OAKHURST–After all the preparations, all the pre-holiday festivities, after the blessed rain and even a bit of snow in some places, it’s finally here! Christmas week itself. It’s a time for family, friends (and fruitcake?). Enjoy the holidays!
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21
Oakhurst Community Center
39800 Road 425B, Oakhurst, CA 93644 – Phone 559/642-4448
Occurs: Every week on Tuesday until February 22, 2022
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10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Madera County Arts Council & Circle Gallery
424 N. Gateway Drive, Madera, CA 93637 – Phone 559/661-7005
Occurs: Every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday until January 14, 2022
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6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Metta Yosemite – Gifts – Meditation – Yoga
40359 Highway 41, Suite 1, Oakhurst, CA 93644 – Phone 559/683-9200
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23
Happy Hour Yoga
6:00 pm
Queen’s Inn by the River
41139 Highway 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644 – Phone 858/337-8353
Occurs: Every week on Thursday until December 30, 2021
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24
Christmas Eve Dinner
Friday, Dec 24, 2021
4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
The Elderberry House Restaurant
48688 Victoria Lane, Oakhurst, CA 93644 – Phone 559/683-6800
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Christmas Eve Dinner at Seasons Bistro & Buffalo Bar ***NEW***
4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Narrow Gauge Inn
48571 Highway 41, Fish Camp, CA 93623 – Phone 559/683-7720
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Yosemite Campfire Stories with the Yosemite Conservancy
6:30 pm | Advanced Reservations Required
Yosemite National Park – Valley Visitor Center
9035 Village Drive , Yosemite Valley, CA 95389 – Phone 415/434-1782
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25
Christmas Day Dining at The Ahwahnee
Breakfast: 7 am – 10 am, Lunch: 11:30 am – 2 pm, Dinner: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The Ahwahnee
1 Ahwahnee Drive, Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389 – Phone 209/372-1489
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Christmas Day Family Meals
Pick up: 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Ducey’s on the Lake
39255 Marina Drive, Bass Lake, CA 93604 – Phone 559/692-8857
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Christmas Dinner
4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
The Elderberry House Restaurant
48688 Victoria Lane, Oakhurst, CA 93644 – Phone 559/683-6800
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26
Live Music by John Pemberton
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Toca Madera Winery
36140 Avenue 9, Madera, CA 93636 – Phone 559/474-8286
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Rain or shine (and especially snow), Visit Yosemite | Madera County always has the best information on the area, the weather, the roads. Thanks to them for providing the photos for this article, and especially thanks to VYMC’s Steve Montalto for the spectacular featured photo. Contact them at 559/683-4636 or info@yosemitethisyear.com.