Placer County, CA Events Calendar

Sip your way through the Placer Wine & Ale Trail! With a $50 Summer Passport, enjoy complimentary tastings, exclusive specials, and unique experiences at over 35 participating wineries and breweries. Collect stamps, earn rewards, and explore all summer long.

Local, regional and national performers will delight Tahoe City audiences every Sunday afternoon this summer at Commons Beach.

Get ready to dance — Music on the Beach is back with a full lineup of live performances for our 20th annual summer concert series! Free live music featuring a wide range of genres, all set against the stunning backdrop of North Lake Tahoe.

Local, regional and national performers will delight Tahoe City audiences every Sunday afternoon this summer at Commons Beach.

Get ready to dance — Music on the Beach is back with a full lineup of live performances for our 20th annual summer concert series! Free live music featuring a wide range of genres, all set against the stunning backdrop of North Lake Tahoe.

Local, regional and national performers will delight Tahoe City audiences every Sunday afternoon this summer at Commons Beach.

Join us for Music on the Square every Friday evening! Gather around our firepit, and take advantage of the tables and chairs set up for socializing. Indulge in delicious food, desserts, and beverages available throughout the square and downtown. Don’t miss this opportunity to dine, shop, and connect with our community while enjoying great music in a welcoming setting!

Get ready to dance — Music on the Beach is back with a full lineup of live performances for our 20th annual summer concert series! Free live music featuring a wide range of genres, all set against the stunning backdrop of North Lake Tahoe.

Four teams of teenagers from around the world prepare for the First Robotics Competition, but the kids learn that there is more to the competition than just robots.

Local, regional and national performers will delight Tahoe City audiences every Sunday afternoon this summer at Commons Beach.

Grab your favorite people and join us for a relaxed evening at the farm. Enjoy a catered dinner by Simmer and Salt, live music, local vendors, wine available for purchase from Casque Winery, and time to wander the you-pick flower field.

Join us for Music on the Square every Friday evening! Gather around our firepit, and take advantage of the tables and chairs set up for socializing. Indulge in delicious food, desserts, and beverages available throughout the square and downtown. Don’t miss this opportunity to dine, shop, and connect with our community while enjoying great music in a welcoming setting!

Get ready to dance — Music on the Beach is back with a full lineup of live performances for our 20th annual summer concert series! Free live music featuring a wide range of genres, all set against the stunning backdrop of North Lake Tahoe.

Get ready to dance, shop, and enjoy authentic Greek food, pastries and beverages! We are excited to welcome you to this year’s Roseville Greek Food Festival. For over 30 years, the Roseville Greek Food Festival has delighted families near and far with delicious food, Greek hospitality, dance lessons and authentic wares straight from Greece! The festival will be held on Labor Day weekend, Saturday, Sept 5th from 11am-10pm and Sunday, Sept 6th from Noon-8pm at St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church at 1001 Stone Canyon Drive, Roseville, CA. Tours of the beautiful sanctuary are available. $5 entry fee and kids under 12 are free. Please note the event is cashless (credit card, debit, digital wallets, etc). Parking is off-site only and is located at 1411 Secret Ravine Parkway, Roseville, CA with free shuttle bus service to and from St. Anna’s throughout the festival.

When humans arrive to destroy a bustling rainforest, the magical inhabitants must do everything in their power to save everything and everyone living within it. Free with donations welcome.

Get ready to dance, shop, and enjoy authentic Greek food, pastries and beverages! We are excited to welcome you to this year’s Roseville Greek Food Festival. For over 30 years, the Roseville Greek Food Festival has delighted families near and far with delicious food, Greek hospitality, dance lessons and authentic wares straight from Greece! The festival will be held on Labor Day weekend, Saturday, Sept 5th from 11am-10pm and Sunday, Sept 6th from Noon-8pm at St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church at 1001 Stone Canyon Drive, Roseville, CA. Tours of the beautiful sanctuary are available. $5 entry fee and kids under 12 are free. Please note the event is cashless (credit card, debit, digital wallets, etc). Parking is off-site only and is located at 1411 Secret Ravine Parkway, Roseville, CA with free shuttle bus service to and from St. Anna’s throughout the festival.

Local, regional and national performers will delight Tahoe City audiences every Sunday afternoon this summer at Commons Beach.

Chow down in downtown with SactoMoFo at Food Truck Mania! Join us in Vernon Street Town Square for a delicious range of gourmet food trucks, live music and kids zone!

