Holiday magic in Calaveras County means you’ll be singing along with carolers, enjoying street musicians, munching on free goodies from downtown businesses and warming up with wine strolls. To top it all off, we’ve even got chestnuts roasting on an open fire. And it’s all happening from Thanksgiving weekend through to New Year. Read on for details.
Happy Holidays! Find what’s happening today, or on the day of your trip on our on-line calendar of events here.
Overview Holiday Parades, Open Houses & Craft Fairs
Looking for an overview of our biggest Holiday Open Houses, parades and more? Use the flyer below to save the date on the biggest Calaveras Holiday events (listed in chronological order), then read on through the rest of this article to learn more about each of these fabulous annual events below! ?

Angels Camp Christmas Lighted Parade & Wine Hop
WHERE: Historic downtown Angels Camp, CA
WHEN: Saturday November 30th 4:00pm to 7:00pm (parade at 5:00pm)
LEARN MORE: Contact event organizers through their event listing here.
The weekend of Thanksgiving brings the beloved 29th Annual Angels Camp Lighted Christmas Parade, Wine Hop & Holiday Market taking place on Saturday November 30th. While the main festivities of the event last from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, during and after the festivities, family owned Angels Camp historic downtown businesses serve up treats, discounts on merchandise and wine tasting.

Copper Valley Square – Tree Lighting & Stuff a Bus Toy Drive
WHERE: The Square at Copper Valley in Copperopolis, CA
WHEN: Saturday December 7th 4:00pm to 7:00pm
LEARN MORE: Contact event organizers through their event listing here.
You can’t get much more old-time-Americana than horse-drawn carriage rides around The Square at Copper Valley (formerly known as Copperopolis Town Square). This fabulous free annual event offers that and much more. For one thing, those free carriage rides feature a special guest you’ll love to ride with… good old Santa Claus himself.

Arnold Area – Christmas in White Pines Parade of Lights
WHERE: White Pines Park in White Pines, CA (Arnold Area)
WHEN: Friday November 29th at 6:00pm
LEARN MORE: Contact event organizers through their event listing here.
The day after Thanksgiving, don’t miss the 5th Annual Christmas in White Pines Parade of Lights (near White Pines Lake within walking distance of downtown Arnold, CA). Featuring a 75 foot Christmas tree lit up at White Pines park, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for pictures and greeting children in the gazebo beginning at 6:00pm. At 7:00 pm the White Pines Parade of Lights will begin, lighting up Blagen Road. From people walking, dancing, and singing to cars and floats, you can view previous parade entries (or submit an entry request for an idea of your own) by visiting the White Pines Parade of Lights Facebook page here.

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Valley Springs Holiday Cheer 2019 – Annual Valley Springs Christmas Parade, TWO Craft Fairs, Christmas Tree Lighting & Visit with Santa
WHERE: 189 Pine Street Valley Springs, CA 95252
WHEN: Saturday December 7th; times below
Veteran’s Hall Craft Fair Time: 9:00am to 1:00pm
Parade Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Terrace Plaza Tree Lighting & Craft Fair Time: 5:00pm to 8:00pm
LEARN MORE: Contact event organizers through their event listing here.
Looking for a little holiday spirit in the Valley Springs tri-lake area? Look no further than the Valley Springs Christmas Parade, Craft Fair and Christmas Tree Lighting this Saturday December 7th, 2019.

Murphys Holiday Open House
WHERE: Historic downtown Murphys, CA
WHEN: RAIN OR SHINE Friday December 6th 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Murphys Holiday Open House and Parade takes place annually the first Friday in December, which this year falls on Friday December 6th from 5pm to 8 pm. This free annual event transforms Murphys Historic Downtown into a winter wonderland with an old-fashioned celebration featuring a lighted holiday parade, treats, and local wines hosted by Main Street merchants, restaurants, wineries and the Murphys Business Association.

Mokelumne Hill Holiday Open House
WHERE: Historic downtown Mokelumne Hill, CA
WHEN: Sunday December 8th 1:00pm to 7:00pm
Discover small town holiday cheer at Mokelumne Hill’s Holiday Open House & Tree Lighting on Sunday, December 8th, from 1pm to 7pm. This quaint, historic, gold rush town comes to life with special free activities perfect for adults and children of all ages.

More 2019 Holiday Magic in Calaveras
Explore the on-line calendar of Calaveras events by day to find additional holiday events happening through January. Looking for something in particular? Feel free to shoot us an email at info@gocalaveras.com or give us a call 7 days a week at 1-209-736-0049.

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Happy holidays from Calaveras County to you and your loved ones.