Line Dancing · Country Swing · Two-Step

Dance Nights

Find lessons, recurring dance nights and special events where Northern California gets out on the floor.

Pick Your Night

Whether you are learning your first steps or already spinning across the floor, use this guide to find the right room, lesson and crowd.

01 · Learn

Line Dancing

Beginner lessons, weekly socials and the places that keep the floor moving all night.

02 · Partner Up

Country Swing

Country swing, two-step classes, workshops and partner-friendly dance nights.

03 · Go Out

Special Events

Live bands, dance weekends and workshops that are worth putting on the calendar.

Brown embroidered cowboy boots beside a warm glowing lamp

Boots On. Plans Made.

Meet You on the Dance Floor

A first lesson, a favorite song, a room full of new friends. Find your next country night below.

Western inspiration · Stock photography from Pexels

Always check the venue’s latest schedule before heading out

October 12 through 18, 2026 · Updated October 12

This Week on the Dance Floor

Plan your next lesson in Redding, Chico, San Jose and beyond. Dated events and published recurring schedules are noted below. More Wine Country dates and local community recommendations follow.

Redding · Thursday, October 15

Fall River Brewing

4001 Eastside Road · Redding

6 to 7:30 PM
Better in Boots country line dance lessons. Doors open at 4 PM.

Free admission · All ages. Date listed by Visit Redding.

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San Jose · October 15 through 18

Old Wagon Saloon

San Pedro Square · San Jose

Thursday, October 15 · 8 PM
Beginner line dancing with BootKickinKayla · $10.
Friday, October 16 · 9 PM to 12:30 AM
Country Clubbing · $5 · 21+.
Saturday, October 17 · 8 PM to midnight
Country Stepping with Johnny · Intermediate lessons · $10.
Sunday, October 18 · 4 to 7:30 PM
Country swing with Mav Maxx · $10.

Dates and prices follow the venue’s October event listings.

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Chico · Check the latest flyer

The Tackle Box

Chico

This week’s dance details
Check the venue’s current weekly flyers for line dancing, instructors, start times and admission.

October 12 through 18 lesson times have not been confirmed. Contact the venue before making plans.

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Sacramento · Published weekly schedule

Stoney’s Rockin Rodeo

1320 Del Paso Boulevard · Sacramento

Monday, October 12 · 5 to 10 PM
All ages line dancing.
Tuesday, October 13
Country swing lesson at 7 PM; social dancing 8 to 9 PM; line dance lesson at 9 PM.
Wednesday, October 14 · 8 PM
Line dance lesson.
Friday, October 16 + Saturday, October 17 · 7 PM
Line dance lessons. Friday 18+; Saturday 21+.

Recurring venue schedule. Confirm special event changes and cover with Stoney’s.

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Penryn · Tuesday, October 13

Boogie Boots at Valencia Club

2162 Taylor Road · Penryn

6 to 9 PM
Open dancing and requests. Line dance lesson at 6:15 PM.

Published Tuesday schedule from Boogie Boots. Check the instructor’s latest update before heading out.

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Pleasanton · Published weekly schedule

Mavericks

4825 Hopyard Road · Pleasanton

Tuesday, October 13 · 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Dance lessons; open dancing until 11 PM.
Friday, October 16 + Saturday, October 17
Lessons 7:30 to 8:30 PM; dancing until 1:30 AM.

21+ venue. Confirm cover and any special event changes.

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Walnut Creek · October 13 through 17

Bourbon Highway

1677 N Main Street · Walnut Creek

Tuesday, October 13
Silver Spur lessons for over 40 at 6 PM; line dancing and DJ at 8 PM.
Wednesday, October 14 · 8 PM
Partner and line dance lessons with DJ requests.
Thursday, October 15 · 8 PM
Line dancing and DJ.
Friday, October 16 + Saturday, October 17 · 8:30 PM
Line dancing and DJ · 21+.
Saturday, October 17
Beginner line dancing at 4 PM; swing lessons at 7 PM.

Recurring venue schedule. All ages Tuesday through Thursday and Saturday’s 4 PM and 7 PM sessions.

