The Let’s Go Science Show is great family entertainment… fun for the whole family. The wacky and talented Professor Smart and Dr. Know-it-all join forces for an educational, entertaining, exciting and experiential extravaganza. Professor Smart shrinks his head, has toilet paper flying, juggles and has peoples’ hair standing on end all … [Read more...]
What has 480 fingers, can navigate 1408 black & white keys, & makes wonderful music? Come find out & enjoy the beautiful, resounding sounds of 16 keyboards simultaneously played by 48 child pianists ages 6-18. 2:30pm & 7pm. $12/adv, $14/door. 2:30pm & 7pm. CSU, Chico’s Laxson Auditorium. (530)879-0567. … [Read more...]
In and around Chico, the annual Snow Goose Festival of the Pacific Flyway is a four-day event with activities for all ages, from field trips and workshops for adults and mature youth, to two days of free Junior Naturalist activities for children of all ages. See the 26th-29th. Photo: Tom Barrett Experience the wonders of the Pacific Flyway … [Read more...]
Dynamic, modern activity program for children to develop coordination, flexibility, strength, basic martial arts skills & good manners. Ages 4+. Free trial. M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. $50/mo. Mt. Shasta Martial Arts Program, 612-A S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)859-2024. www.mtshastama.org … [Read more...]
Music Together® is children & their grownups sharing songs, rhymes, movement & instrument play. Wiggling, singing & laughing with the research-based curriculum develops music skills, creativity, self-expression & confidence, along with social, emotional, cognitive & physical skills. Ages 0-5. Th, 9am, 1/19-3/22. $149/10-weeks, … [Read more...]
Looking for a BEARRRRRY fun time to welcome in the new year? Take the “plunge,” compete for prizes (Youngest Polar Bear, Biggest Splash, Best Hat, etc.) & enjoy hot refreshments. Gates: 11:30am, Plunge: 12pm. $12 drop-in; $40 pre-reg w/commemorative shirt, bear & scarf. Redding Aquatic Center, 44 Quartz Hill Rd. (530)225-4095. … [Read more...]
In Chico, Oroville and Redding, the North State Symphony offers three wonderful concerts geared for families, with a special visual component. In "American Portrait," as the symphony plays a composition by Chris and Dave Brubeck, a film will be shown depicting 102 striking images by (and of) photographer Ansel Adams. As the symphony plays "Our … [Read more...]
In Mt. Shasta, artists from the Mountain Arts Cooperative are busy as elves preparing for their annual holiday art show, "Winter Gifts." See the Exhibits section, and see the 18th for info about the show's Reception event. … [Read more...]
Fun & healthy fundraiser benefitting Girls on the Run Butte County, a program inspiring self-respect & healthy lifestyles in pre-teen girls. Pre-reg at Fleet Feet, 241 Main St. Race-day reg 8-8:45am, run starts 9am. $25/adults, $10/ages 12 & under. One-Mile Rec. area of Bidwell Park , S. Park Dr. entrance. (530)518-5335. … [Read more...]
Find out the truth about bats and the important roles they play in two fun hands-on experiences offered in Redding: The fantastic "Masters of the Night: The True Story of Bats" exhibit (see the Exhibits section), and the "Live Bats!" workshop, where you can meet bats from NorCal Bat Rescue (see the 26th). … [Read more...]
