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Friday, Dec 5, 2025
Flyer for 12th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
12th Annual Coarsegold Tree Lighting & Holiday Market
Friday, Dec 5, 2025
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM, Tree Lighting at 7:00 PM
The Coarsegold Community Center
35610 CA-41 , Coarsegold, CA 93614
Downtown Madera Christmas Light Parade Flyer 2025
2025 Downtown Madera Christmas Light Parade
Friday, Dec 5, 2025
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Downtown Madera - Yosemite Avenue
Yosemite Avenue between "A" and "H" Streets, Madera, CA 93637
Friday Night Lights at Nature of Wildworks
Friday Night Lights
Friday, Dec 5, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
The Nature of Wildworks
32115 Road 416, Coarsegold, CA 93614
Flyer for GCT Winter Show: "The Little Town of Christmas"
GCT Presents" The Little Town of Christmas"
Friday, Dec 5, 2025
Friday & Saturday 7:00 PM, Sunday 2:00 PM matinee
The Golden Chain Theatre, Oakhurst, CA
42130 Hwy 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Event image for Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad's Holiday Magic Train
Holiday Magic Train
Friday, Dec 5, 2025
4:00 PM, 5:30 PM, & 7:00 PM
Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad
56001 CA-41, Fish Camp, CA 93623
Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
Tesoro Viejo 8th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, Dec 5, 2025
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Tesoro Viejo Town Center
4150 Town Center Blvd. #102, Madera, CA 93636
A Gingerbread man carrying Christmas presents.
The Pines Village: Shop, Sip, and Snack
Friday, Dec 5, 2025
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
The Pines Village, Bass Lake
Bass Lake, CA 93604
Families ice skating.
Winter Wonderland Ice Rink
Friday, Dec 5, 2025
12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino
711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold, CA 93614
Banner for Yosemite Craft Bazaar.
Yosemite Holiday Craft Bazaar
Friday, Dec 5, 2025
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Curry Village in Yosemite Valley
9010 Curry Village Drive, Yosemite Valley, CA 95389
Saturday, Dec 6, 2025
Oakhurst Community Christmas Tree Lighting 2025 Promotional photo graphic
38th Annual Oakhurst Community Christmas Tree Lighting
Saturday, Dec 6, 2025
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Ditton's Talking Bear ~ Corner of Highway 41 and Road 426.
40307 Highway 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644

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Flyer for 12th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
12th Annual Coarsegold Tree Lighting & Holiday Market
Friday, Dec 5, 2025
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM, Tree Lighting at 7:00 PM
The Coarsegold Community Center
35610 CA-41 , Coarsegold, CA 93614
Downtown Madera Christmas Light Parade Flyer 2025
2025 Downtown Madera Christmas Light Parade
Friday, Dec 5, 2025
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Downtown Madera - Yosemite Avenue
Yosemite Avenue between "A" and "H" Streets, Madera, CA 93637
Friday Night Lights at Nature of Wildworks
Friday Night Lights
Friday, Dec 5, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
The Nature of Wildworks
32115 Road 416, Coarsegold, CA 93614
Occurs: Every week on Friday until December 19, 2025
Flyer for GCT Winter Show: "The Little Town of Christmas"
GCT Presents" The Little Town of Christmas"
Friday, Dec 5, 2025
Friday & Saturday 7:00 PM, Sunday 2:00 PM matinee
The Golden Chain Theatre, Oakhurst, CA
42130 Hwy 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Occurs: Every day until December 07, 2025
Event image for Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad's Holiday Magic Train
Holiday Magic Train
Friday, Dec 5, 2025
4:00 PM, 5:30 PM, & 7:00 PM
Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad
56001 CA-41, Fish Camp, CA 93623
Occurs: Every day until December 07, 2025
Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
Tesoro Viejo 8th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, Dec 5, 2025
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Tesoro Viejo Town Center
4150 Town Center Blvd. #102, Madera, CA 93636
A Gingerbread man carrying Christmas presents.
The Pines Village: Shop, Sip, and Snack
Friday, Dec 5, 2025
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
The Pines Village, Bass Lake
Bass Lake, CA 93604
Families ice skating.
