County guide
24 outings for families, couples, seniors and groups, each linked to its source.
Holiday tree lightings, an adventure park, ice skating, Gold Rush museums and Tahoe beaches.
Halloween haunted house at the 1908 Watson Cabin, the oldest log structure remaining in the North Lake Tahoe area, from the North Lake Tahoe Historical Society. Free 5th annual haunted house during the Tahoe City Trick or Treat event.
Annual fair (formerly the Native Craft Fair) with handmade jewelry, beadwork, pottery, textiles and carvings from Native artisans; held rain or shine.
Local businesses, organizations and schools decorate trees around The Square: watch the grove light up, make holiday crafts, enjoy music, visit Santa and shop local vendors.
The city's Christmas tree is lit on The Square at about 6:10pm, with cookie decorating, Santa, a kids' activity zone, music and food.
Year-round PlacerGROWN Saturday market, open rain or shine (closed for winds over 20 mph).
Built in 1851 as the Traveler's Rest Hotel, with a furnished Victorian-era farmhouse, docent-led house tours, an 1874 winery, an 1881 wine processing building and 19th-century wagons in the carriage barn.
Granite Bay entrance to Folsom Lake State Recreation Area at the base of the Sierra foothills, for hiking, biking, picnicking and boating. Dogs are allowed on trails and in the water, but not in the Granite Bay swim area.
County regional park with more than 30 miles of trails, including trails to the falls. Parking reservations are required on weekends and designated high-use days.
Sandy beach and picnic tables shaded by Jeffrey pines on Lake Tahoe's north shore. Dogs are allowed only at Dog Beach, the rocky area east of the boat ramp.
Learn about the Nisenan Maidu, who have lived here for thousands of years: exhibits on acorn processing and basket weaving, contemporary Native art, and an outdoor trail past petroglyphs and hundreds of bedrock mortars.
Free county history museum on the first floor of Auburn's historic Courthouse, from the Nisenan people to the late 20th century, with the Placer County Gold collection, the Pate Collection of American Indian artifacts and Thomas Kinkade's original "Auburn Centennial". A docent-led Old Town walking tour starts here Saturdays at 10am.
Zip lines, free fall, climbing and ropes adventures in Rocklin's historic Quarry District, plus Kidz Kove netted play for ages 3-13.
Bowling, billiards and an arcade at Westfield Galleria at Roseville, open late every night.
Year-round ice rink in Roseville with public skating sessions.
Foothill wineries, a holiday tasting party, museums and the Auburn farmers market.
Annual fair (formerly the Native Craft Fair) with handmade jewelry, beadwork, pottery, textiles and carvings from Native artisans; held rain or shine.
Downtown Roseville's holiday party with wine and beer tastings.
Year-round PlacerGROWN Saturday market, open rain or shine (closed for winds over 20 mph).
Relaxed Loomis tasting room with a patio looking toward the Sierra foothills. Groups under eight.
Estate winery on the Placer County Wine Trail, about twenty minutes from Sacramento. Walk-in seating.
Foothill winery with a large tasting room, covered patio and grassy grounds, and live music on weekend afternoons.
Museum beside the Lake Tahoe dam with one of the largest Native American basket collections in the United States, plus exhibits on Tahoe's maritime and resort history, pop culture and art.
Sandy beach and picnic tables shaded by Jeffrey pines on Lake Tahoe's north shore. Dogs are allowed only at Dog Beach, the rocky area east of the boat ramp.
Free county history museum on the first floor of Auburn's historic Courthouse, from the Nisenan people to the late 20th century, with the Placer County Gold collection, the Pate Collection of American Indian artifacts and Thomas Kinkade's original "Auburn Centennial". A docent-led Old Town walking tour starts here Saturdays at 10am.
Custom-designed escape rooms in downtown Roseville.
Free county museums, the Maidu Museum, a Native artisan fair and river canyon trails.
Annual fair (formerly the Native Craft Fair) with handmade jewelry, beadwork, pottery, textiles and carvings from Native artisans; held rain or shine.
The city's Christmas tree is lit on The Square at about 6:10pm, with cookie decorating, Santa, a kids' activity zone, music and food.
Year-round PlacerGROWN Saturday market, open rain or shine (closed for winds over 20 mph).
Hiking, fishing and whitewater along two forks of the American River in the heart of gold country, stretching about 20 miles from Auburn toward Colfax. Dogs are allowed except at Lake Clementine. Guided hikes are on the State Parks calendar.
