North State Parent magazine

Christmas With The Stage Whispers
2025-12-13 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-12-14 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Theatre on the Ridge, 3735 Neal Road, Paradise, CA, 95969, United States
Enjoy an evening or afternoon of holiday music with the beloved band, The Stage Whispers!

Redding City Ballet's - The Nutcracker
2025-12-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Cascade Theatre, 1731 Market St., Redding, California, 96001, United States
Step into the magic of the season with Redding City Ballet’s presentation of The Nutcracker at the Cascade Theatre.
Share in a North State tradition with this beloved, full-length ballet, performed by the only all-local Nutcracker cast in the region. This family-friendly event tells the story of young Clara Stahlbaum and her magical adventures on Christmas Eve. With Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score, stunning hand-crafted costumes, and enchanting choreography, this holiday classic will delight audiences of all ages.
Follow Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they battle the Rat Queen, journey through sparkling snowflakes, and enter the Land of Sweets. From the radiant Sugar Plum Fairy to the mysterious Herr Drosselmeyer, The Nutcracker is a timeless tale that captures the wonder of the season.
Special Highlights:
SATURDAY MATINEE ONLY: All ticket holders are invited to stay after the show for a special on-stage meet & greet with our Nutcracker characters! Sit in Clara’s magical sleigh and capture a photo that will preserve memories for a lifetime.
Both matinee performances will feature a special appearance by our littlest dancers, bringing extra sparkle and delight to the stage.
Come celebrate the wonder of the holidays with family, friends, and this treasured ballet tradition!

Polar Express Train Ride at the California Railroad Museum
2025-12-14 15:30 - 21:00 | California Railroad Museum, 111 I Street, Sacramento, 95814, United States
Enjoy this magical family event! The evening begins in our passenger station where you will be entertained by Polar Express characters, and then board your train to the North Pole where you will enjoy hot chocolate and a sweet treat courtesy of our hot chocolate chefs. Once you reach the North Pole, the jolly old elf — Santa himself — will come on board to give each passenger the first gift of Christmas, a silver sleigh bell.

Advent Spiral
2025-12-14 17:00 - 18:30 | Cedar Grove (Dunsmuir), 4303 Oak St., Dunsmuir, 96025, United States
Enjoy a quiet time of reverence and wonder, celebrating the turning point in the year when the days become their shortest and the nights their longest, and we look for the light which comes from within.
*While this event is free, we ask that you please RSVP to cate@cedargrovecenter.org by Friday Dec. 12th so that we will have enough apple candles.

Redding Garden of Lights at Turtle Bay
2025-12-14 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-17 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-18 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-19 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-20 17:00 - 22:00 | Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Drive, Redding, CA, United States
Redding Garden of Lights turns Turtle Bay Exploration Park and the Sundial Bridge into a beautiful holiday display along the Sacramento River. With more than two million lights, ten acres of gardens light up with color and movement. Visitors can walk through glowing tunnels, see sparkling trees, and enjoy bright decorations.
If you haven’t been, don’t wait another year!
Visit our Event Website link for more information and to purchase your tickets today!

Corning Christmas Workshop
2025-12-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Corning Rec Room, 1081 Solano St, Corning, 96021, United States
Embrace the holiday spirit this December with us as we create stunning handmade decorations and discover creative techniques to add a personal touch to your festive season!

Shasta County Arts Council 2025 Holiday Boutique
2025-12-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Redding, Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
Find the perfect holiday gift at the Holiday Boutique, part of Small Business Saturday and December First Friday Downtown in Redding. Browse unique, handcrafted items from local small businesses and artists, enjoy the festive downtown atmosphere, and celebrate the season while you shop small and support your community.

Chico High School Victorian Choir
2025-12-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Chico Marektplace, 1950 E. 20th St. Ste. 727, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Join us for the wonderful holiday sounds of the Chico High School Victorian Choir!
They will be performing at center court and throughout the mall.

A Celtic Christmas
2025-12-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Cascade Theatre, 1731 Market St., Redding, California, 96001, United States
For the past 29 years, with a world-class ensemble of musicians, dancers, and singers from both sides of the Atlantic, Tomáseen Foley’s “A Celtic Christmas” has played to packed concert halls with critical acclaim nationwide, recreating on stage the now-famous Rambling House — that remove cottage in the West of Ireland where the neighbors gather every year for a communal night before Christmas. There, the rafters ring with fiery traditional music, Irish Christmas carols, riveting traditional dance and, of course, stories of life in the remote parish of Teampall an Ghleanntáin, Tomáseen’s birthplace. The show invites its audience to come into that cottage, that world, and that era, to be its neighbors for the night!

Redding Ballet Theatre and The Redding Arts Project present The Nutcracker with Shasta Symphony Orchestra: School Show
2025-12-18 09:30 - 11:30 | Shasta College Theatre, 11555 Old Oregon Trail, Redding, CA, 96049, United States
Spots have opened up in our school show and a gracious donor has sponsored one class to attend the performance at no cost! Visit our Event Website link below today to submit your request!
Experience the magic of the holiday season with The Nutcracker, performed in collaboration with the Shasta Symphony Orchestra at the Shasta College Theatre.
This beloved classic brings Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score to life with beautiful dancing, lavish costumes, and stunning live music.
Join us for a special Land of Sweets Tea—a delightful afternoon where guests can meet the characters, enjoy sweet treats, and celebrate the wonder of this timeless story.
Celebrate a cherished holiday tradition with your family and community — immerse yourself in the wonder of the holidays with this spectacular collaboration between dance and live symphony—an event you won’t want to miss!

