Week of Events
Gateway Gardens at Gateway Science Museum
Since 2013, Gateway Gardens has grown into a local "biodiversity hotspot." Our immersive native plant exhibits highlight California's diverse flora and habitats, demonstrate drought-tolerant systems in one of the warmest spots on campus, provide resources for local wildlife, and serve as a study-ground for university and high school student researchers. Our newly remodeled Edible Garden […]
Monday, August 4, 2025
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August 4, 2025 -Wings of Summer Butterfly House
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August 4, 2025 -Creature Feature Encounter
Wings of Summer Butterfly House
Lassen Canyon Nursery presents Wings of Summer Butterfly House Summer takes flight with our longest running seasonal exhibit. One of Turtle Bay’s most popular exhibitions is returning for an eight-week run. Visitors can view hundreds of butterflies in a tranquil, enclosed garden. Nestled in the Redwood trees of Wildlife Woods, the Butterfly House is the […]
Creature Feature Encounter
Enjoy an up close encounter with one of our amazing animal ambassadors. Watch our porcupine walk by or have a bird hop to your hand, in this group experience you will learn all about the animal and its species with a special interaction for each guest.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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August 5, 2025 -Wings of Summer Butterfly House
Wings of Summer Butterfly House
Lassen Canyon Nursery presents Wings of Summer Butterfly House Summer takes flight with our longest running seasonal exhibit. One of Turtle Bay’s most popular exhibitions is returning for an eight-week run. Visitors can view hundreds of butterflies in a tranquil, enclosed garden. Nestled in the Redwood trees of Wildlife Woods, the Butterfly House is the […]
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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August 6, 2025 -Wings of Summer Butterfly House
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August 6, 2025 -Baltie’s Birds at Turtle Bay
Wings of Summer Butterfly House
Lassen Canyon Nursery presents Wings of Summer Butterfly House Summer takes flight with our longest running seasonal exhibit. One of Turtle Bay’s most popular exhibitions is returning for an eight-week run. Visitors can view hundreds of butterflies in a tranquil, enclosed garden. Nestled in the Redwood trees of Wildlife Woods, the Butterfly House is the […]
Baltie’s Birds at Turtle Bay
Enjoy a “flock” of birds by Richard Baltazar “Baltie” Quintana, a local artist who specializes in creating lifelike sculptures from wire, paper mache, and leather. His work won First Prize in the 2021 West Coast Biennial. He was profiled in Enjoy Magazine in 2019 and his work, once a hobby and now a business, has […]
Thursday, August 7, 2025
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August 7, 2025 -Wings of Summer Butterfly House
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August 7, 2025 -Baltie’s Birds at Turtle Bay
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August 7, 2025 -TinkerTopia
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August 7, 2025 -Chico History Museum
Wings of Summer Butterfly House
Lassen Canyon Nursery presents Wings of Summer Butterfly House Summer takes flight with our longest running seasonal exhibit. One of Turtle Bay’s most popular exhibitions is returning for an eight-week run. Visitors can view hundreds of butterflies in a tranquil, enclosed garden. Nestled in the Redwood trees of Wildlife Woods, the Butterfly House is the […]
Baltie’s Birds at Turtle Bay
Enjoy a “flock” of birds by Richard Baltazar “Baltie” Quintana, a local artist who specializes in creating lifelike sculptures from wire, paper mache, and leather. His work won First Prize in the 2021 West Coast Biennial. He was profiled in Enjoy Magazine in 2019 and his work, once a hobby and now a business, has […]
TinkerTopia
Explore TinkerTopia at Gateway Science Museum and engage your building creativity and brain power with Imagination Playground's Big Blue Blocks and puzzles!
Chico History Museum
Chico History Museum hosts exhibits and special events celebrating the distinct heritage of Chico and its sphere of influence. Its showcase changes throughout the year, displaying artifacts relevant to Chico and offering various topics from the history of Chico through time. Permanent exhibits include The Mechoopda, The Chico Chinese Temple, Bidwell Park, Chico's natural wonders, […]
Friday, August 8, 2025
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August 8, 2025 -Wings of Summer Butterfly House
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August 8, 2025 -Baltie’s Birds at Turtle Bay
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August 8, 2025 -TinkerTopia
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August 8, 2025 -Chico History Museum
Wings of Summer Butterfly House
Lassen Canyon Nursery presents Wings of Summer Butterfly House Summer takes flight with our longest running seasonal exhibit. One of Turtle Bay’s most popular exhibitions is returning for an eight-week run. Visitors can view hundreds of butterflies in a tranquil, enclosed garden. Nestled in the Redwood trees of Wildlife Woods, the Butterfly House is the […]
Baltie’s Birds at Turtle Bay
Enjoy a “flock” of birds by Richard Baltazar “Baltie” Quintana, a local artist who specializes in creating lifelike sculptures from wire, paper mache, and leather. His work won First Prize in the 2021 West Coast Biennial. He was profiled in Enjoy Magazine in 2019 and his work, once a hobby and now a business, has […]
TinkerTopia
Explore TinkerTopia at Gateway Science Museum and engage your building creativity and brain power with Imagination Playground's Big Blue Blocks and puzzles!