Built in 1851 as the Traveler's Rest Hotel, with a furnished Victorian-era farmhouse, docent-led house tours, an 1874 winery, an 1881 wine processing building and 19th-century wagons in the carriage barn.
Museum beside the Lake Tahoe dam with one of the largest Native American basket collections in the United States, plus exhibits on Tahoe's maritime and resort history, pop culture and art.
Learn about the Nisenan Maidu, who have lived here for thousands of years: exhibits on acorn processing and basket weaving, contemporary Native art, and an outdoor trail past petroglyphs and hundreds of bedrock mortars.
Free county history museum on the first floor of Auburn's historic Courthouse, from the Nisenan people to the late 20th century, with the Placer County Gold collection, the Pate Collection of American Indian artifacts and Thomas Kinkade's original "Auburn Centennial". A docent-led Old Town walking tour starts here Saturdays at 10am.
Zip lines, bowling, escape rooms, ski season opening and American River trails.
Halloween night climbs with spooky lighting and music; costumes encouraged if harness-friendly.
First chair of the 2026/27 ski season at Palisades Tahoe in Olympic Valley, weather and snow permitting.
Downtown Roseville's holiday party with wine and beer tastings.
Hiking, fishing and whitewater along two forks of the American River in the heart of gold country, stretching about 20 miles from Auburn toward Colfax. Dogs are allowed except at Lake Clementine. Guided hikes are on the State Parks calendar.
Undeveloped park on the edge of Tahoe City with 6 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. No motorized vehicles; dogs only on fire roads.
Relaxed Loomis tasting room with a patio looking toward the Sierra foothills. Groups under eight.
Foothill winery with a large tasting room, covered patio and grassy grounds, and live music on weekend afternoons.
Granite Bay entrance to Folsom Lake State Recreation Area at the base of the Sierra foothills, for hiking, biking, picnicking and boating. Dogs are allowed on trails and in the water, but not in the Granite Bay swim area.
County regional park with more than 30 miles of trails, including trails to the falls. Parking reservations are required on weekends and designated high-use days.
Custom-designed escape rooms in downtown Roseville.
Zip lines, free fall, climbing and ropes adventures in Rocklin's historic Quarry District, plus Kidz Kove netted play for ages 3-13.
Bowling, billiards and an arcade at Westfield Galleria at Roseville, open late every night.
Year-round ice rink in Roseville with public skating sessions.
Free entry, plus outings with a low parking or entry fee.
Halloween haunted house at the 1908 Watson Cabin, the oldest log structure remaining in the North Lake Tahoe area, from the North Lake Tahoe Historical Society. Free 5th annual haunted house during the Tahoe City Trick or Treat event.
Annual fair (formerly the Native Craft Fair) with handmade jewelry, beadwork, pottery, textiles and carvings from Native artisans; held rain or shine.
The city's Christmas tree is lit on The Square at about 6:10pm, with cookie decorating, Santa, a kids' activity zone, music and food.
Year-round PlacerGROWN Saturday market, open rain or shine (closed for winds over 20 mph).
Hiking, fishing and whitewater along two forks of the American River in the heart of gold country, stretching about 20 miles from Auburn toward Colfax. Dogs are allowed except at Lake Clementine. Guided hikes are on the State Parks calendar.
Built in 1851 as the Traveler's Rest Hotel, with a furnished Victorian-era farmhouse, docent-led house tours, an 1874 winery, an 1881 wine processing building and 19th-century wagons in the carriage barn.
Granite Bay entrance to Folsom Lake State Recreation Area at the base of the Sierra foothills, for hiking, biking, picnicking and boating. Dogs are allowed on trails and in the water, but not in the Granite Bay swim area.
County regional park with more than 30 miles of trails, including trails to the falls. Parking reservations are required on weekends and designated high-use days.
Sandy beach and picnic tables shaded by Jeffrey pines on Lake Tahoe's north shore. Dogs are allowed only at Dog Beach, the rocky area east of the boat ramp.
Learn about the Nisenan Maidu, who have lived here for thousands of years: exhibits on acorn processing and basket weaving, contemporary Native art, and an outdoor trail past petroglyphs and hundreds of bedrock mortars.
Free county history museum on the first floor of Auburn's historic Courthouse, from the Nisenan people to the late 20th century, with the Placer County Gold collection, the Pate Collection of American Indian artifacts and Thomas Kinkade's original "Auburn Centennial". A docent-led Old Town walking tour starts here Saturdays at 10am.