Polar Express Night
2025-12-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Chico Ice Rink, 132 W Fourth St., Chico, CA, 95928, United States
All aboard! Put on your favorite pajamas and hop on the Polar Express to join us at the Chico Ice Rink for a fun family event. Enjoy ice skating, live music by local favorite Aidan Littrell, get creative in our craft cabana with themed crafts you can take home, sip on free hot chocolate, and strike a pose for memories that last a lifetime in our photo booth!
We’ll also have free train rides around the rink and sweet treats for sale from Twinkle Twinkle Little Sprinkle.

Interfaith Solstice & Holiday Candle Lighting Service
2025-12-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Pilgrim Congregational Church, 2850 Foothill Blvd., Redding, CA, United States
Welcome the holiday season by experiencing an evening of beauty with a unique interfaith solstice holiday candle lighting service.
The evening will incorporate practices from a spectrum of spiritual traditions, including: Buddhism, Christian, Jewish, and Native American. We will be honoring Solstice, Christmas, Hanukkah, & Bohdi Day with candle lighting, Christmas carols, and ritual.

Redding Ballet Theatre and The Redding Arts Project present The Nutcracker with Shasta Symphony Orchestra
2025-12-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-20 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Shasta College Theatre, 11555 Old Oregon Trail, Redding, CA, 96049, United States
Experience the magic of the holiday season with The Nutcracker, performed in collaboration with the Shasta Symphony Orchestra at the Shasta College Theatre.
This beloved classic brings Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score to life with beautiful dancing, lavish costumes, and stunning live music.
Join us for a special Land of Sweets Tea—a delightful afternoon where guests can meet the characters, enjoy sweet treats, and celebrate the wonder of this timeless story.
Celebrate a cherished holiday tradition with your family and community — immerse yourself in the wonder of the holidays with this spectacular collaboration between dance and live symphony—an event you won’t want to miss!
Tickets at our Event Website link below!

Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico
2025-12-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Laxson Auditorium, 400 w. 1st st, Chico, CA, 95929, United States
Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar and Ballet Folklorico del Río Grande invite you to celebrate the holiday season with Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico! Named for the beloved Andalusian Christmas carol, this vibrant show weaves cherished Mexican traditions into a magical story of the season. Through the joyous rhythms of “Bells Upon Bells” and the colorful display of Mexican dance, they capture the heartwarming reenactment of Mary and Joseph’s journey. You’ll experience the spirit of Posadas, the majesty of the Reyes Lagos and the thrill of breaking piñatas! An unforgettable program where every note and dance step embody the rich cultural tapestry of Christmas in Mexico.

Red Bluff Holiday on the Town
2025-12-19 16:30 - 20:30 | Old Tehama County Courthouse, 633 Washington St., Red Bluff, CA, 96080, United States
Please join us for a cozy evening ride through downtown’s holiday magic. Enjoy warm lights, historic charm and enchanting decorations as we tour some of the city’s finest historic homes decked out in holiday splendor. Sit back and enjoy the festive spirit and let the trolley take you through a night of wonder. Browse our holiday vendor market, enjoy activities for the children, and performances for the whole family. Then hop on the trolley for a tour of some of the town’s most festive holiday lights with your trolley ticket. Trolley tickets 5+ are $3, 4 & under are lap-riders and free. Tickets available at tinyurl.com/rbhotttix .

Maxwell Country Christmas
2025-12-19 17:00 - 20:00 | San Francisco St at Oak St, San Francisco St and Oak St, Maxwell, 95955, United States
Head on down to our new location at San Francisco & Oak Streets for this year’s country Christmas celebration! It’s a vender fair and lighted tractor parade you won’t want to miss!

Celebration Market: A Two-Day Holiday Pop-Up Event
2025-12-20 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-21 11:00 - 16:00 | Lassen Traditional Cidery, 643 Entler Ave. Suite 52, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Join us for Celebration Market, a festive two-day holiday pop-up event hosted by Your Local Marketplace!
What to Expect:

20+ Local Vendors: Discover unique, one-of-a-kind gifts made by talented artisans from Butte County. Perfect for those last-minute holiday needs!
Letters to Santa: Let your little ones write letters to Santa while you shop for the perfect gift.
Mobile Library: Butte County Mobile library will be on site making friendship bracelets and have books available to check out.
Live Local Music: Enjoy the sounds of the season with live performances from Emma and Will
Delicious Food & Desserts: Indulge in festive treats and seasonal delights from local food vendors.

Whether you’re searching for that special gift for someone who has everything or simply want to immerse yourself in the holiday spirit, Celebration Market is the place to be.
Admission is FREE, and everyone is welcome!
Get your last-minute holiday shopping done at Celebration Market, where we celebrate everything local. We can’t wait to see you there!

Sounds of the Valley Choir
2025-12-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Chico Marektplace, 1950 E. 20th St. Ste. 727, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Join us for the beautiful sounds of Sounds of the Valley choir.
They will perform at Chico’s Fashion at 1pm and stop by the mall at 2pm. We will begin at the Center Court Christmas Tree and move throughout the mall.
