Things to do along Highway 4

Please join us on the 3rd Sunday of the month for a fantastic all you can eat pancake breakfast. Breakfast includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits with sausage gravy, OJ, coffee, or hot chocolate. $12 Cash Only Adults, $5 Kids under 12. Breakfast open From 7:30 – 11:30 AM. For those 21 and over, we will be offering bloody mary’s ($9) and mimosas ($6). 389 Main Street, Murphys

Join us for another wonderful season of shopping your favorite local vendors, eating delicious food, and listening to live music by the creek at beautiful Murphys Community Park. 9:00am – 1:00pm.

The 2026 Independence Hall Quilters Quilt Faire is coming to the Calaveras County Fairgrounds at Frogtown! Friday, October 16 – Sunday, October 18, 2026 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Admission: $10 — good for ALL THREE DAYS!Come spend the day surrounded by incredible creativity and craftsmanship! The show will feature: Traditional Bed Quilts Art Quilts & Wall Hangings Wearable Art Dolls Needlework NEW! “Blast from the Past” — featuring beautiful quilts from past shows!And there’s even more to enjoy! Shop a wonderful selection of vendors offering quality quilting merchandise, unique finds, and goodies for quilters and non-quilters alike.

Sunday Live Music Presents: Gregory Sutton FREE Live Music Sunday, October 18th 1:00-4:00pm See our food + drink options: wine by the glass • bottle • mimosas • wine slushies • root beer floats • orange soda floats • charcuterie plates • grilled cheese • hot dogs • corn dogs • soft pretzels

By David Bareford October 2 – 25, 2026 2 hours 15 minutes • With intermission A storm. A séance. And a lighthouse haunted by echoes of 150 years past. When a grieving novelist retreats to a remote Pacific Northwest lighthouse, past and present begin to overlap in unsettling and deeply moving ways. Winner of MCT’s 2025 Quill to Act Festival, this atmospheric world premiere blends ghost story, mystery, and romance. Audience Suggested for ages 12+ Content note: Themes of grief and supernatural suspense. TICKETS Patron tickets: $45 online / $50 at the box office All prices include fees. Yes. Really. Pay-What-You-Can at every performance Info & Tickets https://www.murphyscreektheatre.org/spirit-song

Sunday afternoon live music from Ben Eaton at Murphys Irish Pub.

Come sing songs, dance and listen to stories every week with Miss Debbie!

🍇 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.

Excited to announce our 3rd Fall community event (following our 3 Year Anniversary party on 10/10), for Weds Oct 21 for our all levels intro to Mat Pilates Class followed by a calming Sound Bath at the Governor’s Mansion in the Copper Town Square! Doun will guide the class with pre-Pilates warm up exercises as well as classical mat Pilates movements (which was originally created by Joseph Pilates) as a system using principles that improve balance, core stability, and mobility within the body. Then we’ll finish class with a relaxing chakra balancing sound meditation to help calm the nervous system which promotes restoration and improved sleep quality.

1.5 hour class focusing on basic pottery skills to make fun projects from scratch and paint them! No experience required. All materials included. For new students and students under 6- a parent/guardian should plan to stay for the duration of the class unless you make prior arrangements with Katie or the instructor. These are family friendly classes. The general age range is 5+, however parents and siblings can participate as well, under their own registration. All projects can be scaled up or simplified 🙂 All classes are $47 (online) or $45 (zelle/cash/check) per class and take place from 3-4:30pm unless otherwise noted.

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. This week: music by Echo Trail, with featured brewery Delirium.

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 flights are served from 12pm-5pm. Wines are served by the glass and bottle beginning at 5pm. We do not take reservations. No loitering. 21 and older only, please. Thanks!

By David Bareford October 2 – 25, 2026 2 hours 15 minutes • With intermission A storm. A séance. And a lighthouse haunted by echoes of 150 years past. When a grieving novelist retreats to a remote Pacific Northwest lighthouse, past and present begin to overlap in unsettling and deeply moving ways. Winner of MCT’s 2025 Quill to Act Festival, this atmospheric world premiere blends ghost story, mystery, and romance. Audience Suggested for ages 12+ Content note: Themes of grief and supernatural suspense. TICKETS Patron tickets: $45 online / $50 at the box office All prices include fees. Yes. Really. Pay-What-You-Can at every performance Info & Tickets https://www.murphyscreektheatre.org/spirit-song

A day of hiking while helping work on the winter cross-country skiing and snowshoe trails before the snow arrives.