Join us for a fantastic free event that attracts over 300 classic cars from 1975 and earlier! Head to Lincoln Way in Auburn for an unforgettable gathering of automobile enthusiasts.

Join us for Music on the Square every Friday evening! Gather around our firepit, and take advantage of the tables and chairs set up for socializing. Indulge in delicious food, desserts, and beverages available throughout the square and downtown. Don’t miss this opportunity to dine, shop, and connect with our community while enjoying great music in a welcoming setting!

Join us at the Fountains at Roseville for live performances under the lights on second Fridays, June through October.We are welcoming Aaron Leigh back to the Main Stage. A member of legendary hard rock band Y&T, his Acoustic Vintage Rock N Roll show is a love letter to decades of great music, featuring classic rock favorites from the 1960s through the 90s, reimagined for an intimate, unplugged setting. A must-see for any rock fan.

Watch blacksmiths craft period tools and household items. View exhibits on mining, Native American Heritage, the lumber industry, and life here in the Victorian era. There will be a historical walking tour before noon of our town as well. Enjoy plenty of food and craft booths, hands-on activities for the kids and music will fill the air.
The Forest Hill Divide Museum combines the Heritage Trail with their town’s annual Heritage Festival, so come prepared for a full day of adventure.

Two stages of non-stop Music, Food, Beer Garden, Craft Fair & Kid Zone!

Bring the family to Fountains at Roseville for an afternoon of fairytale fun. Start your visit at the Fountains booth in the courtyard to pick up a complimentary treat (while supplies last), then explore the center as Cinderella, Moana, Rapunzel, and Flynn visit for the afternoon. Have your camera ready for magical photo opportunities along the way!

A home for alternative culture in all forms! Live music, circus arts, skate pop-up, vendors, food and kid’s play area.

Filmed on location at various spots around Auburn, including Old Town! This will be shown outdoors in Old Town, so please bring your chairs. Plan ahead for street closure and parking.

Join us for Music on the Square every Friday evening! Gather around our firepit, and take advantage of the tables and chairs set up for socializing. Indulge in delicious food, desserts, and beverages available throughout the square and downtown. Don’t miss this opportunity to dine, shop, and connect with our community while enjoying great music in a welcoming setting!

In the winter of 1843–44, John C. Frémont drove his Second Expedition through 100 brutal Sierra miles between Bridgeport and Strawberry, California. Our modern History Expeditions team has researched the lost route and for five days we’re retracing the steps of the men who composed this Expedition, using first account diaries, maps, sketches and today’s maps, GPS, and hard-earned mountain experience.

Placer Community Theater presents They’re Playing Our Song, Neil Simon’s witty musical romantic comedy about a composer and lyricist finding love, laughter, and harmony.

Hot Chili & Cool Cars annual event is a favorite for residents, visitors, classic car enthusiasts and chili aficionados.  Free to attend, the 33rd annual event features the area’s coolest cars and fiercest chili cooks, all competing for bragging rights in the Classic Car show and Chili Cook-off.

Cultural arts, History, Dance, Music and, of course, Food! The Aloha Festival is a family event for all members of our community.  In addition to the great food, entertainment, shopping, resources, and cultural workshops, we offer a special “Keiki Korner” for children of all ages, with crafts, costumes, games, and more.

Add to the Community Ofrenda at Placer County Museum at the Historic Courthouse. Honor a loved one who has passed by bringing their photo to share.

Get ready for a fun-filled day at the Foothills Wine & Brewfest! Sample some amazing local wines and brews along with Live Music, Games, Artisan Vendors  and BBQ all add to the vibe

Celebrate the season at Fall Family Fest, where there’s something for everyone! Kids can explore exciting hands-on activities, climb into massive trucks in the Big Trucks Zone, and enjoy live stage performances.

Join us at Auburn’s School Park Preserve to kick off our new season at this FREE annual community event!  Bring low-back chairs or picnic blankets for seating.

Ryan Murray, conductor

5:00-7:00 p.m. Art Exhibits • Old Town Pizza Booth
5:00-5:45 p.m. Symphonic Sounds for Seniors Ensemble
6:00-6:40 p.m. Placer County Youth Orchestra
7:00-8:00 p.m. Auburn Symphony

Come down early to enjoy some tasty food truck grub, visit the beer garden and claim your space for the show.

