Christmas in Coloma - Sat, Dec 10, 2011 - Sun, Dec 11, 2011
Annual old-fashioned Christmas, with period crafts, music, strolling musicians, historic trade demonstrations, 19th-century children's games, and wreath making. A visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus is a colorful highlight of the day. Vendors offer hand-made crafts as well as a variety of foods. Snow is guaranteed! The Park's historic buildings will be open for visitors' enjoyment. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, in Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. See the website or call (530) 622-6198) for more information. [website]

Kids' Discovery Days: Candlemaking at Christmas in Coloma - Sat, Dec 10, 2011 - Sun, Dec 11, 2011
Come to the Nature Center at the American River Conservancy from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm to enjoy hot apple cider and learn candle making. Kids take home high quality and clean-burning holiday candles they make themselves! Visit the Nature Center and enjoy refreshments at no cost; $2/candle materials fee. Adults and responsible teenagers are encouraged to volunteer either day. To help, call (530) 621-1224 or email. This event is in partnership with Marshall Gold State Historic Park's Christmas in Coloma, which runs from 10am - 4pm. The Nature Center, in the Park, is at 348 Highway 49, Coloma, CA 95613. [email] [website]

Gold Discovery Day - Sat, Jan 21, 2012
Historic demonstrations, tours, speakers, and Gold Rush music highlight the annual commemoration of the discovery of gold in the tailrace of Sutter's Mill. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, Hwy 49 in Coloma. For more information call (530) 295-2162 or (530) 622-3470. [website]