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Napa Valley · Solano County · October 2026

Line Dancing with Kelly Bria

Five October dates in Rutherford, Vacaville, Napa and Fairfield. Find your next dance floor below.

OCT 17Rutherford

Rutherford Grange

Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 6 to 9 PM
8550 St. Helena Hwy · Rutherford
Instructor: Kelly Bria · $20 · Ages 18+

OCT 18Vacaville

Journey Downtown

Sunday, October 18, 2026 · 4 to 7 PM
308 Main Street · Vacaville
Instructor: Kelly Bria · $15 · All ages

OCT 23Vacaville

She’s.A.Cowgal at Sweet Peas

Friday, October 23, 2026 · 6 to 9 PM
Sweet Peas · 891 Alamo Drive · Vacaville
Hosted by She’s.A.Cowgal · Instructor: Kelly Bria
$10 · All ages

OCT 24Napa

Napa County Library

Saturday, October 24, 2026 · 1:30 to 2:30 PM
580 Coombs Street · Napa
Instructor: Kelly Bria · Free · Ages 11+

OCT 30Fairfield

Village 360 · Costume Contest

Friday, October 30, 2026 · 7 to 9 PM
4949 Suisun Valley Road · Fairfield
Instructor: Kelly Bria · Free · Ages 16+
Costume contest

Schedule from the October event flyer. Confirm any changes with Kelly Bria or the venue before heading out.

Sacramento area & nearby · Updated October 7, 2026

Community Dance Schedule

Find a night that works for you, with country dancing and lessons listed Sunday through Saturday.

Schedule shared by Cierra White (@cierralinedances) and supplied on October 7. The screenshots show weekdays without exact event dates. Most times below are community reported and may refer to a lesson or the start of a dance night. Check the venue or instructor for the next date, admission and age requirements.

Sunday

10:30 AM
Valencia Club
4 PM
Journey Downtown
4:30 PM
Stoney’s Rockin Rodeo
5 PM
Fort Rock Brewing

Monday

4:30 PM
Lodi Moose Lodge
5:30 PM
Stoney’s Rockin Rodeo · Community time; venue advertises Monday dancing from 5 to 10 PM.
6:30 PM
Valencia Club

Tuesday

5 PM
Auburn Recreation District
6 PM
Central Park · City not specified in supplied schedule
6 PM
Y-Not Club
6 PM
Moonshiner’s
6 PM
Fort Rock Brewing
6 PM open dancing; 6:15 PM lesson
Valencia Club · Official instructor timing; supplied screenshot says 6:30 PM.
6:30 PM
Tap That Ash
7 PM
Jan’s Lounge
7 PM
Just Us Studio
7 PM
First Steps Dance
7:30 PM
El Dorado Hills Town Center
9 PM
Stoney’s Rockin Rodeo

Wednesday

5 PM
Opera House Saloon
5:45 PM
Rockstar Pizza
6 PM
LaMoure Vineyards · Confirm lesson time with venue
6:30 PM
Powerhouse
7 PM
El Dorado Saloon
8 PM
Stoney’s Rockin Rodeo
8 PM
Rock & Brews

Thursday

5:30 PM
Sudwerk
5:40 PM
Opera House Saloon
6 PM
Moonshiner’s
6 PM
Moonraker Millhouse · Community reported; the prior series ended September 24. A new October date needs confirmation.
6:30 PM
Valencia Club
7:45 PM
Jan’s Lounge

Friday

5 PM
Dave’s Pumpkin · Seasonal listing; exact date not supplied
7 PM
Ballroom of Sacramento
7 PM
Stoney’s Rockin Rodeo
7 PM
Opera House Saloon
8:30 PM
Y-Not Club
10 PM
Folsom Hotel · Open dancing; no lesson

Saturday

2 PM
Two Rivers Cider
6:30 PM
Gather and Toast
7 PM
Stoney’s Rockin Rodeo
9 PM
Hard Rock Hotel · Location not specified in supplied schedule
10 PM
Folsom Hotel · Open dancing; no lesson

Valencia Club’s Tuesday entry follows Boogie Boots’ published timing: open dancing from 6 PM and the lesson at 6:15 PM. Stoney’s official site lists Monday dancing from 5 to 10 PM. Moonraker’s October restart is unconfirmed.