August 15th: Bee Gees Fever (Bee Gee Tribute)

September 19th: Summer Night City (ABBA Tribute)

Dianne Whelan is the only person to complete this epic journey of discovery—hiking, biking, paddling, snowshoeing and skiing the entire length of the Trans Canada trail, across land and water trails from sea to sea.

Pumpkin Patch with kids play area, face painting, balloon art, and petting zoo. Open 7 days a week!

Enjoy an evening of cocktails, appetizers, dinner, live & silent auctions, and live music—all in support of the Boys And Girls Club of Placer County!

Join us for Music on the Square every Friday evening! Gather around our firepit, and take advantage of the tables and chairs set up for socializing. Indulge in delicious food, desserts, and beverages available throughout the square and downtown. Don’t miss this opportunity to dine, shop, and connect with our community while enjoying great music in a welcoming setting!

Join Placer Land Trust for an outdoor fall festival at the beautiful Laursen Bear River Preserve! This family-friendly event will start with an optional hike, games, pony rides, live music, a food truck, and more! Registration is required.

Live in Colfax is a free outdoor summer concert series produced by the Historic Downtown Colfax Association— five Saturday evenings of professional live music at the Art Park on South Main Street in historic downtown Colfax. No tickets. No cost. Just great music, local vendors, food trucks, and a community that shows up for itself.

Pumpkin Patch with kids play area, face painting, balloon art, and petting zoo. Open 7 days a week!

Re-enactment and stories from the past!

Porchfest is a unique do-it-yourself community music festival that unites neighbors through the joy of live music performances. Our event highlights local talent and fosters a sense of harmony and connection among residents. Local residents and business volunteer their porches, time, and energy to host musicians to perform a 1-hour music set during this community music festival.

Pumpkin Patch with kids play area, face painting, balloon art, and petting zoo. Open 7 days a week!

Join us for the final Friday Nights Live performance at the Fountains at Roseville! VERTIGOGO brings the season to a close with an eclectic mix of rock spanning the 1960s through today. Formed right here in the Sacramento region, this local favorites bring classic rock standards and a few surprises that are sure to keep you on your feet. It’s the perfect send-off to an incredible first season.

Sip & Stroll in Charming Old Town and Downtown Auburn while enjoying wine, craft beer and farm to fork faire from 25 Sierra Foothills wineries & breweries and 25 area restaurants.

Spend an unforgettable afternoon and evening with storytellers who know how to spark laughter, stir the imagination, and reveal the experiences that connect us all. Learn the craft, put your name in the hat, compete for the Golden Shovel, or simply enjoy a remarkable lineup of live storytelling.

State Theatre Acting Company (STAC) returns for Season 10 of its popular “Golden Age of Radio” series. STAC will present three classic episodes, complete with costumes and LIVE Foley sound effects (a unique technique that involves creating and performing everyday sounds for radio audiences). Bring your own chair!

Don’t miss an unforgettable night with Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Kim Richey, whose warm vocals, brilliant storytelling, and genre-spanning songs have made her a favorite on stages around the world. Experience an intimate evening of Americana, folk, and beautifully crafted originals.

Pumpkin Patch with kids play area, face painting, balloon art, and petting zoo. Open 7 days a week!

Evenings in the Park-get ready for an unforgettable evening under the open sky, filled with the pulse of local musical talent, enticing aromas from food trucks, free movies and the vibrant energy of artisan vendors showcasing their finest crafts.

Join us for the 19th Annual Auburn Big Time-Pow Wow. This in-person event will be a day-long celebration of Indigenous music and dance honoring diverse Native American cultures and traditions. Native American dancers, drummers, singers and artists will gather from across the region at the Gold Country Fairgrounds.

Pumpkin Patch with kids play area, face painting, balloon art, and petting zoo. Open 7 days a week!

Join us for the Auburn Fall Festival — a vibrant, family-friendly event in Downtown Auburn filled with autumn charm and community spirit! This seasonal celebration features something for everyone: Costume Contest, Kids Zone, Food, Vendors and more.

Auburn City Limits is honored to host The Black Feathers at the General Gomez Art & Event Center. Americana, folk, and acoustic indie-rock sensibilities coexist comfortably in their musical world, with Ray Hughes’ guitar work buoying the kind of harmonies often only heard in family bands.

Pumpkin Patch with kids play area, face painting, balloon art, and petting zoo. Open 7 days a week!

