Find Holiday Cheer in Tuolumne County
With fall underway, there’s the realization that the holidays, and all of the excitement that goes along with them, are just around the corner. There’s no place quite like getting into the holiday spirit than in picturesque foothill and mountain towns decorated in all their holiday splendor. Come and enjoy the many traditional events in Tuolumne County this upcoming season.
Sonora Lighting Ceremony
Watch as the iconic Red Church and Courthouse Park in downtown Sonora are lit up in holiday glory the night before Thanksgiving.
Wednesday, Nov. 27
www.christmastownsonora.org
The Polar Express at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park in Jamestown
Come in your Christmas jammies and embark on a train ride straight through the legendary story. This event sells out quickly; purchase tickets in advance!
Friday-Sundays, Nov. 22-Dec. 21
www.railtown1897.org
Groveland Holiday Christmas Craft Fair
Enjoy two days of holiday shopping from over 50 talented artisans and photographers at the Groveland Community Resilience Center. There will also be food available for purchase.
Friday & Saturday, Nov. 29-30
www.facebook.com/groveland
Sonora Christmas Parade
Enjoy the time-honored nighttime parade as the sights and sounds of bright, colorful floats and coveted bands illuminate Washington Street in downtown Sonora.
Friday, Nov. 29
www.christmastownsonora.org
Christmas Town in Downtown Sonora
Wander through Christmas Tree Lane in Courthouse Park, where each tree is a representation of dozens of Tuolumne County non-profits and is (open every day through the beginning of January). visit Santa, participate in arts and crafts, enjoy caroling, stories, carriage rides, and more.
Throughout December
www.christmastownsonora.org
Lamplight Tours in Columbia State Historic Park
Participate in a walking play that wanders the streets of Columbia at night and ends with music, dance, and refreshments.
Friday & Saturday, Dec. 6 & 7
www.parks.ca.gov/columbia
Santa Visits at the Rocca Park Gazebo in Jamestown
Various dates in December
www.facebook.com/historicaljamestown
Las Posadas Nativity Procession in Columbia State Historic Park
Watch as the Columbia towns people as they put on their Las Posadas re-enactment that has a distinctive 1850’s flavor.
Sunday, Dec. 8
www.visitcolumbiacalifornia.com
Victorian Christmas Feast in Columbia State Historic Park
The historic Columbia City Hotel Restaurant celebrates the Holidays by recreating a 140-year-old banquet melodrama with a cast of colorful characters, minstrels, great food and wonderful wines. Various dates in December. Reserve in advance.
www.columbiacityhotelrestaurant.com
Miners Christmas in Columbia State Historic Park
Discover what Christmas in a Gold Rush town may have looked like in the 1850’s.
Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 21 & 22
www.friendsofcolumbiashp.com
This is the tip of the iceberg. Find more events at visittuolumne.com/events.
