Events

Yosemite National Park is open year-round, but the events and activities in, and around the park, change with the seasons. From festivals and activities, to days you can get into the park free, we have your complete guide to the happenings in Yosemite National Park, as well as in nearby gateway towns.

A family camping in a national park

Parks that usually charge an entrance fee will be free on several days during the year. Check our list of dates for this year.

Horsetail Fall in February when the sun hits the water

The tradition of Yosemite's firefall started in the late 19th century. Today park visitors see a natural firefall every mid to late-February.

Christmas performance at the Golden Chain Theatre in Oakhurst, CA. Photo by Brian Wilkinson courtesy of Yosemite Sierra

Seasonal wine tastings, live theater, Father Christmas events, and holiday parades in the greater Yosemite Park area.

Yosemite Valley Visitor Center

Top off your Yosemite vacation by listening to a ranger chat about wild black bears, or joining a guided wildflower walk or snowshoe trip.