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1:00 PM - (Canceled) Sewing with Brenda - Hats and Mittens

10:00 AM - Bows & Throws: Archery

6:30 PM - International Observe the Moon Night: Sunset Yoga

1:00 PM - The Donner Party Experience

9:00 AM - National Public Lands Day - Trail Work and Picnic

10:00 AM - Open Sew

(Canceled) Sewing with Brenda - Hats and Mittens

Sunday 09/13/2026

1:00 pm-2:00 pm

California Trail Interpretive Center

Arts & Crafts
Childrens
Family
Guest Presenter

This program has been canceled due to a scheduling conflict. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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Bows & Throws: Archery

Friday 09/18/2026

10:00 am-11:00 am

California Trail Interpretive Center

Family
Special

Join us for a morning of archery. This event is outdoors. Please dress for the weather and stay hydrated.

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International Observe the Moon Night: Sunset Yoga

Saturday 09/19/2026

6:30 pm-9:00 pm

California Trail Interpretive Center

Childrens
Evening
Family
Special

International Observe the Moon Night: Sunset Yoga 🌙 📅 When: Sept 19th at 6:30 PM 📍 Where: California Trail Center Celebrate International Observe the Moon [...]

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The Donner Party Experience

Friday 09/25/2026

1:00 pm-2:00 pm

California Trail Interpretive Center

Hiking
Special

Step into history and walk alongside one of the most famous wagon trains of the American West. During this immersive program, participants will take a [...]

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National Public Lands Day - Trail Work and Picnic

Saturday 09/26/2026

9:00 am-1:00 pm

California Trail Interpretive Center

Special
Volunteer

Brush and Foliage Removal to improve safety corridor from Wildfires. There will be a Center sponsored picnic after the event. Registration is required to ensure [...]

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Open Sew