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Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026
Art class in Yosemite.
Art Class: Nature Journaling with Sylvia Eneriz
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Happy Isles Art and Nature Center
Yosemite Valley, CA 95389
Dog Lake in Tuolomne Meadows
Day Hike: Dog Lake
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Dog Lake in Tuolomne Meadows
Dog Lake Trailhead, Tuolomne Meadows, CA 95389
Guided Nature Walk ~ Summer in Yosemite
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite Valley
Ahwahnee Drive, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
The Ahwahnee Hotel
Historic Ahwahnee Hotel Tour
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite Valley
9005 Ahwahnee Drive, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
Park Ranger leads two kids on a Junior Ranger tour of the Mariposa Grove.
Junior Ranger Program ~ Mariposa Grove
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
Mariposa Grove Road, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
a Park Ranger leads three kids in a junior Ranger program in Yosemite Valley.
Junior Ranger Program ~ Yosemite Valley
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Yosemite Valley Welcome Center
Yosemite Valley Welcome Center (Bus Stop 2), Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoia Yosemite
Nature Walk ~ Mariposa Grove
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
Mariposa Grove Road, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
Moon rising above Half Dome in Yosemite from Sentinal Dome.
Sunset Private Tour ~ Discover Yosemite
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026
Sentinel Dome in Yosmite National Park
A Park Ranger leads three guests on a wildflower program in Tuolumne Meadows.
Tuolumne Meadows ~ Wildflower Walk
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lembert Dome Trailhead in Tuolumne Meadows
Lembert Dome Parking, Tuolumne Meadows, CA 95389
Volunteers cleaning up litter in Yosemite
Volunteer Event: Yosemite Zero Heroes
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Exploration Center in Yosemite Valley
9035 Village Drive, Yosemite Valley, CA 95389

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September, 2026
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Art class in Yosemite.
Art Class: Pastels with Miranda Craft
Tuesday, Sep 1, 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Happy Isles Art and Nature Center
Yosemite Valley, CA 95389
Occurs: Every day until September 04, 2026
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
Banner for Bear Talks with Ranger Jill.
Bear Talks with Ranger Jill
Wednesday, Sep 2, 2026
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Fireside Room at The Redwoods in Yosemite
8038 Chilnualna Falls Rd, Wawona, CA 95389
Occurs: Every week on Wednesday, Sunday until September 06, 2026
Live music event at Bass Lake Marina Bar & Grill.
LIVE MUSIC All Summer Long!
Wednesday, Sep 2, 2026
Bass Lake Marina Bar & Grill
54406 Rd 432 , Bass Lake, CA 93604
Occurs: Every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday until September 06, 2026
Banner showing the star-filled night sky and pine trees.
Sierra Stargazing
Wednesday, Sep 2, 2026
Tenaya at Yosemite
1122 Highway 41, Fish Camp, CA 93623
Occurs: Every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until October 31, 2026
Cartoon produce advertising a farmers market.
The Villager's Market
Wednesday, Sep 2, 2026
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The Pine's Village
Occurs: Every week on Wednesday until September 02, 2026
Colored pencils for craft night.
Craft Night at the Library
Thursday, Sep 3, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wawona Bassett Memorial Library
7971 Chilnualna Falls Rd, Wawona, CA 95389
Occurs: Every week on Thursday until December 17, 2026
Karaoke singing at The Pines Bar at Bass Lake.
Karaoke in Bass Lake
Thursday, Sep 3, 2026
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
The Pines Bar at Bass Lake
54432 Road 432, Bass Lake, CA 93604
Occurs: Every week on Thursday until September 17, 2026
Banner for Open Mic Night at Idle Hour.
Open Mic Night
Thursday, Sep 3, 2026
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Queen's Inn by the River
41139 HWY 41, Oakhurst, California 93644
Occurs: Every week on Thursday until December 17, 2026
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Tesoro Viejo Farmers Market
Thursday, Sep 3, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tesoro Viejo Town Center
4150 Town Center Blvd, Madera, Ca 93636
Occurs: Every week on Thursday until December 17, 2026
Cartoon goose inj a cowboy hat and boots dancing.
Thursday Night Line Dancing
Thursday, Sep 3, 2026
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Hitching Post
42592 CA-49, Ahwahnee, CA 93601
Occurs: Every week on Thursday until December 17, 2026
Banner for Karaoke Night.
Friday Night Karaoke ~ The Hitching Post
Friday, Sep 4, 2026
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
The Hitching Post
42592 CA-49, Ahwahnee, CA 93601
Occurs: Every week on Friday until December 18, 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 06, 2026
Banner for Labor Day Weekend Art and Craft Fair at Bass Lake.
Labor Day Weekend Art & Craft Fair at Bass Lake
Friday, Sep 4, 2026
The Pines Resort
54432 Road 432, Bass Lake, CA 93604
Occurs:  09/04, 09/05, 09/06
Live Model Portrait Group banner.
