Make a Tiny Grief Book
Join us for this meaningful workshop and discover how a handmade book can be both a gift and a gentle gesture of care for yourself and others.
Make a Tiny Grief Book – A Book Arts Workshop
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn to bind little “grief books,” pocket-sized tomes containing text adapted (with acknowledgment) from How to Go On Living When Someone You Love Dies by Therese Rando (Bantam Books, 1991), and beautiful original art created and donated specifically for the books by local watercolorist Maggie Orion. To see examples of finished books, visit the Grief Book Project’s website. No previous bookbinding experience is needed, and all materials are prepared and provided for you.
This is part of a larger community mutual aid practice; participants have the option to keep all the books they make, or to donate one or more to local grief counseling efforts.
What You’ll Learn:The anatomy of a book and how to create case-bound covers, applicable to any homemade journal project, Bookbinding…
Venues: The Curious Forge. Category: Art Exhibition / Gallery. Classes & Workshops. Type of Event: Conference / Lecture / Workshop. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $70. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/make-a-tiny-grief-book/.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit thecuriousforge.org. Tuesday Morning Ceramics – Hand-Building Techniques
Learn Creative Hand-Building Techniques with Pam Montalbano
Tuesday Morning Ceramics and Pottery Class with Pamela Montalbano, 6 class series, Tuesday Mornings 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Price: $271 Public ($216 for 6 classes + $55 materials)
Discover your creativity, engage your mind, and come play with clay! In this Ceramics and Pottery Class, we will use hand-building techniques to make functional and non-functional ceramics and pottery projects using slabs and coils. Clay, Glazing, and firings are included in the materials fee. Participants can sign up for additional Tuesday Morning classes each month if they wish to continue their ceramics adventure.
We will be hand-building and then every third class will be a glazing class. At least 2 projects will be made in this series.
Class 5 minimum/8 maximum participants – (please note: if attendance does not meet the minimum, the class will be rescheduled).
Venues: The Curious Forge. Category: Art Exhibition / Gallery. Classes & Workshops. Type of Event: Conference / Lecture / Workshop. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $271. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/tuesday-morning-ceramics-2/.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit thecuriousforge.org. Driven to Abstraction: What Eight Artists See When They Don't See Things
Featuring the work of Sabrina Blackburn, Nik Colyer, Barbara Harris, Kurt Niederhauser, Muriel Kerr, Valerie Puccini, Barbara Schafhauser and Denise Wey.
The Gallery is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 to 5.
There will be an artists reception on Friday September 11 from 6 to 8 PM.
Venues: Seven Stars Gallery. Category: Art Exhibition / Gallery. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free, donations welcome. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Chris Dacre: INTER:reactions
Opening Reception: Friday. August 14, 2026 • 5-7pm
Exhibition Dates: August 6th- September 27th, 2026
Chris Dacre is a multi-disciplinary visual artist, educator and KVMRx radio deejay.
These current artworks reflect three years of exploring painting as a medium. Moving between meticulous, reference-based painting and work created purely from imagination, I developed a visual dialogue across the pieces—a fragmented and often humorous exploration of the strange relationships between living beings and inanimate objects.
From 2004 to 2017 I created work for my WAR is FUN! installations which transformed the heavy subject matter of war into large-scale, satirical environments influenced by my time in the U.S. Air Force. These works examine militarism, conflict, and the uneasy overlap between childhood play and adult warfare. I wanted to include some of that work in this exhibition because war continues to feel like a constant presence in our everyday lives.
Venues: The Center for the Arts. Category: Art Exhibition / Gallery. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Grass Valley.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit thecenterforthearts.my.salesforce-sites.com. Nevada City Winery Gallery "Rooted in Color" by Mary Lett Kober
Mary Lett Kober’s “Rooted in Color” invites awe and makes time stop.
Her compositions and layered rich color tones beautifully solidify the intimacy of a moment in time. Throughout this exhibit, there is a tremendous sense of power and grace… …Kober has a vast and unique imagination, evident in her fully realized figurative subjects and haunting, humanized trees. She aptly instills her trees with a ‘beingness’ and their lifeforce is undeniable.
Showing daily at the Nevada City Winery Galley August 5th – October 5th.
Venues: Nevada City Winery. Category: Art Exhibition / Gallery. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Nevada City Winery.
For more info visit www.ncwinery.com. African Drum and Dance of Nevada County
Come join our vibrant African Drum and Dance classes! Open to all ages and abilities, we explore different styles from across the African Diasporic disciplines. Including Malian, Congolese, Guinean, Senegalese, Afro-Cuban and Afro-Brazilian. Masters of their craft travel from all over to share their culture and heritage with our beautiful community, along with our own fabulous local teachers and percussionists, to offer a truly inspiring and engaging experience.
Venues: Miners Foundry Cultural Center. Category: DJ / Dance. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $20. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
325 Spring St Nevada City Ca.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Youth Maker XD Woodshop I – Afterschool Workshop
4- week class series – one day per week afternoons 4:00 – 5:30 PM for ages 8 – 11 years old.
This class is perfect for kids who love to create and build! They will learn the basics of woodworking through fun, hands-on projects using a variety of tools. They will work on unique projects that they can take home and show off to their friends and family.
This class is perfect for kids who love to create and build! They will learn the basics of woodworking through fun, hands-on projects using a variety of tools. They will work on unique projects that they can take home and show off to their friends and family.
Our classes are designed to be both fun and educational, with experienced instructors who are passionate about sharing their skills and knowledge with young people. We take great care to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where every child can feel valued and supported.
Ages 8 – 11
4-class series one day a week – 4:00 -5:30 pm each afternoon
$150 ($125 + $25 materials)
Class 4 minimum/6 maximum…
Venues: The Curious Forge. Category: Classes & Workshops. Type of Event: Conference / Lecture / Workshop. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $150. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/youth-wood-arts-class/.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
For more info visit thecuriousforge.org. Harm Reduction 101 with Yuba Harm Reduction Collective
In this training, Yuba Harm Reduction Collective will teach us how you can save someone’s life during an overdose and gain a better understanding of harm reduction as a philosophy and a movement.
Other location: BriarPatch Food Co-op Grass Valley. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Online ticket: https://briarpatch.coop/event/community-connections/#register. Age range: Adult. Seniors.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit briarpatch.coop. Spring Street Swing Out
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🎶 Get Ready to Swing the Night Away! 💃🕺
Join us for our monthly Swing Dance & Lindy Hop Night – a high-energy evening filled with music, movement, and community fun!
🕕 Intro Lesson: 6–7 PM – Perfect for beginners! No experience or partner needed.
🎉 Social Dance to follow – Dance the night away with fellow swing lovers!
💵 Tickets:
• $10 – DJ Nights (6pm-9pm)
• $15 – Live Band Nights (6pm-10pm)
🎓 Students: $5 off with valid ID!
🎷Check our calendar for upcoming live band nights and special events:
👉 nevadacountyswings.org
Whether you're stepping onto the dance floor for the first time or you're a Lindy pro, there's a spot for you. See you there!
Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Community. Music / Concert. Health / Wellbeing. History / Heritage. Children / Family. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: 5-15. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
212 Spring Street
Nevada City, CA 95959.
Spring Street Swing Out
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Join us for our monthly Swing Dance & Lindy Hop Night – a high-energy evening filled with music, movement, and community fun!
🕕 Intro Lesson: 6–7 PM – Perfect for beginners! No experience or partner needed.
🎉 Social Dance to follow – Dance the night away with fellow swing lovers!
💵 Tickets:
• $10 – DJ Nights (6pm-9pm)
• $15 – Live Band Nights (6pm-10pm)
🎓 Students: $5 off with valid ID!
🎷Check our calendar for upcoming live band nights and special events:
👉 nevadacountyswings.org
Whether you're stepping onto the dance floor for the first time or you're a Lindy pro, there's a spot for you. See you there!
Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Community. Music / Concert. Health / Wellbeing. History / Heritage. Children / Family. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $5-$15. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
212 Spring Street
Nevada City, CA 95959.
Spring Street Swing Out
Come join us for our monthly swing dance and lindy hop event. Our evenings begin with an intro lesson followed by a couple hours of DJ’d music or a live band- depending on the month. No partner or experience required.
Type of Event: Community. Music / Concert. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $10-15. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Nevada City Odd Fellows Hall.
For more info visit www.nevadacountyswings.org. Spring Street Swing Out
Come join us for our monthly swing dance and Lindy Hop event! No experience or partner required. This is an all-ages event. Intro lesson from 6-7 follows by social dancing after. Check out the events tab on our website to see when we will have live bands!!
🎶 Get Ready to Swing the Night Away! 💃🕺
Join us for our monthly Swing Dance & Lindy Hop Night – a high-energy evening filled with music, movement, and community fun!
🕕 Intro Lesson: 6–7 PM – Perfect for beginners! No experience or partner needed.
🎉 Social Dance to follow – Dance the night away with fellow swing lovers!
💵 Tickets:
• $10 – DJ Nights (6pm-9pm)
• $15 – Live Band Nights (6pm-10pm)
🎓 Students: $5 off with valid ID!
Beer and Nevada City Winery wine available for purchase.
🎷Check our calendar for upcoming live band nights and special events:
👉 nevadacountyswings.org
Whether you're stepping onto the dance floor for the first time or you're a Lindy pro, there's a spot for y…
Category: Live Music. Type of Event: Music / Concert. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: 5-15. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Odd Fellows Hall, 212 Spring Street, Nevada City CA 95959.
Are You Thinking About Starting A Nonprofit Organization class through Sierra College Community Education
Are you looking for an overview of the processes, steps and requirements for creating, incorporating and applying for 501(c)(3) nonprofit status with the IRS and state for an organization? This workshop will provide information to understand the needs and process to obtain nonprofit designation.
Type of Event: Conference / Lecture / Workshop. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $45.00. Online ticket: https://sierra.augusoft.net/connect/ClassListing/ClassListingDisplay?int_category_id=16&int_sub_category_id=168. Age range: Adult. Seniors.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit sierra.augusoft.net. Infamous Stringdusters
Venues: The Center for the Arts. Category: Live Music. Type of Event: Music / Concert. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $47-$78. Online ticket: https://bit.ly/comms_cal_infamous. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event details: The Infamous Stringdusters are a Grammy-winning quintet—Chris Pandolfi (banjo), Travis Book (bass), Jeremy Garrett (fiddle), Andy Hall (dobro), and Andy Falco (guitar)—who came up in Nashville in the mid-2000s and have since become one of the most beloved touring acts in modern bluegrass.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Phoenix Nights Ladies Only Sauna
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Women gathering to sweat, unite and rejuvenate. Join us for this time to support and lift each other up. The space is available to gather outdoors on our comfortable back deck, with the intention of self-care and simply enjoying each other's company. Bring a beverage or snack if you wish. Let us know if you are interested in leading a free 10-60 minute activity, talk, meditation or movement on one of these Wednesdays. We hope to provide a space where you feel safe, nourished and loved. Please reserve a space for yourself or call ahead to confirm availability. Max 12 women. Every Wednesday 6:30-8:30 pm. $20 Price includes 2 hours of steam and infrared sauna use. Towel/Sarong/Robe rentals are $2 each.
