1930's church bell at the Mariposa Museum and History Center
Things To Do
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 Events 


September 2 - September 5
Mariposa County Fair
Agricultural events, displays, demonstrations, entertainment, a carnival, a midway and more provide old-fashioned fun for the young and young-at-heart.
Mariposa County Fair

September 5
Labor Day - US Holiday
Labor Day - Wikipedia

September 24
National Park Service Entrance Fee-Free Day
In honor of the National Public Lands Day you may visit Yosemite National Park (or any other National Park) without paying any entrance fee.
NPS Free Entrance Days

September 30 - October 9
Sierra Art Trails Yosemite Foothills Open Studio Tour
Sierra Art Trails gives art enthusiasts the chance to see fine art and fine crafts in the making, and to purchase works directly from the people who create them. The show takes place in homes, studios, galleries, and businesses in more than a dozen communities in Eastern Madera and Mariposa Counties.
Sierra Art Trails

 Activities 

PING PONG - On site

HIKING - There are nearly 10 miles of both easy and moderate trails in the Stockton Creek Preserve. (5 min. walk to the trailhead)

TENNIS - 3 courts at the Mariposa County Park (10 min. walk away)

CALIFORNIA STATE MINING & MINERAL MUSEUM - Gems, mining artifacts and other exhibits. (5 min. drive away)
    California State Mining & Mineral Museum

MARIPOSA MUSEUM & HISTORY CENTER - The museum’s mission is to authentically portray the people and lifestyle of Mariposa County from the Native American and Spanish periods to the California Gold Rush and through the early 1900s. (15 min. walk away)
    Mariposa Museum and History Center

YOSEMITE MOUNTAIN SUGAR PINE RAILROAD - A historic 3 ft. narrow gauge railroad with two operating steam train locomotives located near Fish Camp, California, near the southern entrance to Yosemite National Park. (50 min. drive away)
    Sugar Pine Railroad

SIERRA ARTISTS' GALLERY - A cooperative gallery featuring unique art and gifts from artisans of Mariposa county, the surrounding Sierra foothill area and Yosemite National Park. (5 min. walk away)
    Sierra Artists' Gallery

TREETOP GALLERY - Sponsored by the Mariposa County Arts Council, the gallery features the work of local artists, serves as a creative community center, and is a resource for emerging and established regional artists. (10 min. walk away)
    Mariposa Arts Council Treetop Gallery

BASS LAKE BOAT RENTALS - A variety of watersport rentals available, from Jetskis to kayaks. (45 min. drive away)
    Bass Lake Boat Rentals

YOGA - Regular classes Tuesday - Friday, private instruction available by request (20 min. walk away)
    Mountain Yoga

YOSEMITE ZIPLINES - (5 min. drive away)
    Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch

 Photos 

All the photos on this page were taken in and around Mariposa County during the month of September.

View of Half Dome from Glacier Point
Tennis court in Mariposa County Park
Trail to Sentinel Dome
Field of tarweed along Highway 49 just north of Mariposa
Giant oak tree along the Mariposa Creek