Live Model Portrait Group
Friday, Sep 4, 2026
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Oakhurst Community College, Room OC-9
40241 CA-41, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Banner forf Friday Night Comedy Show at Chukchansi.
LOL! Comedy Show ~ Firehouse Lounge
Friday, Sep 4, 2026
8:00 PM & 10:00 PM
Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino
711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold, California 93614
Occurs: The First Friday of every 1 month(s) until December 04, 2026
Palm trees at sunset.
Summer Music Series ~ Grateful to the Core
Friday, Sep 4, 2026
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
South Gate Brewing Company
40233 Enterprise Dr, Oakhurst, California 93644
Bass Lake LIVE + FIREWORKS! ~ AC Myles
Saturday, Sep 5, 2026
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Gazebo Deck at The Pines Resort
54432 Road 432, Bass Lake, CA 93604
Woman running at bass lake.
Bass Lake Run Club
Saturday, Sep 5, 2026
8:00 AM
Nurture Coffee + Eats at Bass Lake
54354 Road 432, Bass Lake, CA 93604
Occurs: Every week on Saturday until September 05, 2026
Concert series at Bee's Bakery Cafe.
Coolwater Concert Series: Transatlantic Guitar Trio
Saturday, Sep 5, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bee's Bakery Cafe
40250 Junction Drive, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Music record with electric purple background.
DJ Nights ~ Firehouse Lounge
Saturday, Sep 5, 2026
9:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino
711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold, California 93614
Occurs: Every week on Saturday until December 26, 2026
Musician Kai Asmund flyer for Santurday Nights.
LIVE MUSIC with Kai Asmund
Saturday, Sep 5, 2026
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Yosemite Wine Tails
40409 Highway 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Occurs: The First Saturday of every 1 month(s) until December 05, 2026
Live music event at Chukchansi.
LIVE MUSIC ~ Gretchen Wilson
Saturday, Sep 5, 2026
8:00 PM
Outdoor Pavillion at Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino
711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold, California 93614
Live music event at Queen's Inn by the River.
LIVE MUSIC ~ Wack-A-Mole
Saturday, Sep 5, 2026
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Queen's Inn by the River
41139 CA-41, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Moonlight Special Dinner & Train Ride
Saturday, Sep 5, 2026
Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad
56001 CA-41, Fish Camp, CA 93623
Occurs:  09/05, 09/12, 09/26
Oakchella Family Music Festival
Saturday, Sep 5, 2026
12 PM - 9 PM
Oakhurst Community Center
39800 Rd 425B, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Palm trees at sunset.
Summer Music Series ~ Rocky Rock Band
Saturday, Sep 5, 2026
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
South Gate Brewing Company
40233 Enterprise Dr, Oakhurst, California 93644
Banner for Bingo at Chukchansi.
BINGO! ~ Chukchansi Conference Center
Sunday, Sep 6, 2026
1:00 PM on Sundays & 6:00 PM on Mondays
Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino
711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold, CA 93614
Occurs: Every week on Monday, Sunday until December 28, 2026
Eric Owens - Solo Irish Flute Playing - Live Music every Sunday at Yosemite Wine Tails - Event Image
Turf in the Bog - Solo Irish Flute
Sunday, Sep 6, 2026
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Yosemite Wine Tails
40409 Highway 41 , Oakhurst, CA 93644
Occurs: Every week on Sunday until December 27, 2026
Art class in Yosemite.
Art Class: Printmaking with Leah Peterson
Monday, Sep 7, 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Happy Isles Art and Nature Center
Yosemite Valley, CA 95389
Occurs: Every day until September 11, 2026
Cultural demonstration program at the Yosemite Museum.
Cultural Demonstration Program: Basket Weaving
Wednesday, Sep 9, 2026
Yosemite Museum
Yosemite Museum, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
Occurs:  09/09, 09/10
GCT Presents "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"
Friday, Sep 11, 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 13, 2026
Event banner for No-Bull Equipment Rodeo.
1st Annual No-Bull Equipment Rodeo
Saturday, Sep 12, 2026
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Coarsegold Rodeo Grounds
44777 Rodeo Grounds Lane, Coarsegold, CA 93614
Live music event at Queen's Inn by the River.
LIVE MUSIC ~ Fist Bump
Saturday, Sep 12, 2026
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Queen's Inn by the River
41139 CA-41, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Ride for Heroes: Bulls, Brocs & Barrels
Saturday, Sep 12, 2026
Gates Open: 4:00pm Show Starts: 6:00pm
Chowchilla Fairgrounds Grandstans Arena
1000 S. 3rd Street, Chowchilla, CA 93610
South Shore Car and Boat Show at Millers Landing Bass Lake
South Shore Car & Boat Show
Saturday, Sep 12, 2026
All Day
Miller's Landing at Bass Lake
37976 Road 222, Bass Lake, CA 93604
Palm trees at sunset.
