North State Parent magazine

Gateway Museum at California State, Chico
2026-11-19 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-20 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-21 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-25 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-26 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-27 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-28 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-02 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 19 more dates | Gateway Science Museum, 625 Esplanade, Chico, CA, 95926, United States
Ever changing and engaging science exhibits. Check their website for current and upcoming exhibits.
Visit Gateway Gardens, a thriving “biodiversity hotspot.” Immersive native plant exhibits highlights California’s diverse flora and habitats, demonstrates drought-tolerant systems in one of the warmest spots on campus, provides resources for local wildlife, and serves as a study-ground for university and high school student researchers. Edible Garden showcases small-scale food-growing strategies. Discover nearly 200 species thriving in Gateway Gardens, a gem and refuge in the community!

Adults: $10.00
Youth (ages 3-17): $5.00
Ages 0-2: free admission!
Chico State and Butte College students: free admission!
Gateway members: free admission!
Museums for All Beneficiaries: $3.00

Gateway Science Museum is a proud participant in Museums for All a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Visitors receiving food assistance (SNAP) benefits pay reduced admission of $3.00 per person with the presentation of a SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card and valid photo ID (up to four visitors per card).

Group Rate:

$5 per person, minimum of 15 people in the group

Guided Garden Walk
2026-11-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-12-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Turtle Bay’s McConnell Botanical Gardens, 1100 Arboretum Dr, Redding, CA, United States
Bring your smartphones or notebooks, cameras, and gardening questions for this FREE participant-driven program. We’ll go through the Gardens, with frequent stops for discussions about beautiful plants that will thrive in your home garden! Then, you can stop by the Nursery to bring home some plants ideally suited for your garden!
Monthly on the Last Saturday.
Meet at the McConnell Botanical Garden West Gate near the Turtle Bay Garden Nursery at 1100 Arboretum Drive.

Charlie Rabbit and Friends
2026-12-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Turtle Bay Garden Nursery, 1100 Arboretum Drive, Redding, CA, 96003, United States
Get out your wiggles and have a ton of fun at Turtle Bay’s Gardens (or Nursery Building if it rains!) Charlie Rabbit features gardening and nature activities for young children, their siblings, parents and grandparents. Remember to wear your favorite gardening clothes!

Free for Members | Included with park or garden admission
Monthly on the First Saturday.
Meets in the classroom of the Turtle Bay Garden Nursery located at 1100 Arboretum Drive.

Thank you The Matt & Anna Moseley Charitable Fund for presenting Charlie Rabbit & Friends!