Winter Wonderland Ice Rink
Friday, Dec 5, 2025
12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino
711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold, CA 93614
Occurs: Every day until January 04, 2026
Banner for Yosemite Craft Bazaar.
Yosemite Holiday Craft Bazaar
Friday, Dec 5, 2025
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Curry Village in Yosemite Valley
9010 Curry Village Drive, Yosemite Valley, CA 95389
Oakhurst Community Christmas Tree Lighting 2025 Promotional photo graphic
38th Annual Oakhurst Community Christmas Tree Lighting
Saturday, Dec 6, 2025
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Ditton's Talking Bear ~ Corner of Highway 41 and Road 426.
40307 Highway 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Banner for Breakfast with the Grinch.
Breakfast with the Grinch ~ The Pines Resort
Saturday, Dec 6, 2025
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Lakeview Room
54432 Road 432, Bass Lake, CA 93604
Kids and Christmas presents.
Coats for Kids & Toys for Tots ~ Winter Wonderland Ice Rink
Saturday, Dec 6, 2025
12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino
711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold, CA 93614
Native Marketplace
Saturday, Dec 6, 2025
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sierra Mono Museum
33103 Road 228, North Fork, CA 93643
Occurs:  10/04, 11/01, 12/06
Santa Claus peaking over a kitchen table at a fully loaded breakfast plate.
Oakhurst Kiwanis presents "Breakfast with Santa"
Saturday, Dec 6, 2025
7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Oakhurst Community Center
39800 Rd 425B, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Flyer for Succulent Centerpiece Class at Yosmeite Wine Tails.
Succulent Centerpiece Class ~ Yosemite Wine Tails
Saturday, Dec 6, 2025
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Yosemite Wine Tails
40409 CA-41, Oakhurst , CA 93644
Santa Claus toasting a glass of champagne.
Annual Holiday Market
Sunday, Dec 7, 2025
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
San Joaquin Wine Company
21821 Avenue 16, Madera, CA 93637
Girl looking at pretty felt tea light lanterns.
Beginner Felt Tea Light Lanterns
Sunday, Dec 7, 2025
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Yosemite Gateway Art Center
40982 CA-41, Oakhurst, CA 93644
1850's era Christmas table settings.
Christmas Night at the Museum Gala
Sunday, Dec 7, 2025
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Madera Courthouse Museum
210 W Yosemite Avenue, Madera, CA 93637
Kid eating cotton candy while somene tries to hand them a pair of ice skates.
Cotton Candy Day ~ Winter Wonderland Ice Rink
Sunday, Dec 7, 2025
12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino
711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold , CA 93614
Flyer for Fragrance Flower Party at Yosemite Wine Tails.
Scentsy Fragrance Flower Party ~ Yosemite Wine Tails
Sunday, Dec 7, 2025
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Yosemite Wine Tails
40409 CA-41, Oakhurst , CA 93644
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 7, 2025
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Yosemite Wine Tails
40409 Highway 41 , Oakhurst, CA 93644
Occurs: Every week on Sunday until December 28, 2025
Event image for Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad's Holiday Magic Train
Holiday Magic Train
Monday, Dec 8, 2025
4:00 PM, 5:30 PM, & 7:00 PM
Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad
56001 CA-41, Fish Camp, CA 93623
Occurs: Every day until December 14, 2025
Table set with a Christmas tree and presents.
Holiday Decoration Tours
Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Madera Courthouse Museum
210 W Yosemite Avenue, Madera, CA 93637
Occurs:  12/09, 12/10, 12/11, 12/12, 12/13
Around the World at Ducey's Graphic
Around The World At Ducey's On The Lake - Cuba
Wednesday, Dec 10, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bass Lake
54432 Road 432, Bass Lake, CA 93604
Mono Language Workshop
Wednesday, Dec 10, 2025
Wednesdays 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Sierra Mono Museum
33103 Road 228, North Fork, CA 93643
Occurs: Every week on Wednesday until December 17, 2025
Woman enjoying a cup of hot cocoa at the Christmas Market.
