New Almaden Quicksilver County Park Association

This is an archive of past events at Almaden Quicksilver and other parks.

2010 Events at Nearby Parks:
  • Saturday, October 2, 2010. Introduction to Photography Class, Santa Teresa County Park’s Historic Bernal Ranch, 9:30am – 12:30pm. Join Docent Ron Horii for a free outdoor photography workshop. Learn how to choose and use a camera, take better outdoor pictures, compose a photo, plus more! Class begins with an indoor slideshow, then goes outside for demonstrations and a walk around the historic area to take pictures. Bring a camera - any kind will do! Open to ages 14 and up - limit 20 participants. Meet at the Bernal Ranch barn on Manila Drive at Camino Verde in San Jose. Reservations required. Call or register online (408) 355-2240.
  • Saturday, October 2, 2010. Trail Day Volunteer Project, Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch County Park. 9:00am-1:00pm. Come help park staff with new trail construction and maintenance projects. Gloves, tools, water and snacks will be provided. Bring a refillable water bottle, hiking shoes, long pants, long-sleeve shirt and sun protection. 50 volunteers are needed for this project – rain or shine. Meet at the Coyote Lake Campground overflow parking lot. Pre-registration required. (408) 355-2254.
  • Saturday, October 9, 2010. Ranger-led Hike, Calero County Park’s Rancho San Vicente, 9:00 am-11:00am. Take a strenuous 2-mile hike with a Park Ranger to explore this future parkland. Learn about the history of the rancho property and explore plants and wildlife living here. Meet at the Calero Reservoir parking lot, then caravan together to the adjacent Rancho San Vicente property. Bring sturdy hiking shoes, sun protection and water. Note: This hike is in a “closed area” not yet open for public access. Restrooms not available except at meeting location. (408) 268-3883.
  • Saturday, October 9, 2010. Amah Mutsun Heritage Day, Chitactac-Adams Heritage County Park, 11:00am-3:00pm. Join members of the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band of Coastanoan/Ohlone Indians for a special day of historical and cultural presentations. Park visitors will also be able to participate in a variety of hands-on activities. Chitactac-Adams is located at the intersection of Watsonville and Burchell Roads in Gilroy. (408) 323-0107.
  • Thursday, October 21, 2010. Healthy Trails Toddler Trek, Santa Teresa County Park, 4:30pm-6:00pm. Join Strollerhikes.com Debbie Frazier on a moderate 2.5-mile hike geared towards families with young children. Enjoy historical sites along the way. Meet at the Fortini Trailhead Parking Lot. Bring sun protection, water, snacks and sturdy hiking shoes. (408) 355-2240.
  • Saturday, October 30, 2010. Spider Night, Santa Teresa County Park’s Historic Bernal Ranch, 7:30pm-10:30pm. Reserve your space for this annual crowd-pleaser and learn everything you need to know about arachnids, including our local California brown tarantula. View cages and cages of creepy crawlers and handle if you dare. Hear spider poems and folklore followed by popcorn, lemonade and the classic big-bug movie “Tarantula”. Reservations required. (408) 226-5453.
  • Saturday, November 6. REI Ridge Trail Service Day Volunteer Project, Santa Teresa County Park, 9:00am-1:00pm. This annual event includes projects to improve the Bay Area Ridge Trail. The Stiles Ranch at Santa Teresa Park is part of this year's efforts. Gloves, tools, water and snacks will be provided. Bring a refillable water bottle, hiking shoes, long pants, long-sleeve shirt and sun protection. 40 volunteers are needed for this project – rain or shine. Parking is limited-carpooling encouraged. Pre-registration required. (408) 355-2254.
  • Saturday, November 13, 2010. Introduction to Geocaching Class, Santa Teresa County Park, 8:45am-12:00pm. Join Docent Sam Drake on an adventure to learn about geocaching and seek out several caches along the Fortini, Mine and Stile Ranch Trails. GPS units provided. Meet at the Fortini Trailhead off of San Vicente Ave. Wear comfortable shoes and bring sun protection and water. Reservations required. Call or register online (408) 355-2240.
  • Saturday, November 13, 2010. Lost in Space Night, Santa Teresa County Park’s Historic Bernal Ranch, 7:30pm-10:30pm. Join park staff and astronomers from the San Jose Astronomical Society to explore the night sky through computer-guided telescopes. Munch on popcorn while watching old TV episodes of “Lost in Space” – Danger Will Robinson, Danger! Reservations required. (408) 226-5453.
