Events

AUG 4 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

AUG 4 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

AUG 4 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

AUG 4 Building Methods at the Mission

Saturday, August 4th , 1:00-2:00pm Come and see how the oldest building in town was made. We will work with the materials used by the Ohlone to build...read more

AUG 4 Railtown 1897 SHP -- "Singing Rails" Railroad Music Festival -- August 4, 2012

What: "Singing Rails" Railroad Music Festival Where: Railtown 1897 State Historic Park, Jamestown When: Saturday, August 4, 2012 Time: 5 p.m. -- Si...read more

AUG 4 Campfire Programs - Donner Memorial SP

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

AUG 4 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

AUG 4 Gold Rush Days - Columbia SHP

Every 1st and 2nd Saturdays 1 to 4 pmColumbia opens many exhibits and venues that are not normally open to the public.  These venues are interpre...read more

AUG 4 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

AUG 4 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

AUG 4 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

AUG 4 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

AUG 4 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

AUG 4 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

AUG 4 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

AUG 4 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

AUG 4 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

AUG 4 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

AUG 4 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

AUG 4 Mine Yard Living History

Volunteers of the period costume portray workers of the past and re-enact a working day at the mine. Meet the office staff, mine workers, visit the op...read more

AUG 4 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

AUG 4 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

AUG 4 Full Moon Madness Astronomy Night

6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Join a moonlit guided tour of the redwoods and moon gaze through telescopes.  Activities also include crafts for kids. ...read more