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Events and Activities Near Yosemite National Park

There's always something fun to do with great events in California's Gateway to Yosemite. 

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Champagne glass spilling over.
A Celebration of Bubbles ~ The Elderberry House
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Chateau du Sureau
48688 Victoria Lane, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Santa Claus smiles as Mrs. Claus gives him a wrapped present.
Community Christmas Faire & Market
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Fresno Flats Historic Village & Park
49777 Road 427, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Flyer for GCT Winter Show: "The Little Town of Christmas"
GCT Presents" The Little Town of Christmas"
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025
Friday & Saturday 7:00 PM, Sunday 2:00 PM matinee
The Golden Chain Theatre, Oakhurst, CA
42130 Hwy 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Gingerbread Decorating Workshop
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Tenaya at Yosemite
1122 Highway 41, Fish Camp , CA 93623
Three Polar Bears ice skating.
Glice Skating Rink ~ The Pines Resort
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Thurs & Fri); 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Sat); 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Sun)
Bass Lake Rink & Activity Center
54432 Road 432 , Bass Lake, CA 90604
1850s Christmas table setting with candles.
Holiday Decoration Evening Tours
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Madera Courthouse Museum
210 W Yosemite Avenue, Madera, CA 93637
Family dressed in matching Chrostmas pajamas and Santa hats watching a holiday movie.
Holiday Movies
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Cedar Room at The Pines Resort
54432 Road 432, Bass Lake, CA 93604
A woman holding a snowflake shaped Christmas ornament.
Ornament Decorating Workshop
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Cedar Room at The Pines Resort
54432 Road 432, Bass Lake, CA 93604
Snow Globe Workshop
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tenaya at Yosemite
1122 Highway 41, Fish Camp , CA 93623
Families ice skating.
Winter Wonderland Ice Rink
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025
12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino
711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold, CA 93614

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Rodeo bull riding and bronc riding.
73rd Annual Coarsegold Rodeo
Friday, May 1, 2026
All Day
Coarsegold Rodeo Grounds
44777 Rodeo Grounds Lane, Coarsegold, CA 93614
Occurs:  05/01, 05/02
GCT Presents "Into the Woods"
Friday, May 1, 2026
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:00 PM, Sunday 2:00 PM Matinee
The Golden Chain Theatre, Oakhurst, CA
42130 HWY 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Occurs: Every week on Friday, Saturday, Sunday until May 03, 2026
Sierragrass Festival 2026
Friday, May 1, 2026
Coming soon
Sierra Meadows
46516 Opah Drive, Ahwahnee, CA 93601
Occurs:  04/30, 05/01, 05/02
45th Annual Bass Lake Fishing Derby
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Lines in the water from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Bass Lake, CA
Bass Lake, CA 93604
Occurs:  05/02, 05/03
Mariposa Butterfly Festival
Saturday, May 2, 2026
10:00A  - 06:00P    
Mariposa County Fairgrounds
5007 Fairgrounds Road, Mariposa, CA 95338
Occurs:  05/02, 05/03
Colorful ferris wheel at a county fair.
2026 Chowchilla-Madera County Fair
Monday, May 4, 2026
Chowchilla-Madera County Fairgrounds
1000 S. 3rd Street, Chowchilla, CA 93610
Occurs: Every day until May 10, 2026
Photo of Half Dome taken from Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park.
11th Annual Yosemite Half Marathon
Saturday, May 9, 2026
6:00 AM (rolling starts)
Recreation Point Campground, Bass Lake
Bass Lake, CA 93604
Classic Boat.
35th Annual Antique & Classic Car & Boat Show
Saturday, May 16, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Miller's Landing Bass Lake
37976 Road 222, Bass Lake, CA 93604
Flyer for the 15th Annual Bass Lake Triathlon.
15th Annual Bass Lake Triathlon
Saturday, May 30, 2026
The Pines Village, Bass Lake
54432 Rd 432, Bass Lake, CA 93604
Our annual Visit Yosemite | Madera County Visitors Guide can answer all your questions about visiting California's Gateway to Yosemite. From the park itself to the museums, wineries, art galleries and more throughout Madera County, our guide can help you plan the perfect vacation. Please note that we mail to the USA only, but anyone can download the guide.
Visit Yosemite - Madera County
Oakhurst Visitor Center, 40343 Highway 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-4636
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