Past community roundup · September 27 through October 3

Sacramento area & nearby · Updated September 29, 2026

Past Community Roundup

September 27 through October 3, 2026. Plan your next lesson or night out with this dated community roundup.

Schedule shared by Cierra White (@cierralinedances), with venue and instructor checks where available. Unlinked times are community reported and have not been independently confirmed. Confirm the location, admission, age limits and lesson time before heading out; this is not a guarantee of a recurring weekly schedule.

Wednesday, September 30

8:30 AM
Davis Senior Center
5 PM
Auburn Recreation District
5:30 PM
Heart Health Park
5:45 PM
Downtown Dance Studio · 645 5th St, Lincoln
6 PM
LaMoure Vineyards · Confirm start time with venue
6:30 PM
Baker Family Wines and Bike Dog Brewing
7 PM
El Dorado Saloon
8 PM
Rock & Brews
8 PM
Calicraft Brewing Company

Tuesday at Valencia Club follows Boogie Boots’ published schedule: open dancing at 6 PM and lessons at 6:15 PM. LaMoure’s community listing says 6 PM Wednesday; its current event calendar does not confirm that class time. Please check with the venue.

September 27 and 28 · Past

Sunday, September 27 · Past

9 AM
The Grounds · Roseville
4:30 PM
Stoney’s Rockin Rodeo · Family dancing

Monday, September 28 · Past

3 PM
Davis Senior Center
4:30 PM
Lodi Moose Lodge
5 PM
Stoney’s Rockin Rodeo · All ages

Livermore · Newark · Dixon

More Places to Dance

Check the dates below and confirm the latest details before heading out.

Livermore · Updated October 7, 2026

Stampede Dance Nights

1790 First Street · Livermore

Friday, October 9, 16, 23 and 30
Line dance lessons and live music, 8 to 11 PM, according to Livermore Downtown’s current event listing.
Wednesday · Community reported
A September 30 organizer listing advertises recurring Wednesday dancing at 7 PM, all ages and no cover. October-specific timing still needs venue confirmation.

Check the venue calendar for the specific lesson times, live lineup and admission. Earlier September and October 1 through 3 flyers do not establish the next week’s schedule.

Check Stampede’s Events

Friday event listing · Wednesday community listing

Newark · Community Recommendation

O’Sullivan’s Sports Pub

Dance schedule · To be confirmed

Recommended by Laura’s Line Dancing Club. Contact the instructor or pub for upcoming dance dates, lesson times, admission and age requirements.

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Visit O’Sullivan’s

Dixon · Monthly Line Dancing

Ruhstaller Farm

First Thursday of the month · Community reported

6686 Sievers Road, Dixon. A farm brewery recommended by the community for line dancing and weekend live music. Confirm the next dance date, lesson time and admission with the venue.

Check Ruhstaller’s Events
Past Stampede flyer · September 30 through October 4

Livermore · September 30 through October 4, 2026

Stampede’s Dance & Live Music Week

Wednesday, September 30
Lessons with Shannon at 6 and 7 PM. Open floor with Ben & NorCal Stompers at 8 PM.
Thursday, October 1
Adult line dance lessons, 12:30 to 2:30 PM.
Friday, October 2
Line dancing with Rhonda at 6 PM. Laura Ashley performs at 8 PM, followed by karaoke and open DJ requests.
Saturday, October 3
Line dance lessons with Rhonda at 6 PM. More Cowbells performs at 8 PM, followed by karaoke and open DJ requests.

1790 First Street, Livermore. Times are from Stampede’s September 30 through October 4 flyer. Check the latest venue post for admission, age requirements and future weeks.

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Your Regular Rotation

Weekly Dance Nights

Recurring spots for lessons, requests and open dancing across Northern California.

Pleasanton · Line + Partner Dancing

Mavericks

4825 Hopyard Road · Pleasanton

Tuesday · Country dance lessons 6:30 to 8:30 PM; open dancing until 11 PM
Friday + Saturday · Dance lessons 7:30 to 8:30 PM; dancing until 1:30 AM

Published recurring schedule. Check the specific date for instructor details, live music, cover and age requirements.