Category: Health & Wellness. Type of Event: Health / Wellbeing. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $20. Online ticket: https://www.mytime.com/mkp/56438/55953?t=1634144795253&themeColor=%238b0000&themeContrastColor=%23ffffff&headerType=1&referrer=newbookingwidget&classes=false&selectedDeals%5B%5D=258566&mobility=1&employeeGender=all. Age range: Adult.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Vela Massage Retreat
763B South Auburn Street
Grass Valley CA 95945.
For more info visit www.velamassageretreat.com. Cars and coffee grass valley
Cars and coffee grass valley is a weekly car event at daily donuts in the McKnight crossing shopping center every Saturday morning from 7 to 10.
Type of Event: Outdoors / Recreation. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, September 19, 2026, 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
McKnight crossing shopping center.
Geometric Yoga for Self-healing
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Geometric Yoga - Functional Movement. Foundational Health. Self-healing!
Each class teaches you how posture, breath, and movement directly impact your organs, immune system, and energy levels.
We are committed to our mission of teaching those who seek self-knowledge and are interested in learning self-healing, we value our students' time and we encourage reservations.Please be kind to register.At the end of each class we reserve few minutes to answer questions about health & bodywork.
Venues: Inner Path. Category: Health & Wellness. Type of Event: Health / Wellbeing. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $15. Online ticket: Reservations at https://holisticeye.com/yoga-class-reservations. Age range: Adult. Seniors. Teens.
Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
For more info visit holisticeye.com. STEAM Exploration Saturdays
ost: $35/day if you sign up for 3 or more Saturdays a month
$45/day if you sign-up for 1 or 2 days a month
$50 same day drop-in upon availability.
KidZone Museum Members receive 10% discount
STEAM is Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics.
Science & Art: Bubbles, oil, salt, crystals and watercolor. Discover how creative you can be.
Technology & Engineering: make things move with animation, toys and circuits.
Have a blast experiencing how math can help your artistic designs.
Category: Family Friendly. Type of Event: Children / Family. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Starting at $35 per day per child ages 4-7. Online ticket: kidzonemuseum.org. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Kidzone Museum
11711 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161.
CANCELLED - Stash Dash Extravaganza!
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Buy, sell, and trade your yarn, fiber arts tools and equipment, and other craft supplies in this swap meet for yarn crafters and fiber artists. Then sit and knit (or spin or...) with your "new" treasures. Free admission. RSVP required for table space. Wine and food will be available for purchase.
Type of Event: Conference / Lecture / Workshop. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $5. Online ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stash-dash-extravaganza-tickets-1990213865246?aff=oddtdtcreator. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, September 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit sirensongfleeceworks.com. Constitution Day Pops Concert
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The 60-piece Nevada County Concert Band performs this street concert as part of the weekend’s Constitution Day Celebration activities. This amazing venue is lined with brick buildings, stone masonry, and road asphalt, making for excellent acoustics. And the slope of North Pine Street provides the entire audience with an unimpeded view.This is the final concert in the Nevada County Concert Band's 2026 summer season.Enjoy big band, classical, toe-tapping marches, familiar movie music, pop song classics, amazing soloists and much more.
Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. History / Heritage. Music / Concert. Outdoors / Recreation. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: FREE! Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, September 19, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
N. Pine Street
Downtown Nevada City.
Sound Blessings With Robin
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Join in a magical sound experience created from crystal singing bowls, voice and other instruments. Your personally requested blessing will be infused into the sound. Lay back, relax and float on the vibrations.
Venues: Inner Path. Type of Event: Community. Health / Wellbeing. Music / Concert. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: Suggested Donation: $10-$35. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, September 19, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Rüdiger Foundation Announces “Woofstock” — 2026 Paw & Order Dinner & Auction Celebrating Police K9s
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Grass Valley, CA — The Rüdiger Foundation is excited to announce the 2026 Paw & Order Dinner & Auction, themed “Woofstock” taking place September 19, 2026, at Castello Vista Estate, 15231 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley. Guests will enjoy a vibrant, Woodstock-inspired celebration honoring Nevada County’s Police K9 teams, complete with dinner catered by Antonio Ayestaran Catering.
The Rüdiger Foundation began with a vision in 2015 when Nevada City Police Chief Timothy Foley recognized the need for a K9 program. Through community support and partnerships, K9 Rüdiger became the first 100% community-funded K9 Officer in the nation, laying the foundation for what is now a robust 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to strengthening law enforcement and community safety. Today, the Rüdiger Foundation works to provide 24/7/365 K9 coverage for Nevada County, ensuring safety, faster response, and stronger connections between law enforcement and the community. Event tickets and support opportunities will be announced in the co…
Type of Event: Fundraiser. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, September 19, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Castello Vista Estate.
For more info visit rufk9.org. Nevada City Odd Fellows Open Mic
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The most relaxed, most welcoming open mic in Western Nevada County.
Venues: Seven Stars Gallery. Category: Literary. Live Music. Family Friendly. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Literary Arts. Music / Concert. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $5 suggested donation - no one excluded. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Monday, September 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Seven Stars Gallery
210 Spring Street.
Playwriting Group
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All playwrights welcome! Whether playwriting is new to you or you're already an accomplished playwright, come join this on-going bi-weekly writers' group. We'll spend our time focusing on our writing, but with that magical element of doing so within the presence of others. Come discover the amazing experience of writing within the context of a group. Bring your computer, notebook, iPad, or whatever you like to use for writing. We share resources, discuss our goals and challenges, even provide feedback, but the primary focus of the group is to work on your own play! We'll do a check-in/discussion at the beginning of the meeting, then write in silence, and check-out at the end of our session. Contact Kimberly for the location and to answer any questions you may have.
Category: Theater / Theatre. Literary. Type of Event: Literary Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Members homes.
Phoenix Nights Ladies Only Sauna
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Women gathering to sweat, unite and rejuvenate. Join us for this time to support and lift each other up. The space is available to gather outdoors on our comfortable back deck, with the intention of self-care and simply enjoying each other's company. Bring a beverage or snack if you wish. Let us know if you are interested in leading a free 10-60 minute activity, talk, meditation or movement on one of these Wednesdays. We hope to provide a space where you feel safe, nourished and loved. Please reserve a space for yourself or call ahead to confirm availability. Max 12 women. Every Wednesday 6:30-8:30 pm. $20 Price includes 2 hours of steam and infrared sauna use. Towel/Sarong/Robe rentals are $2 each.
Category: Health & Wellness. Type of Event: Health / Wellbeing. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $20. Online ticket: https://www.mytime.com/mkp/56438/55953?t=1634144795253&themeColor=%238b0000&themeContrastColor=%23ffffff&headerType=1&referrer=newbookingwidget&classes=false&selectedDeals%5B%5D=258566&mobility=1&employeeGender=all. Age range: Adult.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Vela Massage Retreat
763B South Auburn Street
Grass Valley CA 95945.
For more info visit www.velamassageretreat.com. Karaoke - Grass Valley Brewing Co.
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It’s Karaoke Night at GVBC with DJ Kenn! You know what that means; bring your song choices, your voice and your friends. We’ve got the DJ, the tunes and the beer. It’s going to be a great time, come on down and sing your heart out! All ages welcome.
Category: Food & Drink. Live Music. Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. City/Area: Grass Valley.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Grass Valley Brewing Co
141 E Main St, Grass Valley, CA.
For more info visit www.gvbrew.com. Sierra Foothills Food Festival
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Inaugural Sierra Foothills Food Festival will feature a series of events across the entire weekend benefiting various non-profits across Western Nevada County. The SFFF will include Sierra Harvest's Annual "Food Fight" as well as Sierra Commons' "FoodX" featuring local food producers and makers.
Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Fair / Festival / Gala. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Varies. Online ticket: https://events.humanitix.com/sierrafoodfest. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Friday, September 25, 2026 – Sunday, September 27, 2026.
Grass Valley, CA.
Sierra Harvest Food Fight
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2026 Food Fight featuring the region's best restaurants and local food producers! Last year, Twelve28 was voted People's Choice winner - who will win this year? The only rule to this fight is that all food must be from our local watershed. Join us for a night of fun, music, amazing food and incredible community.
Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Fundraiser. Fair / Festival / Gala. City/Area: Grass Valley. Online ticket: https://events.humanitix.com/sierrafoodfest. Age range: Adult.
Friday, September 25, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Castello Vista Estate
113 Presley Way, Suite 2A, Grass Valley, CA.
For more info visit sierraharvest.org. Cars and coffee grass valley
Cars and coffee grass valley is a weekly car event at daily donuts in the McKnight crossing shopping center every Saturday morning from 7 to 10.
Type of Event: Outdoors / Recreation. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
McKnight crossing shopping center.
Geometric Yoga for Self-healing
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Geometric Yoga - Functional Movement. Foundational Health. Self-healing!
Each class teaches you how posture, breath, and movement directly impact your organs, immune system, and energy levels.
We are committed to our mission of teaching those who seek self-knowledge and are interested in learning self-healing, we value our students' time and we encourage reservations.Please be kind to register.At the end of each class we reserve few minutes to answer questions about health & bodywork.
Venues: Inner Path. Category: Health & Wellness. Type of Event: Health / Wellbeing. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $15. Online ticket: Reservations at https://holisticeye.com/yoga-class-reservations. Age range: Adult. Seniors. Teens.
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
For more info visit holisticeye.com. STEAM Exploration Saturdays
ost: $35/day if you sign up for 3 or more Saturdays a month
$45/day if you sign-up for 1 or 2 days a month
$50 same day drop-in upon availability.
KidZone Museum Members receive 10% discount
STEAM is Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics.
Science & Art: Bubbles, oil, salt, crystals and watercolor. Discover how creative you can be.
Technology & Engineering: make things move with animation, toys and circuits.
Have a blast experiencing how math can help your artistic designs.
Category: Family Friendly. Type of Event: Children / Family. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Starting at $35 per day per child ages 4-7. Online ticket: kidzonemuseum.org. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Kidzone Museum
11711 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161.
Spanish story time
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Monthly bilingual story time with Reyna Sanchez-Lopez. Enjoy lively books and activities to introduce children to the wonders of reading and books.
Call 530-582-7846 for more information.
Type of Event: Children / Family. Health / Wellbeing. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Free. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Truckee Library
10031 Levon Ave
Truckee, CA 96161.
Nevada City Odd Fellows Open Mic
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The most relaxed, most welcoming open mic in Western Nevada County.