Chico History Museum
Chico History Museum hosts exhibits and special events celebrating the distinct heritage of Chico and its sphere of influence. Its showcase changes throughout the year, displaying artifacts relevant to Chico and offering various topics from the history of Chico through time. Permanent exhibits include The Mechoopda, The Chico Chinese Temple, Bidwell Park, Chico's natural wonders, […]
Saturday, August 9, 2025
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August 9, 2025 -Wings of Summer Butterfly House
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August 9, 2025 -Baltie’s Birds at Turtle Bay
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August 9, 2025 -TinkerTopia
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August 9, 2025 -Chico History Museum
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August 9, 2025 -Accent on Art
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August 9, 2025 -Creature Feature Encounter
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August 9, 2025 -Accent on Art
Wings of Summer Butterfly House
Lassen Canyon Nursery presents Wings of Summer Butterfly House Summer takes flight with our longest running seasonal exhibit. One of Turtle Bay’s most popular exhibitions is returning for an eight-week run. Visitors can view hundreds of butterflies in a tranquil, enclosed garden. Nestled in the Redwood trees of Wildlife Woods, the Butterfly House is the […]
Baltie’s Birds at Turtle Bay
Enjoy a “flock” of birds by Richard Baltazar “Baltie” Quintana, a local artist who specializes in creating lifelike sculptures from wire, paper mache, and leather. His work won First Prize in the 2021 West Coast Biennial. He was profiled in Enjoy Magazine in 2019 and his work, once a hobby and now a business, has […]
TinkerTopia
Explore TinkerTopia at Gateway Science Museum and engage your building creativity and brain power with Imagination Playground's Big Blue Blocks and puzzles!
Chico History Museum
Chico History Museum hosts exhibits and special events celebrating the distinct heritage of Chico and its sphere of influence. Its showcase changes throughout the year, displaying artifacts relevant to Chico and offering various topics from the history of Chico through time. Permanent exhibits include The Mechoopda, The Chico Chinese Temple, Bidwell Park, Chico's natural wonders, […]
Accent on Art
Looking for a cool way to beat the August heat? Step into the Siskiyou Arts Museum in Dunsmuir for Accent on Art, the 67th Annual Members’ Show by the Siskiyou Artists Association! With over 50 artists from across the county showcasing everything from sculpture to watercolor, this exhibit captures the creative spirit of the region. […]
Creature Feature Encounter
Enjoy an up close encounter with one of our amazing animal ambassadors. Watch our porcupine walk by or have a bird hop to your hand, in this group experience you will learn all about the animal and its species with a special interaction for each guest.
Accent on Art
Looking for a cool way to beat the August heat? Step into the Siskiyou Arts Museum in Dunsmuir for Accent on Art, the 67th Annual Members’ Show by the Siskiyou Artists Association! With over 50 artists from across the county showcasing everything from sculpture to watercolor, this exhibit captures the creative spirit of the region. […]
Sunday, August 10, 2025
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August 10, 2025 -Wings of Summer Butterfly House
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August 10, 2025 -Baltie’s Birds at Turtle Bay
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August 10, 2025 -Chico History Museum
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August 10, 2025 -Accent on Art
Wings of Summer Butterfly House
Lassen Canyon Nursery presents Wings of Summer Butterfly House Summer takes flight with our longest running seasonal exhibit. One of Turtle Bay’s most popular exhibitions is returning for an eight-week run. Visitors can view hundreds of butterflies in a tranquil, enclosed garden. Nestled in the Redwood trees of Wildlife Woods, the Butterfly House is the […]
Baltie’s Birds at Turtle Bay
Enjoy a “flock” of birds by Richard Baltazar “Baltie” Quintana, a local artist who specializes in creating lifelike sculptures from wire, paper mache, and leather. His work won First Prize in the 2021 West Coast Biennial. He was profiled in Enjoy Magazine in 2019 and his work, once a hobby and now a business, has […]
Chico History Museum
Chico History Museum hosts exhibits and special events celebrating the distinct heritage of Chico and its sphere of influence. Its showcase changes throughout the year, displaying artifacts relevant to Chico and offering various topics from the history of Chico through time. Permanent exhibits include The Mechoopda, The Chico Chinese Temple, Bidwell Park, Chico's natural wonders, […]
Accent on Art
Looking for a cool way to beat the August heat? Step into the Siskiyou Arts Museum in Dunsmuir for Accent on Art, the 67th Annual Members’ Show by the Siskiyou Artists Association! With over 50 artists from across the county showcasing everything from sculpture to watercolor, this exhibit captures the creative spirit of the region. […]

