Every event along the Highway 4 corridor in the next seven days, from Angels Camp to Bear Valley.
Thursday, June 11 through Wednesday, June 17
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.
A State Parks Week introduction to nature journaling. Participants take home their own journal. Meet at the picnic tables behind the Ranger and Natural Resources Office. Free with the $10/vehicle park entrance.
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.
Your 2026 calendar is about to get a lot more fun! Consider this your early heads-up on some of our 2026 events:
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🍻 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. Repeat. 👉 Bring your crew or make new rivals 😎 Don’t miss it — Thursdays = game night! 🎱🔥
Murphys Creek Theatre has designated all Preview Night proceeds from their production of Shakespeare’s Henry V starring Robbie Allen to benefit the Motherlode Martin Luther King Jr. Committee. The evening includes a 6:00 PM reception and 7:00 PM curtain, with tickets available at MMLK.org. Prince Hal sheds his reckless past and leads an outnumbered English army against France in Shakespeare’s thrilling portrait of leadership, courage, and the human cost of war. Set against a modern backdrop, Murphys Creek Theatre returns to its Shakespeare roots with one of the Bard’s most powerful history plays. Produced in tandem with MCT’s youth program Summer on Stage: The Mirror Project. Suggested for ages 9+, Depictions of war and battlefield tension. Directed by Todd Thomas TICKETS Pay-What-You-Can at every performance SUBSCRIPTIONS & FLEX PASSES Total flexibility. Bring a date. Bring a friend. Bring both. Tickets & details: www.murphyscreektheatre.org/henry-v
Telescope viewing with park astronomers. Start times shift with sunset and the moon. Meet at the Scenic Overlook, a few minutes down the Parkway road from the entrance station. Parking is limited, so carpool, and bring chairs and blankets. Free with the $10/vehicle park entrance.
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, create, and connect with the natural world in meaningful ways. Our STEAM-powered arts and crafts classes and nature-based camps blend science, art, engineering, storytelling, and outdoor exploration into hands-on experiences designed to spark curiosity and creativity. Whether campers are examining dragonflies at the lake, watercoloring wildflowers, building flight challenges inspired by birds, or exploring forest trails, children are encouraged to slow down, ask questions, and learn through discovery and play.
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.
A State Parks Week walk on the level 1.7-mile North Grove trail about how recent prescribed burns protect the giant sequoias, the germination they spark, and the role of fire in this forest. Meet at the North Grove trailhead by the Visitor Center. 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 community has come to love—featuring local farm-fresh produce, artisan craft vendors, local wines, and live entertainment. Friday nights are a time for friends and neighbors to gather, while visitors to our area experience the charm of Angels Camp and create memories to cherish. We are also happy to welcome back our wonderful Market Manager, Emily Louise who brings together local farmers, artisans, and musicians to create the lively Friday night vibe in Angels Camp. Utica Park – Angels Camp Fridays, June 12 through September 25 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
@ 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! Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Details Date: Time:
Our classes offer fundamental skill-building and self expression. You’ll be supported and encouraged every step of the way.
Karaoke night with Sweet Harmony Entertainment. Come for dinner, stay for karaoke. All ages welcome. 7-10pm
Join us for the Summer Concert Series at the Lube Room, featuring live music in a relaxed mountain setting. Enjoy great performances, scenic views, and a laid-back atmosphere with friends all season long.
It’s karaoke time!! Join us on Friday, June 12th at the Murphys Irish Pub for karaoke night! All ages welcome! Come for dinner and then make fun memories with friends and family singing all your favorite songs!
Grab the mic in the lounge at Sequoia Woods. Don and Renee host the night with Taylor Made Karaoke Tunes. Open seating, and bar food runs from 5 to 9 PM.
Whether you love Shakespeare or think you don’t, this is the one to see! Prince Hal sheds his reckless past and leads an outnumbered English army against France in Shakespeare’s thrilling portrait of leadership, courage, and the human cost of war. Set against a modern backdrop, Murphys Creek Theatre returns to its Shakespeare roots with one of the Bard’s most powerful history plays. Produced in tandem with MCT’s youth program Summer on Stage: The Mirror Project. Suggested for ages 9+, Depictions of war and battlefield tension. Directed by Todd Thomas TICKETS Pay-What-You-Can at every performance SUBSCRIPTIONS & FLEX PASSES Total flexibility. Bring a date. Bring a friend. Bring both. Tickets & details: www.murphyscreektheatre.org/henry-v
Join us on volunteer trail work days
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.
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.
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.