Venues: Seven Stars Gallery. Category: Literary. Live Music. Family Friendly. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Literary Arts. Music / Concert. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $5 suggested donation - no one excluded. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Seven Stars Gallery
210 Spring Street.
Phoenix Nights Ladies Only Sauna
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Women gathering to sweat, unite and rejuvenate. Join us for this time to support and lift each other up. The space is available to gather outdoors on our comfortable back deck, with the intention of self-care and simply enjoying each other's company. Bring a beverage or snack if you wish. Let us know if you are interested in leading a free 10-60 minute activity, talk, meditation or movement on one of these Wednesdays. We hope to provide a space where you feel safe, nourished and loved. Please reserve a space for yourself or call ahead to confirm availability. Max 12 women. Every Wednesday 6:30-8:30 pm. $20 Price includes 2 hours of steam and infrared sauna use. Towel/Sarong/Robe rentals are $2 each.
Category: Health & Wellness. Type of Event: Health / Wellbeing. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $20. Online ticket: https://www.mytime.com/mkp/56438/55953?t=1634144795253&themeColor=%238b0000&themeContrastColor=%23ffffff&headerType=1&referrer=newbookingwidget&classes=false&selectedDeals%5B%5D=258566&mobility=1&employeeGender=all. Age range: Adult.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Vela Massage Retreat
763B South Auburn Street
Grass Valley CA 95945.
For more info visit www.velamassageretreat.com. #socialsketch + #write_on
Join us First Friday + #SocialSketch from 5 - 8 pm! Spend the evening drawing, sketching, collaborating and socializing with other artists, casual doodlers and creatives. You can attend for the whole evening or you are welcome to come for just an hour. Bring your favorite sketchbook, notepad, pen, ink, and maybe coloring tools and enjoy a night of fun and make some new friends!
We'll also be celebrating National Letter Writing month with @eggpress's #write_on campaign. If you aren't the doodler, we've got letter writing supplies and encourage you to take a little time out of your day to write a letter or two. We will take care of the postage! First 5 signups get a kit!
Drop in, for sip and a nibble and participate in our monthly creative drop-in session! Social Sketch sessions are every First Friday at Atelier and are open to all ages and skill levels.
Basic tools provided. Please bring you sketchbook and any other tools you regularly work with.
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Children / Family. Beer / Wine / Food. City/Area: Truckee. Price: $1. Online ticket: www.ateliertruckee.com. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Friday, October 2, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Atelier
10128 Donner Pass Rd.
Kids Night Out
Type of Event: Children / Family. Health / Wellbeing. Theatre / Film. City/Area: Truckee. Price: $20 in advance, required at least one day in advance. Age range: Children.
Friday, October 2, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Northwoods Clubhouse, Tahoe Donner
Truckee.
First Fridays
Participating shops/ restaurants offer complimentary food, drinks and music.
Category: Live Music. Food & Drink. Type of Event: Music / Concert. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Free. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Friday, October 2, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Historic Downtown Truckee.
For more info visit www.historictruckee.com. Cars and coffee grass valley
Cars and coffee grass valley is a weekly car event at daily donuts in the McKnight crossing shopping center every Saturday morning from 7 to 10.
Type of Event: Outdoors / Recreation. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
McKnight crossing shopping center.
Geometric Yoga for Self-healing
Tourism
Geometric Yoga - Functional Movement. Foundational Health. Self-healing!
Each class teaches you how posture, breath, and movement directly impact your organs, immune system, and energy levels.
We are committed to our mission of teaching those who seek self-knowledge and are interested in learning self-healing, we value our students' time and we encourage reservations.Please be kind to register.At the end of each class we reserve few minutes to answer questions about health & bodywork.
Venues: Inner Path. Category: Health & Wellness. Type of Event: Health / Wellbeing. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $15. Online ticket: Reservations at https://holisticeye.com/yoga-class-reservations. Age range: Adult. Seniors. Teens.
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
For more info visit holisticeye.com. STEAM Exploration Saturdays
ost: $35/day if you sign up for 3 or more Saturdays a month
$45/day if you sign-up for 1 or 2 days a month
$50 same day drop-in upon availability.
KidZone Museum Members receive 10% discount
STEAM is Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics.
Science & Art: Bubbles, oil, salt, crystals and watercolor. Discover how creative you can be.
Technology & Engineering: make things move with animation, toys and circuits.
Have a blast experiencing how math can help your artistic designs.
Category: Family Friendly. Type of Event: Children / Family. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Starting at $35 per day per child ages 4-7. Online ticket: kidzonemuseum.org. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Kidzone Museum
11711 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161.
2026 GRASS VALLEY BREW FEST!
Get ready to raise a glass in the heart of historic downtown Grass Valley at the Grass Valley Brew Fest—an afternoon overflowing with craft beer, local flavor, and community cheer! Picture this: the charming streets alive with music, laughter, and the irresistible aromas of food trucks and local eateries.
Venues: Downtown Grass Valley. Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $40 early bird by 9/19; $45 advance; $60 day of. Online ticket: https://downtowngrassvalley.com/gvda-events/2026-annual-brew-fest/. Age range: Adult.
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit downtowngrassvalley.com. Fruit Bats - Grass Valley
Grass Valley, get ready—Fruit Bats are coming to The Center For The Arts - Grass Valley for a night that locals count on when they want great live music in town. This is **Fruit Bats - Grass Valley Grass Valley**, and it’s set to feel like a hometown celebration with a touring favorite.
Fruit Bats bring bright indie-pop melodies, nimble guitar work, and storytelling lyrics that shift from intimate to full-room singalongs. Expect a set that moves effortlessly between warm harmonies and punchy, upbeat moments.
The Center For The Arts is an easy, welcoming spot to settle in—great sightlines, crisp sound, and a central Grass Valley location that makes getting there simple.
Don’t miss **Fruit Bats - Grass Valley The Center For The Arts - Grass Valley**—grab your tickets early and come be part of the crowd.
Type of Event: Music / Concert. City/Area: Grass Valley. Online ticket: https://www.findtick.com/tickets/7831098/fruit-bats-grass-valley-tickets-sat-oct-3-2026-the-center-for-the-arts-grass-valley?utm_source=citiesevent. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 8:00 PM.
The Center For The Arts
314 W Main St
Grass Valley, CA 95945.
Nevada City Odd Fellows Open Mic
Tourism
The most relaxed, most welcoming open mic in Western Nevada County.
Venues: Seven Stars Gallery. Category: Literary. Live Music. Family Friendly. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Literary Arts. Music / Concert. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $5 suggested donation - no one excluded. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Monday, October 5, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Seven Stars Gallery
210 Spring Street.
Paula Cole
Tourism
Paula Cole returns to the stage with THIS FIRE: 30—a special anniversary tour celebrating three decades of This Fire. A Grammy-winning singer-songwriter known for her fearless writing and genre-blending sound, Cole broke boundaries with songs that were both deeply personal and universally resonant.
On THIS FIRE: 30, Paula will perform This Fire in its entirety—revisiting the era-defining music that sparked a generation and bringing new life, nuance, and power to the songs fans have carried with them for decades. Expect an intimate, emotionally charged performance that honors the original spirit of the album while showcasing the artistry and perspective she’s continued to evolve.
Spanning 50+ markets across the US, the UK, and Europe, THIS FIRE: 30 marks a major touring moment for Paula Cole—one of her most far-reaching runs in years—celebrating a classic album and the enduring connection it created with listeners around the world.
Venues: The Center for the Arts. Type of Event: Music / Concert. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $48-68. Online ticket: https://thecenterforthearts.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SUZ0000059Ndd2AE. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Playwriting Group
Tourism
All playwrights welcome! Whether playwriting is new to you or you're already an accomplished playwright, come join this on-going bi-weekly writers' group. We'll spend our time focusing on our writing, but with that magical element of doing so within the presence of others. Come discover the amazing experience of writing within the context of a group. Bring your computer, notebook, iPad, or whatever you like to use for writing. We share resources, discuss our goals and challenges, even provide feedback, but the primary focus of the group is to work on your own play! We'll do a check-in/discussion at the beginning of the meeting, then write in silence, and check-out at the end of our session. Contact Kimberly for the location and to answer any questions you may have.
Category: Theater / Theatre. Literary. Type of Event: Literary Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Members homes.
Phoenix Nights Ladies Only Sauna
Tourism
Women gathering to sweat, unite and rejuvenate. Join us for this time to support and lift each other up. The space is available to gather outdoors on our comfortable back deck, with the intention of self-care and simply enjoying each other's company. Bring a beverage or snack if you wish. Let us know if you are interested in leading a free 10-60 minute activity, talk, meditation or movement on one of these Wednesdays. We hope to provide a space where you feel safe, nourished and loved. Please reserve a space for yourself or call ahead to confirm availability. Max 12 women. Every Wednesday 6:30-8:30 pm. $20 Price includes 2 hours of steam and infrared sauna use. Towel/Sarong/Robe rentals are $2 each.
Category: Health & Wellness. Type of Event: Health / Wellbeing. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $20. Online ticket: https://www.mytime.com/mkp/56438/55953?t=1634144795253&themeColor=%238b0000&themeContrastColor=%23ffffff&headerType=1&referrer=newbookingwidget&classes=false&selectedDeals%5B%5D=258566&mobility=1&employeeGender=all. Age range: Adult.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Vela Massage Retreat
763B South Auburn Street
Grass Valley CA 95945.
For more info visit www.velamassageretreat.com. Karaoke - Grass Valley Brewing Co.
Tourism
It’s Karaoke Night at GVBC with DJ Kenn! You know what that means; bring your song choices, your voice and your friends. We’ve got the DJ, the tunes and the beer. It’s going to be a great time, come on down and sing your heart out! All ages welcome.
Category: Food & Drink. Live Music. Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. City/Area: Grass Valley.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Grass Valley Brewing Co
141 E Main St, Grass Valley, CA.
For more info visit www.gvbrew.com. Cars and coffee grass valley
Cars and coffee grass valley is a weekly car event at daily donuts in the McKnight crossing shopping center every Saturday morning from 7 to 10.
Type of Event: Outdoors / Recreation. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
McKnight crossing shopping center.
Geometric Yoga for Self-healing
Tourism
Geometric Yoga - Functional Movement. Foundational Health. Self-healing!
Each class teaches you how posture, breath, and movement directly impact your organs, immune system, and energy levels.
We are committed to our mission of teaching those who seek self-knowledge and are interested in learning self-healing, we value our students' time and we encourage reservations.Please be kind to register.At the end of each class we reserve few minutes to answer questions about health & bodywork.
Venues: Inner Path. Category: Health & Wellness. Type of Event: Health / Wellbeing. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $15. Online ticket: Reservations at https://holisticeye.com/yoga-class-reservations. Age range: Adult. Seniors. Teens.
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
For more info visit holisticeye.com. STEAM Exploration Saturdays
ost: $35/day if you sign up for 3 or more Saturdays a month
$45/day if you sign-up for 1 or 2 days a month
$50 same day drop-in upon availability.
KidZone Museum Members receive 10% discount
STEAM is Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics.
Science & Art: Bubbles, oil, salt, crystals and watercolor. Discover how creative you can be.
Technology & Engineering: make things move with animation, toys and circuits.
Have a blast experiencing how math can help your artistic designs.