  • Friday, November 26- Friday, December 31, 2010. Fantasy of Lights, Vasona County Park, 6:00pm-10:00pm nightly. Come celebrate our 12th Anniversary of this drive-through holiday family favorite. See thousands of colorful twinkling lights and have loads of holiday fun. Admission fee required. For more information and pricing, go to www.parkhere.org. (408) 355-2201. Volunteers are needed nightly to help at the back gate providing visitor hospitality and safety services. Call (408) 355-2254 to sign up as a volunteer!
  • Saturday December 11, 2010. Visit Santa at the Ranch, Santa Teresa County Park’s Historic Bernal Ranch. 1:30pm-3:00pm. For the 6th year in a row Santa will bring his “Ho, Ho, Ho” to the ranch to hear Christmas wishes inside the 19th century parlor decorated for an old fashioned Victorian Christmas. Parents can get that perfect photo of their kids sitting on Santa’s knee without waiting in mall lines. (408) 226-5453.
Past events:
  • Saturday May 26, 2007: Play Like a Miner, Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum, 11am-2pm. Join museum staff for a fun-filled afternoon of activities and adventures that reflect the life and hard work of New Almaden’s historic mining community. Call (408) 323-1107 for more information.
  • Van Tours of Almaden Quicksilver Park: June 9, June 23, July 7, July 28, August 4, and Aug. 25, 2007. Reservations required, call 323-1107. Call for the ones in Sept. and Oct.
  • Saturday, July 14, 2007: “Tools of a Miner” Special Exhibit, New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum, 10am-4pm. Through special exhibits and demonstrations, explore the dangerous underground job of hard-rock miners. Exhibitors from around California will share their collections and expertise. Call (408) 323-1107 for more information.
  • Saturday, July 28, 2007: Hiking Essentials, Almaden Quicksilver County Park, 10am-12noon. Discover from a Park Ranger what you’ll need to bring along for safe, successful hiking adventures in the great outdoors. Be prepared for unexpected encounters or emergencies. You don’t need to carry everything but the kitchen sink, but you should know the 10 essentials. Meet at the Hacienda park entrance. Bring sun protection and water. Reservations required, call (408) 268-3883.
  • Saturday Sept. 8, 2007: New Almaden Day in New Almaden,  parade, food games, music, dancing.
  • Saturday October 13, 2007: Pioneer Day: at the Santa Isabel Shaft House on the Santa Isabel Trail in Almaden Quicksilver Park.
  • Saturday, November 10, 2007: Yuletide Bazaar, New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum, 10am-4pm. Shop for the finest holiday gifts, arts, crafts, greenery and baked goods at New Almaden’s 3rd annual Yuletide Bazaar with a Victorian flair.  Admission free, checks and cash only for purchases.  Call (408) 323-1107 for directions and information.
  • Sunday, December 2, 2007: Cobweb Christmas, New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum, 1-2:30pm. Discover how tinsel came to be through a German Christmas tale.  Make a tinsel spider web, meet some real spiders and eat Victorian-style Christmas treats.  Appropriate for kids age 4-10 accompanied by an adult.  Reservations required, call (408) 323-1107.
  • Saturday April 4, 2008, 2-4 pm: Dedication of the Almaden Historic Photos, Almaden Branch Library, 6445 Camden Ave. - Large Community Room, (408) 808-3040. Join us as we dedicate historic photos of New Almaden, a local history display, and collection of materials of local historical interest. Following the dedication, docents will be stationed throughout the facility to add additional interpretation and information regarding the history of New Almaden. Displays and interpretation made possible by the efforts of the Committee for Almaden Historical Awareness and the New Almaden Quicksilver Country Park Association.
