North State Parent magazine

Great American Irish Fair
2026-03-15 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Tehama District Fairgrounds, 650 Antelope Blvd, Red Bluff, 96080, United States
Join us for two days of live Irish music, great food, artisan vendors, and family-friendly fun celebrating Irish culture and community. Whether you come for the music, the food, or the festive atmosphere, the Great American Irish Fair offers a welcoming celebration for all ages.
Enjoy:• Live Irish & Celtic-inspired music• Food trucks and Irish-inspired eats• Artisan markets featuring local makers• Family-friendly activities• A festive St. Patrick’s Day weekend atmosphere• An outdoor celebration at the Red Bluff Fairgrounds

Peter Rabbit’s Egg-Cellent Glow-In-The-Dark Egg Hunt
2026-03-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Redding Sports Park, 20155 Viking Way, Redding, CA, Redding, 96003
An egg-citing twist on a traditional egg hunt at the Redding Sports Park, perfect for ages 1-14! Come dressed in neon, all the glow you can wear, and bring your flashlight as you hunt eggs at dusk.

Don’t let the Spring weather get ya down; this event is rain or shine!

Gates open at 7:00 pm with fun games, booths, and vendors.
At 7:45 pm our 1-5 egg hunt begins followed by our egg hunt for youth 6 and up at 8:15 pm.
We are going later to ensure that the fields are dark enough for the eggs to glow.

This event fills up fast, don’t wait to get your ticket! Stay safe from scams! Official tickets are only sold through Redding Recreation.

How does it work?
– The cost is $9.00 per child for non-residents and $8.00 per child for Redding residents.
– NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR. ALL TICKETS SHOULD BE PRE-PURCHASED AT REDDINGRECREATION.ORG
– Parents do not need to register for entry but each child attending must be registered! Each registered child includes wristbands for two parents or guardians per age group; additional guests will require a General Admission wristband ($2.00, purchased online)
– Youth are divided into age groups and spread out over the park to allow plenty of space for hunting.
– Look for the sign with your youth’s age. Please do not go onto the fields until the hunt has begun.
– Youth ages 1-5 will hunt with a parent (1 please), don’t forget your flashlight.
– Eggs are filled with age-appropriate treats.
– Please bring a basket or bag to use.
– Peter Rabbit will make a guest appearance!
– In case of rain, don’t forget those rain boots and jackets!
– Please pick up your child’s tickets between March 23rd – March 27th at City Hall Parks and Recreation Department (777 Cypress Ave, Redding, 2nd floor)
-If you forget to pick up your ticket at City Hall, we will bring the remaining tickets to the event, but to ease wait times, please pick them up beforehand.

Burney Community Celebration & Concert Night
2026-07-02 17:30 - 20:00 | Burney Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5689, 37410 State Highway 299 E, Burney, 96013, United States
Celebrating 250 Years of Our Nation’s Freedom
Kick off the Independence Day celebration with community recognition events, scholarship presentations, decorating contests, and a free community concert featuring The Billies at Burney High School.
Highlights

Community Appreciation Awards
Business Decorating Contest Winner Announcement
Scholarship Recognition
Community Concert with The Billies

Burney Intermountain Independence Day Events
2026-07-03 07:30 - 23:59 | Burney Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5689, 37410 State Highway 299 E, Burney, 96013, United States
Celebrating 250 Years of Our Nation’s Freedom
A full day of family fun, competition, and community celebrations.
Featured Events
7:30 AM

Intermountain Endurance 10K, 5K & Burro Race
Trail Trial Off-Road Black Ranch Run

6:00 PM – Midnight

Rock ‘n Bowl at Burney Bowling Alley

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

VFW/American Legion Flag Retirement Ceremony

8:00 PM – Midnight

Friday Night Social at Pit River Casino

America's Birthday Parade & Picnic
2026-07-03 12:00 - 16:00 | Northside Park, 1414 Colusa St., Corning, CA, 96021
Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with an afternoon of family fun, games, swimming, food, music, and a community bike parade at Northside Park in Corning.
Event Highlights

Free Swim Day
Inflatable water slide
Pool party games
Corning Fire Department water polo
Lawn games including cornhole, bean bag toss, and tug-of-war
Family contests with prizes
Hot dogs grilled by the Corning Rotary
Snow cones
Live music by the Irish Cement Band
Face painting
Patriotic craft station

Kiddie Bike Parade – 2:00 PM
Decorate your bike, scooter, wagon, or wheelchair and join the community parade led by the Corning Police Department around the Northside Park block. Patriotic decorations are encouraged.
What to Bring

Swimsuits and towels
Picnic blankets or lawn chairs
Bicycles, scooters, or wheelchairs for the parade
Your patriotic spirit

This free community celebration is hosted by the City of Corning Recreation Department and the Corning Chamber of Commerce and is designed for families of all ages.
Celebrate Independence Day weekend with swimming, games, music, food, and a festive bike parade in the heart of Corning.

Burney Independence Day Parade & Family Festival
2026-07-04 07:00 - 15:00 | 37264 Main Street, Burney, 37264 Main St, Burney, United States
Celebrating 250 Years of Our Nation’s Freedom
Celebrate Independence Day with a full day of family-friendly activities, parades, food, and entertainment.
Schedule:
7:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Lions Pancake Breakfast
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Craft Faire
10:15 AM – 12:00 PM – Kiddie Parade & Main Street Parade
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Mountain Cruisers Car Show
Noon:

Lions BBQ Luncheon
VFW/American Legion Deep Pit BBQ
Cornhole Tournament

Enjoy local food, community organizations, classic cars, and patriotic fun throughout the day.

CARD 4th of July Parade
2026-07-04 09:00 - 10:00 | Downtown Chico, 338 Broadway St, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Save the date for CARD’s annual 4th of July Parade! Dress up in your best red, white, and blue, and head downtown to celebrate with the Chico community. This free hometown tradition features festive floats, decorated bikes, classic cars, community groups, and more. Want to join the parade? Submit your float entry by June 19!
🕙 Parade starts at 9 AM sharp!
📍 Downtown Chico, 132 W 4th St, Chico
💲 FREE!

Burney Fireworks Spectacular
2026-07-04 18:00 - 22:00 | Burney High School, 37571 Mountain View Rd, Burney, 96013, United States
Celebrating 250 Years of Our Nation’s Freedom

Location: Burney High School Football Field
Cap off the holiday with an evening of live music and one of the region’s favorite fireworks displays.
Schedule:
6:00 PM – Gates Open
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Live Music by HOOK
After Dark – Fireworks Display presented by the Rotary Club of Burney-Fall River
Bring lawn chairs and blankets and celebrate Independence Day with family, friends, music, and fireworks under the stars.
