Rockin' the Gateway: Steelin' Dan
Sat, Oct 3, 7:30 PM Western Gateway Park, 18560 Penn Valley Dr$25 online; $30 at door
Outdoor evening concert featuring Steelin' Dan at Western Gateway Park.
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Right now we are peeking into Penn Valley, CA
Penn Valley Farmers Market
October 4, 2026, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Western Gateway Park solar arrayNot listed
Sunday market with produce, baked goods, prepared foods, art and crafts.
Western Gateway Farmers Market
Sunday, Oct 4, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM Western Gateway ParkFree admission
Sunday farmers market at Western Gateway Park.
Free Play Cafe
Monday, October 5, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM Penn Valley LibraryFree
Toys and activities for early literacy and social development, plus a snack for children and tea or coffee for caregivers.
Lego Club
Wednesday, October 7, 3:00–4:00 PM Penn Valley LibraryFree
Build imaginative creations using the library's Lego and Duplo bricks.
Apple Pie with Jan
Oct 8, 2:00–4:30 PM Wildflower Studio, 17487 Penn Valley Dr$40
Hands-on class teaching participants how to make apple pie.
Western Gateway Farmers Market
Thu, Oct 8, 9 AM–1 PM Western Gateway ParkFree admission
Weekly outdoor farmers market with local produce and food vendors.
Gold Country Harvest Festival and Great Pumpkin Race
Saturday, October 10, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM Solar Array, Western Gateway ParkNot listed
Community harvest festival featuring the Great Pumpkin Race at Western Gateway Park.
31st Annual Open Studios Tour
Sunday, Oct 11, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Artist studios throughout Western Nevada CountyFree
Self-guided tour of more than 90 artists and creative spaces, with demonstrations and original artwork.
Penn Valley Farmers Market
October 11, 2026, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Western Gateway Park solar arrayNot listed
Sunday market with produce, baked goods, prepared foods, art and crafts.
Western Gateway Farmers Market
Sunday, Oct 11, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM Western Gateway ParkFree admission
Sunday farmers market at Western Gateway Park.
Northridge Nights Fundraiser
Oct 13, 5:00–11:00 PM Northridge RestaurantMenu prices
Mention the community foundation and part of the meal purchase supports its community-center project.
Lego Club
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Penn Valley LibraryNot listed
Create imaginative projects with the library's Lego and Duplo bricks.
Penn Valley Library Book Club
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 2:00 PM Penn Valley LibraryFree
Discussion of A Better World by Sarah Langan, with casual conversation and coffee.
Trivia Night
Oct 15, 6:00-8:00 PM Thirsty Barrel BrewingFree
Team trivia with craft beer, food, prizes and bragging rights.
Western Gateway Farmers Market
Thu, Oct 15, 9 AM–1 PM Western Gateway ParkFree admission
Weekly outdoor farmers market with local produce and food vendors.
31st Annual Open Studios Tour
Saturday, Oct 17, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Artist studios throughout Western Nevada CountyFree
Self-guided tour of more than 90 artists and creative spaces, with demonstrations and original artwork.
Penn Valley Farmers Market
October 18, 2026, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Western Gateway Park solar arrayNot listed
Sunday market with produce, baked goods, prepared foods, art and crafts.
Western Gateway Farmers Market
Sunday, Oct 18, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM Western Gateway ParkFree admission
Sunday farmers market at Western Gateway Park.
Baby Storytime
Monday, October 19, 10:30–11:00 AM Penn Valley LibraryFree
Morning stories and songs for young children and caregivers with Miss Betsey.
Day Break Days Fundraiser
Oct 21, 8:00 AM-2:00 PM Day Break CafeMenu prices
Part of meal purchases benefits the Penn Valley Community Foundation's community-center project.
Lego Club
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Penn Valley LibraryNot listed
Create imaginative projects with the library's Lego and Duplo bricks.
Western Gateway Farmers Market
Thu, Oct 22, 9 AM–1 PM Western Gateway ParkFree admission
Weekly outdoor farmers market with local produce and food vendors.
Northern California Juniors Disc Golf Championship
Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM Hanging Oaks Disc Golf Course, Western Gateway Park$10
Junior disc golf championship first round, followed by a costume contest.
Spooktoberfest
Sat, Oct 24, 10:00 AM Wildflower Nursery Garden and Gift ShoppeFree
All-ages trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating, barbecue, raffles and a costume contest.
Western Gateway Park Fundraiser Disc Golf Tournament
Sat, Oct 24, time not listed Hanging Oaks Disc Golf Course, Western Gateway ParkNot listed
Fundraiser disc golf tournament at Western Gateway Park.
Penn Valley Farmers Market
October 25, 2026, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Western Gateway Park solar arrayNot listed
Sunday market with produce, baked goods, prepared foods, art and crafts.
Western Gateway Farmers Market
Sunday, Oct 25, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM Western Gateway ParkFree admission
Final listed Sunday market of the April–October season.
Baby Storytime
Monday, October 26, 2026, 10:30 AM-11:00 AM Penn Valley LibraryNot listed
A morning of stories and songs for young children and their caregivers with Miss Betsey.
Lego Club
Wednesday, October 28, 3:00–4:00 PM Penn Valley LibraryFree
Build imaginative creations using the library's Lego and Duplo bricks.
Western Gateway Farmers Market
Thu, Oct 29, 9 AM–1 PM Western Gateway ParkFree admission
Final listed 2026 weekly market with local produce and food vendors.
Penn Valley Farmers Market
Sun, Nov 1, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Western Gateway Park solar arrayNot listed
Sunday market featuring local produce and other vendors under the solar array.
Penn Valley Farmers Market
Sun, Nov 8, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Western Gateway Park solar arrayNot listed
Sunday market featuring local produce and other vendors under the solar array.
Northridge Nights Fundraiser
Nov 10, 5:00–11:00 PM Northridge RestaurantMenu prices
A portion of qualifying meals supports the Penn Valley Community Foundation.
Thursday Night Trivia
Thursday, Nov 12, 6-8 PM Thirsty Barrel BrewingFree
Team trivia with food, craft beer, prizes and bragging rights.
Penn Valley Farmers Market
Sun, Nov 15, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Western Gateway Park solar arrayNot listed
Sunday market featuring local produce and other vendors under the solar array.
Penn Valley Page Turners: West with Giraffes
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 2:00 PM-3:00 PM Penn Valley LibraryNot listed
A casual book-club discussion of West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge, accompanied by coffee.
Trivia Night at Thirsty Barrel Brewing
Thu, Nov 19, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM Thirsty Barrel BrewingFree
Team trivia with food, craft beer and prizes.
Penn Valley Farmers Market
Sun, Nov 22, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Western Gateway Park solar arrayNot listed
Sunday market featuring local produce and other vendors under the solar array.
Baby Storytime
Nov 23, 10:30 AM-11:00 AM Penn Valley LibraryNot listed
Morning stories and songs for babies, young children and their caregivers.
Penn Valley Library Book Club
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 2:00 PM Penn Valley LibraryFree
Discussion of The Irish Goodbye by Heather Aimee O'Neill, with conversation and coffee.
Penn Valley Page Turners: The Irish Goodbye
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 2:00 PM-3:00 PM Penn Valley LibraryNot listed
A casual book-club discussion of The Irish Goodbye by Heather Aimee O'Neill, accompanied by coffee.
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