Check Mavericks’ Schedule

Orangevale · Line Dancing

Jan’s Lounge

Tuesday · 7 to 9 PM
Thursday · Dancing at 7 PM; free lesson at 7:45 PM

Tuesday lessons welcome beginners and returning dancers. Check the venue’s event calendar for changes and weekend entertainment.

Check Jan’s Calendar

Knightsen / Oakley · Line Dancing

Willow Oak Ranch

Every Friday · 6 to 10 PM
Instructors · Rotating lineup

Dance on a wooden floor in an open arena, with food and boutique vendors and a watering hole offering a variety of drinks. The ranch also has animals, yard games and a children’s play yard.

Shared by Country Kru Line Dancing. Check the latest posts for admission, lesson details and schedule changes.

Visit Willow Oak Ranch
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El Dorado Hills · Line Dancing

Moves Like Collective at El Dorado Saloon & Grill

Western Wednesdays · 7 to 10 PM
Lesson · Around 7:15 PM, with social dancing and DJ requests

Weekly country night at El Dorado Saloon & Grill. Check the latest organizer post for admission and schedule changes.

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Elk Grove · Line Dancing

Moves Like Collective at LaMoure Vineyards

8139 Sloughhouse Road · Elk Grove

Wednesday listing · Community schedule supplied October 7 reports 6 PM; confirm with the venue

Line dancing at the vineyard. Follow the venue’s current event listing for lesson times, admission and any weekly changes.

Check LaMoure’s Events

Rocklin · Country Swing

Boots and Buckles at Moksa Brewing Co.

5860 Pacific Street · Rocklin

Every Monday night · Country swing lessons and social dancing

Hosted by Boots and Buckles. Check the group’s latest event post for start time, lesson details and admission.

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Rancho Cordova · Line Dancing

Moves Like Collective at Fort Rock Brewing

12401 Folsom Boulevard, Suite 110 · Rancho Cordova

Tuesday · 6 to 9 PM
Sunday · 5 to 8 PM

Line dancing with Moves Like Collective. Check the venue calendar for current dates and schedule changes.

Check Fort Rock’s Calendar

Cameron Park · Line + Country Swing

Moves Like Collective at Moonraker Millhouse

3501 Robin Lane · Cameron Park

Thursdays through September 24, 2026 · Starts at 6 PM
Country dancing · Line dance lesson followed by DJ requests for line and swing dancing

This series ended September 24, 2026. Check the organizer for future locations. 21+.

Check Moonraker’s Calendar

Sacramento · Line + Partner Dancing

Stoney's Rockin Rodeo

1320 Del Paso Blvd · Sacramento

Monday · All-ages line dancing, 5 to 10 PM; lessons at 6:30 and 7:30 PM
Tuesday · Country swing lesson at 7 PM; line dance lesson at 9 PM
Wednesday · Line dance lesson at 8 PM
Friday + Saturday · Line dance lesson at 7 PM
Sunday · Family dancing 4:30 to 8 PM; all ages lessons at 5:30 and 6:30 PM

A dedicated country dance floor with additional country nights throughout the week.

Check Stoney's Schedule

Penryn · Line Dancing

Boogie Boots at Valencia Club

2162 Taylor Road · Penryn

Every Tuesday · 6–9 PM
Lesson · 6:15 PM, followed by open requests

Beginner-friendly group lessons, a full bar and Taco Tuesday specials. Check social media for weekly changes.

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Walnut Creek · Line + Swing

Bourbon Highway

1677 N Main Street · Walnut Creek

Tuesday · Silver Spur · Line dancing & lessons for over 40 at 6 PM
Tuesday + Thursday · Line dancing & DJ at 8 PM
Wednesday · Partner & line dancing lessons and DJ requests at 8 PM
Friday + Saturday · Line dancing & DJ at 8:30 PM
Saturday afternoon · Beginner line dancing & requests at 4 PM
Saturday evening · Swing dancing lessons at 7 PM

Dancing upstairs five nights a week. All ages Tuesday through Thursday and for Saturday’s 4 PM and 7 PM sessions. Friday and Saturday are 21+ starting at 8:30 PM. Check the venue for current admission and schedule changes.

