County guide
20 outings for families, couples, seniors and groups, each linked to its source.
Clear Lake State Park, the Clearlake Winter Festival and Parade, planetarium shows and a library StoryWalk
Lake County Theatre Company and Mendocino College present the Howard Ashman and Alan Menken musical, a romantic comedy set in a florist's shop on Skid Row.
Free classic film screenings: The Maltese Falcon (Oct 27), Casablanca (Nov 10), Arsenic and Old Lace (Nov 24), Forrest Gump (PG-13, Dec 8) and Beauty and the Beast (G, Dec 22). Doors 5:30pm; concessions for purchase; assistive listening devices available.
Lake County Office of Education's Norton Planetarium shows, each about an hour, hosted by astronomer Angelo Parisi, followed (weather permitting) by a look at the night sky through the observatory's telescopes. Fri Oct 30: Danger from Outer Space!; Sat Nov 14: STARS; Sat Nov 21: The Hot and Energetic Universe.
Northern California Old Time Fiddlers Association players jam in the red barn on the first Sunday of each month; burgers, hot dogs, beer, wine and soda from the grill.
The theatre hosts the Pomo Culture Series. Pomo jewelry sale and Indian taco sales start at 5pm; the presentation begins at 6pm.
A guided walk lasting 1.5 to 3 hours; meet at 8:15am. No pre-registration; steady rain cancels; no dogs.
A Lake County Library StoryWalk at the state park. Free parking, and the visitor center is open.
The Lake County Symphony's fall concert, conducted by John Parkinson, with an opening performance by the Lake County Adult and Youth Concert Orchestra. Doors 1:30pm.
City of Clearlake's family winter festival at Austin Park, with festival activities from 2pm, a parade at 6pm and the tree lighting at about 6:30pm.
The Lake County Symphony Association's annual Christmas concert, conducted by John Parkinson, with an opening performance by the Lake County Adult and Youth Concert Orchestra. Doors 1:30pm.
A state historic park on Highway 53 between Lower Lake and Clearlake. No dogs. Ranch house tours are suspended.
A park on Clear Lake, California's oldest and largest freshwater lake, with swimming, boating, fishing and wildlife viewing. Dogs only in the parking lot, on paved roads and in campgrounds.
The Lake County Historical Society's museum at the Ely Stage Stop.
Lake County's museum in the historic courthouse, with Pomo baskets, exhibits on the geologic history of Clear Lake, gems and minerals, pioneer artifacts and a restored courtroom.
Soper Reese shows including Rocky Horror, planetarium nights and a ranch hike in Lower Lake
Lake County Theatre Company and Mendocino College present the Howard Ashman and Alan Menken musical, a romantic comedy set in a florist's shop on Skid Row.
Free classic film screenings: The Maltese Falcon (Oct 27), Casablanca (Nov 10), Arsenic and Old Lace (Nov 24), Forrest Gump (PG-13, Dec 8) and Beauty and the Beast (G, Dec 22). Doors 5:30pm; concessions for purchase; assistive listening devices available.
Lake County Office of Education's Norton Planetarium shows, each about an hour, hosted by astronomer Angelo Parisi, followed (weather permitting) by a look at the night sky through the observatory's telescopes. Fri Oct 30: Danger from Outer Space!; Sat Nov 14: STARS; Sat Nov 21: The Hot and Energetic Universe.
Paella dinner at the ranch winery on the first Wednesday of each month; wine sold by the glass and bottle. Book on Tock; when checked, Tock showed no open booking (the 6pm seating was sold out), so call ahead: 707-994-4068.
A 4-mile, 2-hour guided hike; meet at the tasting room.
Eleven bands and more than 40 Lake County musicians in one night, raising funds for local musicians, entertainers and academic programs. Doors 5:30pm; open seating.
A screening of the 1975 rated-R cult musical. Doors 8pm; games and activities 8:30pm. Under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian 21 or older; bring ID.
A fundraiser for the local dance group with a red carpet, dancing, charcuterie and photos, plus a preview of the company's 2027 competition dances. Open seating.
The Lake County Symphony's fall concert, conducted by John Parkinson, with an opening performance by the Lake County Adult and Youth Concert Orchestra. Doors 1:30pm.
The Lake County Symphony Association's annual Christmas concert, conducted by John Parkinson, with an opening performance by the Lake County Adult and Youth Concert Orchestra. Doors 1:30pm.
A park on Clear Lake, California's oldest and largest freshwater lake, with swimming, boating, fishing and wildlife viewing. Dogs only in the parking lot, on paved roads and in campgrounds.
The Courthouse Museum, a Kelsey Brothers lecture, the Fiddler's Jam and Symphony concerts
Free classic film screenings: The Maltese Falcon (Oct 27), Casablanca (Nov 10), Arsenic and Old Lace (Nov 24), Forrest Gump (PG-13, Dec 8) and Beauty and the Beast (G, Dec 22). Doors 5:30pm; concessions for purchase; assistive listening devices available.