  • Saturday, April 12, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Free Outdoor Photography Class & Wildflower Walk, Santa Teresa County Park Historic Bernal Ranch "Barn." Spring is wildflower time and a great time to grab your camera and go outside and take pictures! Docent Ron Horii will teach you about how to take inspiring outdoor pictures. The class will include 90 minutes of indoor instruction, an easy-going 30 minute walk around the Bernal Ranch, and a moderate 1 hour hike into the hills to view and photograph the magnificent wildflowers.  Wear comfortable shoes; bring a hat, bottled water, and a camera (optional). To register call (408) 355-2255 or email kathleen.hooper@prk.sccgov.org.  Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Saturday, April 19th - Earth Day, Almaden Quicksilver Park, New Almaden Trail. Time: 8:30am to 3:00pm. Location:  Meet at Castillero Middle School on the corner of Leyland Park and McAbee in San Jose.  Volunteers will be shuttled from there to park border and hike into work site. Details: Come out and help obliterate an old section of the New Almaden Trail and re-route it.  Please wear long pants and sleeves, sturdy shoes (no open toes!), bring a lunch, we will provide water, snacks and tools. If you are under 18, you will need a waiver which can be downloaded from our "Volunteer Opportunities" page. Due to the scope of work, volunteers for this project must be 16 and over. Number of Volunteers needed: 50. Registration is required for this event:  Please call 408-355-2278 or e-mail irene.tsobanakis@prk.sccgov.org leave your name, age, contact info, and total number of volunteers for your group.
  • Saturday, May 3, 8:00 am, Pat's Run, starting and ending at Leland High School, a 4.2 mile run/walk to benefit the Pat Tillman Foundation . Volunteers are needed to help out with the race. To volunteer, or for more information, contact Erin Dando at edando@pattillmanfoundation.org or call 408.507.6754.
  • Saturday, May 3, 2008: Trail Day at Santa Teresa on the Fortini Trail. Time: 9am – 1 pm. Location:  Santa Teresa County Park, Fortini Trail NOTE: We are meeting at the Stiles Trailhead, off of Fortini Rd. and McKeon Rd, NOT the main entrance to Santa Teresa Park. Details: Come on out to this beautiful park and help us reconstruct and restore the Fortini Trail.  We will provide water, snacks, tools, and gloves. Please wear long sleeves, pants, sturdy shoes (no open toes), be prepared for rain or shine. Suncreen, hat and sunglasses recommended. Number of Volunteers needed: 30. Registration is required for this event:  Please call 408-355-2278 or e-mail irene.tsobanakis@prk.sccgov.org leave your name, age, contact info, and total number of volunteers for your group.
  • Sunday May 4, 12:00-3:00pm, “Healthy Trails” Mother’s Day Hike. Santa Teresa County Park. Bring your moms and the whole family out to enjoy a spring wildflower hike led by Park Docent Mike Boulland and the Friends of Santa Teresa Park. Play games and explore the park’s geology and history along the way. Meet at the park’s Fortini Trailhead off of Fortini Rd. For more information about this and other “Healthy Trails” programs and partners, check the County Parks website or call (408) 355-2240.
  • Saturday, May 10, Quicksilver Running Club races, 6:00 am: 50K and 50-mile runs, 7:00 am: 25K run, Mockingbird Hill entrance.
  • Saturday, May 17, 11am-2pm: Play Like a Miner, Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum. Join museum staff for a fun-filled afternoon of kid-friendly activities and adventures that reflect the life and hard work of cinnabar miners and New Almaden’s historic mining community. The museum is located at 21350 Almaden Road in San Jose. (408) 323-1107.
  • Saturday May 17, Quicksilver Ride & Tie race. 30, 15 and 6 mile courses. Contact: Steve Anderson.
  • Sunday, May 18, 11:00am-2:00pm. “Healthy Trails” Hike or Bike, Hellyer County Park. Start your path to fitness, fun and adventure by joining the “Healthy Trails” program at this kick-off event for families. Take a hike or bike ride along the Coyote Creek Trail with park staff and Docents. Meet at the Buena Vista Picnic Pavillion with biking or hiking gear. For more information about this and other “Healthy Trails” programs and partners, check the County Parks website or call (408) 355-2240.
  • Saturday, June 21, 10am-12noon. Hiking Essentials, Almaden Quicksilver County Park. Discover from a Park Ranger the 10 basic essentials you need to bring along for safe, successful hiking adventures in the great outdoors.  Learn what to buy and where to get it and become prepared for unexpected encounters or emergencies.  Meet at the Hacienda park entrance.  Bring sun protection and water.  Reservations required, call (408) 268-3883.
  • Sunday, June 22, 2008, 11:00am - 4:00pm: Festival in the Park- Where Wellness Meets FUN! Hellyer County Park  A multitude of agencies and organizations will provide information and offer opportunities for interactive play, where the goal is to help families take charge of their health, learn how to eat nutritiously, make healthful life choices and get physically fit.  FREE admission, information, health and recreation opportunities, food, entertainment and FUN!!  (408) 355-2240.
