Local Annual Events
October 2025

Asilomar Weekend Workshop

For over sixty years, the Asilomar Weekend has been a beloved San Francisco Branch tradition, inviting dancers and non-dancers to experience its unique magic and charm. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or new to Scottish country dance, we encourage you to join us for a delightful weekend of dance, friendship, and fun. The 2025 Weekend […]
31 Oct – 02 Nov
4:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Asilomar Conference Center
800 Asilomar Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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November 2025

Kim McGarrity Memorial Ball

Join us for a Grand Ball exclusively for Asilomar Weekend Workshop attendees! Dance the night away to the fabulous music of world-class musicians in Merrill Hall, a historic masterpiece designed by Julia Morgan. Nestled in the picturesque Pacific Grove on the Monterey Peninsula, this evening promises to be truly magical—an experience that belongs on everyone’s […]
01 Nov
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Asilomar Conference Center
800 Asilomar Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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November Monthly Party (Second Saturday)

Monthly party hosted by the Mountain View class at one of our favorite venues, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Palo Alto. All dancers at all levels are welcome. Dances will be briefed before each dance. There will be light refreshments afterward. Walk-throughs start at 5:45 pm. The first dance starts at 6:30 pm. Members: $15, […]
08 Nov
6:30 pm – 10:30 pm
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
600 Colorado Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
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Thanksgiving Tea Dance

Celebrating Thanksgiving & the 102nd Anniversary of the 1st meeting of the Scottish Country Dance Society, 1923. Tea Dance with the Humuhumunukunukuapua’a & Strathspey Society Band. Doors open 2:45 pm, Dancing 3:00 pm, Tea and potluck 4:45 pm $10 Adults  $5 youth Dancers Finger food potluck contribution welcome.
30 Nov
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Christ Church East Bay
2138 Cedar Street, between Walnut and Oxford, Berkeley
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December 2025
January 2026

Bishop’s Ranch Dance Retreat

Come join us for good music, dancing, food, fun and games.  Catch up with Scottish dance friends and make new ones at our wonderful dance weekend.   Registration begins September 1st.  If you have any questions, please contact  CoBicD@yahoo.com
16 – 18 Jan
4:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Bishop's Ranch
5297 Westside Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448
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February 2026

2026 Valentine’s Ball

Save the date! The San Francisco RSCDS Branch’s annual Valentine’s Ball this year will be on Saturday, February 21st at the Alameda Elk’s Lodge No.1015, 2255 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA 94501 6:00 PM Sherry  Social, 7:00 PM Grand March Music by:  Ian Muir and Judi Nicolson
21 Feb
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
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March 2026

March Monthly Party Tea Dance

An afternoon Scottish Country Dance with live music hosted by the Santa Rosa class and Dunsmuir Scottish Dancers. Walkthroughs start at 2:15pm. Dancing starts at 3:00pm.    
07 Mar
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Unitarian Universalist Congregation Marin
240 Chaning Way, San Rafael, CA 94903
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April 2026

North American Festival

The Philadelphia RSCDS will be hosting a competitive Scottish country dance festival on April 4, 2026.  This festival welcomes dancers of all skill levels to participate. For more information, visit https://tac-rscds.org/index.php/na-festival  
04 Apr
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
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April Monthly Party Tea Dance

Wear your brightest colors and come join the fun! Organized by the Monterey and Santa Cruz classes, the April Monthly Party is held in the laid back beach town of Aptos. This afternoon tea dance provides the unique spectacle of Hawaiian shirts paired with tartan kilts in a glorious clash of patterns and colors. 
04 Apr
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Aptos Grange Hall
2555 Mar Vista Drive, Aptos, CA 95003
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