Category: Family Friendly. Type of Event: Children / Family. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Starting at $35 per day per child ages 4-7. Online ticket: kidzonemuseum.org. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Kidzone Museum
11711 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161.
Ananda Family Yoga Fest
Tourism
Ananda Village is delighted to announce the Annual Ananda Family Yoga Fest. All are welcome. Nestled in the serene backdrop of Ananda Village, 14618 Tyler Foote Road, the fest is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, (rain or shine).
This fall Family Yoga Fest is designed for children of all ages. It’s an invitation to explore yoga through playful and engaging activities such as:
-Pumpkins, Hay bales, Arts, Crafts, Journaling & Gifts
-Brief Meditations & Simple Yoga Postures
-Face Painting & Activity Passport for kids
-Sing-a-longs, Blacksmithing, Storytelling, Kirtan, Fiddlers & Games
-Puppet Theater of Consciousness, Sharing Nature® Activities, & Yogota Goat!
-Food booths include: Pressed Apple Juice, Chocolates, Churros, Caramel Apples & Organic Cuisine,
-Master’s Market Bakery & Deli will be open for lunch or snacks.
Other booths include: -Living Wisdom School, -Education for Life International, -Ananda College, -Ananda Seclusion Retreat, -Expanding Light Retrea…
Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Fair / Festival / Gala. Outdoors / Recreation. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 5-11 (under age 5 free). Online ticket: https://crystalhermitage.ticketspice.com/family-yoga-fest-2025. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Ananda Village - Market Grounds
14618 Tyler Foote Road
Nevada City, CA 95959.
For more info visit anandavillage.org. Word Jam
Tourism
Join the Word Jam that takes place at 7pm on the second and fourth Sundays. Participants get 5 minutes to read a piece they have written
For more information call 530-386-3901.
Category: Classes & Workshops. Type of Event: Conference / Lecture / Workshop. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Free. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Sunday, October 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Dark Hose Coffee
10009 W River St
Truckee, CA 96161.
Nevada City Odd Fellows Open Mic
Tourism
The most relaxed, most welcoming open mic in Western Nevada County.
Venues: Seven Stars Gallery. Category: Literary. Live Music. Family Friendly. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Literary Arts. Music / Concert. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $5 suggested donation - no one excluded. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Monday, October 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Seven Stars Gallery
210 Spring Street.
Good Morning Truckee
Tourism
NEW!! ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION at TruckeeChamber.com. Bring your receipt with you and breeze through the Express Check-In Line to get your breakfast and seat faster!
Hear from Jameson Stafford of Elevate Blue, Andy Scott of 1Bios and Johannes Ziegler of Tahoe Silicon Mountain on Truckee's Start-Up Scene and Tech Community.
Category: Classes & Workshops. Fundraiser / Gala. Health & Wellness. History / Heritage. Type of Event: Conference / Lecture / Workshop. City/Area: Truckee. Price: $10 Chamber members, $12 General public includes continental breakfast and raffle. Online ticket: TruckeeChamber.com. Age range: Adult. Seniors.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM.
Tahoe Truckee Airport.
Phoenix Nights Ladies Only Sauna
Tourism
Women gathering to sweat, unite and rejuvenate. Join us for this time to support and lift each other up. The space is available to gather outdoors on our comfortable back deck, with the intention of self-care and simply enjoying each other's company. Bring a beverage or snack if you wish. Let us know if you are interested in leading a free 10-60 minute activity, talk, meditation or movement on one of these Wednesdays. We hope to provide a space where you feel safe, nourished and loved. Please reserve a space for yourself or call ahead to confirm availability. Max 12 women. Every Wednesday 6:30-8:30 pm. $20 Price includes 2 hours of steam and infrared sauna use. Towel/Sarong/Robe rentals are $2 each.
Category: Health & Wellness. Type of Event: Health / Wellbeing. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $20. Online ticket: https://www.mytime.com/mkp/56438/55953?t=1634144795253&themeColor=%238b0000&themeContrastColor=%23ffffff&headerType=1&referrer=newbookingwidget&classes=false&selectedDeals%5B%5D=258566&mobility=1&employeeGender=all. Age range: Adult.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Vela Massage Retreat
763B South Auburn Street
Grass Valley CA 95945.
For more info visit www.velamassageretreat.com. Cars and coffee grass valley
Cars and coffee grass valley is a weekly car event at daily donuts in the McKnight crossing shopping center every Saturday morning from 7 to 10.
Type of Event: Outdoors / Recreation. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
McKnight crossing shopping center.
Geometric Yoga for Self-healing
Tourism
Geometric Yoga - Functional Movement. Foundational Health. Self-healing!
Each class teaches you how posture, breath, and movement directly impact your organs, immune system, and energy levels.
We are committed to our mission of teaching those who seek self-knowledge and are interested in learning self-healing, we value our students' time and we encourage reservations.Please be kind to register.At the end of each class we reserve few minutes to answer questions about health & bodywork.
Venues: Inner Path. Category: Health & Wellness. Type of Event: Health / Wellbeing. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $15. Online ticket: Reservations at https://holisticeye.com/yoga-class-reservations. Age range: Adult. Seniors. Teens.
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
For more info visit holisticeye.com. STEAM Exploration Saturdays
ost: $35/day if you sign up for 3 or more Saturdays a month
$45/day if you sign-up for 1 or 2 days a month
$50 same day drop-in upon availability.
KidZone Museum Members receive 10% discount
STEAM is Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics.
Science & Art: Bubbles, oil, salt, crystals and watercolor. Discover how creative you can be.
Technology & Engineering: make things move with animation, toys and circuits.
Have a blast experiencing how math can help your artistic designs.
Category: Family Friendly. Type of Event: Children / Family. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Starting at $35 per day per child ages 4-7. Online ticket: kidzonemuseum.org. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Kidzone Museum
11711 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161.
Historic Walks of Nevada City
Tourism
Take a Free Historic Walking Tour of Nevada City with local Historian Terry McAteer. This four block tour takes about 1 1/4 hours and begins and ends at Miners Foundry. You will leave with a much better understanding of the architecture, history and characters of this Gold Rush town.
Tour starts at 10 am on the following dates: April 11th, May 16th, June 20th, July 18th, Aug 15th and Sept 19th.
Type of Event: History / Heritage. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: Free. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM.
Meet at Miners Foundry
325 Spring Street
Nevada City.
Sound Blessings With Robin
Tourism
Join in a magical sound experience created from crystal singing bowls, voice and other instruments. Your personally requested blessing will be infused into the sound. Lay back, relax and float on the vibrations.
Venues: Inner Path. Type of Event: Community. Health / Wellbeing. Music / Concert. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: Suggested Donation: $10-$35. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Tony Yun, piano presented by InConcert Sierra
The impressive Canadian-born pianist, Tony Siqi Yun, took the Gold Medal at the 2019 China International Music Competition and received the 2023 Lotto-Förderpreis from the Rheingau Music Festival. Now a sought-after soloist and recitalist, he has been hailed as a “poet of the keyboard” (Pianist Magazine).
Category: Live Music. Type of Event: Music / Concert. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $50 - $5 (limited youth tickets with paid adult). Online ticket: https://www.simpletix.com/e/tony-yun-piano-tickets-267399. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Sunday, October 18, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Seventh-day Adventist Church
12889 Osborne Hill Road
Grass Valley, California 95945.
For more info visit www.inconcertsierra.org. Nevada City Odd Fellows Open Mic
Tourism
The most relaxed, most welcoming open mic in Western Nevada County.
Venues: Seven Stars Gallery. Category: Literary. Live Music. Family Friendly. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Literary Arts. Music / Concert. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $5 suggested donation - no one excluded. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Seven Stars Gallery
210 Spring Street.
Spring Street Swing Out
Tourism
🎶 Get Ready to Swing the Night Away! 💃🕺
Join us for our monthly Swing Dance & Lindy Hop Night – a high-energy evening filled with music, movement, and community fun!
🕕 Intro Lesson: 6–7 PM – Perfect for beginners! No experience or partner needed.
🎉 Social Dance to follow – Dance the night away with fellow swing lovers!
💵 Tickets:
• $10 – DJ Nights (6pm-9pm)
• $15 – Live Band Nights (6pm-10pm)
🎓 Students: $5 off with valid ID!
🎷Check our calendar for upcoming live band nights and special events:
👉 nevadacountyswings.org
Whether you're stepping onto the dance floor for the first time or you're a Lindy pro, there's a spot for you. See you there!
Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Community. Music / Concert. Health / Wellbeing. History / Heritage. Children / Family. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: 5-15. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
212 Spring Street
Nevada City, CA 95959.
Spring Street Swing Out
Tourism
Join us for our monthly Swing Dance & Lindy Hop Night – a high-energy evening filled with music, movement, and community fun!
🕕 Intro Lesson: 6–7 PM – Perfect for beginners! No experience or partner needed.
🎉 Social Dance to follow – Dance the night away with fellow swing lovers!
💵 Tickets:
• $10 – DJ Nights (6pm-9pm)
• $15 – Live Band Nights (6pm-10pm)
🎓 Students: $5 off with valid ID!
🎷Check our calendar for upcoming live band nights and special events:
👉 nevadacountyswings.org
Whether you're stepping onto the dance floor for the first time or you're a Lindy pro, there's a spot for you. See you there!
Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Community. Music / Concert. Health / Wellbeing. History / Heritage. Children / Family. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $5-$15. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
212 Spring Street
Nevada City, CA 95959.
Playwriting Group
Tourism
All playwrights welcome! Whether playwriting is new to you or you're already an accomplished playwright, come join this on-going bi-weekly writers' group. We'll spend our time focusing on our writing, but with that magical element of doing so within the presence of others. Come discover the amazing experience of writing within the context of a group. Bring your computer, notebook, iPad, or whatever you like to use for writing. We share resources, discuss our goals and challenges, even provide feedback, but the primary focus of the group is to work on your own play! We'll do a check-in/discussion at the beginning of the meeting, then write in silence, and check-out at the end of our session. Contact Kimberly for the location and to answer any questions you may have.
Category: Theater / Theatre. Literary. Type of Event: Literary Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Members homes.
Phoenix Nights Ladies Only Sauna
Tourism
Women gathering to sweat, unite and rejuvenate. Join us for this time to support and lift each other up. The space is available to gather outdoors on our comfortable back deck, with the intention of self-care and simply enjoying each other's company. Bring a beverage or snack if you wish. Let us know if you are interested in leading a free 10-60 minute activity, talk, meditation or movement on one of these Wednesdays. We hope to provide a space where you feel safe, nourished and loved. Please reserve a space for yourself or call ahead to confirm availability. Max 12 women. Every Wednesday 6:30-8:30 pm. $20 Price includes 2 hours of steam and infrared sauna use. Towel/Sarong/Robe rentals are $2 each.
Category: Health & Wellness. Type of Event: Health / Wellbeing. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $20. Online ticket: https://www.mytime.com/mkp/56438/55953?t=1634144795253&themeColor=%238b0000&themeContrastColor=%23ffffff&headerType=1&referrer=newbookingwidget&classes=false&selectedDeals%5B%5D=258566&mobility=1&employeeGender=all. Age range: Adult.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Vela Massage Retreat
763B South Auburn Street
Grass Valley CA 95945.
