• December 5 -- Murphys Holiday Open House
  Holiday, Celebration: Stroll from store to store, listen to carolers, watch the parade, and pose for pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus after they light the community tree. Enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages at many local businesses. The parade begins at 6 p.m.
  Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 728.9012

• December 6 -- Holiday Open House in Calaveras County
  Holiday, Celebration: Visit our 22 member wineries throughout Calaveras County and enjoy yummy festive treats, colorful decorations, music in the air, visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus, and of course lots of WINE and friendship! This holiday celebration offers visitors special wine tastings, food & wine pairing and recipe ideas.
  Fee: Free to attendTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (866) 806.WINE (9463)

• December 6 -- Chatom's Annual Holiday Party
  Holiday, Celebration: Enjoy food and wine pairing, warm apple cider, carolers, and possibly a Santa visit. We are located at 1969 Highway 4, between Angels Camp and Murphys.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 736.6500

• December 6 -- 4th Annual "Paws and Claus"
  Celebration: The Calaveras Humane Society invites you to celebrate the season by having your pet's photo taken with Santa Claus! Dogs, cats, rats, birds, reptiles, miniature horses and more are all welcome! Human children may also take advantage of this photo opportunity.
  Fee: $10Time: Call for information Phone Number: (209) 795.7527

• December 6 -- Chatom Vineyards Holiday Open House
  Holiday, Celebration: This event is held annually and all are invited who enjoy the beauty and products of the Calaveras County wine country. Please join us for wine sampling, gourmet appetizers, caroling and holiday gift giving ideas. Taste our award winning wines and pick out a beautiful gourmet gift. Give us a call if you have questions. 1969 Highway 4, Douglas Flat
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 736.6500

• December 10 -- Wines of the World
  Wine Education: Steve Collum, owner of Vineyard Concepts will present Sparkling Wines for the Holidays. Taste sparkling wine from all over the world; whites, roses and reds. This is a great opportunity to try unusual wines for the holidays. Everyone welcome. Murphys Historic Hotel, 457 Main Street, Murphys
  Fee: $20 CWA Members/$30 Non-Members (Special pricing due to wine cost)Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 728.9467

• December 12 -- Winter Lights Christmas Open House
  Holiday, Celebration: Enjoy the festive holiday evening at the Cedar Center in Arnold. Bring your children because there will be an appearance from Santa Claus! Don’t forget to bring your camera for this event!
  Fee: Call for detailsTime: Call for information Phone Number: (209) 588.0999

• December 12 -- Holiday Dinner Dance at Ironstone Vineyards
  Wine Education, Live Music: The Murphys Community Club will stage its fourth annual Holiday Dinner Dance. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with a no-host wine bar. At 7 p.m. everyone will sit down to a festive dinner. Reservations required. 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys
  Fee: Call for informationTime: 6 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 728.9012

Ongoing Events

• Every Day -- Black Chasm Natural Landmark Tours
  Recreation: This tour consists of a descent of about 60 feet, down five flights of stairs into the large Colossal Chamber. Well-lit stalactites, stalagmites, long helictites, draperies, flowstones, columns and giant keystone bridges lodged high in the walls can be seen. Pioneer-Volcano Road. Call for directions and seasonal hours.
  Fee: $12.95 adults /$6.50 child (ages 3-12)Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Phone Number: (866) 762.2837

• December 5 , 12 & 19 -- Grass Valley Cornish Christmas
  Holiday, Family Fun: Mill and West Main Streets are closed to motorized traffic and filled with the sights and sounds of an old fashioned Christmas; carolers, jugglers, musicians, the Grass Valley Cornish Choir, cloggers, bell ringers, harp music and Santa Claus. Handmade arts & crafts from artists throughout California are displayed on the streets. Delicious food and drink are available for purchase.
  Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (530) 272.8315

• Every Saturday -- Wine Tasting and Tours
  Recreation: Every Saturday Double Oak Vineyards & Winery is open for wine tasting, winery tours and retail sales. Picnic facilities are also available. Come visit and spend the day with us. 14510 Blind Shady Road, Nevada City.
  Fee: FreeTime: 11a.m. - 5p.m. Phone Number: (530) 292.3235

• First Saturday of Every Month -- Perry Vineyards Library Tasting
  Wine Education: Join us for a little taste of Perry Creek's past at our library tasting the first Saturday of each month. Tastings are held in our reserve room and consist of three library wines. Excludes event weekends. 7400 Perry Creek Road, Somerset
  Fee: $5 Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (530) 620.5175