Event Calendar
Whale Campfire Program (MacKerricher)
MacKerricher Whale Festival Campfire Program
Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Across from MacKerricher State Park entrance kiosk & visitor center. Park in the group camp.
Cost: Free
RSVP: Please email director@mendoparks.org to reserve your spot!
Description: Join California State Park Interpreters for an evening of songs, stories, trivia, and s'mores around the campfire in MacKerricher State Park's Campfire Center. Visitors will learn why we celebrate this charismatic cetacean while sipping hot cocoa as the sun sets. All ages welcome. Program will be canceled for rain, severe weather, or park closure
Dog-friendly (leash required)
Whale Walk (MacKerricher)
MacKerricher Whale Walk
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Times: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Meet your guide a the MacKerricher State Park’s Lake Cleone parking lot
Cost: Free
RSVP: Please email director@mendoparks.org to reserve your spot!
Description: Scout for spouts on this guided walk in MacKerricher State Park. California State Park Interpreters will guide visitors north along the Haul Road Trail to watch for the magnificent migrating Eastern Pacific Gray Whale. Join us to learn the incredible story of this fascinating population of marine mammals! All ages welcome. Program will be canceled for rain, severe weather/ocean conditions, or park closure
Dog-friendly (leash required)
Binoculars provided
Whale Walk (MacKerricher)
MacKerricher Whale Walk
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Times: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Meet your guide a the MacKerricher State Park’s Lake Cleone parking lot
Cost: Free
RSVP: Please email director@mendoparks.org to reserve your spot!
Description: Scout for spouts on this guided walk in MacKerricher State Park. California State Park Interpreters will guide visitors north along the Haul Road Trail to watch for the magnificent migrating Eastern Pacific Gray Whale. Join us to learn the incredible story of this fascinating population of marine mammals! All ages welcome. Program will be canceled for rain, severe weather/ocean conditions, or park closure
Dog-friendly (leash required)
Binoculars provided
Paint the MacKerricher Whale Skeleton!
Paint the MacKerricher Whale Skeleton!
Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: MacKerricher Whale Skeleton, next to the park kiosk and visitor center. Parking in the group camp.
Cost: Free
RSVP: Please email director@mendoparks.org to reserve your spot!
Description: Throw on that old painting shirt and help apply another coat of paint to the whale skeleton in MacKerricher State Park! Come to paint, sip cocoa, and learn the fascinating history of MacKerricher’s fully articulated gray whale skeleton. Help ensure that these amazing bones are preserved for years to come. All ages welcome. Program will be canceled for rain, severe weather, or park closure
MacKerricher Whale Walks
Join a California State Park Interpreter to spot gray whales, learn why whales migrate, and why we celebrate the Whale Festival!
When: Fridays & Saturdays in March, 11am and 1pm.
Where: Meet at the Ward Avenue parking area north of the MacKerricher State Park entrances.
Details:
Free of charge
ADA accessible trail
Binoculars provided
Donations to MendoParks are accepted
All ages are welcome!
Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome!
MacKerricher Whale Walks
Join a California State Park Interpreter to spot gray whales, learn why whales migrate, and why we celebrate the Whale Festival!
When: Fridays & Saturdays in March, 11am and 1pm.
Where: Meet at the Ward Avenue parking area north of the MacKerricher State Park entrances.
Details:
Free of charge
ADA accessible trail
Binoculars provided
Donations to MendoParks are accepted
All ages are welcome!
Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome!
MacKerricher Whale Walks
Join a California State Park Interpreter to spot gray whales, learn why whales migrate, and why we celebrate the Whale Festival!
When: Fridays & Saturdays in March, 11am and 1pm.
Where: Meet at the Ward Avenue parking area north of the MacKerricher State Park entrances.
Details:
Free of charge
ADA accessible trail
Binoculars provided
Donations to MendoParks are accepted
All ages are welcome!
Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome!
MacKerricher Whale Walks
Join a California State Park Interpreter to spot gray whales, learn why whales migrate, and why we celebrate the Whale Festival!
When: Fridays & Saturdays in March, 11am and 1pm.
Where: Meet at the Ward Avenue parking area north of the MacKerricher State Park entrances.
Details:
Free of charge
ADA accessible trail
Binoculars provided
Donations to MendoParks are accepted
All ages are welcome!
Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome!
MacKerricher Whale Walks
Join a California State Park Interpreter to spot gray whales, learn why whales migrate, and why we celebrate the Whale Festival!
When: Fridays & Saturdays in March, 11am and 1pm.
Where: Meet at the Ward Avenue parking area north of the MacKerricher State Park entrances.
Details:
Free of charge
ADA accessible trail
Binoculars provided
Donations to MendoParks are accepted
All ages are welcome!
Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome!
