Nevada City Winter Activities

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 do locally, even if it’s raining.

• Go outside, whether it’s skiing, snowboard, snow shoeing or building a snowman.  Who’s been to Sugar Bowl or Royal Gorge lately?
• Visit a local museum.  The Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum or Empire Mine Historic State Park are both great options to learn a little local history on a rainy day.
• Take an Art Class (ASiF or The Artist Workshop, Curious Forge).
• Go wine tasting, whether it’s a local tasting room or check out the upcoming Foothills Celebration wine tasting event.
• Go take a winter hike, join the Folk Trails Hiking Club on one of our 2023 meet ups.  With our lower elevations, you really can get out and enjoy a walk outside year round (even if it’s raining).
• Go to the movies.  You can enjoy Nevada City’s The Onyx, Grass Valley’s locally owned Sierra Theaters or mark your calendar for the upcoming Wild & Scenic Film Festival (Feb 16-20).
• Celebrate in downtown Nevada City for the Mardi Gras Parade (Feb 19th)
• Read a book, take part in Nevada County Reads, support The Book Seller or learn from experts at the Sierra Writers Conference.
• Take the kids bowling.
• Plan your summer adventures at the Inn Town Campground, always fun to have something to look forward to on the calendar.

I always love seeing the Visit Nevada City Instagram feed., it’s always a great way to see town through the eyes of others.