kids, music for all, hot cocoa, apple cider and cookies.
Tickets are $12.50 for adults, and $8.50 for children under 12 (which includes park entrance fee if purchased online).
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