The week the valley turns from gold to frost is a big one. Here is everything worth the drive between Nov 7 and Nov 14, plus how to stitch it into a stay at Blossom Sanctuary in Etna.
Sunday, Nov 8: McCloud for mushrooms and music
The Fall Fungus Fair fills the McCloud Dance Hall from 10 AM to 6 PM, hosted by the Mount Shasta Mycological Society. Stay for dinner in town: The Faux Paws play the McCloud River Inn at 7 PM (Siskiyou News calendar). McCloud is about 1 hour 30 minutes from Etna.
Wednesday, Nov 11: Veterans Day
Honor the day close to home with our Etna Veterans Day guide. In Mount Shasta, a sound bath at 111 E. Alma St starts at 7 PM (Siskiyou News calendar).
Thursday, Nov 12: Stories at the Sisson Museum
Shasta Stories is a night of storytelling with story-crafting tips from Autie Carlisle, 7 to 9 PM at the Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum. Register through the museum's events page.
Friday, Nov 13: Little explorers
Families can join Little Feet, Big Discoveries, a guided nature walk from 10 AM to noon.
Saturday, Nov 14: The big day
Start in Dunsmuir. The 50th Holiday Craft Faire runs 10 AM to 4 PM at the Dunsmuir Community Building, hosted by Dunsmuir Rotary. Entry is free, with jewelry, candles, ornaments, pottery and baked goods. Dunsmuir Second Saturday fills downtown with art, food and music the same day.
Then head home for the night's main event. Teton Gravity Research screens its ski and snowboard film Actually, It Is Rocket Science at the Avery Theatre on Main Street in Etna. Doors open at 5 PM and the film starts at 7 PM, with live music from Johnny Callahan and Tristan Behm. Tickets at the door are $20 for adults, $10 for ages 13 and under or students with ID, and free for 5 and under. Every ticket supports the Scott Valley Theatre Company and updates to the theatre.
On the same day, the Mount Shasta Ice Rink opens its season.
Make it a weekend at Blossom
- Friday night: Arrive in Etna, settle in and watch for deer in the garden at dusk.
- Saturday morning: Slow coffee at the house, then about 1 hour 25 minutes to Dunsmuir for the craft faire.
- Saturday evening: Back in Etna by 5 PM for doors at the Avery on Main Street.
- Sunday: Slow breakfast, a walk under the oaks, and our one day in Etna guide before you go.
Check dates at Blossom Sanctuary and make this your week in the valley.
More for November in Siskiyou
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree in the Klamath National Forest (2026 Permit Guide)
Ashland Festival of Light 2026: A Holiday Day Trip from Etna
Thanksgiving Weekend in Siskiyou: Mt. Shasta Winter Magic, Yreka's Parade and a Stay in Etna
Holiday Shopping in Siskiyou 2026: Craft Faires, Pink Friday and Small Business Saturday
