Upcoming events
Virtual events
Vote once a day for your favorite semifinalist photos
Vote daily through Nov. 17 for the top photos from California State Parks’ photo contest inspired by the state's 175th anniversary. This is your opportunity to pick your favorite photos from one of 280 state parks that celebrate the Golden State’s natural beauty and history. Winners in five categories will win special prizes!
In-person events
209 Fairgate Road,
Auburn, CA 95603
We've got a good thing growing... celebrating 175 years of California statehood.
1850 W. Cleveland Ave,
Madera, CA 93637
Celebrate Madera and California at this annual fair featuring arts, exhibits, livestock, entertainment, food, carnival, family and friends.
California Museum, 1020 O Street,
Sacramento, CA 95814
Celebrate California’s 175th birthday with a free, fun-filled day at the California Museum! Explore rare historic artifacts—including the original 1850 California Constitution—enjoy live music, dance performances, hands-on crafts, a film screening, and more...
Library and Courts Building, 914 Capitol Mall,
Sacramento, 3rd Floor
Celebrate both the state’s and the State Library’s 175th anniversary with cake and tours.
Historic Folsom Power House
998 Sutter Street,
Folsom,
CA 95630
Explore the Main Powerhouse, tour the innovative Lower Powerhouse, and check out the STEM themed exhibitors joining us to make this 130th year something special.
1142 South P Street,
Bakersfield, CA 93307
Celebrate Kern County and California at this 12-Day Fair.
Los Angeles County,
various locations
Roll up your sleeves and make an impact by planting trees, restoring green spaces, and helping build climate-resilient communities at volunteer sites across Los Angeles County with California Volunteers, Office of the Governor. Community Climate Action Days are more than service projects—they’re celebrations of California’s people, culture, and shared commitment to a safer, greener, and more resilient future.
CA State Archives, CA State Library, Center for Sacramento History, Sacramento Room at the Sacramento Public Library
Crawlers tour between four host locations in Sacramento, as they view treasures from dozens of archives and special collection libraries, visit with archivists, and go on special behind-the-scenes tours.
Cow Palace, 2600 Geneva Ave,
Daly City, CA 94014
“Boots by the Bay,” an iconic celebration of western heritage and cowboy culture held annually.
Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park,
300 Back Street,
Coloma, CA 95613
Celebrate the 175th anniversary of California statehood by stepping back in time to a California Gold Rush tent town. Experience what life may have been like in 1850 when California was admitted to the Union. Join in an Admittance Day parade through the streets of tent town, experience live demonstrations and music, hands on activities, a puppet show and more.
21659 Adobe Road
Red Bluff, CA 96080
Celebrate California’s 175th anniversary at William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park in Red Bluff with 1850s reenactments, Bear Flag history, hands-on activities, and homestead tours.
4011 Grant Dr,
Earlimart, CA 93219
Celebrate California’s 175th anniversary at Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park’s Annual Rededication. The event highlights the history of the township of Allensworth, which was founded, funded, and governed by African Americans in the heart of the Central Valley. Special event fees apply.
Japanese American National Museum
Democracy Center
100 North Central Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
How did Japanese food become part of California cuisine? For over forty years, Nikkei fish trucks delivered fresh seafood, rice, and other Japanese goods to homes across Southern California at a time when these ingredients were not widely available. This special event will feature testimonies from the families of half a dozen former fish truck operators, with rare photographs and home movies.
reviewing stand located at
50 Natoma Street
Folsom, CA 95630
Gather to honor the nation’s veterans at the annual Wayne Spence Folsom Veterans Day Parade. More than 2,000 participants will take part in the parade including floats, classic cars, horseback riders, color guards, and a variety of community groups.
Fernandez Park
595 Tennent Ave.
Pinole, CA 94564
Enjoy the City of Pinole’s 1st annual Veterans Day Celebration with a featured Flag Retirement Ceremony performed by Pinole Troop 82, veteran and community speeches, entertainment, and veteran resources and information.
Sal Guarriello Veterans’ Memorial
8461 Santa Monica
Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(Corner of Santa
Monica Blvd & Holloway)
The City of West Hollywood will be honoring our veterans for their service and this year the City will highlight transgender veterans to acknowledge their service and increase visibility within the veteran community.
Peter and Merle Mullin Gallery
ArtCenter College of
Design
1111 South Arroyo Parkway
Pasadena, CA 91105
Organized by JANM and on view at the ArtCenter College of Design, this exhibition celebrates more than 100 years of California's legendary car culture and the influence of California's Japanese American community on car design, racing trends, motoring, and more.
Celebrate California’s natural beauty and history by participating in California State Parks’ CA 175 photo contest. Submit a photo from one of 280 state parks in up to five categories for your chance to win special prizes.
Explore the diversity and resilience of California through this three part webseries. Part 2: Jedediah Smith: California Salmon: Fueling the Redwood Forest
Join the California History Section for a live webinar to see how myths have shaped our ideas about California and its communities.
Explore the diversity and resilience of California through this three part webseries. Part 3: Cuyamaca Rancho: Watersheds and Forest Succession
William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park
21659 Adobe
Road,
Red Bluff, CA 96080
This festive winter tradition takes visitors back to the 1850s as they enjoy living history demonstrations and participate in various family-friendly activities such as making ornaments and handmade gifts, in addition to live music. Cost: Adults - $6; Children 3 years and up - $3; Children under 3 - free; Families (up to 5 guests) - $15
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