Join us for an elegant high tea in partnership with Time for Tea, featuring a light lunch of finger sandwiches, scones, and freshly brewed tea. As you sip and savor, watch The Nutcracker come to life through live narration and enchanting dance performances— including a special visit from the Sugar Plum Fairy herself. Guests will […]

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, […]

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, […]

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, […]

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, […]

Come to Mount Shasta for some winter magic!  Find those special holiday gifts in locally owned stores and from local specialty vendors.  Food, fun, celebration, all culminating with a lighted parade at 6pm and a tree-lighting ceremony in the plaza!

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 […]

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, […]

Join us for the opening reception and artists Sunday of our 2025 Holiday Boutique! This boutique is part of Small Business Saturday and December First Friday Downtown in Redding. Both days will feature a pop-up Makers Market in the Old City Hall Ballroom. Come downtown for that perfect unique gift, support your local small businesses […]

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.  

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 […]

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, […]

Join us for the opening reception and artists Sunday of our 2025 Holiday Boutique! This boutique is part of Small Business Saturday and December First Friday Downtown in Redding. Both days will feature a pop-up Makers Market in the Old City Hall Ballroom. Come downtown for that perfect unique gift, support your local small businesses […]

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 […]

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, […]