Lace up your sneakers… if you dare! The Mother Lode is about to get a frightfully fun new tradition with the inaugural Mother Lode Monster Dash 5K & Costume Contest, hosted by Argonaut Cross Country. This Halloween-themed 5K run/walk welcomes all ages and abilities—whether you’re as fast as a vampire bat or as steady as...
The Knight Foundry, dubbed "America's last water-powered foundry and machine shop," opens it doors every second Saturday for tours of the Foundry. Come see blacksmiths using antique tools and equipment just as they would have done during the Gold Rush-era. Learn the history of this shop that did much than just forge metal but that...
Sutter Creek’s Witches Walk is back for year two with an afternoon of family-friendly fun and downtown revelry. Join a dance performance by the Witches of West Point, enjoy live music from Triple Threat, and come dressed to impress for the Best Costume Contest (adult, child, and dog). At 5 PM, line up for the...
Amador College Connect invites you to an elegant evening of wine, food, and community at Tuscany Under the Stars. Guests will enjoy a family-style Italian dinner, fine local wines, and exclusive auction items; all set beneath the beautiful autumn sky at Domenico Winery. This special night of giving supports Amador College Connect’s mission to expand...
One of Amador County’s favorite family Halloween traditions returns! Each Saturday in October, the 49er RV Village Resort transforms into a Halloween wonderland for an evening of safe, family-friendly trick-or-treating. Visitors can stroll through the resort as guests decorate their RVs, set up spooky displays, and hand out candy to trick-or-treaters of all ages. The...
Amador City Business & Community Association invites you to another exciting season of Dancin’ in the Street, where historic Main Street in Amador City transforms into an open-air dance floor filled with live music, great food, and community spirit. The 2025 series brings three lively Saturday evenings of music, dancing, and fun in the heart...
The screams return to Ione this October as the legendary Preston Castle Haunt celebrates 15 years of spine-chilling terror. Known as one of California’s most haunted places and featured on shows like Ghost Hunters, Ghost Adventures, and Ghost Asylum, the Castle transforms once again into a walkthrough haunted house experience unlike any other. This is...
Bring the family and enjoy a fun-filled evening at the Amador County Deputy Sheriff’s K-9 Fund Trunk or Treat. Kids can collect candy from decorated trunks while meeting local deputies and their K-9 partners. This community event offers a safe and friendly environment for trick-or-treating, with plenty of Halloween spirit for all ages. The Sheriff's...
Join the fun at the Halloween Trick or Treat Celebration, returning to the Amador Ridge Shopping Center for an afternoon of safe and festive family fun. Kids can visit participating businesses throughout the center to collect candy, while parents enjoy a lively atmosphere filled with seasonal spirit. There will be games, prizes, and a raffle...
Dare to enter the Haunted Basement this Halloween night and support a great local cause. The ETA (Evacuation Teams of Amador) invite you to experience a frightful evening filled with spooky surprises, treats, and community spirit. Hot chocolate and coffee will be available for purchase, and donations are welcome to support ETA’s mission of rescuing...
Bring your little ghosts and goblins for a fun and festive evening of trick-or-treating with participating merchants on Main Street in Amador City! Afterward, head over to the Imperial Hotel for more family fun — enjoy a family-friendly movie on the patio, pumpkin painting, and carving for kids and adults alike. Seasonal food and drinks...
The Jackson Lions Club invites families to celebrate Halloween at the annual Children’s Halloween Parade on October 31st, a local tradition since 1965. Children from preschool through 8th grade are welcome to join the parade and participate in the costume contest. Each grade level winner will receive a $25 prize, and there’s a special grand...
