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Penn Valley

For events and things to do in Penn Valley, CA, the local scene extends into the lively neighboring towns of Grass Valley and Nevada City. Life in Penn Valley often centers on community gatherings and outdoor activities at Western Gateway Park. Just a short drive away, historic downtowns offer everything from polished theatrical productions to eclectic live music in Gold Rush-era venues.

• An evening out can start with dinner in historic Grass Valley or Nevada City before heading to a show at a venue like The Center for the Arts or the Miners Foundry Cultural Center.
• Western Gateway Park serves as a hub for Penn Valley's community life, hosting seasonal farmers markets and annual festivities like the Penn Valley Rodeo.
• Historic venues like the Nevada Theatre, California's oldest operating theater, offer film screenings and live performances that anchor the region's cultural calendar.