November 2025- Nevada County Community event Calendar

🍂 It's that magical time of the year again. November in Nevada County! 🦃

The days are getting shorter, the air is a little cozier, and the countdown to the holidays has officially begun! All across Grass Valley, Nevada City, and Penn Valley, November brings a mix of gratitude, gathering, and good old-fashioned hometown fun! There is a ton of good stuff happening in our little community. Whether you’re sipping cider in downtown Grass Valley, picking out the perfect handmade gift at the Fairgrounds, or joining friends for a group run before Thanksgiving dinner, November in Nevada County is full of connection, community, and cheer. 👇 Let’s kick off the season of gratitude together! 🎄🧶🦃

Here’s a more in-depth list of upcoming events happening throughout Nevada County, including Grass Valley, Nevada City, and Penn Valley. If you receive my monthly event calendar postcard, this is where you’ll find extra details about each event.

The holiday season is packed with exciting activities, local festivals, and community gatherings, and it’s always a challenge to fit all of Nevada County’s amazing events on one postcard calendar!

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List of events below ⬇️

🌟 Nevada County, CA – November 2025 Events Calendar

📅 Saturday, November 1

🚗 Cars and Coffee, Grass Valley – 7:00–10:00 AM @ Daily Donuts, McKnight Crossing. Free car meet.
🧘‍♀️ Geometric Yoga for Self-Healing – 9:00–10:00 AM @ Inner Path, Nevada City. $15 class.
🎨 Discovering Soft Pastels Art Class – 10:00 AM–1:00 PM @ 124 E Main St, Grass Valley.
🌿 Deer-Resistant Gardens Workshop – 10:00–11:00 AM @ Peaceful Valley Farm Supply. Free.
🧶 Literary Yarns – 10:00 AM–12:00 PM @ Grass Valley Library. Knitting & crochet meetup.
🖼️ Nevada City Winery Art Gallery – Richard Swayze Exhibit – 12:00–7:00 PM @ 321 Spring St.
🐶 Popovich’s Comedy Pet Theater – Shows at 12:00 PM & 3:00 PM @ The Center for the Arts.
🕯️ The Altar Show: Renewal & Remembrance – 1:30–5:30 PM @ Granucci Gallery.
💀 Day of the Dead Celebration w/ Las Niñas Muertas – 6:30 PM @ Wild Eye Pub, Grass Valley.

📅 Sunday, November 2

🪵 Woodturning 101: Craft a Wooden Bowl – 11:00 AM–3:30 PM @ The Curious Forge, Nevada City.
🦴 Nevada City Oddities & Curiosities Show – 11:00 AM–6:00 PM @ Miners Foundry. $10 entry.
🎬 Film: “Chinatown” (1974) – 7:00–9:00 PM @ Nevada Theatre, Nevada City.

📅 Monday, November 3

💉 Public Health TB Testing Clinic – 8:00–11:45 AM @ 500 Crown Point Cir, Grass Valley.
🍕 #adulting Life Skills Workshop – 6:00–7:30 PM @ Grass Valley Library. Free pizza included!

📅 Tuesday, November 4

👶 Baby Storytime – 10:30 AM @ Grass Valley Library.
👶 Baby Storytime (Penn Valley) – 10:30 AM @ Penn Valley Library.
🗣️ Spanish for Everyone – 12:00–1:00 PM @ Madelyn Helling Library.
📘 English Language Class (ESL) – 12:00–1:30 PM @ Grass Valley Library.

📅 Wednesday, November 5

🔧 Build, Make, Play – 3:00–4:00 PM @ Grass Valley Library.
🎨 Art Club – 4:00–5:00 PM @ Grass Valley Library.
🤝 Teen Volunteer Night – 5:00–6:00 PM @ Grass Valley Library.

📅 Thursday, November 6

👶 Stay & Play – 10:00–11:30 AM @ Grass Valley Library.
🗣️ Intermediate/Advanced English Conversation – 3:00–4:00 PM.
🐾 Paws to Read – 3:00–4:00 PM @ Grass Valley Library.
🎤 Karaoke Night – 7:00–10:00 PM @ Grass Valley Brewing Co.

📅 Friday, November 7

📘 English Language Class – 12:00–1:30 PM @ Grass Valley Library.
🖼️ Richard Swayze: Paintings & Drawings Exhibit – 12:00–7:00 PM @ Nevada City Winery.
✨ Moonlight Magic Gala – 5:30–10:00 PM.
🎵 Mason’s Children (Live Music) – Evening @ 1849 Brewing Co.
🎩 Fall Magic Show – 7:00–9:00 PM @ The North Star House.
🎭 Barbara Jarrell & Friends – 7:30 PM @ Nevada Theatre.

📅 Saturday, November 8

🚗 Cars and Coffee – 7:00–10:00 AM @ McKnight Crossing.
🧘‍♀️ Geometric Yoga for Self-Healing – 9:00–10:00 AM @ Inner Path.
🧶 Literary Yarns – 10:00 AM–12:00 PM @ Grass Valley Library.
📚 Bilingual Family Storytime – 10:30 AM @ Grass Valley Library.
🧘 Community Yoga – 11:00 AM–12:00 PM @ Madelyn Helling Library.
🎭 Golden Shoulders (Live Music) – 7:30 PM @ Nevada Theatre.
🎩 Nevada County Magicians Guild Show – 7:00 PM @ The North Star House.

📅 Sunday, November 9

🎶 The 70’s Songbook – 2:00 PM @ Nevada Theatre.