For more info visit www.velamassageretreat.com. Karaoke - Grass Valley Brewing Co.
Tourism
It’s Karaoke Night at GVBC with DJ Kenn! You know what that means; bring your song choices, your voice and your friends. We’ve got the DJ, the tunes and the beer. It’s going to be a great time, come on down and sing your heart out! All ages welcome.
Category: Food & Drink. Live Music. Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. City/Area: Grass Valley.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Grass Valley Brewing Co
141 E Main St, Grass Valley, CA.
For more info visit www.gvbrew.com. Cars and coffee grass valley
Cars and coffee grass valley is a weekly car event at daily donuts in the McKnight crossing shopping center every Saturday morning from 7 to 10.
Type of Event: Outdoors / Recreation. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
McKnight crossing shopping center.
Geometric Yoga for Self-healing
Tourism
Geometric Yoga - Functional Movement. Foundational Health. Self-healing!
Each class teaches you how posture, breath, and movement directly impact your organs, immune system, and energy levels.
We are committed to our mission of teaching those who seek self-knowledge and are interested in learning self-healing, we value our students' time and we encourage reservations.Please be kind to register.At the end of each class we reserve few minutes to answer questions about health & bodywork.
Venues: Inner Path. Category: Health & Wellness. Type of Event: Health / Wellbeing. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $15. Online ticket: Reservations at https://holisticeye.com/yoga-class-reservations. Age range: Adult. Seniors. Teens.
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
For more info visit holisticeye.com. STEAM Exploration Saturdays
ost: $35/day if you sign up for 3 or more Saturdays a month
$45/day if you sign-up for 1 or 2 days a month
$50 same day drop-in upon availability.
KidZone Museum Members receive 10% discount
STEAM is Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics.
Science & Art: Bubbles, oil, salt, crystals and watercolor. Discover how creative you can be.
Technology & Engineering: make things move with animation, toys and circuits.
Have a blast experiencing how math can help your artistic designs.
Category: Family Friendly. Type of Event: Children / Family. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Starting at $35 per day per child ages 4-7. Online ticket: kidzonemuseum.org. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Kidzone Museum
11711 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161.
Nevada City Odd Fellows Open Mic
Tourism
The most relaxed, most welcoming open mic in Western Nevada County.
Venues: Seven Stars Gallery. Category: Literary. Live Music. Family Friendly. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Literary Arts. Music / Concert. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $5 suggested donation - no one excluded. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Seven Stars Gallery
210 Spring Street.
Phoenix Nights Ladies Only Sauna
Tourism
Women gathering to sweat, unite and rejuvenate. Join us for this time to support and lift each other up. The space is available to gather outdoors on our comfortable back deck, with the intention of self-care and simply enjoying each other's company. Bring a beverage or snack if you wish. Let us know if you are interested in leading a free 10-60 minute activity, talk, meditation or movement on one of these Wednesdays. We hope to provide a space where you feel safe, nourished and loved. Please reserve a space for yourself or call ahead to confirm availability. Max 12 women. Every Wednesday 6:30-8:30 pm. $20 Price includes 2 hours of steam and infrared sauna use. Towel/Sarong/Robe rentals are $2 each.
Category: Health & Wellness. Type of Event: Health / Wellbeing. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $20. Online ticket: https://www.mytime.com/mkp/56438/55953?t=1634144795253&themeColor=%238b0000&themeContrastColor=%23ffffff&headerType=1&referrer=newbookingwidget&classes=false&selectedDeals%5B%5D=258566&mobility=1&employeeGender=all. Age range: Adult.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Vela Massage Retreat
763B South Auburn Street
Grass Valley CA 95945.
For more info visit www.velamassageretreat.com. SAFE TRICK or TREAT for Preschoolers
Join us in Downtown Grass Valley for Safe Trick-or-Treat for preschoolers on Friday, October 30th, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM! Downtown will be open for shopping and photo ops with Halloween characters, decorations, and murals on display. Shop in costume!
Local Restaurants will be featuring seasonal goodies. Enjoy all the photo opportunities with the amazing Halloween decorations, and share #grassvalley #grassvalleyhalloween if you post on social media. Happy Halloween!
Category: Family Friendly. Holiday. Type of Event: Children / Family. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Downtown Grass Valley.
Cars and coffee grass valley
Cars and coffee grass valley is a weekly car event at daily donuts in the McKnight crossing shopping center every Saturday morning from 7 to 10.
Type of Event: Outdoors / Recreation. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
McKnight crossing shopping center.
Geometric Yoga for Self-healing
Tourism
Geometric Yoga - Functional Movement. Foundational Health. Self-healing!
Each class teaches you how posture, breath, and movement directly impact your organs, immune system, and energy levels.
We are committed to our mission of teaching those who seek self-knowledge and are interested in learning self-healing, we value our students' time and we encourage reservations.Please be kind to register.At the end of each class we reserve few minutes to answer questions about health & bodywork.
Venues: Inner Path. Category: Health & Wellness. Type of Event: Health / Wellbeing. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $15. Online ticket: Reservations at https://holisticeye.com/yoga-class-reservations. Age range: Adult. Seniors. Teens.
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
For more info visit holisticeye.com. STEAM Exploration Saturdays
ost: $35/day if you sign up for 3 or more Saturdays a month
$45/day if you sign-up for 1 or 2 days a month
$50 same day drop-in upon availability.
KidZone Museum Members receive 10% discount
STEAM is Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics.
Science & Art: Bubbles, oil, salt, crystals and watercolor. Discover how creative you can be.
Technology & Engineering: make things move with animation, toys and circuits.
Have a blast experiencing how math can help your artistic designs.
Category: Family Friendly. Type of Event: Children / Family. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Starting at $35 per day per child ages 4-7. Online ticket: kidzonemuseum.org. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Kidzone Museum
11711 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161.
Spanish story time
Tourism
Monthly bilingual story time with Reyna Sanchez-Lopez. Enjoy lively books and activities to introduce children to the wonders of reading and books.
Call 530-582-7846 for more information.
Type of Event: Children / Family. Health / Wellbeing. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Free. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Truckee Library
10031 Levon Ave
Truckee, CA 96161.
Nevada City Odd Fellows Open Mic
Tourism
The most relaxed, most welcoming open mic in Western Nevada County.
Venues: Seven Stars Gallery. Category: Literary. Live Music. Family Friendly. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Literary Arts. Music / Concert. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $5 suggested donation - no one excluded. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Monday, November 2, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Seven Stars Gallery
210 Spring Street.
Playwriting Group
Tourism
All playwrights welcome! Whether playwriting is new to you or you're already an accomplished playwright, come join this on-going bi-weekly writers' group. We'll spend our time focusing on our writing, but with that magical element of doing so within the presence of others. Come discover the amazing experience of writing within the context of a group. Bring your computer, notebook, iPad, or whatever you like to use for writing. We share resources, discuss our goals and challenges, even provide feedback, but the primary focus of the group is to work on your own play! We'll do a check-in/discussion at the beginning of the meeting, then write in silence, and check-out at the end of our session. Contact Kimberly for the location and to answer any questions you may have.
Category: Theater / Theatre. Literary. Type of Event: Literary Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Members homes.
Phoenix Nights Ladies Only Sauna
Tourism
Women gathering to sweat, unite and rejuvenate. Join us for this time to support and lift each other up. The space is available to gather outdoors on our comfortable back deck, with the intention of self-care and simply enjoying each other's company. Bring a beverage or snack if you wish. Let us know if you are interested in leading a free 10-60 minute activity, talk, meditation or movement on one of these Wednesdays. We hope to provide a space where you feel safe, nourished and loved. Please reserve a space for yourself or call ahead to confirm availability. Max 12 women. Every Wednesday 6:30-8:30 pm. $20 Price includes 2 hours of steam and infrared sauna use. Towel/Sarong/Robe rentals are $2 each.
Category: Health & Wellness. Type of Event: Health / Wellbeing. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $20. Online ticket: https://www.mytime.com/mkp/56438/55953?t=1634144795253&themeColor=%238b0000&themeContrastColor=%23ffffff&headerType=1&referrer=newbookingwidget&classes=false&selectedDeals%5B%5D=258566&mobility=1&employeeGender=all. Age range: Adult.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Vela Massage Retreat
763B South Auburn Street
Grass Valley CA 95945.
For more info visit www.velamassageretreat.com. Karaoke - Grass Valley Brewing Co.
Tourism
It’s Karaoke Night at GVBC with DJ Kenn! You know what that means; bring your song choices, your voice and your friends. We’ve got the DJ, the tunes and the beer. It’s going to be a great time, come on down and sing your heart out! All ages welcome.
Category: Food & Drink. Live Music. Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. City/Area: Grass Valley.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Grass Valley Brewing Co
141 E Main St, Grass Valley, CA.
For more info visit www.gvbrew.com. #socialsketch + #write_on
Join us First Friday + #SocialSketch from 5 - 8 pm! Spend the evening drawing, sketching, collaborating and socializing with other artists, casual doodlers and creatives. You can attend for the whole evening or you are welcome to come for just an hour. Bring your favorite sketchbook, notepad, pen, ink, and maybe coloring tools and enjoy a night of fun and make some new friends!
We'll also be celebrating National Letter Writing month with @eggpress's #write_on campaign. If you aren't the doodler, we've got letter writing supplies and encourage you to take a little time out of your day to write a letter or two. We will take care of the postage! First 5 signups get a kit!
Drop in, for sip and a nibble and participate in our monthly creative drop-in session! Social Sketch sessions are every First Friday at Atelier and are open to all ages and skill levels.
Basic tools provided. Please bring you sketchbook and any other tools you regularly work with.
Category: Art Exhibition / Gallery. Family Friendly. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Children / Family. Beer / Wine / Food. City/Area: Truckee. Price: $1. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Atelier
10128 Donner Pass Rd.
Kids Night Out
Type of Event: Children / Family. Health / Wellbeing. Theatre / Film. City/Area: Truckee. Price: $20 in advance, required at least one day in advance. Age range: Children.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Northwoods Clubhouse, Tahoe Donner
Truckee.
First Fridays
Participating shops/ restaurants offer complimentary food, drinks and music.
Category: Live Music. Type of Event: Music / Concert. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Free. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Historic Downtown Truckee.
For more info visit www.historictruckee.com. Moonlight Magic Gala, presented by Foothills Compassionate Care
An evening of connection and celebration to benefit Foothills Compassionate Care | Dinner • Auction • Community Impact
You are cordially invited to an evening of connection and celebration at our signature gala, Moonlight Magic.
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Moonlight Magic returns on November 6, 2026, with this year's theme: Gathering Light.
Light has always been a symbol of hope, comfort, and guidance. This year, Gathering Light reflects the power of bringing people together around a shared purpose — illuminating the path for individuals and families navigating life's most challenging chapters.