Save the Date! Learn how to prepare for winter weather & fire emergencies, and life in the Mountains! More details to follow.

ALL HALLOW’S FAIREA festival of Magic, Mischief, Merriment, Ancient Mystic Village, Amazing Live Music, Renaissance Style Stage Shows, and More

Watch the sunset from the top of Cougar Rock on this intermediate hike led by members of the Arnold Rim Trail Association. If you haven’t done one of these hikes, you owe it to yourself to join the fun. They are scheduled on weekends near or on the day of the full moon each month, and they are special! IMPORTANT NOTES: 1) This is an intermediate level 4.86 mile hike with 860 feet of elevation gain, the equivalent of an eighty-story building. We take plenty of time with frequent stops. That said, it is not a hike for beginners. Please assess your level of conditioning. If you would struggle with an eighty-story building, even with stops, please take a few weeks of regular training to make yourself ready. It’ll be worth the investment! 2) If this is your first time driving to the parking area, please do not approach on Valley View Drive from Avery Sheep Ranch Road. Instead approach by starting in Arnold and turning off Highway 4 onto Lakemont Drive, followed by a quick left turn onto Valley View Drive. More travel instructions are below. 3) Bring a headlamp or flashlight, bug repellent, a snack, water, and layers. No sign-up needed, hike proceeds even if cloudy, but rain cancels. (And if the weather has been wet, please see caution below about road condition on the half-mile dirt portion of Valley View Drive.) Again, please bring layers, snack, water, bug repellant and flashlight as return hike is in the dark. Please arrive at the parking lot at least fifteen minutes before departure time for introductions and a brief orientation by the hike leader, as departure times are prompt: October 24th, 2026 Arrive at Trailhead: 4:00PM Departure from Trailhead: 4:15PM Sunset is at 6:17PM (Return to vehicles about three and a half hours after departing.) The trailhead is at the intersection of Valley View Drive and Forest Rte 5N95Y. Here’s a link to Google Maps of this intersection. Drive 1.50 miles on Valley View Drive from the intersection of Lakemont Drive and Valley View Drive in Arnold. The first mile of Valley View Drive is paved, and the last 0.45 miles is dirt. There is no sign at the intersection of Valley View Drive with Forest Rte 5N95Y, but you will see a parking area on the right with a picnic table at that location. Here’s a link to Google Maps that shows the drive from the intersection of Lakemont Drive and Valley View Drive in Arnold to the intersection of Valley View Drive and Forest Rte 5N95Y. Caution about wet weather driving: Please note that in wet weather, the half-mile dirt portion of Valley View Drive can be very slippery. Two-wheel drive vehicles have difficulty driving back up the hill after the hike. All-wheel drive vehicles highly recommended in wet-weather. The GPS coordinates of the trailhead: 38.21938, -120.37873 Questions? Email info@arnoldrimtrail.org. Pictures of the sunset hikes are often posted to the ARTA Facebook page.

Chapel in the Pines

The Prospect 772 Concert Series is back! Join us on October 24th starting at 5 PM for live music by Boomer, food will be available for purchase, and a great evening of wine, music, and fun at Prospect 772 Winery. Tickets: $17.72 online | $20 at the door

By David Bareford October 2 – 25, 2026 2 hours 15 minutes • With intermission A storm. A séance. And a lighthouse haunted by echoes of 150 years past. When a grieving novelist retreats to a remote Pacific Northwest lighthouse, past and present begin to overlap in unsettling and deeply moving ways. Winner of MCT’s 2025 Quill to Act Festival, this atmospheric world premiere blends ghost story, mystery, and romance. Audience Suggested for ages 12+ Content note: Themes of grief and supernatural suspense. TICKETS Patron tickets: $45 online / $50 at the box office All prices include fees. Yes. Really. Pay-What-You-Can at every performance Info & Tickets https://www.murphyscreektheatre.org/spirit-song

Join us for another wonderful season of shopping your favorite local vendors, eating delicious food, and listening to live music by the creek at beautiful Murphys Community Park. 9:00am – 1:00pm.

