Hello Spring, with so many fun things happening around our community, here’s a shout out to a few more fun activities. The flowers are blooming, we’ve all excited about spring. Celebrate the Arts Take a stroll through town and capture spring, a self guided photo walk, check out this fun self guided Nevada City Walking […]
Are you getting married? Nevada City & Grass Valley are amazing spots that offers a little of something for everyone, whether you want a rustic barn wedding, a large outdoor setting or the unique feel of the Miners Foundry. If you’re planning a wedding, or just day dreaming about the special day, check out the upcoming […]
Fall is here and as well roll into the holiday season, it’s always a great time to celebrate the small town community we call home. Shop Local Several upcoming events give you additional options to support local merchants. You can stop by The Olive Groove, Lola and Jack, Carolines Coffee Roasters, El Barrio Mexican Market, […]
Are you ready for Halloween? Nevada City always goes so over the top with the festivities. We’re excited for the downtown events, Nevada City Chamber of Commerce and The County are hosting a kid friendly activity from 3-5pm at the Rood Center and downtown from 3-6pm. The Nevada County Library welcomes you to Spooky Boooky […]
Happy National Coffee Day! To help you get ready for the “event” which falls on September 29th, we’ve got a round up of some great ways to stay caffeinated in both Nevada City and Grass Valley. There are so many great places to enjoy a cup of coffee in Nevada County, so I’ve put together […]
Hello September. Excited to continue to share things that are happening, places to explore and fun happenings in Nevada City. We’ve all got a little bit of fall fever, so here are some suggestions on ways to get out, explore, learn something new or maybe just take a moment to celebrate Mother Nature. Outdoor Adventures […]
Did you know about National Dog Day? Here are 10 dog friendly activities in Nevada City and Grass Valley to help you plan for the upcoming holiday (August 26th). Visit the Dogs Run Free dog park in Condon Park in Grass Valley Volunteer to be a dog walker with Sammie’s Friends Go camping at the […]
The Nevada County Fair is here with 5 days full of rides, exhibits, demonstrations, arts & crafts, animals, music and so much more. The fair runs from Wednesday, August 7th through Sunday, August 11th at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, gates open at 10am on Wednesday with activities and fun for the whole family. Check out […]
Who’s ready for 4th of July? For those who are looking for some local activities here are a few of our suggestions to celebrate Independence Day. If you’re looking for a family friendly option check out the Music in the Mountains SummerFest Happy Birthday USA on Sunday, July 3rd at the North Star House. The MIM […]
Who’s ready for summer vacation? The kids are counting down the last weeks of school, people are outside exploring and enjoying the beautiful weather and it’s time to organize a few summer adventures. For those who are looking for some ideas, here’s a round up of some of the fun on the horizon. Or just […]
Over the last few years I’ve posted a number of round ups of Earth Day events, as our community has really gone above and beyond to celebrate Mother Nature. Here are 12 ideas: Nevada City Chamber of Commerce is hosting a brand new Earth Fest Street Fair, Sunday, April 21st Take a walk outside, check out […]
Hello Spring, with so many fun things happening around our community, here’s a shout out to a few more fun activities. The flowers are blooming, we’ve all excited about spring. Celebrate the Arts Join one of the local photos walks, if you’ve missed our recent campground walk, check out our page for the next one, […]
Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, have you thought about how you’re going to celebrate? While we support the idea of celebrating love year round, but if you’re a procrastinator and looking for some local ideas, we’ve got a few suggestions. For the sweet tooth, you can buy truffles from Nevada City Truffle Shop, chocolate covered strawberries […]
During the winter months are you looking for more ideas on things to do in Nevada City & Grass Valley? While I think of Nevada City as a great year round destination (spring wildflowers, tulips, swimming in the South Yuba River, fall colors and holiday events), there are actually a number of fun things to […]
Hello December! Things are looking festive in downtown Nevada City, but as we round out the year, we are excited about the return of one of Nevada City’s favorite events. Victorian Christmas helps bring out the holiday spirit for both locals and visitors. The street fair organized by the Nevada City Chamber transforms downtown Nevada […]
It’s the time of the year where it’s always great to focus on all the amazing ways to support our local community. So, here are 5 great ways to show your love for local businesses this season. Shop Local Several upcoming events give you additional options to support local merchants. This Saturday, November 11th is […]
Are you ready for Halloween? We’re excited for the downtown festivities, Nevada City Chamber of Commerce and The County are hosting a kid friendly activity from 3-5pm at the Rood Center and downtown. Halloween Spooktacular will have a scavenger hunt and family friendly trick or treating. If you’re looking for Halloween activities Downtown Grass Valley […]
Hello September. Excited to continue to share things that are happening, places to explore and fun happenings in Nevada City. We’ve all got a little bit of fall fever, so here are some suggestions on ways to get out, explore, learn something new or maybe just take a moment to celebrate Mother Nature. Outdoor Adventures […]
The Nevada County Fair is here with 5 days full of rides, exhibits, demonstrations, arts & crafts, animals, music and so much more. The fair runs from Wednesday, August 9th through Sunday, August 13th at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, gates open at 10am on Wednesday with activities and fun for the whole family. Check out […]
Who’s ready for 4th of July? For those who are looking for some local activities here are a few of our suggestions to celebrate Independence Day. If you’re looking for a family friendly option check out the Music in the Mountains SummerFest Happy Birthday USA on Sunday, July 3rd at Western Gateway Park. The MIM Chorus […]
Who’s ready for summer vacation? The kids are counting down the last weeks of school, people are outside exploring and enjoying the beautiful weather and it’s time to organize a few summer adventures. For those who are looking for some ideas, here’s a round up of some of the fun on the horizon. Or just […]