Placer County, CA Events Calendar

Dive into family-friendly living history fun! Explore the Bernhard family’s restored 19th century Victorian farmhouse. Learn about daily life from experienced docents, view authentic period wagons, and handle 19th century artifacts. Then, roll up your sleeves and get to work! Build your own replica fruit crate, try washing clothes by hand, or head inside to make your own vintage toys. Don’t forget to try a cup of ice cream.

If you listen to 1970s pop music, you’ve undoubtedly heard these guys play, but do you know their names? This documentary highlights five talented men—Danny, Leland, Rus, Waddy, and Steve— who shunned the spotlight for themselves yet enjoyed decades of success as session musicians on iconic tracks.

Eureka! The Gold Rush Museum is a family favorite. Learn about gold and mining with hands-on activities and fascinating exhibits. Walk through an interactive mining tunnel or try your hand at panning for real gold in the indoor panning stream. Visitors can learn how people traveled to California and what life was like in the gold fields. Then, visit with our partners from Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park and the State Indian Museum to learn more about the history of our area!

Learn about Placer County’s rich history. See the gold collection weighing over 13 pounds, tour the museum gallery, or start a kid’s activity. Historic re-enactors will be on-site throughout the day and the Placer Genealogical Society will offer free guidance on family history research.

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!

Widely recognized as a spellbinding performer with a quirky take on everything around him, fingerstyle guitar wizard Richard Gilewitz captivates listeners with unique interpretations of a wide range of music

Lake Tahoe Dance Collective is delighted to present the 14th Annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival featuring artists from New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Broadway, Boston Ballet, Houston Ballet, and more. An opening night gala in Incline Village marks the beginning of the Festival, followed by Kings Beach Community Night, Tahoe City Community Night, and a closing night gala in William B. Layton Park.

Lake Tahoe Dance Collective is delighted to present the 14th Annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival featuring artists from New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Broadway, Boston Ballet, Houston Ballet, and more. An opening night gala in Incline Village marks the beginning of the Festival, followed by Kings Beach Community Night, Tahoe City Community Night, and a closing night gala in William B. Layton Park.

Lake Tahoe Dance Collective is delighted to present the 14th Annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival featuring artists from New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Broadway, Boston Ballet, Houston Ballet, and more. An opening night gala in Incline Village marks the beginning of the Festival, followed by Kings Beach Community Night, Tahoe City Community Night, and a closing night gala in William B. Layton Park.

Lake Tahoe Dance Collective is delighted to present the 14th Annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival featuring artists from New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Broadway, Boston Ballet, Houston Ballet, and more. An opening night gala in Incline Village marks the beginning of the Festival, followed by Kings Beach Community Night, Tahoe City Community Night, and a closing night gala in William B. Layton Park.

Visit the best-preserved Gold Rush town in Placer County. View exhibits of nearby towns, hydraulic mining, the railroad, the Towle Brothers Lumber Company, the Maidu, and Chinese communities. A large collection of historic photographs will help you experience Dutch Flat in its heyday. Guided walking tour of Dutch Flat at 10:00 am, bring a hat and water. Gold Rush songs Sing-Along at 1:00 pm. Open House at a couple of the original buildings in town including the Oddfellows Hall and the Schoolhouse/Community Center from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Free refreshments.

Celebrate Tahoe City Day with Free Historic Walking Tours, registration is required. Stroll through downtown as knowledgeable guides share insights into Tahoe City’s early days, historic landmarks, and cultural heritage. Whether you’re a longtime local or visiting for the first time, these tours provide a meaningful way to connect with the area’s rich past.

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.

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!