• 4th Annual Foster Care Museum at monca

    3rd Annual Foster Care MONCA Exhibit
    Museum of Northern California Art (monca) 900 Esplanade, Chico, CA

    The 4th Annual Foster Care Museum will be held at the Museum of Northern California Art (monca) from March 19th through May 3rd, 2026. This exhibition is dedicated to sharing the unique foster care experience and celebrates foster youth’s resilience, talents, and perseverance. Through their stories, art, and artifacts, foster youth invite the community to […]

  • Saturday Activities in May at Gateway Museum

    Gateway Science Museum 625 Esplanade, Chico, CA, United States

    Drop-in from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Activities are free with admission! May 2: Get magnetic - Physics students showcase their magnetic devices May 9: Elephant toothpaste - A fun chemistry experiment May 16: Lava lamp - Create a homemade lava lamp May 23: NO Activity. Museum CLOSED May 30: Floating fish - Test if […]

    Free – $10
  • Glowing Wild Lantern Festival at Turtle Bay

    Turtle Bay Exploration Park 844 Sundial Bridge Drive, Redding, CA, United States

    All new displays for 2026! WEDNESDAYS - SUNDAYS ONLY! Experience the Glowing Wild Lantern Festival, an all-new collection of lanterns featuring dinosaurs, African savannah animals, and ancient Egypt at the Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay! From glowing forests to larger-than-life animal displays from around the world, Glowing Wild is an experience to explore at your own pace […]

    Free – $25
  • Chico Children’s Museum

    Chico Children’s Museum
    Chico Children's Museum 325 Main Street, Chico, CA

    We are a space for children and their grown-ups to connect and learn through play!  We strive to enrich early childhood learning through inclusive, accessible, hands-on experiences that celebrate curiosity, connect families, and create community. To make everyone's experience enjoyable, we ask that you adhere to our 1 adult per 5 children requirement, and remember […]

    Free – $12
  • Thomas D. Mangelsen: A Life in the Wild

    Turtle Bay Museum 844 Sundial Bridge, Redding, United States

    Turtle Bay Museum proudly presents Thomas D. Mangelsen: A Life In The Wild, a breathtaking exhibition featuring 40 of the renowned photographer’s most resonant images, on display from January 24 through May 3, 2026. Spanning all seven continents, the exhibition immerses visitors in stunning natural landscapes and the intimate lives of animal species from some […]

    Free – $22
  • Kelly-Griggs House Museum Tours

    Kelly-Griggs House Museum Tours
    Kelly-Griggs House Museum 311 Washington St., Red Bluff, CA, United States

    The Mission of the Kelly-Griggs House Museum Association is to promote understanding and appreciation of the 19th Century art, architecture and artifacts of our local community and Northern California. We accomplish this through collection and preservation of such artifacts and our exhibitions and educational programs. We are open for guided tours every first and third […]

    $5
  • 4th Annual Foster Care Museum at monca

    3rd Annual Foster Care MONCA Exhibit
    Museum of Northern California Art (monca) 900 Esplanade, Chico, CA

    The 4th Annual Foster Care Museum will be held at the Museum of Northern California Art (monca) from March 19th through May 3rd, 2026. This exhibition is dedicated to sharing the unique foster care experience and celebrates foster youth’s resilience, talents, and perseverance. Through their stories, art, and artifacts, foster youth invite the community to […]

  • Glowing Wild Lantern Festival at Turtle Bay

    Turtle Bay Exploration Park 844 Sundial Bridge Drive, Redding, CA, United States

    All new displays for 2026! WEDNESDAYS - SUNDAYS ONLY! Experience the Glowing Wild Lantern Festival, an all-new collection of lanterns featuring dinosaurs, African savannah animals, and ancient Egypt at the Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay! From glowing forests to larger-than-life animal displays from around the world, Glowing Wild is an experience to explore at your own pace […]

    Free – $25
  • Whitt Hall Fire House Museum Tours

    Whitt Hall Fire House Museum 835 Cedar Street, Red Bluff, United States

    Schedule a tour of Red Bluff's very own historic firehouse - complete with vintage fire trucks and tons of historical items.  This is a treat for the whole family! Tours are free, donations are appreciated. To schedule your tour, please call (530) 527-1126. We look forward to seeing you!

    Free
  • Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology

    Valene L Smith Museum
    Valene L Smith Museum of Anthropology 400 W 1st St., Chico, CA, United States

    The end of the school year often means scheduling a class trip to the museum. The Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology at Chico State is now scheduling FREE one-hour experiences. Enjoy the hands-on exhibit "What's Your Mood?" that explores the difference between moods and feelings. Includes fun activities and interactives to dive deeper. Schedule […]

    FREE