{"id":186186,"date":"2024-12-09T10:14:27","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T18:14:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=186186"},"modified":"2024-12-09T10:14:27","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T18:14:27","slug":"8-things-to-do-during-christmas-vacation-in-calaveras-cvb-feature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=186186","title":{"rendered":"8 Things to Do During Christmas Vacation in Calaveras ~ CVB Feature"},"content":{"rendered":"

Angels Camp, CA…Welcome to Calaveras County for the holidays! Here are 8 things to do during Christmas vacation in Calaveras and fun ways to get in the holiday spirit in one of the most charming and rustic regions California has to offer!<\/p>\n

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1. Play in the Snow, of course!<\/p>\n

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\nBear Valley Snowmobiling I Courtesy of Instagrammer @lizhigashino<\/p>\n

In Calaveras, we LOVE the snow! And playing in the snow during the holidays creates magical Christmas memories, so break out the sleds, skis, snowboards, snowshoes, and snowmobiles because you can do it all here. Rent a snowmobile from\u00a0Bear Valley Adventure Company<\/a>, snowshoe at\u00a0Calaveras Big Trees<\/a>\u00a0(limited free shoes at the park or rent some at\u00a0Sierra Nevada Adventure Company<\/a>), ski and board at\u00a0Bear Valley Mountain<\/a>\u00a0or sled at one of the three California State\u00a0SNO-parks<\/a>\u00a0in the area. Make sure to get your parking pass for the SNO-parks online or at\u00a0Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods,<\/a>\u00a0Camp Connell Store<\/a>, or\u00a0Sierra Nevada Adventure Company<\/a>. Daily passes are $15 or a season pass is $40 \u2013 Parking is first come, first serve. Or, rent a giant inner tube at\u00a0Bear Valley Adventure Company<\/a>\u00a0and slide down the snow hills. It\u2019s great fun!!<\/p>\n

2. Make it a movie or live theatre night!<\/p>\n

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\nAngels Camp Theater Courtesy of John Slot Photography<\/p>\n

No holiday would be complete without a trip to the movies! Angels 6 Theater is the perfect place to top off your Calaveras holiday experience with the latest releases in this beautiful historic art-deco style building with its six state-of-the-art auditoriums. Built during the silent film era, this historic theater comes with all the modern perks\u2013including comfy high back luxury reclining loveseats with flip-up armrests and the latest blockbuster releases.\u00a0Angels 6 Theatres<\/a>\u00a0is a special treat. Small town friendliness, delicious GMO-free popcorn, (more affordable prices for tickets and concessions than the average California cinema), and a charming downtown atmosphere all make this a great place to create new memories with loved ones. Check\u00a0current Angels Camp showtimes<\/a>\u00a0here.<\/p>\n

Before you head out, grab a bite at\u00a0Angels Creek Restaurant<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Cascabel<\/a>\u00a0just a few steps away. Or, relax afterwards at Avellino Italian Bar & Market right across the street. A fun and casual gathering spot to meet for a drink, share a bite, and bring home a delicious dinner for the family! Enjoy small bites and shop the imports market for gifts and homemade Italian goods to-go! Pop in for a quick gelato & espresso or savor a bottle of Italian wine with a beautiful charcuterie plate!<\/p>\n

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\nMurphys Creek Theater, Jacob Marley\u2019s Christmas Carol. Photo | Emily Graham<\/p>\n

Live theatre your thing? Well, you\u2019re in luck because Calaveras boasts TWO theatres featuring Christmas stories both familiar, yet unique.<\/p>\n

Fourth Wall Entertainment Troupe<\/a>\u00a0performs the classic\u00a0Belles On Broadway, a fun, light-hearted radio show perfect for the whole family. Performances run Friday & Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees from November 29th \u2013 December 15th in downtown San Andreas at the historic Metropolitan.<\/p>\n

Murphys Creek Theatre<\/a>\u00a0features an incredible one-actor show,\u00a0Jacob Marley\u2019s Christmas Carol. Robbie Allen is the infamous Jacob Marley who gives us a look behind the scenes of Ebeneezer Scrooge\u2019s overly-produced story of redemption, making it an intimate and spirited evening of theatre perfect for the whole family! Murphys\u00a0Creek Theatre is offering \u201cpay-what-you-can\u201d tickets to ensure everyone in our community can enjoy this festive performance and in the spirit of the holidays is asking those who can consider \u201cPay it forward\u201d by contributing a little extra when purchasing tickets to help support the theatre. Performances run Friday & Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees from November 29th through December 22nd.<\/p>\n