  • Saturday, July 12, 2008, 10:00am-12:00pm. Living With Wildlife, Almaden Quicksilver County Park. Take a 2.5-mile hike with a Park Ranger to discover how to share our parklands with bobcats, mountain lions and coyotes.  Learn how to identify their habits and habitats, and what to do if you encounter them along the trails.  Meet at the Hacienda park entrance with sturdy hiking shoes, sun protection and water.  (408) 268-3883
  • Saturday, July 19, 2008, 10:00am-4:00pm, “Tools of a Miner” Special Exhibit, New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum. Through special exhibits and demonstrations, explore the tools used in the dangerous underground jobs of hard-rock miners.  Exhibitors from around California will share their collections and expertise.  The museum is located at 21350 Almaden Road in San Jose.  (408) 323-1107.
  • Saturday, September 13, 2008. New Almaden Community Day.
  • Sunday, September 28, 2008, 8:00 am: Quicksilver Challenge Half Marathon, 10K race, 5K kids' run, 5K walk, Almaden Runing Club, Hacienda Entrance.
  • Saturday, October 4, 2008, Free Outdoor Photography Class, Santa Teresa County Park’s Historic Bernal Ranch, 10:00am-12:00pm. Join Docent Ron Horii for a free photography workshop. Learn how to take outdoor pictures, about types of cameras, photo composition, plus more! Bring your own camera - any kind will do! Open to ages 14 and up - limit 20 participants. Persons under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Bernal Ranch barn. Reservations required, call (408) 355-2240.
  • Saturday, October 11, 2008, 26th annual Pioneer Day, Almaden Quicksilver, Jacque Ridge-Wood Road Trail entrance off Hicks Road. 11 am to 2 pm. Raffle, silent auction, dedication, entertainment. Chuckwagon luncheon served at 12 pm, $10 donation.
  • Saturday Oct. 25, 2008, County Parks End of Season Volunteer BBQ, noon-3 pm, Vasona Lake County Park, Gateway & Blossom Valley. RVSP to Irene Tsobanakis: 408-355-2278 or email Irene.Tsobanakis@prk.sccgov.org.
  • Saturday, January 17, 2009, Introduction to Geocaching, Almaden Quicksilver County Park, 9:00am-12:00pm. Join Docent Sam Drake to learn about geocaching and to go caching in beautiful and historic Almaden Quicksilver County Park. Hike down the Wood Road Trail to the historic rotary furnace, finding 8-9 geocaches along the way. Meet at the Wood Road Parking Lot. Limit 20 participants. Reservations required, call (408) 355-2240.
  • Saturday, March 28, 2009, Almaden Quicksilver County Park
    9:00am - 11am. Join Docent Cait Hutnik to enjoy a hike along the Woods Road Trail.  For more information about other “Healthy Trails” programs and partners, call (408) 355-2240.
  • Saturday, May 16, 2009, Wildflower Scavenger Hunt, Almaden Quicksilver Park. Meeting location at the Wood Rd. Parking Lot
    10:00am - 2pm. Join Docent Kitty Monohan, President of New Almaden Quicksilver County Park Assocation, as she takes you on a wildflower scavenger hunt through various stations at Jacque Ridge along Wood Road Trail. DIRECTIONS:   From Hwy 85. take the Camden Ave. Exit South. Turn right on Hicks Road and follow for 6 miles.  At the intersection of Road and Hicks Road, turn left into the staging area. PROGRAM LEADER:  Kitty Monahan
    CONTACT INFO: NAME:   Carrie Grisenti
    PHONE: 408-355-2240
    EMAIL:    carrie.grisenti@prk.sccgov.org
  • Friday, June 12, 2009, Healthy Trails Challenge Stroller Hike
    Almaden Quicksilver County Park. Meeting location at the Wood Road Trail parking lot, 10am - 12pm. Join Docent Loren Romley, owner of Strollerhikes.com, to enjoy a hike along the Wood Road Trail.  For more information about Stroller Hikes, go to strollerhikes.com.
  • Friday, September 4, Full Moon Hike, Almaden Quicksilver County Park, 8:00pm -10:00pm. Let’s go for a full moon hike! Join a Park Ranger to explore park trails and discover how animals are adapted to survive in the night. Have fun participating in activities as you take an easy 2-mile hike. Bring sturdy hiking shoes, layered clothing, water and a red lens flashlight. Meet at the Wood Road parking lot. (408) 268-3883.
