Oct 15, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026
Mariposa Storytelling
A family-friendly story swap on the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM, in the garden behind the Alley.
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Mariposa & Yosemite events What’s happening while you’re here.
A small mountain town with a surprisingly full calendar. Here are the fixtures worth planning a trip around, and where to look for exact dates.
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Updated Oct 12, 2026
October 2026
Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026
Pumpkin Patch, Fresh Juice + Apple Picking at Sierra Cider
U-pick apples and pumpkins, pumpkin carving at the tasting room and cider slushies, Fridays through Sundays until October 25, 12–8 PM.
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Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026
Happy Goat Yosemite Pumpkin Patch
A pumpkin patch with a petting zoo for all ages, open weekends through October 25.
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Oct 17, 2026
Free Cider Pressing Class
The head cidermaker leads a free class where families help load the press and watch fresh cider pour out.
Details →November 2026
Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026
Vintners’ Holidays
Wine tastings, seminars and a five-course paired gala dinner with California vintners, held in several multi-day sessions between November 8 and 20.
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Nov 14, 2026
The Thankful Market at Happy Goat Farms
Local vendors, food, live music and petting goats, with proceeds shared among Mariposa County service organizations.
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Nov 21, 2026
John Craigie at The Grovehouse
Folk singer-songwriter John Craigie plays a live show, with doors at 6 PM and music at 7 PM.
Details →December 2026
Dec 8, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026
Bracebridge Dinner
The Ahwahnee Dining Room becomes Bracebridge Hall for a holiday tradition of food, music and entertainment, on select dates from December 8 to 18.
Details →Every year
Worth planning around.
These come back every year. Exact dates shift a little, so check the calendars below once you have your travel window.
Early May
Mariposa Butterfly Festival
A weekend of live butterfly releases, classic cars, live music and pollinator exhibits, with the whole of downtown joining in on the Friday night.
Details →Labor Day weekend
Mariposa County Fair
The county fair has run since 1939 — livestock, rodeo, funnel cake and a destruction derby, ten minutes from the cabin.
Details →September
Coyote Fest
A Main Street car show in the old gold-rush town north of Mariposa, with pony rides, live music and local crafts.
Details →Early November
Día de los Muertos procession
A candlelight procession through historic Mariposa, with altars, music and face painting along Main Street.
Details →Exact dates
Check before you book.
We keep this page current, but these three run the official calendars — they will always be the last word on dates and tickets.
Somewhere to come back to.
Three bedrooms, a hot tub under the pines, and 28 miles between you and Yosemite.
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