As a community-supported nonprofit, everything we do is made possible by people who choose to show up, care deeply, and shine their light for others. Moonlight Magic is a celebration of that collective impact and the extraordinary things that happen when compassion brings a community together.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of inspiration, connection, and generosity as we gather light for those who need it most.
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Dinner •…
Venues: Miners Foundry Cultural Center. Type of Event: Fair / Festival / Gala. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: 150. Online ticket: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=add24343-687a-4f5a-b32a-97d4e4ccf2f2&envId=p-223ts96wVkKUn-ANEFtsdg&zone=usa. Age range: Adult. Seniors.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
For more info visit foothills-cares.org. Cars and coffee grass valley
Cars and coffee grass valley is a weekly car event at daily donuts in the McKnight crossing shopping center every Saturday morning from 7 to 10.
Type of Event: Outdoors / Recreation. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
McKnight crossing shopping center.
Geometric Yoga for Self-healing
Tourism
Geometric Yoga - Functional Movement. Foundational Health. Self-healing!
Each class teaches you how posture, breath, and movement directly impact your organs, immune system, and energy levels.
We are committed to our mission of teaching those who seek self-knowledge and are interested in learning self-healing, we value our students' time and we encourage reservations.Please be kind to register.At the end of each class we reserve few minutes to answer questions about health & bodywork.
Venues: Inner Path. Category: Health & Wellness. Type of Event: Health / Wellbeing. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $15. Online ticket: Reservations at https://holisticeye.com/yoga-class-reservations. Age range: Adult. Seniors. Teens.
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
For more info visit holisticeye.com. STEAM Exploration Saturdays
ost: $35/day if you sign up for 3 or more Saturdays a month
$45/day if you sign-up for 1 or 2 days a month
$50 same day drop-in upon availability.
KidZone Museum Members receive 10% discount
STEAM is Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics.
Science & Art: Bubbles, oil, salt, crystals and watercolor. Discover how creative you can be.
Technology & Engineering: make things move with animation, toys and circuits.
Have a blast experiencing how math can help your artistic designs.
Category: Family Friendly. Type of Event: Children / Family. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Starting at $35 per day per child ages 4-7. Online ticket: kidzonemuseum.org. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Kidzone Museum
11711 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161.
Word Jam
Tourism
Join the Word Jam that takes place at 7pm on the second and fourth Sundays. Participants get 5 minutes to read a piece they have written
For more information call 530-386-3901.
Category: Classes & Workshops. Type of Event: Conference / Lecture / Workshop. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Free. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Sunday, November 8, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Dark Hose Coffee
10009 W River St
Truckee, CA 96161.
Nevada City Odd Fellows Open Mic
Tourism
The most relaxed, most welcoming open mic in Western Nevada County.
Venues: Seven Stars Gallery. Category: Literary. Family Friendly. Live Music. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Literary Arts. Music / Concert. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $5 suggested donation - no one excluded. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Good Morning Truckee
Tourism
ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION at TruckeeChamber.com. Bring your receipt with you and breeze through the Express Check-In Line to get your breakfast and seat faster!
Hear from Jameson Stafford of Elevate Blue, Andy Scott of 1Bios and Johannes Ziegler of Tahoe Silicon Mountain on Truckee's Start-Up Scene and Tech Community.
Category: Health & Wellness. Fundraiser / Gala. History / Heritage. Classes & Workshops. Type of Event: Conference / Lecture / Workshop. City/Area: Truckee. Price: $10 Chamber members, $12 General public includes continental breakfast and raffle. Online ticket: TruckeeChamber.com. Age range: Adult. Seniors.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM.
Tahoe Truckee Airport.
Phoenix Nights Ladies Only Sauna
Tourism
Women gathering to sweat, unite and rejuvenate. Join us for this time to support and lift each other up. The space is available to gather outdoors on our comfortable back deck, with the intention of self-care and simply enjoying each other's company. Bring a beverage or snack if you wish. Let us know if you are interested in leading a free 10-60 minute activity, talk, meditation or movement on one of these Wednesdays. We hope to provide a space where you feel safe, nourished and loved. Please reserve a space for yourself or call ahead to confirm availability. Max 12 women. Every Wednesday 6:30-8:30 pm. $20 Price includes 2 hours of steam and infrared sauna use. Towel/Sarong/Robe rentals are $2 each.
Category: Health & Wellness. Type of Event: Health / Wellbeing. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $20. Online ticket: https://www.mytime.com/mkp/56438/55953?t=1634144795253&themeColor=%238b0000&themeContrastColor=%23ffffff&headerType=1&referrer=newbookingwidget&classes=false&selectedDeals%5B%5D=258566&mobility=1&employeeGender=all. Age range: Adult.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Vela Massage Retreat
763B South Auburn Street
Grass Valley CA 95945.
For more info visit www.velamassageretreat.com. Cars and coffee grass valley
Cars and coffee grass valley is a weekly car event at daily donuts in the McKnight crossing shopping center every Saturday morning from 7 to 10.
Type of Event: Outdoors / Recreation. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
McKnight crossing shopping center.
Geometric Yoga for Self-healing
Tourism
Geometric Yoga - Functional Movement. Foundational Health. Self-healing!
Each class teaches you how posture, breath, and movement directly impact your organs, immune system, and energy levels.
We are committed to our mission of teaching those who seek self-knowledge and are interested in learning self-healing, we value our students' time and we encourage reservations.Please be kind to register.At the end of each class we reserve few minutes to answer questions about health & bodywork.
Venues: Inner Path. Category: Health & Wellness. Type of Event: Health / Wellbeing. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $15. Online ticket: Reservations at https://holisticeye.com/yoga-class-reservations. Age range: Adult. Seniors. Teens.
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
For more info visit holisticeye.com. STEAM Exploration Saturdays
ost: $35/day if you sign up for 3 or more Saturdays a month
$45/day if you sign-up for 1 or 2 days a month
$50 same day drop-in upon availability.
KidZone Museum Members receive 10% discount
STEAM is Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics.
Science & Art: Bubbles, oil, salt, crystals and watercolor. Discover how creative you can be.
Technology & Engineering: make things move with animation, toys and circuits.
Have a blast experiencing how math can help your artistic designs.
Category: Family Friendly. Type of Event: Children / Family. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Starting at $35 per day per child ages 4-7. Online ticket: kidzonemuseum.org. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Kidzone Museum
11711 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161.
GRASS VALLEY DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY MARKET
Kick off the holiday season in the heart of downtown at the Grass Valley Downtown Association’s Downtown Holiday Market on November 14! This festive event launches the holiday shopping season with a cheerful spirit, a twinkling ambiance, and a wonderful mix of local shops, makers, and seasonal treasures. Stroll through downtown, discover one-of-a-kind gifts, enjoy the magic of the season, and celebrate everything we love about shopping local. Whether you’re getting a jump on your holiday list or simply soaking up the joy of the season, the Downtown Holiday Market is the perfect way to welcome the most magical time of year.Downtown Holiday Market.
Venues: Downtown Grass Valley. Category: Holiday. Type of Event: Holiday. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Historic Walks of Nevada City
Tourism
Take a Free Historic Walking Tour of Nevada City with local Historian Terry McAteer. This four block tour takes about 1 1/4 hours and begins and ends at Miners Foundry. You will leave with a much better understanding of the architecture, history and characters of this Gold Rush town.
Tour starts at 10 am on the following dates: April 11th, May 16th, June 20th, July 18th, Aug 15th and Sept 19th.
Type of Event: History / Heritage. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: Free. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM.
Meet at Miners Foundry
325 Spring Street
Nevada City.
Valencia Baryton Project presented by InConcert Sierra
The Valencia Baryton Project performs music written for an ancient and little-known instrument, the baryton—a cross between the viol da gamba and lirone. Founded by Matthew Baker—one of only a handful of baryton performers worldwide—the Project brings a new dimension to the traditional string trio using baryton, viola, and violoncello, for which Haydn wrote 123 works, alongside music by composers past and present.
Category: Live Music. Type of Event: Music / Concert. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $50 - $5 (limited youth tickets with paid adult). Online ticket: https://www.simpletix.com/e/valencia-baryton-project-tickets-267401. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Seventh-day Adventist Church
12889 Osborne Hill Road
Grass Valley, California 95945.
For more info visit www.inconcertsierra.org. Nevada City Odd Fellows Open Mic
Tourism
The most relaxed, most welcoming open mic in Western Nevada County.
Venues: Seven Stars Gallery. Category: Literary. Family Friendly. Live Music. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Literary Arts. Music / Concert. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $5 suggested donation - no one excluded. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Spring Street Swing Out
Tourism
Join us for our monthly Swing Dance & Lindy Hop Night – a high-energy evening filled with music, movement, and community fun!
🕕 Intro Lesson: 6–7 PM – Perfect for beginners! No experience or partner needed.
🎉 Social Dance to follow – Dance the night away with fellow swing lovers!
💵 Tickets:
• $10 – DJ Nights (6pm-9pm)
• $15 – Live Band Nights (6pm-10pm)
🎓 Students: $5 off with valid ID!
🎷Check our calendar for upcoming live band nights and special events:
👉 nevadacountyswings.org
Whether you're stepping onto the dance floor for the first time or you're a Lindy pro, there's a spot for you. See you there!
Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Community. Music / Concert. Health / Wellbeing. History / Heritage. Children / Family. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $5-$15. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
212 Spring Street
Nevada City, CA 95959.
Spring Street Swing Out
Tourism
🎶 Get Ready to Swing the Night Away! 💃🕺
Join us for our monthly Swing Dance & Lindy Hop Night – a high-energy evening filled with music, movement, and community fun!
🕕 Intro Lesson: 6–7 PM – Perfect for beginners! No experience or partner needed.
🎉 Social Dance to follow – Dance the night away with fellow swing lovers!
💵 Tickets:
• $10 – DJ Nights (6pm-9pm)
• $15 – Live Band Nights (6pm-10pm)
🎓 Students: $5 off with valid ID!
🎷Check our calendar for upcoming live band nights and special events:
👉 nevadacountyswings.org
Whether you're stepping onto the dance floor for the first time or you're a Lindy pro, there's a spot for you. See you there!
Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Community. Music / Concert. Health / Wellbeing. History / Heritage. Children / Family. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: 5-15. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
212 Spring Street
Nevada City, CA 95959.
Playwriting Group
Tourism
All playwrights welcome! Whether playwriting is new to you or you're already an accomplished playwright, come join this on-going bi-weekly writers' group. We'll spend our time focusing on our writing, but with that magical element of doing so within the presence of others. Come discover the amazing experience of writing within the context of a group. Bring your computer, notebook, iPad, or whatever you like to use for writing. We share resources, discuss our goals and challenges, even provide feedback, but the primary focus of the group is to work on your own play! We'll do a check-in/discussion at the beginning of the meeting, then write in silence, and check-out at the end of our session. Contact Kimberly for the location and to answer any questions you may have.
