Events

JUL 28 Silver Strand SB - Kayak Tour - "Big Bay Kayak Experience"

9:30am - 11:30am Get closer to nature and experience San Diego Bay on this guided kayak tour. Available for ages 5 and older. Participants under ...read more

JUL 28 Campfire Programs

Saturday eveningTime:8:00 p.m.  Have fun and learn about a different topic each Saturday.  Dress warm and bring a flashlight.  Meet a...read more

JUL 28 Nature Walks

Saturdaytime:4:00 p.m. Get some exercise and learn about the natural and cultural history of the park.  Meet at the recreation hall.  Th...read more

JUL 28 Seal Programs

Saturday afternoonTime:2:00 p.m.  Learn about harbor seals and sea lions.  Walk out to look at the seal colony.  Meet at Lake Cleone ...read more

JUL 28 Junior Ranger programs

Saturday and SundayTime:10:00 a.m. Children ages 7 to 12 can participate in fun activities on various nature topics.  Sunday programs will be ab...read more

JUL 28 Silver Strand SB - Junior Rangers

3:30pm - 4:30pm Kids age 7 to 12 are invited to these outdoor activities which include walks, presentations, games, investigations, art and more! Kid...read more

JUL 28 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

JUL 28 History's Mysteries

We invite families or groups to solve an actual crime that occurred in Columbia in the 1800s.  You will witness the event, interview key members ...read more

JUL 28 Living History Day - Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point SP

Living History Day at Sugar Pine Point is Saturday July 28, 2012 from 10am-4pm.  All events are free and parking is $10. Information can be found...read more

JUL 28 "The Adaptable Coyote"

Educational and fun Saturday evening presentations held at the Rolling M Amphitheater at 8pm. ...read more

JUL 28 Stagecoach Days

Celebration of the West on the move with childern’s activities, historic interpretation, cannon and anvil firing and more. Every Saturday in July and ...read more

JUL 28 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

JUL 28 Old Sacramento SHP -- Old Sacramento Underground Tours -- March 31 thru November

What:  Old Sacramento Underground Tours Where: Sacramento History Museum  101 I Street in Old Sacramento When: March 31 ...read more

JUL 28 Railtown 1897 SHP -- Weekend Excursion Train Rides Behind the Historic Sierra No. 3

What:  Weekend Steam-Powered Excursion Train Rides Where: Railtown 1897 State Historic Park, Jamestown  When: Weekends...read more

JUL 28 California State Railroad Museum -- Steam: An Enduring Legacy, the Railroad Photographs of Joel Jensen and Exhibit & Presentation/Book Signing Opportunity -- March 9, 2012 through July 29, 2012

What:  Steam: An Enduring Legacy, the Railroad Photographs of Joel Jensen  Exhibit & Presentation/Book Signing Opportunity W...read more

JUL 28 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

JUL 28 California State Railroad Museum -- “Common Diversions: Toy Trains and Scale Model Railroads” Exhibit -- November 3, 2011 through September 14, 2012

While small in size, miniature trains are always a big attraction for guests who visit the California State Railroad Museum!  And soon, visitors ...read more

JUL 28 California State Capitol Museum -- Californians Over There! California’s Role in the First World War

"The Great War" of 1914 -1918 was called "the war to end all wars," and only later would be known as World War I. The newest exhibit at the State Capi...read more

JUL 28 Tales of the Basin Storytelling Weekend

The oral storytelling tradition comes to life with the ancient redwood forest as a backdrop. Events throughout the weekend include Big Basin Nature Ta...read more

JUL 28 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

JUL 28 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

JUL 28 California State Railroad Museum -- Weekend Excursion Train Rides -- March 31 through September

What:  Weekend Excursion Train Rides Where: Trains depart from the Central Pacific Railroad Freight Depot   (On Front Stree...read more

JUL 28 Fort Ross SHP - Cultural Heritage Weekend

Celebrating the many people that lived at Settlement Ross with a day of crafts, food, and performances.For a complete listings please see: http://www....read more

JUL 28 Donner Memorial SP - Campfire Programs

Visitor Services Park Aide Eric Sage will be giving campfire talks on Saturday nights at 8pm on various topics pertaining to the park's cultural and n...read more

JUL 28 Hides and Tallow at the Mission

Saturday, July 28th , 1:00-2:00pmCome and see how Mission Santa Cruz participated in a world economy back in the early 1800's. We will look at some of...read more

JUL 28 Square Dancing at Van Damme State Park

Join the Redwood Coasters dance group for square dancing at Van Damme State Park on Saturday, July 28, 2012, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Meet the dancers in f...read more