Placer County Calendar of Events

The Foothill Quilters Guild “Stars of the Foothills” Quilt Show is a vibrant celebration of quilting artistry, showcasing a wide variety of quilts from traditional to contemporary. Guests can enjoy a Featured Quilter exhibit, shop vendor booths for quilting supplies and crafts, take part in raffles and door prizes, and relax at the on-site café, all in a welcoming, creative community atmosphere.

Join us for Campfire! Listen to Indigenous stories and roast marshmallows around the campfire at the outdoor amphitheater of the Maidu Museum & Historic Site. Make memories, enjoy great stories and tasty treats with the whole family. This is a popular program and does fill up fast; buy tickets early.

Embark on a captivating flashlight tour of the ancient rock carvings at the Maidu Museum, where you’ll explore petroglyphs that are over a thousand years old. The unique lighting reveals intricate details of the carvings that can only be seen on this special tour. Don’t miss the chance to experience these rare rock formations in an entirely new light. Wear close-toed shoes. Flashlight is recommended but not required. Program not recommended for children under 6; children under 2 are free.

Join the lakeside Oktoberfest celebration at the Gatekeeper’s Museum in Tahoe City! This family-friendly event brings Bavarian fun to the beach with traditional food, craft beers, live accordion music, and contests like the Stein squat and Yodel contest. Kids will enjoy pumpkin painting, balloon twisting, and the Story Trail. Explore the Vendor Village and dress in German-themed costumes for prizes. Tickets include a commemorative glass and drink tokens.

Welcome to the 5th Annual Taste of the Foothills Fundraiser! Join us at the First Congregational Church of Auburn for a delicious evening filled with amazing food, beer, wine, and great company. Indulge in a variety of dishes from local restaurants while supporting a good cause. Don’t miss out on this fantastic event – grab your tickets now!

Join us for a family-friendly, no-entry-fee pumpkin patch. Choose from a wide variety of cooking, decorative, and carving pumpkins! Enjoy the Kid’s Play Area, unique photo opportunities, and Fall shopping at Deer Creek Farm.

Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these “makers” to show hobbies, experiments, and projects. We call it the Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth — a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness. Featuring both established and emerging local “makers,” the Rocklin Mini Maker Faire is a celebration for all ages featuring rockets and robots, digital fabrication, DIY science and technology, urban farming and sustainability, alternative energy, bicycles, unique hand-made crafts, music and local food, and educational workshops and installations. The Rocklin Mini Maker Faire follows the “big” Maker Faire model of celebrating invention, creativity, and resourcefulness, but is smaller in scale and showcases the wonders of Placer and Sacramento counties and beyond!

The Auburn Symphony presents Masterworks I Concert: Sounds of Hollywood! Think epic movie moments with music by John Williams and Ennio Morricone. We’re especially excited to welcome the amazing Dr. Keith Bohm on saxophone, performing John Williams’ Escapades. We’ll also dive into Rachmaninoff’s lush and emotional Symphony No. 3 – a real treat!

Join us for the Roseville Vernon Street FTM every second Thursday, March through November, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm! Enjoy a delicious and diverse selection of gourmet food trucks. Food Truck Mania brings communities together through shared food experiences and family-friendly fun! Enjoy a safe and positive space for you to create lasting memories with family and friends.

Step into the rhythm of community spirit at Evenings in the Park – where the parks come alive with music, laughter, and boundless joy! Get ready for an unforgettable evening under the open sky, filled with the pulse of local talent, enticing aromas from food trucks, and the vibrant energy of artisan vendors showcasing their finest crafts. And as the sun sets, gather with friends, family, and neighbors for a cinematic experience like no other – a free movie under the stars, creating memories that will last a lifetime!

Join us for Campfire! Listen to Indigenous stories and roast marshmallows around the campfire at the outdoor amphitheater of the Maidu Museum & Historic Site. Make memories, enjoy great stories and tasty treats with the whole family. This is a popular program and does fill up fast; buy tickets early.