Category: Theater / Theatre. Literary. Type of Event: Literary Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Members homes.
Phoenix Nights Ladies Only Sauna
Tourism
Women gathering to sweat, unite and rejuvenate. Join us for this time to support and lift each other up. The space is available to gather outdoors on our comfortable back deck, with the intention of self-care and simply enjoying each other's company. Bring a beverage or snack if you wish. Let us know if you are interested in leading a free 10-60 minute activity, talk, meditation or movement on one of these Wednesdays. We hope to provide a space where you feel safe, nourished and loved. Please reserve a space for yourself or call ahead to confirm availability. Max 12 women. Every Wednesday 6:30-8:30 pm. $20 Price includes 2 hours of steam and infrared sauna use. Towel/Sarong/Robe rentals are $2 each.
Category: Health & Wellness. Type of Event: Health / Wellbeing. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $20. Online ticket: https://www.mytime.com/mkp/56438/55953?t=1634144795253&themeColor=%238b0000&themeContrastColor=%23ffffff&headerType=1&referrer=newbookingwidget&classes=false&selectedDeals%5B%5D=258566&mobility=1&employeeGender=all. Age range: Adult.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Vela Massage Retreat
763B South Auburn Street
Grass Valley CA 95945.
For more info visit www.velamassageretreat.com. Karaoke - Grass Valley Brewing Co.
Tourism
It’s Karaoke Night at GVBC with DJ Kenn! You know what that means; bring your song choices, your voice and your friends. We’ve got the DJ, the tunes and the beer. It’s going to be a great time, come on down and sing your heart out! All ages welcome.
Category: Food & Drink. Live Music. Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. City/Area: Grass Valley.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Grass Valley Brewing Co
141 E Main St, Grass Valley, CA.
For more info visit www.gvbrew.com. Cars and coffee grass valley
Cars and coffee grass valley is a weekly car event at daily donuts in the McKnight crossing shopping center every Saturday morning from 7 to 10.
Type of Event: Outdoors / Recreation. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
McKnight crossing shopping center.
Geometric Yoga for Self-healing
Tourism
Geometric Yoga - Functional Movement. Foundational Health. Self-healing!
Each class teaches you how posture, breath, and movement directly impact your organs, immune system, and energy levels.
We are committed to our mission of teaching those who seek self-knowledge and are interested in learning self-healing, we value our students' time and we encourage reservations.Please be kind to register.At the end of each class we reserve few minutes to answer questions about health & bodywork.
Venues: Inner Path. Category: Health & Wellness. Type of Event: Health / Wellbeing. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $15. Online ticket: Reservations at https://holisticeye.com/yoga-class-reservations. Age range: Adult. Seniors. Teens.
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
For more info visit holisticeye.com. STEAM Exploration Saturdays
ost: $35/day if you sign up for 3 or more Saturdays a month
$45/day if you sign-up for 1 or 2 days a month
$50 same day drop-in upon availability.
KidZone Museum Members receive 10% discount
STEAM is Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics.
Science & Art: Bubbles, oil, salt, crystals and watercolor. Discover how creative you can be.
Technology & Engineering: make things move with animation, toys and circuits.
Have a blast experiencing how math can help your artistic designs.
Category: Family Friendly. Type of Event: Children / Family. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Starting at $35 per day per child ages 4-7. Online ticket: kidzonemuseum.org. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Kidzone Museum
11711 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161.
Nevada City Odd Fellows Open Mic
Tourism
The most relaxed, most welcoming open mic in Western Nevada County.
Venues: Seven Stars Gallery. Category: Literary. Family Friendly. Live Music. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Literary Arts. Music / Concert. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $5 suggested donation - no one excluded. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Monday, November 23, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Phoenix Nights Ladies Only Sauna
Tourism
Women gathering to sweat, unite and rejuvenate. Join us for this time to support and lift each other up. The space is available to gather outdoors on our comfortable back deck, with the intention of self-care and simply enjoying each other's company. Bring a beverage or snack if you wish. Let us know if you are interested in leading a free 10-60 minute activity, talk, meditation or movement on one of these Wednesdays. We hope to provide a space where you feel safe, nourished and loved. Please reserve a space for yourself or call ahead to confirm availability. Max 12 women. Every Wednesday 6:30-8:30 pm. $20 Price includes 2 hours of steam and infrared sauna use. Towel/Sarong/Robe rentals are $2 each.
Category: Health & Wellness. Type of Event: Health / Wellbeing. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $20. Online ticket: https://www.mytime.com/mkp/56438/55953?t=1634144795253&themeColor=%238b0000&themeContrastColor=%23ffffff&headerType=1&referrer=newbookingwidget&classes=false&selectedDeals%5B%5D=258566&mobility=1&employeeGender=all. Age range: Adult.
Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Vela Massage Retreat
763B South Auburn Street
Grass Valley CA 95945.
For more info visit www.velamassageretreat.com. Duck Hunt at Foothills Gift & Thrift
Ready, aim, thrift!
Foothills Gift & Thrift presents a Black Friday Duck Hunt at our Grass Valley Location.
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Search for rubber duckies hidden throughout the store to unlock discounts & prizes.
While you're there, enter the raffle for a chance to win a gift basket!
LEVEL UP your holiday shopping the sustainable way.
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🛍️ GRASS VALLEY GIFT & THRIFT
📍840 East Main St, Grass Valley
🕙 Mon-Sat (10am-6pm), Sun (10am-5pm)
💙 Donation Hours: Mon-Sat (10am-3pm).
Type of Event: Community. Fundraiser. Holiday. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: 0. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Friday, November 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
840 East Main St, Grass Valley.
For more info visit foothills-cares.org. 58th ANNUAL CORNISH CHRISTMAS — a cherished tradition that brings our community together with warmth, light, and holiday cheer.
Step into a winter wonderland in historic Downtown Grass Valley as we celebrate the magic of the season with Cornish Christmas — a cherished tradition that brings our community together with warmth, light, and holiday cheer.
Held on select Friday evenings beginning the day after Thanksgiving, and each successive Friday through December 18th, Cornish Christmas transforms Mill and Main Streets into a festive marketplace filled with twinkling lights, local artisans, seasonal treats, carolers, and live music. Stroll the beautifully decorated streets, savor hot cider, and revel in the joyful sights and sounds of the holidays — all while honoring the Cornish heritage that helped shape our town during the Gold Rush era.
Type of Event: Fair / Festival / Gala. Children / Family. Beer / Wine / Food. Holiday. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free to Attend. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Friday, November 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit downtowngrassvalley.com. Cars and coffee grass valley
Cars and coffee grass valley is a weekly car event at daily donuts in the McKnight crossing shopping center every Saturday morning from 7 to 10.
Type of Event: Outdoors / Recreation. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, November 28, 2026, 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
McKnight crossing shopping center.
Geometric Yoga for Self-healing
Tourism
Geometric Yoga - Functional Movement. Foundational Health. Self-healing!
Each class teaches you how posture, breath, and movement directly impact your organs, immune system, and energy levels.
We are committed to our mission of teaching those who seek self-knowledge and are interested in learning self-healing, we value our students' time and we encourage reservations.Please be kind to register.At the end of each class we reserve few minutes to answer questions about health & bodywork.
Venues: Inner Path. Category: Health & Wellness. Type of Event: Health / Wellbeing. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $15. Online ticket: Reservations at https://holisticeye.com/yoga-class-reservations. Age range: Adult. Seniors. Teens.
Saturday, November 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
For more info visit holisticeye.com. STEAM Exploration Saturdays
ost: $35/day if you sign up for 3 or more Saturdays a month
$45/day if you sign-up for 1 or 2 days a month
$50 same day drop-in upon availability.
KidZone Museum Members receive 10% discount
STEAM is Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics.
Science & Art: Bubbles, oil, salt, crystals and watercolor. Discover how creative you can be.
Technology & Engineering: make things move with animation, toys and circuits.
Have a blast experiencing how math can help your artistic designs.
Category: Family Friendly. Type of Event: Children / Family. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Starting at $35 per day per child ages 4-7. Online ticket: kidzonemuseum.org. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, November 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Kidzone Museum
11711 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161.
Spanish story time
Tourism
Monthly bilingual story time with Reyna Sanchez-Lopez. Enjoy lively books and activities to introduce children to the wonders of reading and books.
Call 530-582-7846 for more information.
Type of Event: Children / Family. Health / Wellbeing. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Free. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, November 28, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Truckee Library
10031 Levon Ave
Truckee, CA 96161.
Nevada City Odd Fellows Open Mic
Tourism
The most relaxed, most welcoming open mic in Western Nevada County.
Venues: Seven Stars Gallery. Category: Literary. Family Friendly. Live Music. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Literary Arts. Music / Concert. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $5 suggested donation - no one excluded. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Monday, November 30, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Playwriting Group
Tourism
All playwrights welcome! Whether playwriting is new to you or you're already an accomplished playwright, come join this on-going bi-weekly writers' group. We'll spend our time focusing on our writing, but with that magical element of doing so within the presence of others. Come discover the amazing experience of writing within the context of a group. Bring your computer, notebook, iPad, or whatever you like to use for writing. We share resources, discuss our goals and challenges, even provide feedback, but the primary focus of the group is to work on your own play! We'll do a check-in/discussion at the beginning of the meeting, then write in silence, and check-out at the end of our session. Contact Kimberly for the location and to answer any questions you may have.
Category: Theater / Theatre. Literary. Type of Event: Literary Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Members homes.
Phoenix Nights Ladies Only Sauna
Tourism
Women gathering to sweat, unite and rejuvenate. Join us for this time to support and lift each other up. The space is available to gather outdoors on our comfortable back deck, with the intention of self-care and simply enjoying each other's company. Bring a beverage or snack if you wish. Let us know if you are interested in leading a free 10-60 minute activity, talk, meditation or movement on one of these Wednesdays. We hope to provide a space where you feel safe, nourished and loved. Please reserve a space for yourself or call ahead to confirm availability. Max 12 women. Every Wednesday 6:30-8:30 pm. $20 Price includes 2 hours of steam and infrared sauna use. Towel/Sarong/Robe rentals are $2 each.
Category: Health & Wellness. Type of Event: Health / Wellbeing. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $20. Online ticket: https://www.mytime.com/mkp/56438/55953?t=1634144795253&themeColor=%238b0000&themeContrastColor=%23ffffff&headerType=1&referrer=newbookingwidget&classes=false&selectedDeals%5B%5D=258566&mobility=1&employeeGender=all. Age range: Adult.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Vela Massage Retreat
763B South Auburn Street
Grass Valley CA 95945.
For more info visit www.velamassageretreat.com. Karaoke - Grass Valley Brewing Co.
Tourism
It’s Karaoke Night at GVBC with DJ Kenn! You know what that means; bring your song choices, your voice and your friends. We’ve got the DJ, the tunes and the beer. It’s going to be a great time, come on down and sing your heart out! All ages welcome.
Category: Food & Drink. Live Music. Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. City/Area: Grass Valley.
