This free event brings alive the Gold Mining Era of CA. There are blacksmiths, woodshop, and wool spinning demos—arts and crafts for kids of all ages, like candle making and quilting. People can pan for gold, churn ice cream, and play games. Talks and walks about nature and history. Pancake breakfast (8-10:30) and BBQ lunch (11:30-2) both for purchase.
Dates
Jul 19
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Plumas Eureka State Park
310 Johnsville Rd
Blairdsen
Region
Southeast Plumas
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Portola
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Western Pacific Railroad Museum
700 Western Pacific Way
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Western Pacific Railroad Museum
700 Western Pacific Way
Pumpkin Patch Express trains will be held October 18-19 and 25-26, Saturdays and Sundays. Trains will depart hourly from 1 pm to 5pm.
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1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Western Pacific Railroad Museum
700 Western Pacific Way
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Western Pacific Railroad Museum
700 Western Pacific Way
The trains will take visitors to the Pumpkin Patch, where they can select their pumpkins for purchase. Trains run hourly 1 pm to 5 pm.
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Places to stay nearby
Chester
Lakefront Home with Dock & Buoy – Sleeps 8 | Lake Almanor Country Club
Butt Valley Reservoir
Enjoy the outstanding views and tranquil atmosphere at Butt Valley Reservoir when you set up camp at Cool Springs Campground in Northern California.
Lake Almanor
Magical home with gorgeous lake and sunset views. Sleeps 10. Located in the Lake Almanor Country Club with all the amenities.