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.

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!
