What’s new in Placer County and Nevada County CA in Winter 2016

Lake Tahoe
Jan. 8, Feb. 5, March 4: Friday Night Tubing
Tube under the lights this winter at Tahoe Donner Snowplay until 6:30 p.m. TahoeDonner.com

March 3-13: North Lake Tahoe SnowFest
North Lake Tahoe celebrates its long winter season with SnowFest, a 10-day event TahoeSnowFestival.com

April 1-3: WinterWonderGrass Festival
Music, brews and mountains is the theme for the WinterWonderGrass Tahoe Festival, returning for a second year at Squaw Valley|Alpine Meadows. WinterWonderGrass.com

Auburn
Feb. 28: Oscar Party at the State Theatre
The glamour of Hollywood returns to the State Theatre. Live broadcast of the Academy Awards is shown on a big screen. LivefromAuburn.com

March 19: “On Tour” Wild & Scenic Film Festival returns to the State Theatre in Auburn with another incredible selection of films. 2-9:30 p.m. LivefromAuburn.com

April 14: Auburn Art Walk
The Auburn Art Walk occurs on the second Thursday of April, June, August and October, from 6–9 p.m. in Downtown and Old Town Auburn. PlacerArts.org

Grass Valley
March 5: Foothills Celebration
Stroll, sip, sample and shop at this popular food and wine event. 1-4 p.m. in historic Grass Valley. Mention code “SFWA16” to receive an additional $5 off your ticket. HistoricGrassValley.com

April 30: Grass Valley Car Show
A collection of classics, hot rods, customs, domestics, imports and one-of-a-kind vehicles on display on Mill and Main Streets, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. HistoricGrassValley.com

Nevada City
Feb. 13-14: Mardi Gras
Parade, Costume Ball and Carnevale. NevadaCityChamber.com

Roseville
Feb. 6: Maidu Museum joins 18th Annual Sacramento Museum Day
The Maidu Museum & Historic Site is participating in Sacramento Museum Day by offering free admission and fun activities all day. Roseville.ca.us

(Photo: The Infamous Stringdusters at WinterWonderGrass)