North State Parent magazine

Historic Homestead Tour
2026-11-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-20 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park, 21659 Adobe Road, Red Bluff, CA, 96080, United States
Step Back in Time at the Historic Homestead! Join us for a guided tour inside our historic adobe home and explore what life was like for early pioneers.
Tour Details:
• Duration: 30–45 minutes
• Available upon request during visitor center hours
• No extra charge for tours!

Visitor Center Hours:
Friday–Sunday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Parking Fees:
• $6 for regular vehicles
• $5 for seniors

Come explore history with us this weekend!

Dinosaurs: Fossils Exposed
2026-11-06 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-07 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-12 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-13 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-14 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-19 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-20 11:00 - 16:00 | Gateway Science Museum, 625 Esplanade, Chico, CA, 95926, United States
For the first time, Gateway welcomes Dinosaurs to the Museum!
This nationwide traveling exhibit explores the bones and fossils belonging to giant creatures who once roamed the Earth. Visitors are invited to touch full dinosaur skeletal replicas including a Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus Rex and Velociraptor. Replica skulls, arms, legs, eggs, footprints and a 6-foot-1 Apatosaurus femur continue the exploration. Dig boxes offer budding paleontologists the tools needed to unearth dinosaur bones in an interactive way.
Opening August 14, 2026! Until January 2, 2027
Dinosaurs: Fossils Exposed was conceptualized by the Arkansas Discovery Network and comes to us from the Museum of Discovery in Little Rock Arkansas. Your donation goes directly to the exhibit rental fee and associated educational programs we are planning for fall.
Sponsorships Available
We thank our Legacy Sponsors William Hassenzahl, Marcia Moore, and the Judy Sitton Family. Additional contributions from Joan Stewart and Jeff and Diana Lobosky.
We invite you to join them!
Donate now!

Sacramento River Discovery Center Field Trips
2026-11-07 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-11-09 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-11-10 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-11-11 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-11-12 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-11-13 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-11-14 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-11-16 09:00 - 13:00 and 4 more dates | Sacramento River Discovery Center, 1000 Sale Lane, Red Bluff, 96080, United States
Looking for an unforgettable outdoor experience that’s both fun and educational? Look no further than The Sacramento River Discovery Center Inc in the Red Bluff Recreation area! The entire family will love learning about nature and finding out facts about plants and animals and ways to help take care of the environment.
Our center is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that offers a unique opportunity to learn about sustainable gardening in our native drought-tolerant garden and water conservation, while enjoying the great outdoors. Whether you’re looking to camp, play disc golf, or picnic with family and friends, we have something for everyone. Don’t miss out on the chance to explore the stunning local beauty of nature at the Sacramento River Discovery Center Inc. and learn how to conserve our precious resources.
Call today to book your field trip! 530-527-1196 Mon-Fri 9am-1pm.
Bird Walk – 1st Saturday of the month at 9am. Meet Mr. Ben Hughes & Dr. Danke in the parking lot by the visitor’s center.

POPnology Summer Exhibition
2026-11-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-15 10:00 - 17:00 | Turtle Bay Museum, 844 Sundial Bridge, Redding, 96001, United States
We are excited to share the opening of our summer exhibition, POPnology, on display from May 23 through August 16 at the Turtle Bay Museum.

Designed for a diverse audience, POPnology explores how ideas from movies, books, television, and art have inspired real-world technological breakthroughs.

Exhibition highlights include:

Interactive displays inspired by beloved science fiction, popular culture, and advances in technology over time
A full-size replica of the iconic “DeLorean time machine” as seen in Back to the Future
A 3D printing lab featuring live demonstrations of emerging manufacturing technologies
A Mars rover simulation that allows visitors to navigate the challenges of extraterrestrial exploration

Robotic artistic replicas of popular movie characters & more!
