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Saturday, November 1, 2025 5:00 Dinner; 7:00 Shuffleboard Tournament; 8:00 Party & Costume Contest
Mineral Lodge Halloween Party and Annual Ron White Shuffleboard Tournament
Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant - Note: After this Weekend, the Restaurant Now Switches to Weekends Only
Ron White Memorial Shuffleboard Tournament at the Halloween Party
Assemble at the Lodge beginning at 7 PM to sign up; Tourney starts at 7:30 PM
The tournament will accommodate up to 8 teams of 2 players. Those who have not reserved a spot may sign up starting at 7 PM on a first-come-first-served basis. There is no cost to enter. Prizes for the top 2 teams. For even more fun, come in costume, Hope to see you there! Questions? Call Jan at 595-3252
Halloween Party and Costume Contest
After Dinner and the Shuffleboard Tournament, join the Party and Costume Contest! Dress up as your finest individual or group costume and join the fun!
Sunday, November 2, 2025 10:00 AM+
Breakfast Club
Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant
Join us each week to informally gather for breakfast and discussion about community activities. Breakfast served before 11:00 AM.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 2:00 PM
Mineral Cards
Water District Building
This every-other week tradition continues and now meets at 2:00 PM as it's getting darker earlier. Please come to play and optionally bring a snack to share.
Friday, November 7, 2025 5:00 PM
Thanksgiving Dinner Benefitting the School
Plum Valley Elementary School,
29950 Plum Creek Rd, Paynes Creek, CA 96075
Contact Amber or Pam for Reservation Information
Support our local elementary school by coming to their Fall fundraiser.
Saturday, November 8, 2025 10:00 AM
Candle Making Workshop
Private Home
Email to RSVP: mineralcalifornia@gmail.com
Craft together in Mineral at this candle making workshop hosted by Stephanie Dennis at a private home in Mineral.
Saturday, November 8, 2025 8:00 PM
Shuffleboard at the Lodge
Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant Bar
Sunday, November 9, 2025 10:00 AM+
Breakfast Club
Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant
Friday, November 14, 2025
6:00 PM Dinner / 7:00 PM Bingo
Mineral BINGO & Buffet Dinner
Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant
Dinner Optional with Fixed Price; Bingo is Free
Let's play BINGO! It's free and typically everyone wins at Mineral BINGO. Favors provided for those who arrive earliest. Plus, it's fun to bring prizes to share, too! Bring at 5:00 or drop off at Breakfast Club or mail to PO Box 66, Mineral, California 96063. Not sure what to send? Visit the Bingo Amazon wish list and when you buy prizes there, they will ship to Bingo headquarters in Mineral directly :). (Prize suggestions for the wish list welcomed, too.)
Saturday, November 15, 2025 8:00 PM
Shuffleboard at the Lodge
Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant Bar
Sunday, November 16, 2025 10:00 AM+
Breakfast Club
Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 2:00 PM
Mineral Cards
Water District Building
Saturday, November 22, 2025 8:00 PM
Shuffleboard at the Lodge
Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant Bar
Sunday, November 23, 2025 10:00 AM+
Breakfast Club
Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant
Thursday, November 27, 2025 Noon - 7 PM
Thanksgiving Dinner
Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant
Reservations Starting at Noon
If you are in Mineral this Thanksgiving, we hope to see you at the Lodge for dinner and/or dessert. It's one of the most festive times of the year in town. Call the restaurant at (530) 595-4422 or stop by to make reservations.
Friday, November 28, 2025 4:00 PM
Mineral Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting
The tradition is coming back!
Setup Starting 3:00 PM at School; End at Mineral Lodge for Tree Lighting
Hopefully you will be in Mineral during Thanksgiving weekend and participate in this tradition coming back to life in Mineral. Invite friends and family to join you in creating and entering a float or on-foot Thanksgiving or holiday themed costume and/or watch and cheer on the participants! Also, please take and share pictures and videos to commemorate this living history! Keep your eyes out for the Claus family...
Saturday, November 29 2025 8:00 PM
Shuffleboard at the Lodge
Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant Bar
Sunday, November 30, 2025 10:00 AM+
Breakfast Club
Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 2:00 PM
Mineral Cards & Cookie Exchange
Water District Building, Mineral, California
It has become a festive tradition to do a cookie exchange each year at Mineral Cards. Bring cookies to share and plan to take a variety home! Come to play and eat and take home some sweet treats!
Optionally, bring/drop off holiday gifts for up to 15 children age 4-10 at Plum Valley Elementary School.
Saturday, December 6, 2025 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Wreath Making Workshop
Location TBA
Famous for our beautiful trees, Mineral is adorned during the late Fall with natural wreaths. Join the wreath making workshop to make your own this year. Feel free to bring supplies, but they are also provided. No charge. Recently the annual workshop has been held at the Park HQ, but as the date approaches, the location will be posted on the website and on flyers once confirmed.
Saturday, December 6, 2025 8:00 PM
Shuffleboard at the Lodge
Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant Bar
Sunday, December 7, 2025 10:00 AM+
Breakfast Club
Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant
Saturday, December 13, 2025 8:00 PM
Shuffleboard at the Lodge
Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant Bar
Sunday, December 14, 2025 10:00 AM+
Breakfast Club
Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 2:00 PM
Mineral Cards
Water District Building
Saturday, December 20, 2025 5:30 PM
Christmas Caroling
Meet at School Area & Caravan to Locations
Dress in traditional caroling garb or come as you are!
The voices of Mineral are the most beautiful when singing together at traditional Christmas Caroling. Depending on the weather, we will walk or drive (if icy) to locations throughout Mineral to sing songs. Lyrics will be provided.
Saturday, December 20, 2025 8:00 PM
Shuffleboard at the Lodge
Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant Bar
Sunday, December 21, 2025 10:00 AM+
Breakfast Club
Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant
Thursday, December 25, 2025
Christmas in Mineral
Watch flyers around town for the latest activities.
Have activities to add to the calendar? Let us know!
Saturday, December 27, 2025 8:00 PM
Shuffleboard at the Lodge
Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant Bar
Sunday, December 28, 2025 10:00 AM+
Breakfast Club
Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 2:00 PM
Mineral Cards
Water District Building
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Candlelight Dinner Party
Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant
Join together at the Lodge to say goodbye to 2025 on New Year's Eve before you head out to your late night parties.
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