  • Friday, September 11, 2009, Healthy Trails Challenge Stroller Hike Almaden Quicksilver County Park. Meeting location at the Hacienda entrance parking lot, 10am – 12pm. Join Docent Loren Romley, owner of Strollerhikes.com, to enjoy a hike along the Deep Gulch/Mine Hill Trails.
  • Saturday, September 12, 2009, New Almaden Day in New Almaden,  jump-in parade, food games, music, dancing.
  • Saturday, September 19, History Tour by Van, Almaden Quicksilver County Park, 9:00am – 1:30pm. Step back in time as you visit historic sites to discover what life was like back in the park’s mercury mining heyday. Van tours leave from the Hacienda Parking Lot at 9am and return after a brown-bag lunch in the park. Bring water and lunch. Note: restrooms are not available except at beginning and end of tour in the parking lot. Cost $7 per person. Reservations required. (408) 323-1107.
  • Saturday, September 26, Free Outdoor Photography Class
    Santa Teresa County Park’s Historic Bernal Ranch, 9:30am – 12:30pm. Join Docent Ron Horii for a free outdoor photography workshop. Learn how to choose and use a camera, discover how to take better outdoor photos and more! The class includes an indoor slideshow followed by demonstrations and an easy walk around the Historic Ranch to take pictures. Bring your own camera – any kind will do. Open to ages 14 and up – limit 30 participants. Meet in the barn, 372 Manila Drive at Camino Verde in San Jose. Bring comfortable walking shoes, water and sun protection. Reservations required. (408) 355-2240.
  • Saturday October 10, 2009, Pioneer Day at English Camp. Meet at the Hacienda parking lot.
  • Saturday, October 24, 2009, Healthy Trails Hike, Almaden Quicksilver County Park 9:00am - 11am. Join Docent Cait Hutnik to enjoy a hike along the Woods Road Trail.  For more information about other “Healthy Trails” programs and partners, call (408) 355-2240.
  • Saturday, January 16, 2010, Introduction to Geocaching,
    Almaden Quicksilver County Park, 8:45am – 12:00pm. Join Docent Sam Drake of Geocachers of the Bay Area on an adventure along the Wood Road Trail to find 6-7 hidden caches along the way. Meet at the Wood Road parking lot on Hicks Road. Bring comfortable hiking shoes, water and sun protection. Reservations required. (408) 355-2240.
  • Saturday, February 27, 2010, Healthy Trails Challenge, Almaden Quicksilver County Park, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Join Docent Cait Hutnik on this 6-mile moderate hike on the Deep Gulch Mine Hill Trails. You will be climbing steep trails to visit historic sites within the park. Meet at the Hacienda park entrance with sturdy hiking shoes, sun protection, water and snacks. For more information about other “Healthy Trails” programs and partners, call (408) 355-2240.
  • Saturday April 10, 2010 Wildflower Scavenger Hunt, Almaden Quicksilver County Park. Meeting location at the Wood Road parking lot, 10am - 2pm. Join Kitty Monahan and Friends of New Almaden Quicksilver County Park Association as they take you on a wildflower scavenger hunt through various stations at Jacques Ridge along Wood Rd. Trail at Almaden Quicksilver Park. Please bring water, snack and camera if desired. For more information call 355-2240.
  • Saturday, May 22, History Hike, Almaden Quicksilver County Park, 9:00am-1:30pm. Step back in time and experience what life was like back in the mining heyday. Ride by van up into the park, hike approximately 5 miles to various historic sites and enjoy a brown-bag lunch in the park. Meet at the Hacienda parking lot. Bring water, lunch, sturdy hiking shoes and sun protection. Tour costs $7 per person. Reservations required. (408) 323-1107.
  • Saturday, May 22, Hiking Essentials, Almaden Quicksilver County Park, 10:00am-12:00pm. Discover what 10 essential items all hikers should take along every time they hit the trails. Find out how to use and where to purchase these items. Meet at the Hacienda parking lot with a backpack, sun protection, water and snacks. (408) 268-3883.
