Upcoming Events



OAKtober Festival
 October 4, 2025 | 9:00am-3:00pm | FREE

Celebrate the mighty oak tree! Enjoy eco-inspired crafts, guided nature walks, food trucks, a native plant market, acorn grinding, shopping, presentations from master gardeners and interactive exhibits. Free & fun for all!











Native Artisan Fair
November 8, 2025 | 9:00am-3:00pm | FREE

Shop an exceptional selection of handmade work from Native artisans--including jewlery, beadwork, pottery, textiles, craving, and more--perfect for unique holiday gifts or meaningful keepsakes. Meet the artists, hear their stories, and support the continuation of Indigenous traditions through art. Museum admission is free to the public.


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Upcoming Programs

 

Walking In Our Moccs SQWalking In Our Moccs
Perspectives from Indigenous Artists
October 11, 2025 - February 1, 2026

 Walking In Our Moccs: Perespectives from Indigenous Artists is a community exhibition that illuminates the experience of "walking in two worlds." The exhibitiont was curated by Sierra Native Alliance, a non-profit dedicated to preserving Native families, cultures, and enviorments.
Artwork: Raymond LeBeau, Per Capita, 2025, acrylic on wood & canvas



Museum MorningsMuseum Mornings

Sep 10 | Oct 8 | Nov 12 | Dec 10
You’re never too young to love the outdoors. Enjoy hands-on exploration of nature through stories, crafts and activities perfect for the littlest of budding botanists. Adults are free but required to stay with child at all times. 

Enjoy free admission to the Maidu Museum & Historic Site after each session.




CNA Jewlery WorkshopCalifornia Native American Jewelry Workshop
December 6 | Ages 10+

Interested in the history and significance of jewelry-making for Native Northern Californians? Join Elaine Quitiquit-Palmer (Pomo) to learn about the traditional techniques and materials used for generations. Using these techniques, you’ll create a beautiful piece of jewelry!




Plant Spirit MasksPlant Spirit Masks Workshops
November 15 | Ages 8-17

Join Indigenous artist Joshua Frederick (Menominee) for a hands-on workshop highlighting the symbolic significance of masks to Native cultures. Participants will choose from a selection of plant spirits—such as Sage, Strawberry, Oak Leaf, Sweetgrass, and Blossom—to inspire their own spirit mask creation. No experience necessary—just an open heart, a creative spirit, and a desire to honor the natural world through art. 




Macrame Workshop
October 18 | Ages13+

Looking for a unique way to display your plants? Come to our macramé hang-out and craft your own plant hanger! Learn the basics of macramé knots, while connecting with other like-minded crafters. You’ll walk away with a one-of-a-kind plant holder and a new flora friend! Refreshments and plant included.




Campfire
  October 17 | November 14

Listen to Indigenous stories and roast marshmallows around the campfire at the outdoor amphitheater of the Maidu Museum & Historic Site. Make memories, enjoy great stories and tasty treats with the whole family. This is a popular program and does fill up fast; buy tickets early.




Campfire ImageRock Art Mysteries Tour
 October 17 | November 14
 

See the petroglyphs like you have never seen them before! Special lighting brings out carved details that are only visible during this tour.  Enjoy a walk after dark and learn the history of the unique artifacts on the Historic Site. Our tour will begin after Campfire at 9pm.




Home School Open House
December 11, 2025

Calling all Home Schoolers: Learn, explore, and connect with the Indigenous history of this region at the Maidu Museum & Historic Site! Enjoy hands-on activities, take a short tour and enjoy Indigenous stories throughout the day.