MacKerricher Whale Walks
Join a California State Park Interpreter to spot gray whales, learn why whales migrate, and why we celebrate the Whale Festival!
When: Fridays & Saturdays in March, 11am and 1pm.
Where: Meet at the Ward Avenue parking area north of the MacKerricher State Park entrances.
Details:
Free of charge
ADA accessible trail
Binoculars provided
Donations to MendoParks are accepted
All ages are welcome!
Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome!
MacKerricher Whale Walks
Join a California State Park Interpreter to spot gray whales, learn why whales migrate, and why we celebrate the Whale Festival!
When: Fridays & Saturdays in March, 11am and 1pm.
Where: Meet at the Ward Avenue parking area north of the MacKerricher State Park entrances.
Details:
Free of charge
ADA accessible trail
Binoculars provided
Donations to MendoParks are accepted
All ages are welcome!
Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome!
MacKerricher Whale Walks
Join a California State Park Interpreter to spot gray whales, learn why whales migrate, and why we celebrate the Whale Festival!
When: Fridays & Saturdays in March, 11am and 1pm.
Where: Meet at the Ward Avenue parking area north of the MacKerricher State Park entrances.
Details:
Free of charge
ADA accessible trail
Binoculars provided
Donations to MendoParks are accepted
All ages are welcome!
Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome!
MacKerricher Whale Skeleton Painting!
Throw on that old painting shirt and join us to apply another coat of paint to the whale skeleton in MacKerricher State Park! Come to sip cocoa, paint, and learn the fascinating history of MacKerricher's fully articulated gray whale skeleton while helping ensure that these amazing bones are preserved for years to come.
Where: MacKerricher State Park Whale Skeleton
When: Sunday, March 17 at 11am - 3pm
Visitors should wear painting clothes. All ages are welcome!
MacKerricher Whale Festival Campfire Program!
Join California State Park Interpreters for an evening of songs, stories, trivia, and s'mores around the campfire in MacKerricher State Park's Campfire Center. Visitors will learn why we celebrate this charismatic cetacean while sipping hot cocoa as the sun sets.
Where: MacKerricher Campfire Center
When: Saturday, March 16 at 6pm
This program and parking are free of charge. Donations to MendoParks are accepted.
MacKerricher Whale Walks
Join a California State Park Interpreter to spot gray whales, learn why whales migrate, and why we celebrate the Whale Festival!
When: Fridays & Saturdays in March, 11am and 1pm.
Where: Meet at the Ward Avenue parking area north of the MacKerricher State Park entrances.
Details:
Free of charge
ADA accessible trail
Binoculars provided
Donations to MendoParks are accepted
All ages are welcome!
Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome!
MacKerricher Whale Walks
Join a California State Park Interpreter to spot gray whales, learn why whales migrate, and why we celebrate the Whale Festival!
When: Fridays & Saturdays in March, 11am and 1pm.
Where: Meet at the Ward Avenue parking area north of the MacKerricher State Park entrances.
Details:
Free of charge
ADA accessible trail
Binoculars provided
Donations to MendoParks are accepted
All ages are welcome!
Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome!
MacKerricher Whale Walks
Join a California State Park Interpreter to spot gray whales, learn why whales migrate, and why we celebrate the Whale Festival!
When: Fridays & Saturdays in March, 11am and 1pm.
Where: Meet at the Ward Avenue parking area north of the MacKerricher State Park entrances.
Details:
Free of charge
ADA accessible trail
Binoculars provided
Donations to MendoParks are accepted
All ages are welcome!
Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome!
MacKerricher Whale Walks
Join a California State Park Interpreter to spot gray whales, learn why whales migrate, and why we celebrate the Whale Festival!
When: Fridays & Saturdays in March, 11am and 1pm.
Where: Meet at the Ward Avenue parking area north of the MacKerricher State Park entrances.
Details:
Free of charge
ADA accessible trail
Binoculars provided
Donations to MendoParks are accepted
All ages are welcome!
Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome!
MacKerricher Whale Walks
Join a California State Park Interpreter to spot gray whales, learn why whales migrate, and why we celebrate the Whale Festival!
When: Fridays & Saturdays in March, 11am and 1pm.
Where: Meet at the Ward Avenue parking area north of the MacKerricher State Park entrances.
Details:
Free of charge
ADA accessible trail
Binoculars provided
Donations to MendoParks are accepted
All ages are welcome!
Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome!
MacKerricher Whale Walks
Join a California State Park Interpreter to spot gray whales, learn why whales migrate, and why we celebrate the Whale Festival!
When: Fridays & Saturdays in March, 11am and 1pm.
Where: Meet at the Ward Avenue parking area north of the MacKerricher State Park entrances.
Details:
Free of charge
ADA accessible trail
Binoculars provided
Donations to MendoParks are accepted
All ages are welcome!
Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome!
