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Monster Trucks

Tri-County Fairgrounds & Event Center 475 Sierra Street, Bishop, CA, United States

See these incredible 10,000-pound, car crushing giants compete in Bishop at the Tri-County Fair and Event Center on May 6th & 7th. There will also be Quad Wars and a Freestyle Razor Show and Jr. Outlaw Sprints.

I Want to be a Packer!

Tri-County Fairgrounds & Event Center 475 Sierra Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Free events for kids 5 to 17 years of age at Mule Days Pack. Fish. Dance. Win prizes at the stick Mule Rodeo.  Learn to be a clown.  Have fun!  In 2012, Mule Days started a program for youth to share in the enjoyment of participating in the main shows and other fun filled activities. Starting Friday, visit the “I Want to be a Packer” booth on the grass between the Home Economics Building and the main walkway to the grandstand to see the schedule and sign up for events.  The kid’s Corral stick mule rodeo events take place until […]

FREE

Bishop Twin Theatre’s Summer Kid Movie Matinees

Bishop Twin Theatre 237 N Main Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Bring the kids to the historic Bishop Twin Theatre to enjoy classic children's movies playing in both theatres concurrently.  Each show is $2.00. Dog's Way Home  and Hotel Transylvania 1 - 12 PM. Emoji Movie & Karate Kid (1984) - 2 PM.

$2

Earth Day Youth Art Contest Showing

C5 Art Studios 210 S. Warren Street, Bishop, CA, United States

The results are in for Eastern Sierra Land Trust’s Earth Day Youth Art Contest, and the public is invited to view the winners at a special gallery showing.  Everyone is welcome and  RSVP is appreciated - please email

Free

Bishop Twin Theatre’s Summer Kid Movie Matinees

Bishop Twin Theatre 237 N Main Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Bring the kids to the historic Bishop Twin Theatre to enjoy classic children's movies playing in both theatres concurrently.  Each show is $2.00. Dog's Way Home  and Hotel Transylvania 1 - 12 PM. Emoji Movie & Karate Kid (1984) - 2 PM.

$2

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Bishop Twin Theatre’s Summer Kid Movie Matinees

Bishop Twin Theatre 237 N Main Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Bring the kids to the historic Bishop Twin Theatre to enjoy classic children's movies playing in both theatres concurrently.  Each show is $2.00. Hotel Transylvania 2 & Karate Kid (2010) - 12 PM Jumanji (2017) & Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 1 - 2 PM

$2

Friday Night Markets

Bishop, CA, United States

Eastern Sierra Artists and the City of Bishop are bringing back the very popular Friday Night Markets this summer in Downtown Bishop, located on Academy Street, between Main Street and Warren Street. New dates are July 8 & 29, Aug. 19, Sept. 9 & 30 from 5:30-9pm. This free event also features live music and lots of local craftspeople, artisans, products of the region, food booths, beer/cocktails, local produce, farmer's market and fun for the whole family! For vendor information, call/text Gaye Mueller at 760-937-2942 or .

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Bishop Twin Theatre’s Summer Kid Movie Matinees

Bishop Twin Theatre 237 N Main Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Bring the kids to the historic Bishop Twin Theatre to enjoy classic children's movies playing in both theatres concurrently.  Each show is $2.00. Hotel Transylvania 3 & Jumanji (2019) - 12 PM. Peter Rabbit 1 & RV - 2 PM.

$2
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Bishop Twin Theatre’s Summer Kid Movie Matinees

Bishop Twin Theatre 237 N Main Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Bring the kids to the historic Bishop Twin Theatre to enjoy classic children's movies playing in both theatres concurrently.  Each show is $2.00. Zathura & Hotel Transylvania 2 - 12 PM. Open Season 1 & Jumanji (2017) - 2 PM.

$2
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Bishop Twin Theatre’s Summer Kid Movie Matinees

Bishop Twin Theatre 237 N Main Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Bring the kids to the historic Bishop Twin Theatre to enjoy classic children's movies playing in both theatres concurrently.  Each show is $2.00. Jumanji (1995) & Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 - 12 PM. Peter Rabbit 2 & Open Season 2 - 2 PM.

$2

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Bishop Twin Theatre’s Summer Kid Movie Matinees

Bishop Twin Theatre 237 N Main Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Bring the kids to the historic Bishop Twin Theatre to enjoy classic children's movies playing in both theatres concurrently.  Each show is $2.00. Stuart Little & Hotel Transylvania 3 - 12 PM. Daddy Day Camp & Emoji Movie - 2 PM.

$2
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Friday Night Markets

Bishop, CA, United States

Eastern Sierra Artists and the City of Bishop are bringing back the very popular Friday Night Markets this summer in Downtown Bishop, located on Academy Street, between Main Street and Warren Street. 

This free event also features live music and lots of local craftspeople, artisans, products of the region, food booths, beer/cocktails, local produce, farmer's market and fun for the whole family!

For vendor information, call/text Gaye Mueller at 760-937-2942 or .

Art in the Park – Lone Pine

Bishop, CA, United States

Arts & Crafts Fair at Spainhower Park, north end of Main Street in Lone Pine. Local artisans, food, live music. Kids corner on Saturday. Friday & Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 9am-3pm.