Embark on a captivating flashlight tour of the ancient rock carvings at the Maidu Museum, where you’ll explore petroglyphs that are over a thousand years old. The unique lighting reveals intricate details of the carvings that can only be seen on this special tour. Don’t miss the chance to experience these rare rock formations in an entirely new light. Wear close-toed shoes. Flashlight is recommended but not required. Program not recommended for children under 6; children under 2 are free.

Quarry Park Amphitheater presents You Should Be Dancing (A Tribute to the Bee Gees).

Join us for Campfire! Listen to Indigenous stories and roast marshmallows around the campfire at the outdoor amphitheater of the Maidu Museum & Historic Site. Make memories, enjoy great stories and tasty treats with the whole family. This is a popular program and does fill up fast; buy tickets early.

Embark on a captivating flashlight tour of the ancient rock carvings at the Maidu Museum, where you’ll explore petroglyphs that are over a thousand years old. The unique lighting reveals intricate details of the carvings that can only be seen on this special tour. Don’t miss the chance to experience these rare rock formations in an entirely new light. Wear close-toed shoes. Flashlight is recommended but not required. Program not recommended for children under 6; children under 2 are free.

The Auburn Symphony presents: Messiah Sing-Along, an annual holiday event. Bring your treasured family copy of Handel’s Messiah songbook, or buy or rent one in the lobby at the concert, choose your seat by vocal sections or select any open seat as this concert has general, not assigned, seating. Sing along & feel the Christmastime spirit!

The Auburn Symphony presents Masterworks II Concert: Amaryn Olmeda & Mozart 38! We’re bringing back one of our former Young Artists Competition Grand Prize winners, Amaryn Olmeda. She’s gone on to have a big international career, and we’re lucky to have her return to play Barber’s beautiful Violin Concerto. We’ll also feature Mozart’s Symphony No. 38 and a special spotlight on our wind section with Strauss’s Wind Serenade.

The Auburn Symphony presents the Family Concert: Peter and the Wolf! Our Family Concert is always a favorite – this time we’re performing Peter and the Wolf, narrated by the always-charismatic Omari Tau. It’s a great way to introduce kids (and grown-ups!) to the instruments of the orchestra. We’ll also hear from this year’s Young Artists Grand Prize winner, Sumanth Ganga, performing Creston’s Sonata for Alto Saxophone and we’ll perform Dvořák’s Slavonic Dances No. 8, Op. 46. An Instrument Petting Zoo immediately follows the concert lead by Auburn Symphony musicians and Placer High School Music students. Open to all ages, meet the musicians and try out an instrument!

The Auburn Symphony presents Masterworks III Strauss & Tchaikovsky! We welcome back soprano Carrie Hennessey for Strauss’s gorgeous Four Last Songs, paired with Tchaikovsky’s powerful Symphony No. 5. These are two of Maestro Murrays’ all-time favorite works, and they will leave a lasting impression.

Come experience “Symphony Under the Sky”! This special event, a collaboration between the Auburn Symphony and Placer Land Trust, brings you the joy of music in the great outdoors! Wander the easy walking trail on the preserve and find musician ensembles tucked in the trees… hear Mozart in the meadow or Bach just around the bend . . . choose your own adventure!

The Auburn Symphony presents the Season Finale: Saint-Saëns: The Organ Symphony! Every year, the Auburn Symphony invites you to travel “down the hill” with us to the acoustically spectacular venue, the Robert & Margrit Mondavi Center for the Arts at UC Davis. On this grand stage, we present larger orchestral works bringing in special guests, choirs, and other unique programs. We’ll wrap up the season in grand fashion at the Mondavi Center, with two audience favorites: Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, featuring Parker Van Ostrand, a Young Artists Competition winner, and Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony. The acoustics at Mondavi make this an unforgettable experience every time. A bus is available for transport to and from Auburn (the Auburn Public Library parking lot at 350 Nevada Street, Auburn) for guests who would like to sit back and enjoy the ride with no parking hassle! Bus departs at 1:00 pm.