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Saturday, Jul 4, 2026
Fireworks at Bass Lake for 4th of July.
4th of July at Bass Lake
Saturday, Jul 4, 2026
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Gazebo Deck at The Pines Resort
54432 Road 432, Bass Lake, CA 93614
Red, White and Blue fireworks.
4th of July Fireworks Spectacular
Saturday, Jul 4, 2026
Gates Open 5:00 PM; Fireworks 9:00 PM
Madera District Fairgrounds
1850 Cleveland Ave., Madera, CA 93637
4th of July Special Menu at NO'O Cafe at Chukchansi.
4th of July Weekend Special at NOHʔOʔ CAFÉ
Saturday, Jul 4, 2026
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
NOHʔOʔ CAFÉ at Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino
711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold, California 93614
Firecracker sushi roll and blue dragon lemonade at the Noddle Bar for fourth of July special.
4th of July Weekend Special at Noodle Bar Asian Bistro
Saturday, Jul 4, 2026
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Noodle Bar Asian Bistro at Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino
711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold, California 93614
Vintage Steakhouse 4th of July Special Dinner featuring lobster thermidor, ribeye, and summer berries trifle.
4th of July Weekend Special at Vintage Steakhouse
Saturday, Jul 4, 2026
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Vintage Steakhouse at Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino
711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold, California 93614
4th of July Flip Flops & Fireworks BBQ at the Bass Lake Marina Bar & Grill
4th of July ~ FLIP FLOPS & FIREWORKS BBQ
Saturday, Jul 4, 2026
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Bass Lake Marina Bar & Grill
54406 Road 432 , Bass Lake, CA 93604
Tom Wheeler gives thumbs up after hitting the bullseye with an ax.
66th Annual Mid-Sierra Loggers Jamboree
Saturday, Jul 4, 2026
North Fork Recreation Center
33507 Recreation Road 230, North Fork, CA 93643
Bird Walk in Tuolomne Meadows
Bird Walk ~ Tuolumne Meadows
Saturday, Jul 4, 2026
7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Lembert Dome Trailhead
Lembert Dome, Tuolumne Meadows, CA 95389
Seafood buffet at California Market Buffet.
Crab & Prime Rib Buffet
Saturday, Jul 4, 2026
5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
California Market Buffet at Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino
711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold, California 93614
Music record with electric purple background.
DJ Nights ~ Firehouse Lounge
Saturday, Jul 4, 2026
9:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino
711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold, California 93614

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December, 2026
November, 2026 |  January, 2027
Cocktail on the rocks for Happy Hour at Hemlock.
Happy Hour ~ Hemlock Restaurant & Bar
Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The Inelle
48800 Royal Oaks Drive, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Occurs: Every day until January 03, 2027
Banner with a splashing martini cocktail and a negroni cocktail.
Wednesday Classics ~ The Cellar
Wednesday, Dec 2, 2026
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Elderberry House at Château du Sureau
48688 Victoria Ln, Oakhurst, California 93644
Occurs: Every week on Wednesday until December 30, 2026
Colored pencils for craft night.
Craft Night at the Library
Thursday, Dec 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
Banner with two cocktails.
Happy Hour ~ The Cellar
Thursday, Dec 3, 2026
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Elderberry House at Château du Sureau
48688 Victoria Ln, Oakhurst, California 93644
Occurs: Every week on Thursday until December 17, 2026
Banner for Open Mic Night at Idle Hour.
Open Mic Night
Thursday, Dec 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, Dec 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
Latin-themed buffet.
Thursday Night Latin Buffet
Thursday, Dec 3, 2026
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
California Market Buffet at Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino
711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold, California 93614
Occurs: Every week on Thursday until December 30, 2027
Cartoon goose inj a cowboy hat and boots dancing.
Thursday Night Line Dancing
Thursday, Dec 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
Downtown Madera Christmas Light Parade Flyer 2025
2025 Downtown Madera Christmas Light Parade
Friday, Dec 4, 2026
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Downtown Madera - Yosemite Avenue
Yosemite Avenue between , Madera, CA 93637
Seafood buffet at California Market Buffet.
Crab & Prime Rib Buffet
Friday, Dec 4, 2026
5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
California Market Buffet at Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino
711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold, California 93614
Occurs: Every week on Friday, Saturday until January 09, 2027
Banner for Karaoke Night.
Friday Night Karaoke ~ The Hitching Post
Friday, Dec 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 "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical"
Friday, Dec 4, 2026
Friday and Saturday at 7:00 PM, Sunday at 2:00 PM
The Golden Chain Theatre, Oakhurst, CA
42130 Hwy 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Occurs: Every week on Friday, Saturday, Sunday until December 06, 2026
Banner forf Friday Night Comedy Show at Chukchansi.
LOL! Comedy Show ~ Firehouse Lounge
Friday, Dec 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
Music record with electric purple background.
DJ Nights ~ Firehouse Lounge
Saturday, Dec 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, Dec 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
Banner for Bingo at Chukchansi.
BINGO! ~ Chukchansi Conference Center
Sunday, Dec 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, Dec 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
Barbecue buffet.
Monday Night Barbecue Buffet
Monday, Dec 7, 2026
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
California Market Buffet at Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino
711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold, California 93614
Occurs: Every week on Monday until January 04, 2027
Actors performing the Bracebridge Dinner at the Ahwahnee Hotel.
99th Annual Bracebridge Dinner at Yosemite
Tuesday, Dec 8, 2026
The Ahwahnee Hotel
9005 Ahwahnee Drive, Yosemite Valley, CA 95389
Occurs: Every week on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday until December 12, 2026
GCT Presents "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical"
Friday, Dec 11, 2026
Friday and Saturday at 7:00 PM, Sunday at 2:00 PM
The Golden Chain Theatre, Oakhurst, CA
42130 Hwy 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Occurs: Every week on Friday, Saturday, Sunday until December 13, 2026
Actors performing the Bracebridge Dinner at the Ahwahnee Hotel.
99th Annual Bracebridge Dinner at Yosemite
Monday, Dec 14, 2026
The Ahwahnee Hotel
9005 Ahwahnee Drive, Yosemite Valley, CA 95389
Occurs: Every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday until December 18, 2026
GCT Presents "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical"
Friday, Dec 18, 2026
Friday and Saturday at 7:00 PM, Sunday at 2:00 PM
The Golden Chain Theatre, Oakhurst, CA
42130 Hwy 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Occurs: Every week on Friday, Saturday, Sunday until December 20, 2026
Three men singing karaoke with their dog howling along.
Karaoke Night ~ Yosemite Wine Tails
Saturday, Dec 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
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