Bear Valley Summer Day Camp
Kids
From the Frog Jump to the Grizzly Chair
Live music, festivals, and community events updated daily.
For the kids: Storytime with Miss Debbie at Arnold Library at 10:30, or Junior Rangers at Big Trees at 10. Barstool crowd: Open Mic at Murphys Irish Pub at 6. Dressier: Hernan Romero under the Big White Tent at 7.
Tomorrow, Tom V and the Western Kingbirds at Lake Alpine Lodge at 6, Ronstadt Revival at the festival at 7, and Trivia Thursday at Murphys Wine & Beer Garden at 5.
— Millie 🐾
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Happening now, through Aug 2 · Bear Valley · Festival guide

Spend the day making with JJ at Make and parTake in Arnold. Wood crafts, polymer clay, water coloring, lettering, and more. The morning session runs 9:00 to 11:30 and the afternoon session (1:00 to 2:30) features more advanced projects. Sessions are $25 each, with lunch…
It’s that time of year again! Forest School Adventure Camp is running at White Pines this summer under a new brand name, Sugar Pine! As always, children are invited to do more than just crafts or typical summer camp activities. They’re invited to wonder, explore, experiment,…

Drop-in programs for kids: Little Rangers (ages 3 to 6) and Junior Rangers (ages 7 to 12) earn wooden badges and work through their logbooks with a park interpreter. Meet at the picnic tables across from Jack Knight Hall. Free with the $10/vehicle park entrance.

🍇 Wine-Down Wednesdays — because learning about wine should be as enjoyable as drinking it. Every Wednesday from 11 AM–5 PM, Anne Marie and Doug guide guests through a casual tasting experience filled with stories, tips, and delicious discoveries.

A relaxed, interpreter-led loop through the giant sequoias of the North Grove, about 1.7 level miles. Meet at the trailhead by the Visitor Center. Free with the $10/vehicle park entrance.

We’re back for our 3rd year offering our unique Floating Sound Bath Experience at the Gateway Hotel Pool in the Copperopolis Town Square.



A level, roughly one-mile morning walk around the North Grove, campground, and meadow, looking and listening for birds. No experience or gear required. Meet outside the Visitor Center. Free with the $10/vehicle park entrance.

The Stitch Lounge in Arnold, CA hosts Youth Summer Camps specifically designed for students and teens. The hands-on, weekly programs cover a wide variety of textile and crafting techniques.

Our Trivia is 3 rounds, all Multiple Choice. Crafted by our own Doug Conrad and presented by Phil Gomez. Come out for a night of learning and laughter!

The Watering Hole hosts a free weekly summer concert series on Thursday evenings from 5-7 pm, featuring local bands and rotating featured breweries on their outdoor lawn. Running from late May through October 2026.


🍻 Thursdays just got a whole lot cooler… Slide through to My Bar every Thursday night for some friendly competition and good vibes! Whether you’re lining up the perfect shot or just kicking back with a drink, our pool tournament is where the action’s at. 👉 Play. Watch. Cheer.…

Tom V and the Western Kingbirds plays live at Lake Alpine Lodge, right across the road from the water up at 7,000 feet. Music starts at 6 p.m. The deck bar and restaurant are open, so settle in with a drink and a bite. No cover, and it's a gorgeous spot to catch a set.
“Open Mic” Tonight 7 pm @ The Val du Vino Winery Music Barn. All are welcome, so bring friends and family. Address of The Winery is 634 French Gulch Road, Murphys and the Music Barn is just up the hill from Val du Vino Winery, I look forward to seeing y’all tonight! Darrel

Friday FunDay at Make and parTake in Arnold, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Paint ceramics, flat paint, decoupage, beaded accessories, model magic, and more. Sessions are $30 each, with lunch available for $5. Register or confirm dates by calling (209) 916-5675. All projects suit ages 7 to…
A moderate five-mile hike to the park's larger, quieter grove of giant sequoias. Bring water and a snack or lunch; there is no food or water at the trailhead. Meet at the South Grove trailhead parking lot. Free with the $10/vehicle park entrance.

Join us for the 21st season of the Angels Camp Farmers Market! Come shop local, enjoy great music, and celebrate community with us in Utica Park. Sponsored by the Angels Camp Business Association, the market returns to our beloved Utica Park with the same vibrant atmosphere our…

Enjoy awesome wines and wonderful local musicians every Friday from 6pm-8pm on the comfortable and spacious Boyle MacDonald Wines Rooftop. No music on the First Friday of August and September so you can attend First Fridays Free Concerts in the Community Park! Wine tasting…

