Parks

Calico Holiday Fest
2021-11-27 09:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Calico Ghost Town, 36600 Ghost Town Road, Yermo, CA, 92398, United States
Calico Ghost Town will transform into a holiday festival with a photo op with Santa, Christmas caroling and the annual tree lighting that is sure to amuse the merriest of little spirits in this picturesque Old West mining town.
Festivalgoers can sing along or simply listen to your favorite holiday melodies. There will be a reading of the favorite “T’was the Night Before Christmas”, contests for the whole family, crafts for kids, gunfights performed by our very own Calico Mountain Volunteers and The High D Boys will perform on Main Street Stage.

Date: Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021
Location: Calico Ghost Town
Hours: 9 AM to 7 PM
General Admission: $8 per adult, $5 children ages 4-11, and 3 years and under are FREE.

California Days
2022-02-19 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-02-20 09:00 - 17:00
Join us as we explore early California history with educational displays, games and contests, crafts, music and live entertainment, an Old West Chili Cook-Off and much more.

Easter at Calico
2022-04-17 09:00 - 17:00
Our Easter Celebration event is back at Calico Ghost Town. Join us on Sunday, April 17, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for family-friendly fun. Take a photo with the Easter Bunny or eat a special pancake breakfast with eggs and bacon at the Calico House Restaurant from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. There is something for the entire family to enjoy.
Date: Sunday, April 17, 2022
Time: 9 AM to 5 PM
Location: Calico Ghost Town
Admission: Adults $15 | Youth (ages 4-11) $10 | Kids under 3 are FREE

Bluegrass Festival
2022-05-07 09:00 - 19:00, 2022-05-08 09:00 - 19:00
Join us for our Bluegrass Festival at Calico Ghost Town, May 7-8. Musical performances include: The Storytellers, Lilies of the West, Virtual Strangers and more. Also performing will be the Bon Family All-Star Cloggers. Join us for a weekend of family fun!
Date: May 7 & 8, 2022
Time: 9 AM to 7 PM
Location: Calico Ghost Town
Admission: Adults $15 | Youth (ages 4-11) $10 | Kids under 3 are FREE

Calico Movie in the Park Night
2022-07-02 19:30 - 22:00
Movie in the Park: “Captain America” Various game play begins @ 7:30 p.m. Movie begins at dusk. Bring your own camping chairs, blankets and flashlights. Free popcorn while supplies last.
$10 per vehicle and free for those already camping with us.

Calico Ghost Town Movie in the Park
2022-07-23 19:30 - 22:00
Join us on National Cowboy Day for a movie in the park screening Home on the Range. Various game play begins @ 7:30 p.m. Movie begins at dusk. Bring your own camping chairs, blankets and flashlights. Free popcorn while supplies last.
$10 per vehicle and free for those already camping with us.

Movie in the Park: RANGO @ Calico Ghost Town
2022-09-23 19:00 - 22:30
Join us for a movie in the park screening RANGO. Movie begins at dusk. Bring your own camping chairs, blankets and flashlights. Free popcorn while supplies last.

Calico Days at Calico Ghost Town
2022-09-24 08:00 - 2022-09-25 17:00
Calico Days is a weekend experience revisiting life in the Old West during the 1800s. Witness gunfighting shows, LIVE musical entertainment along with other festivities, including a miner’s triathlon, burro race, costume contest, pie-eating contest and loads of activities for the kids.

Calico Ghost Haunt: Pumpkin Mayhem
2022-10-21 16:00 - 21:00, 2022-10-22 09:00 - 22:00, 2022-10-23 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-28 16:00 - 21:00, 2022-10-29 09:00 - 22:00, 2022-10-30 09:00 - 17:00
Every year, Calico Ghost Town brings out the scare, fun and excitement of Halloween. This annual event includes, trick-or-treating, costume contests, pumpkin carving, kids’ carnival tent, live entertainment stage shows, haunted attractions and more.
For event details, visit parks.sbcounty.gov/calico-ghost-haunt

Admission Prices
Adults (12 & over): $15
Youth (ages 4-11): $10
Ages 3 and under: Free admission
Calico Days Camping
Four (4) tickets are included with camping reservations.
Visit www.sbcountyparks.com to make a reservation.
Event Contact
Karen Stevenson, Regional Parks Recreation Coordinator
email: events@parks.sbcounty.gov
phone: 909.387.2461

Flannel & Flapjacks with Santa Claus
2022-12-17 09:00 - 17:00
Flannels & Pancake special event package. Head to Calico Ghost Town dressed in your flannel, enjoy some flapjacks, get your picture taken with Santa, and shop for those hard-to-buy people in your life at our specialty and unique gift shops.
This is only for Saturday, December 17.
Pictures with Santa are only available from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the Calico Photo Studio. Participants will receive an 8’x10″ sheet OR (2) 4″x6″ sheets.
The package includes admission, pancake breakfast and photos for a group of four people for $60.
Purchase Online Tickets Here
Tickets for this special event are not available at the gate. Tickets can be purchased online at sbcountyparks.com and click the Activities button.
For more information about Calico shops and attractions, visit parks.sbcounty.gov/park/calico-ghost-town-regional-park.