Christmas Farmers Market
Thursday, Dec 11, 2025
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tesoro Viejo Town Center
4150 Town Center Blvd, Madera, CA 93636
Open Mic at the Queen's Inn - event image
OPEN MIC at Queen's Inn by the River
Thursday, Dec 11, 2025
Signups begin at 5:30 PM, Open Mic 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Queens Inn by the River
41139 Highway 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Occurs: Every week on Thursday until December 18, 2025
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Tesoro Viejo Farmers Market
Thursday, Dec 11, 2025
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tesoro Viejo Town Center
4150 Town Center Blvd, Madera, Ca 93636
Occurs: Every week on Thursday until December 25, 2025
A couple holding Hawaiian leis.
Tropi-cool Night ~ Winter Wonderland Ice Rink
Thursday, Dec 11, 2025
12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino
711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold, CA 93614
Flyer for Live Music at Axis Coffee Bar and Eatery.
AXIS Grounded Music Series
Friday, Dec 12, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
AXIS Coffee Bar + Eatery
4150 Town Center Blvd #102, Madera, CA 93636
Occurs:  11/21, 11/28, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26
Flyer for GCT Winter Show: "The Little Town of Christmas"
GCT Presents" The Little Town of Christmas"
Friday, Dec 12, 2025
Friday & Saturday 7:00 PM, Sunday 2:00 PM matinee
The Golden Chain Theatre, Oakhurst, CA
42130 Hwy 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Occurs: Every day until December 14, 2025
Banner for Cork Christmas Tree class at Yosemite Wine Tails.
Cork Tree Class ~ Yosemite Wine Tails
Saturday, Dec 13, 2025
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Yosemite Wine Tails
40409 CA-41, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Flyer for Holiday Market at Gallery 5.
Holiday Market at Gallery 5
Saturday, Dec 13, 2025
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Yosemite Gateway Art Center, Gallery 5
40982 CA-41, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Occurs:  12/13, 12/14
Santa Claus holding a cup of hot cocoa.
Hot Chocolate & Cookies with Santa
Saturday, Dec 13, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Coarsegold Historic Village
35300 CA-41 , Coarsegold , CA 93614
Mariposa Merry Mountain Christmas Parade
Saturday, Dec 13, 2025
5:00 PM
Main Street, Mariposa
Main Street, Mariposa, CA 95338
Santa Claus welcoming families to have pancakes.
Pancakes with Santa ~ The Pines Resort
Saturday, Dec 13, 2025
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Ducey's on the Lake
39255 Martina Dr, Bass Lake, CA 93604
Occurs:  12/13, 12/14
Santa Claus catching snowflakes in a winter wonderland.
Santa's Winter Wonderland Walkthrough
Saturday, Dec 13, 2025
4:30 PM to 8:30 PM
MY Club Teen Center
50089 School Road 427, Oakhurst , CA 93644
Occurs:  12/13, 12/14
Tacos on a turntable record player.
Tacos & Turntables ~ LIVE from The Meadows
Saturday, Dec 13, 2025
TBD
Sierra Meadows
46516 Opah Dr., Ahwahnee, CA 93601
Flyer for Paint Party Christmas Cabin.
Christmas Cabin Paint Party ~ The Oak Room
Sunday, Dec 14, 2025
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
The Oakroom
40807 CA-41, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Christmas tea.
Christmas High Tea ~ The Elderberry House
Sunday, Dec 14, 2025
11:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 12:30 PM, and 1:00 PM
Chateau du Sureau
48688 Victoria Lane, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Promotional for Toca Mader Winery Marie Wilson Solo Show.
Live Music Sunday with Marie Wilson Solo
Sunday, Dec 14, 2025
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Toca Madera Winery
36140 Avenue 9, Madera, CA 93636
Tea cups with succulents in them.
Tea Cup Succulent Arrangements
Sunday, Dec 14, 2025
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Yosemite Gateway Art Center
40982 CA-41, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Event image for Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad's Holiday Magic Train
Holiday Magic Train
Monday, Dec 15, 2025
4:00 PM, 5:30 PM, & 7:00 PM
Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad
56001 CA-41, Fish Camp, CA 93623
Occurs: Every day until December 21, 2025
1850s Christmas table setting with candles.
