If the first five things to love about winter in Tuolumne County, California, didn’t convince you to book a family trip, here are more.
Family Fun Center at Black Oak Casino
In December, the Black Oak Casino unveils Elevate, an all-ages indoor sports park with a trampoline park, Xtreme Dodgeball, Aerostrike, Head2Head, Battle Beam with Airbag, Airbag Pit, Ninja Course, Softplay, Slick Slide, axe throwing, batting cages and more.
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Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella will be presented at the East Sonora Theatre Nov. 2–Dec. 17, featuring all the moments you love plus some new, exciting twists. Rediscover some of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago” in this hilarious and romantic experience.
Relieve the magical journey of The Polar Express on an hour-long trail ride to the North Pole. Once you reach the destination, Santa Claus comes aboard to give each passenger a silver sleighbell.
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The Christmas Town Sonora is guaranteed to get you into the holiday spirit with the tree-lighting ceremony, downtown Christmas parade, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Santa’s House, the best tree and window contests, the Red Church Christmas bazaar, Hometown Crafters Holiday Craft Fair, Christmas Tree Lane and Winter Wonderland.
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