3. Stroll through Calaveras\u2019 festive & historic downtowns<\/p>\n

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We love our Christmas parades and celebrations through our historic and charming downtowns \u2013 Angels Camp, Mokelumne Hill, and Murphys, as well as our small towns of Arnold, Copperopolis, and Valley Springs. Christmas tree lightings and celebrations happen everywhere between the Friday after Thanksgiving through the middle of December where you can visit with Santa and explore\u00a0local stores<\/a>. Check our\u00a0Calendar of Events<\/a>\u00a0for a schedule of Christmas events. Enjoy leisurely strolls through town for those last minute flashes of inspiration in one of our small family owned shops and boutiques where you will get excellent and personal customer service. Plus, you\u2019ll feel great knowing you\u2019ve directly supported a family-owned-and-operated business that gives back to their community!<\/p>\n

4. Sleigh all day & ring in the New Year!<\/p>\n

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\nNew Year\u2019s Eve Fireworks at Bear Valley<\/p>\n

Sequoia Woods<\/a>\u00a0in Arnold,\u00a0Camps Restaurant<\/a>\u00a0in Angels Camp, and\u00a0Verona18<\/a>\u00a0in Copperopolis will all be having New Year\u2019s Eve dinners, dancing, music and revelry this year to ring in 2025. Or head up the hill to Bear Valley\u2019s New Year\u2019s Eve fireworks celebration on the mountain where the snow reflects the colorful light display in the sky. Find more ways to celebrate the New Year on our\u00a0calendar of Calaveras events<\/a>.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0Treat yourself with\u00a0Calaveras sweets<\/p>\n

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Nothing says Christmas vacation like holiday sweets. Surprise your loved ones with an early morning treat or bring a little something special to the holiday table from one of Calaveras\u2019 local bakeries or sweet shops this Christmas vacation. Grab yummy apple donuts for game night from\u00a0The Red Apple<\/a>\u00a0located between Murphys and Arnold, or if you happen to be on the west side of the county, stop into\u00a0Mo\u2019s Bakery<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0The Sweet Shop<\/a>\u00a0in Valley Springs for delicious holiday treats made from scratch. Ice cream in winter? Absolutely!!\u00a0The Ice Cream Parlor<\/a>\u00a0in downtown Angels Camp makes artisan ice cream right there in their shop. YUM! For extra special chocolate-y goodness, make sure to stop in at\u00a0Nelson\u2019s Candy Kitchen<\/a>\u00a0in downtown Murphys. Using pure and fresh ingredients, cooked in bright copper kettles, and cooled on marble tables that are over 100 years old, the Nelson family has delighted visitors with handmade candies and confections for five generations!<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0Get cozy indoors<\/p>\n

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\nInstagrammer @meganhollyclouse getting cozy with friends in Arnold.<\/p>\n

The holidays are a perfect time to get cozy with our loved ones indoors. Don your comfiest attire to snuggle in with some of those delicious baked treats, some nice warm beverages, and get ready to add some playful memories to the mix. If you love working a new puzzle or getting lively with a fun game, both are great ways to get cozy and bond with loved ones. Looking for a new fun game for the whole family? Pop into\u00a0Murphys Village Toy Store<\/a>\u00a0in downtown Murphys for a peek at their offerings. Or, maybe create a new culinary masterpiece with olive oil from\u00a0Marisolio Tasting Bar<\/a>\u00a0or new spices from\u00a0The Spice Tin<\/a>.<\/p>\n

7. Explore Gold Rush History<\/p>\n

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\nAngels Camp Museum<\/p>\n

You could spend hours soaking in all of the indigenous American and Gold Rush history artifacts located in the seven museums throughout Calaveras. Be sure to check out our Calaveras\u00a0museum scavenger hunt<\/a>\u00a0where you can explore the county\u2019s museums, find the hiding plush frog at each location, snap a picture and download it to win a small prize. Kids and kids-at-heart will love the 3 1\/2 acre\u00a0Angels Camp Museum<\/a>\u00a0where you can tour one of the largest covered wagon exhibits West of the Mississippi. Don\u2019t miss seeing the largest gold leaf nugget ever found at\u00a0Ironstone Vineyard\u2019s Heritage Museum<\/a>\u00a0open Thursday \u2013 Sunday. Learn what sets each museum apart by clicking the links below:<\/p>\n