The Annual Placer Artists Tour is the largest Art Studio tour in the foothills region, featuring a diversity of art. This year there are 130 Artists, Schools & Galleries to visit during the two weekends of Tour. You will find live music, artist demos and hands on projects at various locations.“Tour-ists” can also scan unique QR codes at each location to receive discounts at nearby Dine & Drink partners! For Artist Directory and maps, see website.

Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, Disney’s Frozen includes all the film’s beloved songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, along with new music written exclusively for the stage. Showtimes vary, please see website.

The Annual Placer Artists Tour is the largest Art Studio tour in the foothills region, featuring a diversity of art. This year there are 130 Artists, Schools & Galleries to visit during the two weekends of Tour. You will find live music, artist demos and hands on projects at various locations. “Tour-ists” can also scan unique QR codes at each location to receive discounts at nearby Dine & Drink partners! For Artist Directory and maps please visit website.

Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, Disney’s Frozen includes all the film’s beloved songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, along with new music written exclusively for the stage. Showtimes vary, please see website.

Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, Disney’s Frozen includes all the film’s beloved songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, along with new music written exclusively for the stage. Showtimes vary, please see website.

Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, Disney’s Frozen includes all the film’s beloved songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, along with new music written exclusively for the stage. Showtimes vary, please see website.

Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, Disney’s Frozen includes all the film’s beloved songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, along with new music written exclusively for the stage. Showtimes vary, please see website.

Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, Disney’s Frozen includes all the film’s beloved songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, along with new music written exclusively for the stage. Showtimes vary, please see website.

Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, Disney’s Frozen includes all the film’s beloved songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, along with new music written exclusively for the stage. Showtimes vary, please see website.

Join in free family fun at the Bernhard Museum! Roast marshmallows over the fire for smores, grab a cup of hot cocoa, and soak in the holiday feeling on a restored Victorian farmhouse. There will be live music, storytelling, and a chance to learn the history of this fascinating museum. Free fun for the whole family, 5 to 8pm, parking available in the Gold Country Fairgrounds.

Enjoy Old Town Christmas with Placer County Museums in the iconic Historic Courthouse! Join the fun of Old Town Auburn Christmas from the comfort of the Historic Courthouse. Experience live music, enjoy hot cider and cookies, and take home a free kid’s craft. Take a break from the bustle of Old Town in the Placer County Museum!

Experience the magic of the season with festive activities for all ages, including live music, local artisan vendors, and delicious holiday treats. Enjoy charming holiday decorations and a warm community atmosphere as we celebrate the spirit of giving and joy.

Enjoy Old Town Christmas with Placer County Museums in the iconic Historic Courthouse! Join the fun of Old Town Auburn Christmas from the comfort of the Historic Courthouse. Experience live music, enjoy hot cider and cookies, and take home a free kid’s craft. Take a break from the bustle of Old Town in the Placer County Museum!

Experience the magic of the season with festive activities for all ages, including live music, local artisan vendors, and delicious holiday treats. Enjoy charming holiday decorations and a warm community atmosphere as we celebrate the spirit of giving and joy.

Auburn City Limits welcomes acclaimed singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Maia Sharp. Over a remarkable career, Maia has built a reputation as a songwriter’s songwriter, with compositions recorded by Bonnie Raitt, The Chicks, Trisha Yearwood, Keb’ Mo’, Cher, Edwin McCain, Art Garfunkel, Lisa Loeb, and many others. Her own music blends folk, pop, rock, country, and jazz, carried by a warm, soulful voice.

From the legendary team behind Les Misérables and Miss Saigon comes the epic musical adventure celebrating the legendary heroic Irish Chieftain and pirate Grace O’Malley. Please see website for showtimes.

From the legendary team behind Les Misérables and Miss Saigon comes the epic musical adventure celebrating the legendary heroic Irish Chieftain and pirate Grace O’Malley. Please see website for showtimes.

From the legendary team behind Les Misérables and Miss Saigon comes the epic musical adventure celebrating the legendary heroic Irish Chieftain and pirate Grace O’Malley. Please see website for showtimes.

From the legendary team behind Les Misérables and Miss Saigon comes the epic musical adventure celebrating the legendary heroic Irish Chieftain and pirate Grace O’Malley. Please see website for showtimes.

From the legendary team behind Les Misérables and Miss Saigon comes the epic musical adventure celebrating the legendary heroic Irish Chieftain and pirate Grace O’Malley. Please see website for showtimes.

From the legendary team behind Les Misérables and Miss Saigon comes the epic musical adventure celebrating the legendary heroic Irish Chieftain and pirate Grace O’Malley. Please see website for showtimes.