MacKerricher Whale Walks
Join a California State Park Interpreter to spot gray whales, learn why whales migrate, and why we celebrate the Whale Festival!
When: Fridays & Saturdays in March, 11am and 1pm.
Where: Meet at the Ward Avenue parking area north of the MacKerricher State Park entrances.
Details:
Free of charge
ADA accessible trail
Binoculars provided
Donations to MendoParks are accepted
All ages are welcome!
Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome!
MacKerricher Whale Walks
Join a California State Park Interpreter to spot gray whales, learn why whales migrate, and why we celebrate the Whale Festival!
When: Fridays & Saturdays in March, 11am and 1pm.
Where: Meet at the Ward Avenue parking area north of the MacKerricher State Park entrances.
Details:
Free of charge
ADA accessible trail
Binoculars provided
Donations to MendoParks are accepted
All ages are welcome!
Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome!
MacKerricher Whale Walks
Join a California State Park Interpreter to spot gray whales, learn why whales migrate, and why we celebrate the Whale Festival!
When: Fridays & Saturdays in March, 11am and 1pm.
Where: Meet at the Ward Avenue parking area north of the MacKerricher State Park entrances.
Details:
Free of charge
ADA accessible trail
Binoculars provided
Donations to MendoParks are accepted
All ages are welcome!
Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome!
MacKerricher Whale Walks
Join a California State Park Interpreter to spot gray whales, learn why whales migrate, and why we celebrate the Whale Festival!
When: Fridays & Saturdays in March, 11am and 1pm.
Where: Meet at the Ward Avenue parking area north of the MacKerricher State Park entrances.
Details:
Free of charge
ADA accessible trail
Binoculars provided
Donations to MendoParks are accepted
All ages are welcome!
Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome!
MacKerricher Whale Walks
Join a California State Park Interpreter to spot gray whales, learn why whales migrate, and why we celebrate the Whale Festival!
When: Fridays & Saturdays in March, 11am and 1pm.
Where: Meet at the Ward Avenue parking area north of the MacKerricher State Park entrances.
Details:
Free of charge
ADA accessible trail
Binoculars provided
Donations to MendoParks are accepted
All ages are welcome!
Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome!
MacKerricher Whale Walks
Join a California State Park Interpreter to spot gray whales, learn why whales migrate, and why we celebrate the Whale Festival!
When: Fridays & Saturdays in March, 11am and 1pm.
Where: Meet at the Ward Avenue parking area north of the MacKerricher State Park entrances.
Details:
Free of charge
ADA accessible trail
Binoculars provided
Donations to MendoParks are accepted
All ages are welcome!
Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome!
Free MacKerricher Whale Walks
Join a California State Park Interpreter to spot gray whales, learn why whales migrate, and why we celebrate Whale Festival! The guided tour begins and ends at the Ward Avenue parking lot in MacKerricher State Park.
Binoculars provided! All ages are welcome!
Free MacKerricher Whale Walks
Join a California State Park Interpreter to spot gray whales, learn why whales migrate, and why we celebrate Whale Festival! The guided tour begins and ends at the Ward Avenue parking lot in MacKerricher State Park.
Binoculars provided! All ages are welcome!
Free MacKerricher Whale Walks
Join a California State Park Interpreter to spot gray whales, learn why whales migrate, and why we celebrate Whale Festival! The guided tour begins and ends at the Ward Avenue parking lot in MacKerricher State Park.
Binoculars provided! All ages are welcome!
Free MacKerricher Whale Walks
Join a California State Park Interpreter to spot gray whales, learn why whales migrate, and why we celebrate Whale Festival! The guided tour begins and ends at the Ward Avenue parking lot in MacKerricher State Park.
Binoculars provided! All ages are welcome!
Free MacKerricher Whale Walks
Join a California State Park Interpreter to spot gray whales, learn why whales migrate, and why we celebrate Whale Festival! The guided tour begins and ends at the Ward Avenue parking lot in MacKerricher State Park.
Binoculars provided! All ages are welcome!
Free MacKerricher Whale Walks
Join a California State Park Interpreter to spot gray whales, learn why whales migrate, and why we celebrate Whale Festival! The guided tour begins and ends at the Ward Avenue parking lot in MacKerricher State Park.
Binoculars provided! All ages are welcome!
Free MacKerricher Whale Walks
Join a California State Park Interpreter to spot gray whales, learn why whales migrate, and why we celebrate Whale Festival! The guided tour begins and ends at the Ward Avenue parking lot in MacKerricher State Park.
Binoculars provided! All ages are welcome!
Free MacKerricher Whale Walks
Join a California State Park Interpreter to spot gray whales, learn why whales migrate, and why we celebrate Whale Festival! The guided tour begins and ends at the Ward Avenue parking lot in MacKerricher State Park.
Binoculars provided! All ages are welcome!