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California State Parks Week 2026
From the redwood forests on the north coast to the sunny beaches in Southern California, 280 park units preserve and protect the best of California’s natural and cultural history, from natural features and ecosystems to historic structures and cultural resources. This year’s tagline is: This is where you live.
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California State Parks Week 2026 Events
Sign up NOW for fun, free events in state parks this June 10–14 in celebration of the fifth annual California State Parks Week!
California State Parks Upcoming Events
See what events are happening at a California State Park near you!
Candlestick Point State Recreation Area Events
From Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay, the East Bay Hills, and San Bruno Mountain all while relaxing in the peaceful scenery of the park itself.
Fremont Peak Observatory – Public Programs
The Observatory is open to the public for scheduled viewing and educational programs. When the summer advection fog rolls in from Monterey Bay and covers the lights of Hollister and Gilroy, the skies above Fremont Peak are as dark and star-filled as any place to be found within 100 miles…
Upcoming Events – Friends of China Camp
View a list of events at China Camp State Park
Event Calendar for Palomar Mountain State Park
View a calendar of events at Palomar Mountain State Park
Events at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
View a calendar of events at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
Auburn SRA Special Events
See a calendar of events at Auburn SRA
Living History at San Juan Bautista State Historic Park
First Saturday, Living History Days! Step into an Old West town for a fun-filled day. Meet the characters of early San Juan Bautista as our costumed docents bring the past to life. Spend the day with Victorians, Mountain Men, and Pioneer women. Watch the skills and demonstrations of early craftsmen.…