Your neighbor's guide to what's happening on the 4
A free community event listing for the Highway 4 corridor, from Angels Camp to Bear Valley.
I'm Rob. My family has had a place on Thunderbolt in Arnold since 2015. We kept missing things because events were scattered across a dozen websites, Facebook groups, and flyers at the Lube Room. So I built this. First for us, then for our neighbors. It's a labor of love, not a business. If you notice something missing or wrong, send me a note or find me on LinkedIn. That's Millie, who came into our lives through California Doodle Rescue (We also LOVE and support Calaveras Humane Society). She comes with us every trip and has strong opinions about which events involve food.
Updated every morning
We check 85+ venues daily so you don't have to. If it's happening on the 4, it's here.
This Week on the 4
A short read on what's worth your evening, every morning.
Hand-picked highlights
Not everything is worth your Saturday. I flag the ones that are actually worth going to.
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This is for you if...
- →You live up here and want one place to check instead of five Facebook groups
- →You're a BLS, Sequoia Woods, or Moose Lodge member looking for member events alongside public ones
- →You've got kids and want to know what's family-friendly this weekend
- →You own a vacation rental and want to tell guests what's happening during their stay
- →You're in Stockton or the Bay Area thinking about driving up and wondering if it's worth the trip
- →You already know everyone at Bistro Espresso but still want to make sure you're not missing anything
Towns we cover
9 towns along 50 miles of Highway 4, from the foothills to the summit.
Venues we track
We pull events from 85+ venues across the corridor. The regulars worth knowing are below. Know one we should add? Submit it.
Angels Camp
Murphys
Avery
Arnold
Dorrington
Camp Connell
Bear Valley
Families & members welcome
Plenty of events on the 4 are great for kids, from the playground at White Pines Lake to summer movies at Blue Lake Springs. Community events, festivals, and anything in the Kids category are your best bet for family-friendly outings.
Blue Lake Springs, Sequoia Woods Country Club, and the Moose Lodge host events that are only open to members and their guests. These aren't shown by default, but you can opt in using the Clubs filter on the main page. Look for the lock icon, toggle on the clubs you belong to, and their events will appear alongside everything else.
What kinds of events?
- Live Music: bands, singer-songwriters, and open mic nights at venues from Angels Camp to Bear Valley
- Festivals: the Jumping Frog Jubilee, Murphys Irish Day, wine festivals, and seasonal celebrations
- Community Events: civic meetings, farmers markets, holiday parades, and volunteer gatherings
- Hike & Walk: trail hikes, nature walks, and group outings like the Arnold Rim Trail
- Kids: family events, story times, and things to do with the little ones
- Wine: tastings, winemaker dinners, and release parties around Murphys
- Games: trivia nights, bingo, and card and board game meetups
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