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Events and Activities Near Yosemite National Park

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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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Moon rising above Half Dome in Yosemite from Sentinal Dome.
Sunset Private Tour ~ Discover Yosemite
Tuesday, Sep 1, 2026
Sentinel Dome in Yosmite National Park
Occurs: Every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday until September 27, 2026
GCT Presents "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"
Friday, Sep 4, 2026
Friday & Saturday at 7:00 PM, Sunday at 2:00 PM Matinee
The Golden Chain Theatre, Oakhurst, CA
42130 Hwy 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Occurs: Every week on Friday, Saturday, Sunday until September 20, 2026
chowchilla-classic-car-custom-bike-show-2024-image-event-logo
Chowchilla Classic Car & Custom Bike Show
Saturday, Sep 19, 2026
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Veterans Memorial Park
600 Robertson Blvd, Chowchilla, CA 93610
Occurs: On the Third Saturday of September until September 16, 2034
Logo for the Smokey Bear Run with mountains and trees.
39th Annual Smokey Bear Run/Walk
Saturday, Sep 26, 2026
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Recreation Point, Bass Lake
39900 Road 222, Bass Lake, CA 93604
Full moon and Discover Yosemite logo.
Full Moon Private Tour ~ Discover Yosemite
Saturday, Sep 26, 2026
Sentinel Dome in Yosemite National Park
Occurs:  06/29, 07/29, 08/27, 09/26
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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