North State Parent magazine

The Puzzle Show – Community Art Exhibit & Silent Auction
2026-05-15 11:30 - 16:00, 2026-05-19 11:30 - 16:00, 2026-05-20 11:30 - 16:00, 2026-05-21 11:30 - 16:00, 2026-05-22 11:30 - 16:00, 2026-05-26 11:30 - 16:00, 2026-05-27 11:30 - 16:00, 2026-05-28 11:30 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 1 more date | Chico Art Center, 450 Orange Street, Ste. 6, Chico, CA, United States
Come celebrate creativity and community at one of Northern California’s largest public participatory art exhibits! Over 400 artists of all ages and abilities have contributed to this unique installation—making it a truly one-of-a-kind experience.
Created by artists Jeb & Olive Sisk, Titus Willoughby Woods, and collaborators, The Puzzle Show continues a long-standing tradition that began decades ago at the 24 Hr Drive-By Gallery.
Gallery Hours:
Tuesday–Friday: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday–Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Silent Auction – Begins May 12 (opening day) and Ends during the Closing Reception
Closing Reception & Final Bidding – Friday, May 29 from 6:00–8:30 PM
Enjoy refreshments, community, and live bidding. Final bids close at 8:00 PM
Artwork Pickup – Winning bidders can pick up artwork: Saturday & Sunday following the auction from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Give Back Through Art – 50% of proceeds support Chico Art Center’s operations—helping sustain arts programming in our community.
Bring friends, explore the exhibit, and bid on a piece of local creativity!

Brain Battle Trivia
2026-05-17 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-24 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-31 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-07 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-14 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-21 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-28 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-05 17:00 - 19:00 and 12 more dates | Branch House Riverfront Bistro, 844 Sundial Bridge Drive, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
Join us every Sunday by the Sacramento River for our free live trivia game at Branch House! Teams of all sizes and ages welcome, prizes for the winners.

Shasta County's American Story Art Contest
2026-05-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Shasta County Admin Office, 1450 Court Street, Redding, 96001, United States
Shasta County’s American Story Art Contest WANTS YOU!

All elementary school, middle school, and high school students (K-12) in Shasta County are invited to submit artwork to the Shasta County American Story Art Contest offered by the Shasta County Administrative Office.

Overall winners will be selected by grade group. Prizes will be awarded and artwork will be displayed at the Shasta County Administrative Center in celebration of the 250th Anniversary of America’s independence this year. Winners will also be recognized during the June 30th Board of Supervisors meeting!

This contest is a way to celebrate patriotism, America’s independence and the freedoms associated with it, and how Shasta County has played a part in the American story. The theme for the artwork should reflect any of these ideas!

Entries must be received by the Shasta County Administrative Office at 1450 Court Street, Suite 308, by 5:00 p.m. on May 29, 2026, and each entry must be accompanied by a completed entry form.