Holiday Decoration Evening Tours
Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Madera Courthouse Museum
210 W Yosemite Avenue, Madera, CA 93637
Occurs:  12/16, 12/17, 12/18, 12/19, 12/20
Comic book super heroes ice skating.
Super Heroes vs. Villains ~ Winter Wonderland Ice Rink
Thursday, Dec 18, 2025
12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino
711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold, CA 93614
Flyer for GCT Winter Show: "The Little Town of Christmas"
GCT Presents" The Little Town of Christmas"
Friday, Dec 19, 2025
Friday & Saturday 7:00 PM, Sunday 2:00 PM matinee
The Golden Chain Theatre, Oakhurst, CA
42130 Hwy 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Occurs: Every day until December 21, 2025
Two male ice skaters dressed in ugly Christmas sweaters nervously giggle at a woman who slipped on the ice.
Ugly Sweater Day ~ Winter Wonderland Ice Rink
Friday, Dec 19, 2025
12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino
711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold, CA 93614
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
Gingerbread Decorating Workshop
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Tenaya at Yosemite
1122 Highway 41, Fish Camp , CA 93623
Occurs:  11/29, 12/20, 12/22
Snow Globe Workshop
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tenaya at Yosemite
1122 Highway 41, Fish Camp , CA 93623
Occurs:  11/28, 12/20, 12/21, 12/22, 12/23, 12/24
Breakfast with Santa
Sunday, Dec 21, 2025
9:00AM - 11:00AM
Tenaya at Yosemite
1122 Highway 41, Fish Camp, CA 93623
Event image for Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad's Holiday Magic Train
Holiday Magic Train
Monday, Dec 22, 2025
4:00 PM, 5:30 PM, & 7:00 PM
Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad
56001 CA-41, Fish Camp, CA 93623
Occurs: Every day until December 28, 2025
Christmas table setting.
Christmas Eve Dinner ~ The Elderberry House
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2025
5:00 PM, 5:30 PM, 7:00 PM, and 7:30 PM
Chateau du Sureau
48688 Victoria Lane, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Christmas dinner with turkey and mashed potatoes.
Christmas Eve Prix Fixe Dinner ~ The Pines Resort
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2025
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Ducey's on the Lake
39255 Marina Dr, Bass Lake, CA 93604
A large table full of Christmas food.
Christmas Buffet ~ Tenaya at Yosemite
Thursday, Dec 25, 2025
1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Tenaya Lodge Grand Ballroom
1122 CA-41, Fish Camp, CA 93623
Christmas Brunch.
Christmas Day Brunch Buffet ~ The Pines Resort
Thursday, Dec 25, 2025
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Ducey's on the Lake
39255 Marina Dr, Bass Lake, CA 93604
Christmas dinner at a fine dining restaurant.
Christmas Dinner ~ The Elderberry House
Thursday, Dec 25, 2025
5:00 PM and 6:00 PM
Chateau du Sureau
48688 Victoria Lane, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Event image for Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad's Holiday Magic Train
Holiday Magic Train
Monday, Dec 29, 2025
4:00 PM, 5:30 PM, & 7:00 PM
Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad
56001 CA-41, Fish Camp, CA 93623
Occurs: Every day until January 04, 2026
Women toasting champagne glasses to ring in the new year.
New Year's Eve Celebration ~ Tenaya at Yosemite
Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025
7:00 PM to 12:30 AM
Tenaya Lodge Grand Ballroom
1122 CA-41, Fish Camp, CA 93623
Champagne glasses toasting to the New Year.
New Year's Eve Dinner ~ The Elderberry House
Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025
5:30 PM and 9:00 PM
Chateau du Sureau
48688 Victoria Lane, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Puppies enjoying New Year's eve party.
New Year's Eve Party at Yosemite Wine Tails
Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Yosemite Wine Tails, Oakhurst CA
40409 Hwy 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Women toasting champagne glasses to ring in the new year.
New Years Eve Prix Fixe Dinner ~ The Pines Resort
Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Ducey's on the Lake
39255 Marina Dr, Bass Lake, CA 93604
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