California Days at Calico Ghost Town
2023-02-18 09:00 - 2023-02-19 17:00
The Calico California Days event celebrates the historical timeline of the early settlements when California became the 31st state on Sept. 9, 1850. The event will coincide with National California Day that recognizes the Golden State every year on February 22. Calico Ghost Town will host this new event with educational displays about California’s history, games and contests for the entire family, live entertainment, and more.

Campfire Stories and S'mores at Calico Ghost Town Campground Ampitheater
2023-03-17 18:30 - 20:00
Head to Calico Ghost Town for an evening of storytelling and grilling of s’mores.
All supplies will be provided.

Easter Celebration at Calico Ghost Town Regional Park
2023-04-09 09:00 - 17:00
Join us on Sunday, April 9, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for family-friendly fun. Take a photo with the Easter Bunny, search for the Easter Bunny’s eggs, and enjoy the live entertainment throughout the day. There is something for the entire family to enjoy.

Calico Bluegrass Festival
2023-05-13 09:00 - 19:00
Every year, Calico Ghost Town brings together the sounds of Americana, Blues and folk-rock together while offering games and activities for the entire family to enjoy. Calico Ghost Town is pet-friendly.
The annual Bluegrass Festival at Calico returns for one day only on May 13, with a musical lineup of traditional and progressive bluegrass headliners, such as emerging L.A.-based folk-rock bands, Rose’s Pawn Shop, the Storytellers and San Francisco-based band Dirty Cello, all women band Lilies of the West and more.
The festival blends Bluegrass music with old-fashioned activities and entertainment for the entire family. Watch the lighting fast pigs race around a track and vie for a reward of ice cream and cookies or watch our Calico Mountain Volunteer Gunfighters duel it out in live reenactments.
The Bon Family & CA All Star Cloggers will be performing toe tappin’ shows throughout the day. Eventgoers can experience what school was like for students who attended class at Calico during the late 1800s, tour the famous Maggie Mine and Dead Mans Drift and learn about how silver was mined in 1881 or take a train ride through the hills of Calico. Skilled blacksmith demonstrations will be available throughout the day. There will be arts & crafts, games and activities for all, including the popular egg toss.
All town shops will be open, including the Calico House Restaurant, Miners Café and Lil’s Saloon. Watch videos on all the Calico shops. Other performers include Eric Gorsuch, the high-desert band Blue Henry’s, High D Boys and local band Billhillyz. For a full schedule of events visit parks.sbcounty.gov/bluegrass.
Calico is pet-friendly and requires all pets be leashed at all times. Dog accessories can be purchased at Dorsey’s Dog House.
Due to the historic nature of the town, not all areas are ADA accessible. It is advised to wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing. Camping is also available for this event and may be booked online at www.sbcountyparks.com. Four tickets to this event are included with camping reservations.
Admission

Adults (12 & over): $15
Youth (ages 4-11): $10
Ages 3 and under: Free admission

Schedule of Events
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Campfire Stories & S'mores at Calico Ghost Town
2023-06-26 20:00 - 22:00
Join us at Calico Ghost Town for some after hours campfire stories and s’mores at the campground amphitheater. Admission is $10 per vehicle and free for those camping with us. Feel free to bring your own chairs, blankets and snacks too. We are pet-friendly. We will provide the s’mores while supplies last.

Movie in the Park at Calico Ghost Town
2023-07-11 19:00 - 22:00
Come join us at Calico Ghost Town for a Movie in the Park under the stars, featuring the animated movie Rango. Admission is $10 per vehicle and free for those camping with us. The movie begins at dusk (around 8 p.m.) Come early for park games at 7 p.m. The movie will be shown in the campground amphitheater. All ages welcome, including pets. Bring your chairs, snacks and dress comfortably.

Calico Days at Calico Ghost Town
2023-09-23 09:00 - 2023-09-24 17:00
San Bernardino County Regional Parks and Calico Ghost Town are excited to celebrate its 57th annual Calico Days event, focusing on the spirit of the Old West on September 23-24, 2023, with an 1880s costume contest, reenactment skits, pie-eating contest, Miner’s Triathlon competition, Burro Run competition Bucket Brigade contest, live musical performances, games, arts & crafts and more. See full Saturday and Sunday schedule of events below. The park will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday.
For event details, visit parks.sbcounty.gov/calico-days
Admission Prices

Adults $10 (ages 12 and over)
Youth $5 (ages 4-11)
Ages three and under are free
Pet-friendly

Calico Ghost Haunt
2023-10-20 17:00 - 21:00, 2023-10-21 09:00 - 22:00, 2023-10-22 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-27 17:00 - 21:00, 2023-10-28 09:00 - 22:00, 2023-10-29 09:00 - 17:00
Experience the Town of Terror as Calico Ghost Town’s Ghost Haunt returns for two weekends on October 20th through October 22nd and October 27th through October 29th. Bring the family and join us for a spirited costume contest for all ages, trick or treating, games, live musical performances, food and more, plus beware of our nighttime tricks and scares. The thrills start at $15 for adults, $10 for kids 4-11 and 3 and under are free. For more information, visit parks.sbcounty.gov/calico-ghost-haunt.
