• Eel River Christmas Light Show

    Eel River Christmas Lights 21570 Eel River Dr., Sonora, CA

    4,000 Animated lights programmed to your favorite family Christmas songs. Watch and listen as snowflakes, christmas trees, candy canes, arches, spinners and singing bulbs dazzle your senses. Tune to 97.7 FM on your radio to listen to the lights from the comfort of your car. Enter from American River Dr W for best experience. Our ...

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  • 7th Annual Sonora Drive-thru Living Nativity

    Sonora Drive-Thru Nativity 17457 Murphy Rd., Sonora, CA

    We are so excited to present this special event for the 7th year and hope to spread much needed peace and joy as we celebrate Christ's birth. Come witness as a cast of actors, a live choir, and even a few farm animals gather to honor the birth of Him whom we celebrate this Christmas ...

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  • Christmas with Elvis at Around the Horn Brewing

    Around the Horn Brewing

    Christmas with Elvis is just ONE WEEK AWAY on Saturday December 21! We are thrilled to celebrate the holidays with you and the King. Get ready for a night of festive Christmas fun featuring award-winning Elvis tribute artist Tony Freitas. Put on your blue suede shoes and join us for a holly jolly time as ...

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  • Downtown Sonora Santa Crawl

    Downtown Sonora Washington St, Sonora, CA

    Get ready for the Downtown Sonora Santa Crawl, the most festive event of the season! Bring your friends, holiday spirit, and best festive costumes for an unforgettable night of holiday cheer in downtown Sonora!   Participating Bars & Restaurants:• The Sportsman• Ember’s Restaurant• Serventes Saloon• Sonora Brewing Company• Flappy’s Pizza• The Office• The Sonora Taproom• The ...

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  • Visit with Santa and Mrs Claus at Santa’s House in Courthouse Park

    Santa's House at Courthouse Park St, Sonora, CA

    Santa and Mrs. Claus are excited to be spending the holiday season right here in Sonora through December 23. Families are invited to stop by for photos, share holiday wishes, and experience the magic of the season. Don’t miss the delightful vintage “North Pole Mailbox” beside Santa’s House, where children can mail their letters directly ...

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  • Winter Wonderland at Black Oak Casino Resort

    Black Oak Casino Resort 19400 Tuolumne Road North, Tuolumne, CA

    Step into a magical holiday experience on Sunday, December 8, 15, and 22, from 5 PM to 7 PM!  Lights and enchanting art installations!  Santa's making an appearance—don’t miss your chance to say hello!  Hot chocolate, cider, and treats to keep you warm.  Beautifully decorated Heritage Park—perfect for family fun and holiday photos! Bundle up, ...

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  • Final Visit with Santa and Mrs Claus at Santa’s House in Courthouse Park

    Santa's House at Courthouse Park St, Sonora, CA

    Santa and Mrs. Claus are sad that this is the last day they will be here for the holidays. Tomorrow they take off for the North Pole. Families are invited to stop by for photos, share holiday wishes, and experience the magic of the season. Come join us, soak in the festive spirit, and make ...

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  • Tuolumne County Community Christmas Eve Day Dinner

    Mother Lode Fairgrounds 220 Southgate Drive, Sonora, California (CA)

    Join us at the Middle Building, Sierra for a delightful celebration! Enter through the familiar double doors overlooking the RV park and enjoy a personalized dining experience. Unlike a buffet, you'll be greeted and seated by our attentive Maître d', who will ensure you have a wonderful meal as our dedicated servers take your orders ...

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  • Crafting with Tuolumne County Arts Copy

    Aronos Research Club 37 N Elkin St, Sonora, CA, United States
    2025

    Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of creativity and community! This free craft workshop, co-hosted by the Sonora Chamber of Commerce, the Aronos Research Club, and Tuolumne County Arts, is perfect for children of all ages. 🖍️ All Supplies Provided 🍪 Refreshments Served 🎄 Special Event: Watch the lighting of the iconic Red Church at ...

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  • Lighting Ceremony of the Red Church and Downtown Sonora

    Sonora Fire Museum 125 N. Washington St., Sonora, United States
    2025

    Celebrate the start of the holiday season at our Downtown Sonora Lighting Ceremony! Join us as we light up St. James Episcopal Church (the iconic Red Church), Christmas Tree Lane in Courthouse Park, and the charming, festively decorated shops along Washington Street.  Special Guests! We’re honored to welcome Mike Holland, Tuolumne County District 1 Supervisor, ...

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  • Turkey Trot 2025

    Discover Life Seventh-day Adventist Church 40 N. Forest Road, Sonora, CA
    Community Event 2025

    Kick off the Thanksgiving holiday with Pip the Penguin at Adventist Health Sonora's fourth annual Turkey Trot! This free, family-friendly fun run includes 5k and 1-mile races, a costume contest, canned food drive, and more. Last year, nearly 400 runners and walkers joined in the fun, and we're excited to make this community event even ...

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  • Sonora Christmas Artisan Fair 3rd Annual

    Mother Lode Fairgrounds 220 Southgate Drive, Sonora, California (CA)
    Community Event 2025

    Collier's Events and Mountain Meadow Production Co. are pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Sonora Christmas Artisan Fair. The fair will be hosting over 130 Artisan vendors and food vendors, Musicians and Actors and SANTA! The Courtyard will house the main stage, Top Shelf Elf Lounge, Cocoa Cottage, hot coffee and many more food vendors. ...

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  • Hometown Craft Fair

    Sonora Opera Hall 250 S. Washington Street, Sonora, CA, United States
    Community Event 2025

    32nd annual craft fair featuring local artisans. Free entry. Hours 10 am to 5 pm each day. All handmade items including home decor, jewelry, gifts, and much more

  • 42nd Annual Historic Downtown Sonora Christmas Parade

    Downtown Sonora Washington St, Sonora, CA
    2025

     Join us for the 42nd Annual Historic Downtown Sonora Christmas Parade!  Celebrate the start of the holiday season—Sonora style! Join us for the beloved Historic Downtown Sonora Christmas Parade, a magical evening filled with sparkling lights, festive music, and hometown cheer. Gather your family and friends to enjoy dazzling floats, lively marching bands, and a ...

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