Summer Music Series ~ Buzz Kill
Saturday, Sep 12, 2026
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
South Gate Brewing Company
40233 Enterprise Dr, Oakhurst, California 93644
Live Music Sunday with Marie Wilson
Sunday, Sep 13, 2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Toca Madera Winery
36140 Avenue 9, Madera, CA 93636
Occurs:  08/09, 09/13, 10/11, 11/08, 12/13
Yosemite Jazz Train with Jeff Kashiwa & Steve Oliver.
Yosmemite Jazz Train ~ Jeff Kashiwa & Steve Oliver
Sunday, Sep 13, 2026
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad!
56001 CA-41, Fish Camp, CA 93623
Art class in Yosemite.
Art Class: Watercolor with Steve Curl
Monday, Sep 14, 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Happy Isles Art and Nature Center
Yosemite Valley, CA 95389
Occurs: Every day until September 18, 2026
Oakhurst Art & Wine Hop Event image with wine glass on top of a multi-colored paint rainbow
Oakhurst Art & Wine Hop
Thursday, Sep 17, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Art & Wine throughout Oakhurst
Southern Yosemite Highway ~ Download The ART HOP MAP @ https://oakhurstarthop.com/, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Occurs:  05/21, 06/18, 07/16, 08/20, 09/17, 10/15
GCT Presents "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"
Friday, Sep 18, 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
Rodeo event at Chukchansi.
2nd Annual Rough Stock Buck 'n Bash
Saturday, Sep 19, 2026
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino
711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold, California 93614
Logo for the Smokey Bear Run with mountains and trees.
39th Annual Smokey Bear Run/Walk
Saturday, Sep 19, 2026
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Recreation Point, Bass Lake
39900 Road 222, Bass Lake, CA 93604
Wine harvest party at Dorval Estate.
Annual Dorval Wine Harvest Party
Saturday, Sep 19, 2026
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Dorval Estate Vinyards & Winery
42415 Road 208, Friant, CA 93626
Chowchilla classic Car & Custom Bike Show
Chowchilla Classic Car & Custom Bike Show
Saturday, Sep 19, 2026
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Veterans Memorial Park in Chowchilla
600 W Robertson Blvd, Chowchilla, CA 93610
Three men singing karaoke with their dog howling along.
Karaoke Night ~ Yosemite Wine Tails
Saturday, Sep 19, 2026
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Yosemite Wine Tails
40409 CA-41, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Occurs: The Third Saturday of every 1 month(s) until December 19, 2026
Live music event at Chukchansi.
LIVE MUSIC ~ Hunter Hayes
Saturday, Sep 19, 2026
8:00 PM
Outdoor Pavilion at Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino
711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold, California 93614
Mountain Artisans Market
Saturday, Sep 19, 2026
Fresno Flats Historic Park & Village
49777 School Road, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Occurs: The Third Saturday of every 1 month(s) until October 17, 2026
Live Music Sunday with Scott Patrick
Sunday, Sep 20, 2026
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Toca Madera Winery
36140 Avenue 9, Madera, CA 93636
Occurs:  08/16, 09/20, 10/18, 11/15, 12/20
Art class in Yosemite.
Art Class: Nature Journaling with Elizabeth Butterfield
Monday, Sep 21, 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Happy Isles Art and Nature Center
Yosemite Valley, CA 95389
Occurs: Every day until September 25, 2026
Live music event at Chukchansi.
LIVE MUSIC ~ Boombox Heroes
Friday, Sep 25, 2026
9:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Firehouse Lounge at Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino
711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold, California 93614
Live music event at Tesoro Viejo.
Live on the Lawn ~ Neon Nights with Max Headroom
Friday, Sep 25, 2026
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Tesoro Viejo Martin Morgan Amphitheater
756 Tressure Hills Drive, Madera, CA 93636
Yosemite museum.
Stewardship Series: Yosemite Museum Collections & Stories
Friday, Sep 25, 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Yosemite Museum in Yosemite Valley
Village Drive, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
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
Live music event at Queen's Inn by the River.
LIVE MUSIC ~ Jaded
Saturday, Sep 26, 2026
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Queen's Inn by the River
41139 CA-41, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Madera Courthouse Museum front
Madera County Museum Open House
Saturday, Sep 26, 2026
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Madera County Museum
210 West Yosemite Avenue, Madera, CA 93637
Tea party event at Fresno Flats.
Olde Fashioned Afternoon Tea
Saturday, Sep 26, 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fresno Flats Historical Village & Park
49777 School Road, Oakhurst, California 93644
Art class in Yosemite.
Art Class: Gouache with Lori Harris
Monday, Sep 28, 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Happy Isles Art and Nature Center
Yosemite Valley, CA 95389
Occurs: Every day until October 02, 2026
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