Holiday Bazaar at First United Methodist Church

First United Methodist Church 205 N. Fowler, Bishop, United States

The Bazaar will feature a variety of tasty baked treats, free coffee, and many hand-crafted and one-of-a-kind items, including fall and winter home décor, as well as upcycled items, gifts, hand-knit and hand-crochet hats and scarves, baby items, and much more. For children, supervised crafts with a snack will be available for $2 per child, while their adult shoppers enjoy the bazaar.

Whobilation at Bishop Twin Theatre!

Bishop Twin Theatre 237 N Main Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Movie Showing - The Grinch. Costume Contest. Fudge Contest.

$2

Laws Railroad Express

Laws Railroad Museum Bishop, CA, United States

Railroad Express is a magical family day at Laws Railroad Museum with train rides, holiday crafts, refreshments and visits with Santa Claus.
Get your train ticket to this small town magical tradition. See your child’s face light up when they get their golden ticket, marching in for the secret ask from Santa, a visit from Smokey Bear, the yummiest s’mores, two unique holiday crafts AND a free book from Altrusa, all to fit into their very own custom designed bag. Top it off with a hot cocoa and wagon ride down caroling lane, drawn by horses from Rock Creek Pack Station. And the grand finale, taking a 15 minute train ride with carolers, elves and a special gift from Santa’s elves.

Lone Pine Christmas Pet Parade

Bishop, CA, United States

Line-up starts at 1230 on Muir Street across from High School. Sign up at Lone Pine Chamber of Commerce or call 760-876-4444.

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Cardinal Village Tree Sale & Christmas Fun

Cardinal Village Resort 321 Cardinal Road, Bishop, CA, United States

Fresh cut Noble Pine Christmas Trees for sale. General store has great gifts and Gingerbread Cafe serves yummy food. Pictures with Santa on Saturday & Sunday from 11am-2:30pm. There is also free ice skating. You can bring your own skates, or borrow from the resort. Check out Cardinal Village Resort's Facebook Page for more information.

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Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center Holiday Market

Owens Valley Paiute Shoshone Cultural Center 2300 West Line Street, Bishop, CA, United States

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Native and Christmas/Winter Gifts Stocking Stuffers Last Minute Presents Holiday Baked Goods Music Food Sale Craft Booths Raffle A visit from SANTA! Saturday 10:00AM - Native Themed Ornament Contest (categories: tiny tot, youth, teen, adult, elder). Saturday 2:00PM - Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest (categories: tiny tot, youth, teen, adult, elder) Sunday 11:00AM-3:00PM - Family Games & Crafts Any questions, call the Cultural Center at 760-873-8844

Polar Express Playing at Bishop Twin Theatre

Bishop Twin Theater 237 N. Main Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Wear your jammies to this special showing of the holiday classic and get a free bell! Proceeds benefit Hospice of the Owens Valley. Call (760)872-4663 for more information.

$10.00

Lone Pine Trout Derby

Diaz Lake Lone Pine, CA, United States

$800 Blind Bogey. Przies for largest fish and tagged fish. Sign up day of derby 6-8 am at Diaz Lake. General $10, kids 11 & under FREE.

Community Easter Egg Hunt @ Home Street Middle School

Bishop, CA, United States

Home Street Middle School Community Easter Egg Hunt April 8th @ 9:30 am.  Ages Newborn to 13.  Hear the story of the resurrection of Jesus.  There will be games and prizes.  

Big Pine Easter Egg Hunt

Bishop, CA, United States

Big Pine Civic Club will host the annual community Easter Egg Hunt in Mendenhall Park at 12 Noon. Over one thousand eggs for the hunt, special golden eggs and pictures with the Easter Bunny.

Easter Egg Hunt at Elks Park

Bishop Elks Park Line Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Bishop Elks Lodge will host annual egg hunt at Elks Park on West Line Street. Free hot dogs and drinks for the kids and plenty of eggs including "special eggs" with great prizes. For more information, call 760-873-3221.

Bishop Paiute Tribe’s Annual Earth Day

Owens Valley Paiute Shoshone Cultural Center 2300 West Line Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Earth Day 2023.  Bishop Paiute Tribe's Earth Day and Spring Market.

Earth Day Sierra Celebration

Bishop City Park 700 N. Main Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Live music, arts and crafts, food booths, kids' activities, Native dance and more fun Earth Day activities.  Click link below for the Community Arts Day flyer. 2023-CAD-English

Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Tri-County Fairgrounds & Event Center 475 Sierra Street, Bishop, CA, United States

The Tri-County Fairgrounds is bringing the heat for Cinco de Mayo with chili, cars, and cervezas! This International Chili Society World Qualifier Cook-Off is a community celebration with a kick. The free-to-attend event features world champion chili, 25 different craft beers, live music, a car show, swap meet, and Kids Zone. Get your sampling kits for a hearty tasting experience! Some of the best chili cooks in the West are serving up their most flavorful red, verde, and homestyle chilis and salsas. They’re competing for their shot at the ICS World Championships and your vote for the highly coveted People’s […]