  • Saturday, June 5, History Van Tour, Almaden Quicksilver County Park, 9:00am-1:30pm. Step back in time and experience what life was like back in the mining heyday. Ride by van to various historic sites and enjoy a brown-bag lunch in the park. Meet at the Hacienda parking lot. Bring water, lunch and sun protection. Tour costs $7. Children must be over 6 years and 60lbs. Reservations required. (408) 323-1107.
  • Sunday, June 6, Healthy Trails Equestrian Ride, Almaden Quicksilver County Park, 10:00am-1:30pm. Join Docents Janice Fraizer and Kitty Monahan for a 7.5-mile, relaxed-pace ride to explore the exciting history of the old mercury mines. Meet at the Hacienda Parking lot with your horse, sun protection, water and snacks. No rentals horses available. (408) 355-2240.
  • Saturday, July 10, History Hike, Almaden Quicksilver County Park, 9:00am-1:30pm. Step back in time and experience what life was like back in the mining heyday. Ride by van up into the park, hike approximately 5 miles to various historic sites, and enjoy a brown-bag lunch in the park. Meet at the Quicksilver Museum. Bring water, lunch, sturdy hiking shoes and sun protection. Tour costs $7. Reservations required. (408) 323-1107.
  • Saturday, July 10, Living With Wildlife Hike, Almaden Quicksilver County Park, 10:00am- 12:00pm. Take a 2.6-mile moderate-strenuous hike to explore living with wildlife. Learn about our mountain lion, bobcat and coyote neighbors, and how they depend on the park and us to survive. Small children not advised due to steep trail sections. Meet at the Hacienda parking lot with sturdy hiking shoes, sun protection and water. (408) 268-3883.
  • Saturday, July 24, History Van Tour, Almaden Quicksilver County Park, 9:00am-1:30pm. Step back in time and experience what life was like back in the mining heyday. Ride by van to various historic sites and enjoy a brown-bag lunch in the park. Meet at the Quicksilver Museum. Bring water, lunch and sun protection. Tour costs $7 per person. Children must be over 6 years and 60lbs. Reservations required. (408) 323-1107.
  • Saturday, August 7, History Van Tour, Almaden Quicksilver County Park, 9:00am-1:30pm. Step back in time and experience what life was like back in the mining heyday. Ride by van to various historic sites and enjoy a brown-bag lunch in the park. Meet at the Quicksilver Museum. Bring water, lunch and sun protection. Tour costs $7 per person. Children must be over 6 years and 60lbs. Reservations required. (408) 323-1107.
  • Saturday, August 21, History Van Tour, Almaden Quicksilver County Park, 9:00am-1:30pm. Step back in time and experience what life was like back in the mining heyday. Ride by van to various historic sites and enjoy a brown-bag lunch in the park. Meet at the Quicksilver Museum. Bring water, lunch and sun protection. Tour costs $7 per person. Children must be over 6 years and 60lbs. Reservations required. (408) 323-1107.
  • Saturday, August 28, Basic Dog Obedience Training Techniques, Almaden Quicksilver County Park, 6:00pm-8:00pm. As you hike with a Park Ranger, learn some basic dog obedience techniques that will help make your park and trail experiences more enjoyable. Discover how to identify and minimize potential hazards to you and your pets. Meet at the Hacienda parking lot with leashed dog, sun protection and water. (408) 268-3883.
  • Thursday, October 7, 2010. Healthy Trails Toddler Trek, Almaden Quicksilver County Park  4:30pm-6:00pm. Join a Docent from strollerhikes.com on this easy 2.6-mile hike geared for young children. Backpack carriers are best for hiking this park to visit historic sites. Meet at the Wood Rd. parking lot. Bring, water, snacks and sturdy hiking shoes. (408) 355-2240
  • Saturday, October 16, 2010. History Tour by Van Almaden Quicksilver County Park, 9:00am-1:30pm. Step back in time and experience what life was like back in the mining heyday. Ride by van to various historic sites and enjoy a brown-bag lunch in the park. Meet at the Quicksilver Museum. Bring water, lunch and sun protection. Tour costs $7 per person. Children must be over 6 years and 60lbs. Reservations required. (408) 323-1107.
  • Saturday, November 13, 2010. Pioneer Day at the Casa Grande, New Almaden , 11 am to 3 pm, park at the Hacienda entrance of Almaden Quicksilver Park. The event will celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of the Casa Grande. Come and have fun, food, games, speeches, and see how well our parks department has rehabilitated the building and museum.

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