Hands-on stations where kids meet the people who work in state parks and with park partners, with a prize for visiting every station. Counts toward Little and Junior Ranger badges. Find it on the paved path between the Visitor Center parking lot and Jack Knight Hall. Free with the $10/vehicle park entrance.
A hands-on favorite for all ages. Wade into Beaver Creek with a park interpreter to net and identify the critters living in the water, and learn what they say about the health of the watershed. Meet at Beaver Creek, a short walk from the Beaver Creek Picnic Area, and come with sandals. Free with the $10/vehicle park entrance.
Summer concert season is back, and we can’t wait to welcome you all! Join us every Saturday from 6–9 PM for live music, smoky BBQ, and unforgettable mountain nights all summer long.
Live rock & roll at the Moose
The Moose Lodge cranks up a night of classic rock with Flashback, the band that knows every song you already love. Dinner and drinks are available for purchase, and it is open to the public, so round up the crew and come dance. Always a good time up at the Moose.
Whether you love Shakespeare or think you don’t, this is the one to see! Prince Hal sheds his reckless past and leads an outnumbered English army against France in Shakespeare’s thrilling portrait of leadership, courage, and the human cost of war. Set against a modern backdrop, Murphys Creek Theatre returns to its Shakespeare roots with one of the Bard’s most powerful history plays. Produced in tandem with MCT’s youth program Summer on Stage: The Mirror Project. Suggested for ages 9+, Depictions of war and battlefield tension. Directed by Todd Thomas TICKETS Pay-What-You-Can at every performance SUBSCRIPTIONS & FLEX PASSES Total flexibility. Bring a date. Bring a friend. Bring both. Tickets & details: www.murphyscreektheatre.org/henry-v
Doc Nancy shares the science, constellations, and stories of the night sky. Meet at the Scenic Overlook. Parking is limited, so carpool, and bring chairs and blankets. Free with the $10/vehicle park entrance.
An archery shooting event held at Bear Valley Mountain Resort. The event runs June 13–14, 2026.
Weekly Sunday farmers market through October 30. Fresh fruits, veggies, herbs, flowers, wine, olive oil, jams, honey, eggs, poultry, goat, lamb, beef. 9am-1pm.
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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.
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.
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.
Introducing Mimosa Sundays at Ironstone Vineyards, because Sundays were made for bubbles. Join us every Sunday for our Mimosa Sunday Series! We’ll have a new variety of mimosa to try every Sunday. See you in the tasting room! Open 11 AM – 5 PM
Every Second Sunday, Mitchell Dill brings his incredible voice and joy to Murphys Irish Pub! New Summer Time for Live Music is Sunday is 11a-2p. Brunch is 10-3! Bringing Irish inspired cuisine with American flair to the heart of downtown Murphys. We are a PUBLIC HOUSE: A place to eat, drink, meet friends and neighbors, a place to relax, find out where the cool stuff is happening. Its about community
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.
Sunday Live Music Presents: Kelly McDonald FREE Live Music Sunday, June 14th 1:00-4:00pm wine by the glass • bottle • mimosas • wine slushies • root beer floats • orange soda floats • charcuterie plates • hot dogs with chips • corn dogs with chips • soft pretzels
Short on time? A brief, half-mile introduction to the giant sequoias with a park interpreter. Meet outside the Visitor Center. Free with the $10/vehicle park entrance.
Whether you love Shakespeare or think you don’t, this is the one to see! Prince Hal sheds his reckless past and leads an outnumbered English army against France in Shakespeare’s thrilling portrait of leadership, courage, and the human cost of war. Set against a modern backdrop, Murphys Creek Theatre returns to its Shakespeare roots with one of the Bard’s most powerful history plays. Produced in tandem with MCT’s youth program Summer on Stage: The Mirror Project. Suggested for ages 9+, Depictions of war and battlefield tension. Directed by Todd Thomas TICKETS Pay-What-You-Can at every performance SUBSCRIPTIONS & FLEX PASSES Total flexibility. Bring a date. Bring a friend. Bring both. Tickets & details: www.murphyscreektheatre.org/henry-v
What is your Favorite Grover Anderson Song?Sunday 6/14 with @iamsupergrover 4-6pm! #murphys_irishpub #visitmurphys #iamsupergrover #livemusicisbetter
Celebrate summer at the tasting room on Sunday, June 14th with a late afternoon treat of gourmet cheeses & chocolates paired with Milliaire’s award-winning wines! Relax and hang out with us on our super cute patio! Tickets are online at https://milliairewinery.orderport.net/wines/Event-Tickets
Sierra Circus Camp 2026 – Registrations are NOW Open!Calaveras County locals (and surrounding areas!) – please help spread the word that the sierras will once again be filled with the joys of circus this summer at Brice Station Vineyards – June 15-26!Spaces are limited and likely to fill up quickly – so register now to reserve a space for your child(ren). tinyurl.com/sierracircuscamp2026Also – SAVE THE DATE – June 26, 2026 – for the Sierra Circus Show! More info coming soon.