📅 Monday, November 10

💉 Public Health TB Testing Clinic – 8:00–11:45 AM.
🧩 Sudoku for Seniors – 2:30–4:00 PM @ Madelyn Helling Library.
🎸 Ukulele for the People – 3:00–4:30 PM @ Madelyn Helling Library.

📅 Tuesday, November 11 (Veterans Day 🇺🇸)

👶 Baby Storytime – 10:30 AM @ Grass Valley Library.
📘 English Language Class – 12:00–1:30 PM @ Grass Valley Library.

📅 Wednesday, November 12

🧠 “The Confident Dementia Caregiver” Workshop #1 – 2:00–4:00 PM @ Madelyn Helling Library.
🔧 Build, Make, Play – 3:00–4:00 PM.
🎨 Art Club – 4:00–5:00 PM.

📅 Thursday, November 13

👶 Stay & Play – 10:00 AM.
🗣️ Intermediate English Conversation – 3:00 PM.
🐾 Paws to Read – 3:00 PM.
🧠 Trivia Night – 7:00–9:00 PM @ Grass Valley Brewing Co.

📅 Friday, November 14

📘 English Language Class – 12:00–1:30 PM.
🖼️ Smallworks Holiday Show Opening – 5:00–7:00 PM.
🎸 Jenerator (Live Music) – Evening @ Grass Valley Brewing Co.

📅 Saturday, November 15

🎄 Downtown Holiday Market & Community Tree Lighting – 10:00 AM–6:00 PM; Tree lighting at 7:00 PM, downtown Grass Valley.
📚 Local Author Showcase – 11:00 AM–3:00 PM @ Madelyn Helling Library.
🧶 Literary Yarns – 10:00 AM–12:00 PM.
🧘 Community Yoga – 11:00 AM–12:00 PM.
🎶 Solstice (Live Music) – 8:00 PM @ 1849 Brewing Co.

📅 Monday, November 17

💉 Public Health TB Testing Clinic – 8:00–11:45 AM.
🧩 Sudoku for Seniors – 2:30–4:00 PM.
🎸 Ukulele for the People – 3:00–4:30 PM.

📅 Tuesday, November 18

👶 Baby Storytime – 10:30 AM.
📘 English Language Class – 12:00 PM.
🗣️ Spanish for Everyone – 12:00–1:00 PM.
🧠 “The Confident Dementia Caregiver” Workshop #2 – 2:00–4:00 PM.
📖 Bard to the Bone – Shakespeare Club – 5:30–6:30 PM.

📅 Wednesday, November 19

🔧 Build, Make, Play – 3:00–4:00 PM.
🎨 Art Club – 4:00–5:00 PM.

📅 Thursday, November 20

👶 Stay & Play – 10:00 AM.
🗣️ Intermediate English Conversation – 3:00 PM.
🐾 Paws to Read – 3:00 PM.
📚 Book Club 217 – 5:30–6:30 PM @ Grass Valley Library.
🎤 Karaoke Night – 7:00–10:00 PM @ Grass Valley Brewing Co.

📅 Friday, November 21

📘 English Language Class – 12:00 PM.
🎶 Sean Lehe & Friends (Live Music) – @ Grass Valley Brewing Co.

📅 Saturday, November 22

🧶 Literary Yarns – 10:00 AM–12:00 PM.
🧘 Community Yoga – 11:00 AM–12:00 PM.

📅 Monday, November 24

💉 Public Health TB Testing Clinic – 8:00–11:45 AM.
🧩 Sudoku for Seniors – 2:30 PM.
🎸 Ukulele for the People – 3:00 PM.

📅 Tuesday, November 25

👶 Baby Storytime – 10:30 AM.
📘 English Language Class – 12:00 PM.
🧠 “The Confident Dementia Caregiver” Workshop #3 – 2:00–4:00 PM.

📅 Wednesday, November 26

🔧 Build, Make, Play – 3:00 PM. (No Art Club today – early closure)

📅 Thursday, November 27 – Thanksgiving Day 🦃

📅 Friday, November 28

🎄 Country Christmas Faire – Day 1 – 10:00 AM–5:00 PM @ Nevada County Fairgrounds.
📘 English Language Class – 12:00 PM (tentative).
🎅 57th Annual Cornish Christmas (Opening Night) – 6:00–9:00 PM, Downtown Grass Valley.

📅 Saturday, November 29

🎄 Country Christmas Faire – Day 2 – 10:00 AM–5:00 PM @ Fairgrounds.
🧶 Literary Yarns – 10:00 AM–12:00 PM.
🧘 Community Yoga – 11:00 AM–12:00 PM.

📅 Sunday, November 30

🎄 Country Christmas Faire – Day 3 (Final Day) – 10:00 AM–4:00 PM @ Fairgrounds

All events above are in-person within Grass Valley, Nevada City, or Penn Valley. Virtual-only or out-of-area events have been excluded. For more information or additional events beyond November 2025, check the Grass Valley Downtown Association or Nevada County community calendars .

Sources: The event details were compiled from the Grass Valley Downtown Association site, Nevada County Library calendars, Nevada County event listings, and local news sources , ensuring accurate dates, times, and descriptions. Each listing above includes a citation to its source for verification. Enjoy the rich variety of community events in Nevada County this November! 

• 1849 Brewing Co. Events: https://www.1849brewingco.com/events
• Go Nevada County – Things to Do in November: https://gonevadacounty.com/things-to-do-in-november/