Northern California Old Time Fiddlers Association players jam in the red barn on the first Sunday of each month; burgers, hot dogs, beer, wine and soda from the grill.
The theatre hosts the Pomo Culture Series. Pomo jewelry sale and Indian taco sales start at 5pm; the presentation begins at 6pm.
A guided walk lasting 1.5 to 3 hours; meet at 8:15am. No pre-registration; steady rain cancels; no dogs.
Dr. John Parker speaks on "The Kelsey Brothers: A California Disaster" at the Ely Stage Stop.
The Lake County Symphony's fall concert, conducted by John Parkinson, with an opening performance by the Lake County Adult and Youth Concert Orchestra. Doors 1:30pm.
The Lake County Symphony Association's annual Christmas concert, conducted by John Parkinson, with an opening performance by the Lake County Adult and Youth Concert Orchestra. Doors 1:30pm.
A state historic park on Highway 53 between Lower Lake and Clearlake. No dogs. Ranch house tours are suspended.
The Lake County Historical Society's museum at the Ely Stage Stop.
Lake County's museum in the historic courthouse, with Pomo baskets, exhibits on the geologic history of Clear Lake, gems and minerals, pioneer artifacts and a restored courtroom.
An Epic Evening of Music, Anderson Marsh and the Pomo Culture Series
Lake County Theatre Company and Mendocino College present the Howard Ashman and Alan Menken musical, a romantic comedy set in a florist's shop on Skid Row.
Free classic film screenings: The Maltese Falcon (Oct 27), Casablanca (Nov 10), Arsenic and Old Lace (Nov 24), Forrest Gump (PG-13, Dec 8) and Beauty and the Beast (G, Dec 22). Doors 5:30pm; concessions for purchase; assistive listening devices available.
Lake County Office of Education's Norton Planetarium shows, each about an hour, hosted by astronomer Angelo Parisi, followed (weather permitting) by a look at the night sky through the observatory's telescopes. Fri Oct 30: Danger from Outer Space!; Sat Nov 14: STARS; Sat Nov 21: The Hot and Energetic Universe.
Northern California Old Time Fiddlers Association players jam in the red barn on the first Sunday of each month; burgers, hot dogs, beer, wine and soda from the grill.
Paella dinner at the ranch winery on the first Wednesday of each month; wine sold by the glass and bottle. Book on Tock; when checked, Tock showed no open booking (the 6pm seating was sold out), so call ahead: 707-994-4068.
A 4-mile, 2-hour guided hike; meet at the tasting room.
The theatre hosts the Pomo Culture Series. Pomo jewelry sale and Indian taco sales start at 5pm; the presentation begins at 6pm.
Eleven bands and more than 40 Lake County musicians in one night, raising funds for local musicians, entertainers and academic programs. Doors 5:30pm; open seating.
A screening of the 1975 rated-R cult musical. Doors 8pm; games and activities 8:30pm. Under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian 21 or older; bring ID.
A fundraiser for the local dance group with a red carpet, dancing, charcuterie and photos, plus a preview of the company's 2027 competition dances. Open seating.
A guided walk lasting 1.5 to 3 hours; meet at 8:15am. No pre-registration; steady rain cancels; no dogs.
Dr. John Parker speaks on "The Kelsey Brothers: A California Disaster" at the Ely Stage Stop.
City of Clearlake's family winter festival at Austin Park, with festival activities from 2pm, a parade at 6pm and the tree lighting at about 6:30pm.
A state historic park on Highway 53 between Lower Lake and Clearlake. No dogs. Ranch house tours are suspended.
A park on Clear Lake, California's oldest and largest freshwater lake, with swimming, boating, fishing and wildlife viewing. Dogs only in the parking lot, on paved roads and in campgrounds.
Classic movie nights, a Pomo Culture evening, the Clearlake parade, a StoryWalk and a guided marsh walk
Free classic film screenings: The Maltese Falcon (Oct 27), Casablanca (Nov 10), Arsenic and Old Lace (Nov 24), Forrest Gump (PG-13, Dec 8) and Beauty and the Beast (G, Dec 22). Doors 5:30pm; concessions for purchase; assistive listening devices available.
Northern California Old Time Fiddlers Association players jam in the red barn on the first Sunday of each month; burgers, hot dogs, beer, wine and soda from the grill.
The theatre hosts the Pomo Culture Series. Pomo jewelry sale and Indian taco sales start at 5pm; the presentation begins at 6pm.
A guided walk lasting 1.5 to 3 hours; meet at 8:15am. No pre-registration; steady rain cancels; no dogs.
A Lake County Library StoryWalk at the state park. Free parking, and the visitor center is open.
City of Clearlake's family winter festival at Austin Park, with festival activities from 2pm, a parade at 6pm and the tree lighting at about 6:30pm.
A state historic park on Highway 53 between Lower Lake and Clearlake. No dogs. Ranch house tours are suspended.