Week of Events
Whitt Hall Fire House Museum Tours
Schedule a tour of Red Bluff's very own historic firehouse - complete with vintage fire trucks and tons of historical items. Â 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!
Whitt Hall Fire House Museum Tours
Schedule a tour of Red Bluff's very own historic firehouse - complete with vintage fire trucks and tons of historical items. Â 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!
Monday, May 4, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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May 5, 2026 -Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology
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May 5, 2026 -Chico Children’s Museum
Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology
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 […]
Chico Children’s Museum
We are a space for children and their grown-ups to connect and learn through play! Â 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 […]
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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May 6, 2026 -Chico Children’s Museum
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May 6, 2026 -Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology
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May 6, 2026 -Glowing Wild Lantern Festival at Turtle Bay
Chico Children’s Museum
We are a space for children and their grown-ups to connect and learn through play! Â 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 […]
Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology
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 […]
Glowing Wild Lantern Festival at Turtle Bay
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 […]
Thursday, May 7, 2026
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May 7, 2026 -Chico Children’s Museum
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May 7, 2026 -Motion Mania @ Gateway Science Museum
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May 7, 2026 -Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology
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May 7, 2026 -TinkerTopia
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May 7, 2026 -Science Festival at the Planetarium
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May 7, 2026 -Glowing Wild Lantern Festival at Turtle Bay
Chico Children’s Museum
We are a space for children and their grown-ups to connect and learn through play! Â 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 […]
Motion Mania @ Gateway Science Museum
Have you ever wondered why some people love roller coasters so much? Is it the speed? Is it the inherent danger? Is it the fascination with the physics? Motion Mania unlocks these answers through the build, design, and test process.Â
Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology
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 […]
TinkerTopia
Explore the wonders of science through fun games, tricky puzzles, and mysterious optical illusions. This hands-on gallery is designed for curious minds of all ages—because learning is best when it's playful. So let’s play!
Science Festival at the Planetarium
Get ready to explore the universe—right here in Redding! SCOE and Friends of the Schreder Planetarium, invites you to a FREE scelebrating the 101st anniversary of planetariums worldwide! Bring the whole family for an afternoon of hands-on fun, discovery, and awe-inspiring science experiences for all ages. Planetary Passport Adventure with activity stations, stickers, and prizes […]
Glowing Wild Lantern Festival at Turtle Bay
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 […]
Friday, May 8, 2026
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May 8, 2026 -Chico Children’s Museum
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May 8, 2026 -Pioneer History Museum
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May 8, 2026 -Motion Mania @ Gateway Science Museum
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May 8, 2026 -Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology
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May 8, 2026 -TinkerTopia
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May 8, 2026 -Never Too Old… Never Too Young…
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May 8, 2026 -Glowing Wild Lantern Festival at Turtle Bay
Chico Children’s Museum
We are a space for children and their grown-ups to connect and learn through play! Â 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 […]
Pioneer History Museum
Tucked in the heart of Oroville, the Pioneer History Museum invites visitors to step back in time and experience the spirit of early California. First opened in 1932 and housed in a striking replica of a 49er’s cabin, the museum offers a journey through the region’s rich and rugged past. What began as a modest […]
Motion Mania @ Gateway Science Museum
Have you ever wondered why some people love roller coasters so much? Is it the speed? Is it the inherent danger? Is it the fascination with the physics? Motion Mania unlocks these answers through the build, design, and test process.Â
Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology
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 […]
TinkerTopia
Explore the wonders of science through fun games, tricky puzzles, and mysterious optical illusions. This hands-on gallery is designed for curious minds of all ages—because learning is best when it's playful. So let’s play!
Never Too Old… Never Too Young…
Designed and curated by the monca Junior Board, the "Never Too Old... Never Too Young..." exhibit features art of all media created by local students of all ages. The Junior Board's goal is to break down the barriers to entry that many new artists face when seeking to exhibit their work in museum and gallery spaces. The monca Junior […]
Glowing Wild Lantern Festival at Turtle Bay
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 […]
Saturday, May 9, 2026
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May 9, 2026 -Chico Children’s Museum
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May 9, 2026 -Pioneer History Museum
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May 9, 2026 -Motion Mania @ Gateway Science Museum
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May 9, 2026 -Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology
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May 9, 2026 -TinkerTopia
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May 9, 2026 -Never Too Old… Never Too Young…
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May 9, 2026 -Saturday Activities in May at Gateway Museum
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May 9, 2026 -Glowing Wild Lantern Festival at Turtle Bay
Chico Children’s Museum
We are a space for children and their grown-ups to connect and learn through play! Â 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 […]
Pioneer History Museum
Tucked in the heart of Oroville, the Pioneer History Museum invites visitors to step back in time and experience the spirit of early California. First opened in 1932 and housed in a striking replica of a 49er’s cabin, the museum offers a journey through the region’s rich and rugged past. What began as a modest […]
Motion Mania @ Gateway Science Museum
Have you ever wondered why some people love roller coasters so much? Is it the speed? Is it the inherent danger? Is it the fascination with the physics? Motion Mania unlocks these answers through the build, design, and test process.Â
Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology
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 […]
TinkerTopia
Explore the wonders of science through fun games, tricky puzzles, and mysterious optical illusions. This hands-on gallery is designed for curious minds of all ages—because learning is best when it's playful. So let’s play!
Never Too Old… Never Too Young…
Designed and curated by the monca Junior Board, the "Never Too Old... Never Too Young..." exhibit features art of all media created by local students of all ages. The Junior Board's goal is to break down the barriers to entry that many new artists face when seeking to exhibit their work in museum and gallery spaces. The monca Junior […]
Saturday Activities in May at Gateway Museum
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 […]
Glowing Wild Lantern Festival at Turtle Bay
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 […]
Sunday, May 10, 2026
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May 10, 2026 -Chico Children’s Museum
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May 10, 2026 -Never Too Old… Never Too Young…
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May 10, 2026 -Glowing Wild Lantern Festival at Turtle Bay
Chico Children’s Museum
We are a space for children and their grown-ups to connect and learn through play! Â 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 […]
Never Too Old… Never Too Young…
Designed and curated by the monca Junior Board, the "Never Too Old... Never Too Young..." exhibit features art of all media created by local students of all ages. The Junior Board's goal is to break down the barriers to entry that many new artists face when seeking to exhibit their work in museum and gallery spaces. The monca Junior […]
Glowing Wild Lantern Festival at Turtle Bay
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 […]