Get ready for adventure, new friends, and memories that last way beyond summer.
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, create, and connect with the natural world in meaningful ways. Our STEAM-powered arts and crafts classes and nature-based camps blend science, art, engineering, storytelling, and outdoor exploration into hands-on experiences designed to spark curiosity and creativity. Whether campers are examining dragonflies at the lake, watercoloring wildflowers, building flight challenges inspired by birds, or exploring forest trails, children are encouraged to slow down, ask questions, and learn through discovery and play.
Give blood with the American Red Cross at Native Daughters of the Golden West in Murphys. Appointments are recommended; walk-ins are welcome. Book a time at RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.
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.
What if your young actor didn’t just take a class……but stepped into a real production with the mentorship of professional actors?This summer, students join The Mirror Project at Murphys Creek Theatre, a one-of-a-kind program that gives young performers a rare look inside how professional theatre works.Each student is mentored by a member of the professional cast of Henry V and paired with the actor who is playing the same role in the mainstage production. Along the way, they gain insight into rehearsal, performance choices, and the craft of bringing Shakespeare to life.Then the spotlight turns.Mirror Project actors take the stage in their own fully staged youth production of Henry V on the same Murphys Creek Theatre mainstage.Think of it as a summer where young actors get to peek behind the curtain, learn from working professionals, and then step into the lights themselves.By closing weekend, they’re not just performing Shakespeare — they’re walking away with bigger confidence, stronger stage skills, and a story they’ll be telling for years. Learn More & Register:murphyscreektheatre.org/summer-on-stage Summer on Stage: June 15–July 12, 2026 Performances: July 11 & 12, 2026 at 2:00 pm Registration Cut-Off: May 15, 2026
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.
Stroganoff with Sides by Leary/Barclay
A Monday-night campfire built around Hug-a-Tree, the kid-friendly lesson on what to do if you ever get lost in the woods. Meet at the Campfire Center by the Visitor Center. Free with the $10/vehicle park entrance.
Sierra Circus Camp 2026 – Registrations are NOW Open!Calaveras County locals (and surrounding areas!) – please help spread the word that the sierras will once again be filled with the joys of circus this summer at Brice Station Vineyards – June 15-26!Spaces are limited and likely to fill up quickly – so register now to reserve a space for your child(ren). tinyurl.com/sierracircuscamp2026Also – SAVE THE DATE – June 26, 2026 – for the Sierra Circus Show! More info coming soon.
Get ready for adventure, new friends, and memories that last way beyond summer.
An easy half-mile stroll through the North Grove meadow with a park interpreter, looking at the plants and wildlife that live there. Meet at North Grove Campsite #16, by the black sandwich board. Free with the $10/vehicle park entrance.
Stories, music, and activities for small children at the Murphys Volunteer Library. Questions or want to lead a Storytime? Email murphysstorytime@gmail.com.
What if your young actor didn’t just take a class……but stepped into a real production with the mentorship of professional actors?This summer, students join The Mirror Project at Murphys Creek Theatre, a one-of-a-kind program that gives young performers a rare look inside how professional theatre works.Each student is mentored by a member of the professional cast of Henry V and paired with the actor who is playing the same role in the mainstage production. Along the way, they gain insight into rehearsal, performance choices, and the craft of bringing Shakespeare to life.Then the spotlight turns.Mirror Project actors take the stage in their own fully staged youth production of Henry V on the same Murphys Creek Theatre mainstage.Think of it as a summer where young actors get to peek behind the curtain, learn from working professionals, and then step into the lights themselves.By closing weekend, they’re not just performing Shakespeare — they’re walking away with bigger confidence, stronger stage skills, and a story they’ll be telling for years. Learn More & Register:murphyscreektheatre.org/summer-on-stage Summer on Stage: June 15–July 12, 2026 Performances: July 11 & 12, 2026 at 2:00 pm Registration Cut-Off: May 15, 2026
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.
Come by Marisolio’s Tuesdsays with a friend for a free tasting!Our tastings consist of 12 Olive Oils and Balsamics of your choice with a side of bread! Enjoy your tasting on our lovley patio soaking up the sun before Winter weather sets in!