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Grass Valley Brewing Co
141 E Main St, Grass Valley, CA.
For more info visit www.gvbrew.com. #socialsketch + #write_on
Join us First Friday + #SocialSketch from 5 - 8 pm! Spend the evening drawing, sketching, collaborating and socializing with other artists, casual doodlers and creatives. You can attend for the whole evening or you are welcome to come for just an hour. Bring your favorite sketchbook, notepad, pen, ink, and maybe coloring tools and enjoy a night of fun and make some new friends!
We'll also be celebrating National Letter Writing month with @eggpress's #write_on campaign. If you aren't the doodler, we've got letter writing supplies and encourage you to take a little time out of your day to write a letter or two. We will take care of the postage! First 5 signups get a kit!
Drop in, for sip and a nibble and participate in our monthly creative drop-in session! Social Sketch sessions are every First Friday at Atelier and are open to all ages and skill levels.
Basic tools provided. Please bring you sketchbook and any other tools you regularly work with.
Category: Art Exhibition / Gallery. Family Friendly. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Children / Family. Beer / Wine / Food. City/Area: Truckee. Price: $1. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Friday, December 4, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Atelier
10128 Donner Pass Rd.
Kids Night Out
Type of Event: Children / Family. Health / Wellbeing. Theatre / Film. City/Area: Truckee. Price: $20 in advance, required at least one day in advance. Age range: Children.
Friday, December 4, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Northwoods Clubhouse, Tahoe Donner
Truckee.
First Fridays
Participating shops/ restaurants offer complimentary food, drinks and music.
Category: Live Music. Type of Event: Music / Concert. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Free. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Friday, December 4, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Historic Downtown Truckee.
For more info visit www.historictruckee.com. 58th ANNUAL CORNISH CHRISTMAS — a cherished tradition that brings our community together with warmth, light, and holiday cheer.
Step into a winter wonderland in historic Downtown Grass Valley as we celebrate the magic of the season with Cornish Christmas — a cherished tradition that brings our community together with warmth, light, and holiday cheer.
Held on select Friday evenings beginning the day after Thanksgiving, and each successive Friday through December 18th, Cornish Christmas transforms Mill and Main Streets into a festive marketplace filled with twinkling lights, local artisans, seasonal treats, carolers, and live music. Stroll the beautifully decorated streets, savor hot cider, and revel in the joyful sights and sounds of the holidays — all while honoring the Cornish heritage that helped shape our town during the Gold Rush era.
Type of Event: Fair / Festival / Gala. Children / Family. Beer / Wine / Food. Holiday. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free to Attend. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Friday, December 4, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit downtowngrassvalley.com. Cars and coffee grass valley
Cars and coffee grass valley is a weekly car event at daily donuts in the McKnight crossing shopping center every Saturday morning from 7 to 10.
Type of Event: Outdoors / Recreation. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
McKnight crossing shopping center.
Geometric Yoga for Self-healing
Tourism
Geometric Yoga - Functional Movement. Foundational Health. Self-healing!
Each class teaches you how posture, breath, and movement directly impact your organs, immune system, and energy levels.
We are committed to our mission of teaching those who seek self-knowledge and are interested in learning self-healing, we value our students' time and we encourage reservations.Please be kind to register.At the end of each class we reserve few minutes to answer questions about health & bodywork.
Venues: Inner Path. Category: Health & Wellness. Type of Event: Health / Wellbeing. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $15. Online ticket: Reservations at https://holisticeye.com/yoga-class-reservations. Age range: Adult. Seniors. Teens.
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
For more info visit holisticeye.com. STEAM Exploration Saturdays
ost: $35/day if you sign up for 3 or more Saturdays a month
$45/day if you sign-up for 1 or 2 days a month
$50 same day drop-in upon availability.
KidZone Museum Members receive 10% discount
STEAM is Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics.
Science & Art: Bubbles, oil, salt, crystals and watercolor. Discover how creative you can be.
Technology & Engineering: make things move with animation, toys and circuits.
Have a blast experiencing how math can help your artistic designs.
Category: Family Friendly. Type of Event: Children / Family. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Starting at $35 per day per child ages 4-7. Online ticket: kidzonemuseum.org. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Kidzone Museum
11711 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161.
Holidays at Empire Mine
Tourism
Enjoy festive music, chestnut roasting, candle dipping and tin punching, historic children's games, mine yard demonstrations and more on the beautifully decorated historic grounds of Empire Mine State Historic Park! Tell Santa what's on your wish list in the warmly decorated Clubhouse, and enjoy a Cornish Pasty with Christmas cookies and hot drinks for dessert. Doors open at 10 a.m. and the festivities begin at 11 a.m. Entry is $5 per person; age 5 and under are free. Fourth Graders and their families get in free with the California State Parks Adventure Pass (visit www.parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass for info). This annual event is organized in cooperation with the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports educational and interpretive programs for the three California State Parks in Western Nevada County.
Type of Event: Community. Health / Wellbeing. History / Heritage. Outdoors / Recreation. Children / Family. Holiday. Music / Concert. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $5 per person; age 5 and under are free. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Empire Mine State Historic Park
10791 E. Empire St
Grass Valley, CA.
For more info visit www.parks.ca.gov. Nevada City Odd Fellows Open Mic
Tourism
The most relaxed, most welcoming open mic in Western Nevada County.
Venues: Seven Stars Gallery. Category: Literary. Family Friendly. Live Music. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Literary Arts. Music / Concert. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $5 suggested donation - no one excluded. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Monday, December 7, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Good Morning Truckee
Tourism
ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION at TruckeeChamber.com. Bring your receipt with you and breeze through the Express Check-In Line to get your breakfast and seat faster!
Hear from Jameson Stafford of Elevate Blue, Andy Scott of 1Bios and Johannes Ziegler of Tahoe Silicon Mountain on Truckee's Start-Up Scene and Tech Community.
Category: Health & Wellness. Fundraiser / Gala. History / Heritage. Classes & Workshops. Type of Event: Conference / Lecture / Workshop. City/Area: Truckee. Price: $10 Chamber members, $12 General public includes continental breakfast and raffle. Online ticket: TruckeeChamber.com. Age range: Adult. Seniors.
Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM.
Tahoe Truckee Airport.
Phoenix Nights Ladies Only Sauna
Tourism
Women gathering to sweat, unite and rejuvenate. Join us for this time to support and lift each other up. The space is available to gather outdoors on our comfortable back deck, with the intention of self-care and simply enjoying each other's company. Bring a beverage or snack if you wish. Let us know if you are interested in leading a free 10-60 minute activity, talk, meditation or movement on one of these Wednesdays. We hope to provide a space where you feel safe, nourished and loved. Please reserve a space for yourself or call ahead to confirm availability. Max 12 women. Every Wednesday 6:30-8:30 pm. $20 Price includes 2 hours of steam and infrared sauna use. Towel/Sarong/Robe rentals are $2 each.
Category: Health & Wellness. Type of Event: Health / Wellbeing. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $20. Online ticket: https://www.mytime.com/mkp/56438/55953?t=1634144795253&themeColor=%238b0000&themeContrastColor=%23ffffff&headerType=1&referrer=newbookingwidget&classes=false&selectedDeals%5B%5D=258566&mobility=1&employeeGender=all. Age range: Adult.
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Vela Massage Retreat
763B South Auburn Street
Grass Valley CA 95945.
For more info visit www.velamassageretreat.com. 58th ANNUAL CORNISH CHRISTMAS — a cherished tradition that brings our community together with warmth, light, and holiday cheer.
Step into a winter wonderland in historic Downtown Grass Valley as we celebrate the magic of the season with Cornish Christmas — a cherished tradition that brings our community together with warmth, light, and holiday cheer.
Held on select Friday evenings beginning the day after Thanksgiving, and each successive Friday through December 18th, Cornish Christmas transforms Mill and Main Streets into a festive marketplace filled with twinkling lights, local artisans, seasonal treats, carolers, and live music. Stroll the beautifully decorated streets, savor hot cider, and revel in the joyful sights and sounds of the holidays — all while honoring the Cornish heritage that helped shape our town during the Gold Rush era.
Type of Event: Fair / Festival / Gala. Children / Family. Beer / Wine / Food. Holiday. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free to Attend. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Friday, December 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit downtowngrassvalley.com. Cars and coffee grass valley
Cars and coffee grass valley is a weekly car event at daily donuts in the McKnight crossing shopping center every Saturday morning from 7 to 10.
Type of Event: Outdoors / Recreation. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
McKnight crossing shopping center.
Geometric Yoga for Self-healing
Tourism
Geometric Yoga - Functional Movement. Foundational Health. Self-healing!
Each class teaches you how posture, breath, and movement directly impact your organs, immune system, and energy levels.
We are committed to our mission of teaching those who seek self-knowledge and are interested in learning self-healing, we value our students' time and we encourage reservations.Please be kind to register.At the end of each class we reserve few minutes to answer questions about health & bodywork.
Venues: Inner Path. Category: Health & Wellness. Type of Event: Health / Wellbeing. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $15. Online ticket: Reservations at https://holisticeye.com/yoga-class-reservations. Age range: Adult. Seniors. Teens.
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
For more info visit holisticeye.com. STEAM Exploration Saturdays
ost: $35/day if you sign up for 3 or more Saturdays a month
$45/day if you sign-up for 1 or 2 days a month
$50 same day drop-in upon availability.
KidZone Museum Members receive 10% discount
STEAM is Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics.
Science & Art: Bubbles, oil, salt, crystals and watercolor. Discover how creative you can be.
Technology & Engineering: make things move with animation, toys and circuits.
Have a blast experiencing how math can help your artistic designs.
Category: Family Friendly. Type of Event: Children / Family. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Starting at $35 per day per child ages 4-7. Online ticket: kidzonemuseum.org. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Kidzone Museum
11711 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161.
Historic Walks of Nevada City
Tourism
Take a Free Historic Walking Tour of Nevada City with local Historian Terry McAteer. This four block tour takes about 1 1/4 hours and begins and ends at Miners Foundry. You will leave with a much better understanding of the architecture, history and characters of this Gold Rush town.
Tour starts at 10 am on the following dates: April 11th, May 16th, June 20th, July 18th, Aug 15th and Sept 19th.
Type of Event: History / Heritage. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: Free. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM.
Meet at Miners Foundry
325 Spring Street
Nevada City.
Word Jam
Tourism
Join the Word Jam that takes place at 7pm on the second and fourth Sundays. Participants get 5 minutes to read a piece they have written
For more information call 530-386-3901.
Category: Classes & Workshops. Type of Event: Conference / Lecture / Workshop. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Free. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Sunday, December 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Dark Hose Coffee
10009 W River St
Truckee, CA 96161.
Nevada City Odd Fellows Open Mic
Tourism
The most relaxed, most welcoming open mic in Western Nevada County.
Venues: Seven Stars Gallery. Category: Literary. Family Friendly. Live Music. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Literary Arts. Music / Concert. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $5 suggested donation - no one excluded. Age range: Children. Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Monday, December 14, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.