Live music downstairs on Friday and Saturday at 6 PM.

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Roseville · Line Dancing

Opera House Saloon

411 Lincoln Street · Roseville

Wednesday · Weekly line dancing with instructor Jen Michele
Skill Level · Follow the official page for current lesson details

21+ venue · Located upstairs with no wheelchair access to the second floor.

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Napa Valley · Sonoma County · October 2026

Wine Country Dance Dates

Upcoming classes and socials with Dancing with Rachel R and Grapevine Dance.

OCT 10Petaluma

Grapevine Dance at Washoe House

October 10 · 7 to 10 PM · 2840 Roblar Road. All ages and levels during the dance event. $10 at the door; ages 21+ after 10 PM.

Event Details
OCT 11+Santa Rosa

Grapevine Dance at Airport Health Club

October 11, 18 and 25 · 1 to 2 PM · 432 Aviation Boulevard, Studio 1. Line dance fitness, all ages and levels. Free for club members; $25 guest day pass. No boots.

Event Details
OCT 13+Calistoga

Dancing with Rachel R at Brannan Center

Tuesdays October 13, 20 and 27; November 3 and 10 · 6:15 to 7:30 PM. Ages 13+. Beginners and drop-ins welcome. $20 per class; member pricing $15 to $18.

Event Details
OCT 14+Rohnert Park

Rachel Richied at Waterhawk Lake Club

October 14 and 28 · 6 to 9 PM · 5000 Roberts Lake Road. Free lessons, all ages. Beginners 6 to 7:30 PM; advanced 7:30 to 9 PM. No reservation required.

Event Details
OCT 15Penngrove

Grapevine Dance at Twin Oaks Roadhouse

October 15 · 7 to 10 PM · 5745 Old Redwood Highway. Free, all ages and levels.

Event Details
OCT 20+Sonoma

Grapevine Dance at Sonoma Community Center

October 20 and 27 · 7 to 9 PM · 276 E Napa Street, Sonoma. All ages and levels. $15 at the door.

Event Details

Dancing with Rachel R at Napa Yard

Napa Yard is listed as hosting Rachel on third Thursdays. The next date and lesson time have not been verified. Check Rachel’s upcoming events before making plans.

Rachel’s Events & Tickets

Napa Yard listing

From the Calendar

Recent Workshops & Events

Past September events, with earlier listings in the archive below. See the current community schedule and Wine Country dates above for upcoming plans.

SEP 18Elk Grove

Sac Song & Wine with Moves Like Collective

LaMoure Vineyards · 8139 Sloughhouse Road. Country dancing with Moves Like Collective, plus Eric Paslay and Jerry Flowers.

Dancing and VIP entry start at 5:30 PM · General admission opens at 6 PM · Hometown opener at 6:45 PM · Main show at 7:30 PM · 21+.

Event Details & Tickets
SEP 24Cameron Park

Moves Like Collective’s Final Night at Moonraker

Moonraker Millhouse · 3501 Robin Lane · Starts at 6 PM · 21+.

One last Thursday of line and country swing dancing with Moves Like Collective at this venue.

Venue Calendar
SEP 25–27Roseville

Sac Town Hoedown

A three-day line-dance convention and fall festival at The Grounds in Roseville.

Festival Details
Past dance events: August 2026
AUG 1Pleasanton

Maverick's Country Night

Doors at 7 PM · Line-dance lesson with Adam at 7:30 PM · Whiskey Dreams performs 9 PM–midnight.

Event Details
AUGAuburn

Beginner Line Dance + Country Swing

Line dancing Tuesdays, Aug 4–25, 5–6:15 PM · Beginner country swing Thursdays, Aug 6–20, 6:30–7:30 PM · Recreation Park.

Class Details
AUG 5–26Vacaville

Western Line Dancing

Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30 PM at Ulatis Community Center · Four-week session · $35.

Program Guide
AUG 22Santa Rosa

North Bay Swing Dance

West Coast Swing at Monroe Hall · Beginner and intermediate lessons with social dancing. The next club dance follows Sept 5 at the Santa Rosa Veterans Center.

Dance Details

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Know Before You Go

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