A hands-on favorite for all ages. Wade into Beaver Creek with a park interpreter to net and identify the critters living in the water, and learn what they say about the health of the watershed. Meet at Beaver Creek, a short walk from the Beaver Creek Picnic Area, and come with sandals. Free with the $10/vehicle park entrance.
Whether you love Shakespeare or think you don’t, this is the one to see! Prince Hal sheds his reckless past and leads an outnumbered English army against France in Shakespeare’s thrilling portrait of leadership, courage, and the human cost of war. Set against a modern backdrop, Murphys Creek Theatre returns to its Shakespeare roots with one of the Bard’s most powerful history plays. Produced in tandem with MCT’s youth program Summer on Stage: The Mirror Project. Suggested for ages 9+, Depictions of war and battlefield tension. Directed by Todd Thomas TICKETS Pay-What-You-Can at every performance SUBSCRIPTIONS & FLEX PASSES Total flexibility. Bring a date. Bring a friend. Bring both. Tickets & details: www.murphyscreektheatre.org/henry-v
Get ready for adventure, new friends, and memories that last way beyond summer.
Sierra Circus Camp 2026 – Registrations are NOW Open!Calaveras County locals (and surrounding areas!) – please help spread the word that the sierras will once again be filled with the joys of circus this summer at Brice Station Vineyards – June 15-26!Spaces are limited and likely to fill up quickly – so register now to reserve a space for your child(ren). tinyurl.com/sierracircuscamp2026Also – SAVE THE DATE – June 26, 2026 – for the Sierra Circus Show! More info coming soon.
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, create, and connect with the natural world in meaningful ways. Our STEAM-powered arts and crafts classes and nature-based camps blend science, art, engineering, storytelling, and outdoor exploration into hands-on experiences designed to spark curiosity and creativity. Whether campers are examining dragonflies at the lake, watercoloring wildflowers, building flight challenges inspired by birds, or exploring forest trails, children are encouraged to slow down, ask questions, and learn through discovery and play.
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.
Come sing songs, dance and listen to stories every week with Miss Debbie!
What if your young actor didn’t just take a class……but stepped into a real production with the mentorship of professional actors?This summer, students join The Mirror Project at Murphys Creek Theatre, a one-of-a-kind program that gives young performers a rare look inside how professional theatre works.Each student is mentored by a member of the professional cast of Henry V and paired with the actor who is playing the same role in the mainstage production. Along the way, they gain insight into rehearsal, performance choices, and the craft of bringing Shakespeare to life.Then the spotlight turns.Mirror Project actors take the stage in their own fully staged youth production of Henry V on the same Murphys Creek Theatre mainstage.Think of it as a summer where young actors get to peek behind the curtain, learn from working professionals, and then step into the lights themselves.By closing weekend, they’re not just performing Shakespeare — they’re walking away with bigger confidence, stronger stage skills, and a story they’ll be telling for years. Learn More & Register:murphyscreektheatre.org/summer-on-stage Summer on Stage: June 15–July 12, 2026 Performances: July 11 & 12, 2026 at 2:00 pm Registration Cut-Off: May 15, 2026
🍇 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.
Whether you love Shakespeare or think you don’t, this is the one to see! Prince Hal sheds his reckless past and leads an outnumbered English army against France in Shakespeare’s thrilling portrait of leadership, courage, and the human cost of war. Set against a modern backdrop, Murphys Creek Theatre returns to its Shakespeare roots with one of the Bard’s most powerful history plays. Produced in tandem with MCT’s youth program Summer on Stage: The Mirror Project. Suggested for ages 9+, Depictions of war and battlefield tension. Directed by Todd Thomas TICKETS Pay-What-You-Can at every performance SUBSCRIPTIONS & FLEX PASSES Total flexibility. Bring a date. Bring a friend. Bring both. Tickets & details: www.murphyscreektheatre.org/henry-v
Murphys Irish Pub hosts Open Mic Night every Wednesday from 6 to 8pm — an event you definitely don’t want to miss!
The Calaveras County Arts Council presents Music in the Parks, an admission-free, 10-week summer concert series that brings live music to various communities throughout the county. Concerts typically take place every Wednesday evening from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM during the months of June, July, and August. The Earth Tones, a band operating in the Calaveras County/Sierra Foothills region (often playing at venues like Brice Station Vineyards), perform a blend of soulful ’60s classics, blues, and jazz standards. The trio/band features Tonja Peterson (vocals/cajon), Steve Gorman (lead/pedal steel), and Ron Schaner (bass), offering a warm, heartfelt, and, as they describe it, “off the grid” live sound
Bring your friends and join us for a fun mid-week night of karaoke. 21+ 7-10pm
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