ALL HALLOW’S FAIREA festival of Magic, Mischief, Merriment, Ancient Mystic Village, Amazing Live Music, Renaissance Style Stage Shows, and More

Sunday Live Music Presents: Skull Country FREE Live Music Sunday, October 25th 1:00-4:00pm See our food + drink options: wine by the glass • bottle • mimosas • wine slushies • root beer floats • orange soda floats • charcuterie plates • grilled cheese • hot dogs • corn dogs • soft pretzels

By David Bareford October 2 – 25, 2026 2 hours 15 minutes • With intermission A storm. A séance. And a lighthouse haunted by echoes of 150 years past. When a grieving novelist retreats to a remote Pacific Northwest lighthouse, past and present begin to overlap in unsettling and deeply moving ways. Winner of MCT’s 2025 Quill to Act Festival, this atmospheric world premiere blends ghost story, mystery, and romance. Audience Suggested for ages 12+ Content note: Themes of grief and supernatural suspense. TICKETS Patron tickets: $45 online / $50 at the box office All prices include fees. Yes. Really. Pay-What-You-Can at every performance Info & Tickets https://www.murphyscreektheatre.org/spirit-song

Make Your Halloween at Make and parTake in Arnold, with hand crafted themed jewelry, lace Halloween ware, candles, beadable keychains, earrings, corkscrews and wine stoppers, and decorative ceramics. Activities are $25 or less. Reserve a seat by calling or texting (209) 916-5675.

Come sing songs, dance and listen to stories every week with Miss Debbie!

🍇 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.

1.5 hour class focusing on basic pottery skills to make fun projects from scratch and paint them! No experience required. All materials included. For new students and students under 6- a parent/guardian should plan to stay for the duration of the class unless you make prior arrangements with Katie or the instructor. These are family friendly classes. The general age range is 5+, however parents and siblings can participate as well, under their own registration. All projects can be scaled up or simplified 🙂 All classes are $47 (online) or $45 (zelle/cash/check) per class and take place from 3-4:30pm unless otherwise noted.

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. This week: music by Sequoia, with featured brewery Lindemans.

Join us for a Halloween Party at Stevenot Winery! Enjoy an evening of wine, small bites, and music by DJ Lorraine. Come dressed in your best costume for a chance to win our 1st Place Costume Prize Basket! Friday, October 30th ***Tickets are required in advance – no tickets sold at the door. Costumes encouraged. Good times guaranteed. Grab your friends and join us for a hauntingly fun night at Stevenot Winery!

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 flights are served from 12pm-5pm. Wines are served by the glass and bottle beginning at 5pm. We do not take reservations. No loitering. 21 and older only, please. Thanks!

The Phantom of the Opera Event Returns to Ironstone Silent Movie & Dinner | Friday, October 30, 2026 | 6 PM Put on your best mask and come on down. Our beloved October tradition is back at Ironstone. Don’t miss your chance to see our most popular Silent Movie, The Phantom of the Opera, in the magnificent Alhambra Music Room. The remarkably talented and eccentric Dave Moreno will play the famed Alhambra Theatre Pipe Organ live alongside opera singer Kerri Scott to the classic 1925 film “Phantom of the Opera.” Your ticket covers dinner, dessert, the show, and popcorn. $45 Per Person, $40 for Wine Club Members Event Schedule: 6:00 PM – Doors Open 6:30 PM – Dinner Served 7:30 PM – Films Begin There will be a brief intermission. Limited seating available. Grab your spot before the chandelier falls. Get Your Tickets Here or click the button below.

Get your costumes ready for a fun evening in the Town Square! To sign up for a candy booth contact Allison at Gatewayadventureco@yahoo.com

Howard's Mystic Saloon's annual Halloween party in Avery, with a costume contest for cash prizes and live music from Beer Drinkers & Hellraisers. Starts at 7 PM.

Sunday Live Music Presents: Blue Neon Serenade FREE Live Music Sunday, November 1st 1:00-4:00pm See our food + drink options: wine by the glass • bottle • mimosas • wine slushies • root beer floats • orange soda floats • charcuterie plates • grilled cheese • hot dogs • corn dogs • soft pretzels