Events

DEC 8 California State Capitol Museum -- Holiday Music Program -- December 1 through 23, 2012

What: Holiday Music Program Where: California State Capitol Museum; 10th Street between L & N Streets, Sacramento; First Floor Rotunda When: Dai...read more

DEC 8 Wilder Ranch State Park: Living History Demonstrations and Ranch Tours

Visit an early day dairy ranch in Santa Cruz County and step back in time to the late 1800’s at Wilder Ranch State Park. Weekends at 1:00p.m., join th...read more

DEC 8 Lake Perris State Recreation Area: Lights on the Lake Holiday Boat Parade

The Lake Perris State Recreation Area at 17801 Lake Perris Drive will host its 14th Annual "Lights on the Lake" holiday boat parade at 5 p.m. at the l...read more

DEC 8 Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park: Drop-In Familt Craft- Candle Dipping

Enjoy an informal afternoon from 1pm to 4pm at this hidden jewel near downtown Santa Cruz. You can hand-dip a wax candle in our garden courtyar...read more

DEC 8 Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park: Questing for (the other) Giants

Discover the Park’s best kept secret – its other giant trees. Early winter is the best time to search for magnificent broadleaf trees in Cowell’s ri...read more

DEC 8 Henry Cowell Redwoods: Holiday Gift & Craft Faire- Mountain Parks Foundation 20th Annual Holiday Fundraiser

Nature’s Beauty and the joy of the season meet as you shop for nature-themed gifts at the 20th annual Holiday Gift and Craft Faire at Henry Cowell R...read more

DEC 8 Wilder Ranch State Park: Grey Whale Ranch Nature Area

This challenging guided three-hour hike will explore the natural and cultural history of the upper hills of Wilder Ranch State Park. Meet the hike l...read more

DEC 8 Get Outdoors! OC - Crystal Cove SP

Inside the Outdoors is hosting Get Outdoors! OC an afternoon of nature activities including coastal bluff hikes, Citizen Science projects, and an...read more

DEC 8 Big Basin Redwoods State Park: Volunteer with the Trail Crew!

Since 1969 the Big Basin Volunteer Trail Crew has helped make it possible for others to safely enjoy the beauty of our park. The Trail Crew meets th...read more

DEC 8 Big Basin Redwoods State Park: Bug Hunt

Didn't get enough creepy crawlies at Halloween? Come find the real thing! Join us for a 1.5 hour Bug Hunt in the Big Basin headquarters area. See so...read more

DEC 8 Sutter's Fort SHP -- Hands-on-History -- A Simple Emigrant Christmas & Candlelight Tours -- December 8, 2012

What: Hands on History: A Simple Emigrant Christmas & Candlelight Tours -- Two Events in One Day! Where: Sutter's Fort State Historic Park 2701 L...read more

DEC 8 California State Railroad Museum -- Special Exhibition of 2012 Award-Winning Photographs -- December 8, 2012 thru Summer, 2013

What: Special Exhibition of 2012 Award-Winning Photographs Where: California State Railroad Museum; Old Sacramento State Historic Park When: Decembe...read more

DEC 8 California State Capitol Museum -- "California Treasures: Artwork of the Great Depression" Exhibit -- October 15, 2012 through May 17, 2013

What: "California Treasures: Artwork of the Great Depression" Exhibit Where: State Capitol Museum, Historic Archives Room; 10th & L Streets, Sacr...read more

DEC 8 Fort Ross: Weekend History Talks

History talks are offered Saturdays and Sundays in the Fort Compound at 12 and 2 pm. For more informaton about schedules and topics, please call 707-8...read more

DEC 8 California State Railroad Museum -- "Building America" Exhibit -- September 29, 2012 Thru August 2013

What: "Building America: Abraham Lincoln, California and the Union Pacific Railroad" Exhibit Where: California State Railroad Museum, Old Sacramento ...read more

DEC 8 California State Railroad Museum -- "Whittle Stop: A Cast of Caricatures on a Wild West Train" Exhibit -- September 18, 2012 through September 2013

What: "Whittle Stop: A Cast of Caricatures on a Wild West Train" Exhibit Where: California State Railroad Museum, Old Sacramento State Historic Park ...read more

DEC 8 Christmas in the Adobes 2012

Monterey's Signature Holiday Event- Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.each nightStroll thought the streets of Historic Downtown Monterey and visit 19th C. ad...read more

DEC 8 Christmas in the Adobes 2012

Monterey's Signature Holiday Event- Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.each nightStroll thought the streets of Historic Downtown Monterey and visit 19th C. ad...read more

DEC 8 California State Railroad Museum -- Wedlock’s Gift: California Railroad Depot Images In Ink - Phase Two -- August 3, 2012 through March 4, 2013

What: Wedlock’s Gift: California Railroad Depot Images In Ink - Phase Two Where: California State Railroad Museum, Old Sacramento State Histori...read more

DEC 8 California State Railroad Museum -- Railroad Museum Chronicles 150 Years of Passenger Service, Comfort & Style in New “Ticket To Ride” Exhibit -- May 31, 2012 through March 2013

What:  “Ticket to Ride: 150 Years Passenger Comfort & Style” Exhibit  Where: California State Railroad Museum  Old...read more

DEC 8 California State Railroad Museum -- “Pick Me! Fruit Crate Art & the California Dream” Exhibit -- April 10, 2012 through October 31, 2013

What: “Pick Me!  Fruit Crate Art & the California Dream” Exhibit  Where: California State Railroad Museum, Old Sacramento St...read more

DEC 8 A Miner's Christmas - Columbia SHP

Sit around a campfire drinking hot cider or coffee and join in conversations with miners as they roast chestnuts.  Children can make some favorit...read more

DEC 8 Columbia Candy Kitchen Cane Making

Participate in making traditional candy canes during the holidays.  Must send a request to the store by postcard before Labor Day to enter lotter...read more

DEC 8 Tijuana Estuary - Nature Walk

Tijuana Estuary - Nature Walk Every 2nd and 4th Saturday1:00am to 12:00pm. The Tijuana Estuary protects a variety of plant communities and wildlife...read more

DEC 8 California State Railroad Museum -- Wedlock's Gift: California Railroad Depot Images In Ink -- August 1 through December 31

The California State Railroad Museum is proud to present a fascinating, two-part  exhibit titled “Wedlock’s Gift: California Railroad Depot Image...read more

DEC 8 Guided tours of the Monarch Grove at Natural Bridges State Beach

Weekends from mid-October to January Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00a.m. and 2:00p.m.  Guided tours of the monarch grove take place during the ...read more

DEC 8 Governor's Mansion SHP -- Christmas Memories -- December 8 & 15, 2012

What: Christmas Memories Where: Governor's Mansion State Historic Park; 1526 H Street, Sacramento When: December 8 & 15, 2012 Time: 10 a.m. to ...read more