7 events found.
Jenny Jones, Calendar Editor
All Day
Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology
Valene L Smith Museum of Anthropology 400 W 1st St., Chico
FREE
Glowing Wild Lantern Festival at Turtle Bay
Turtle Bay Exploration Park 844 Sundial Bridge Drive, Redding
Free – $25
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!
Free
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!
Free
Monday, June 8, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
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June 9, 2026 -Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology
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June 9, 2026 -Dolores Mitchell Art Exhibition
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 […]
FREE
Dolores Mitchell Art Exhibition
Explore the work of renowned Chico artist and art historian Dolores Mitchell in this special exhibition June 9–July 17 showcasing decades of creativity. The collection features a variety of subjects, styles, and media, including San Francisco-inspired scenes, North State rice fields, orchards, bird refuges, and local landmarks such as Bidwell Mansion and the Senator Theatre. […]
Varies
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
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June 10, 2026 -Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology
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June 10, 2026 -Dolores Mitchell Art Exhibition
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June 10, 2026 -Bonus Time at Gateway Science Museum
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June 10, 2026 -Glowing Wild Lantern Festival at Turtle Bay
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 […]
FREE
Dolores Mitchell Art Exhibition
Explore the work of renowned Chico artist and art historian Dolores Mitchell in this special exhibition June 9–July 17 showcasing decades of creativity. The collection features a variety of subjects, styles, and media, including San Francisco-inspired scenes, North State rice fields, orchards, bird refuges, and local landmarks such as Bidwell Mansion and the Senator Theatre. […]
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Bonus Time at Gateway Science Museum
Want more Gateway? Visit on these bonus times & dates: Wednesday June 10 and July 8 during the exclusive hours of 3:00pm-7:00pm. In addition to our normal Thursday - Saturday open days, we are excited to add special Wednesdays to offer more visiting hours and special activities and other surprises.
Included with membership
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 […]
Free – $25
Thursday, June 11, 2026
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June 11, 2026 -Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology
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June 11, 2026 -A-MAZE-D
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June 11, 2026 -Never Too Old… Never Too Young…
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June 11, 2026 -Dolores Mitchell Art Exhibition
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June 11, 2026 -Glowing Wild Lantern Festival at Turtle Bay
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 […]
FREE
A-MAZE-D
A-MAZE-DÂ is a bespoke walk-through cave created by world-renowned maze designer Dave Phillips and painted by Chico State art students and alumni. This fun and interactive summer exhibit is an opportunity for kids and adults alike to explore a unique, cave-inspired, maze.
Free – $10
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 […]
$10
Dolores Mitchell Art Exhibition
Explore the work of renowned Chico artist and art historian Dolores Mitchell in this special exhibition June 9–July 17 showcasing decades of creativity. The collection features a variety of subjects, styles, and media, including San Francisco-inspired scenes, North State rice fields, orchards, bird refuges, and local landmarks such as Bidwell Mansion and the Senator Theatre. […]
Varies
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 […]
Free – $25
Friday, June 12, 2026
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June 12, 2026 -Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology
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June 12, 2026 -A-MAZE-D
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June 12, 2026 -Never Too Old… Never Too Young…
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June 12, 2026 -Dolores Mitchell Art Exhibition
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June 12, 2026 -Glowing Wild Lantern Festival at Turtle Bay
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 […]
FREE
A-MAZE-D
A-MAZE-DÂ is a bespoke walk-through cave created by world-renowned maze designer Dave Phillips and painted by Chico State art students and alumni. This fun and interactive summer exhibit is an opportunity for kids and adults alike to explore a unique, cave-inspired, maze.
Free – $10
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 […]
$10
Dolores Mitchell Art Exhibition
Explore the work of renowned Chico artist and art historian Dolores Mitchell in this special exhibition June 9–July 17 showcasing decades of creativity. The collection features a variety of subjects, styles, and media, including San Francisco-inspired scenes, North State rice fields, orchards, bird refuges, and local landmarks such as Bidwell Mansion and the Senator Theatre. […]
Varies
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 […]
Free – $25
Saturday, June 13, 2026
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June 13, 2026 -23rd Annual Threshing Bee & Country Faire
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June 13, 2026 -POPnology Summer Exhibition
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June 13, 2026 -Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology
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June 13, 2026 -A-MAZE-D
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June 13, 2026 -Never Too Old… Never Too Young…
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June 13, 2026 -Dolores Mitchell Art Exhibition
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June 13, 2026 -Saturday Activities Gateway Museum (June)
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June 13, 2026 -Glowing Wild Lantern Festival at Turtle Bay
23rd Annual Threshing Bee & Country Faire
Step back in time and experience a fun-filled weekend celebrating farming history at the annual Threshing Bee & Country Faire. Bring the whole family to enjoy antique tractors, live demonstrations, great food, music, and hands-on activities for kids. When: June 13–14, 2026 from 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Event Highlights Antique tractors and farm equipment on display […]
$6
POPnology Summer Exhibition
We are excited to share the opening of our summer exhibition, POPnology, on display from May 23 through August 16 at the Turtle Bay Museum. Designed for a diverse audience, POPnology explores how ideas from movies, books, television, and art have inspired real-world technological breakthroughs. Exhibition highlights include: Interactive displays inspired by beloved science fiction, popular culture, and advances […]
Free – $22
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 […]
FREE
A-MAZE-D
A-MAZE-DÂ is a bespoke walk-through cave created by world-renowned maze designer Dave Phillips and painted by Chico State art students and alumni. This fun and interactive summer exhibit is an opportunity for kids and adults alike to explore a unique, cave-inspired, maze.
Free – $10
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 […]
$10
Dolores Mitchell Art Exhibition
Explore the work of renowned Chico artist and art historian Dolores Mitchell in this special exhibition June 9–July 17 showcasing decades of creativity. The collection features a variety of subjects, styles, and media, including San Francisco-inspired scenes, North State rice fields, orchards, bird refuges, and local landmarks such as Bidwell Mansion and the Senator Theatre. […]
Varies
Saturday Activities Gateway Museum (June)
Drop-in from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Activities are free with admission! Join Gateway Science Museum every Saturday in June for hands-on STEM activities designed to inspire curiosity and creativity. Activities are included with museum admission and take place from 12:00–2:00 PM. June Activities June 13 – Pinhole ConstellationsCreate your own constellation patterns using craft […]
Free – $10
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 […]
Free – $25
Sunday, June 14, 2026
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June 14, 2026 -23rd Annual Threshing Bee & Country Faire
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June 14, 2026 -POPnology Summer Exhibition
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June 14, 2026 -Never Too Old… Never Too Young…
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June 14, 2026 -Dolores Mitchell Art Exhibition
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June 14, 2026 -American History: The Missing Piece – Talk & Community Event
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June 14, 2026 -Glowing Wild Lantern Festival at Turtle Bay
23rd Annual Threshing Bee & Country Faire
Step back in time and experience a fun-filled weekend celebrating farming history at the annual Threshing Bee & Country Faire. Bring the whole family to enjoy antique tractors, live demonstrations, great food, music, and hands-on activities for kids. When: June 13–14, 2026 from 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Event Highlights Antique tractors and farm equipment on display […]
$6
POPnology Summer Exhibition
We are excited to share the opening of our summer exhibition, POPnology, on display from May 23 through August 16 at the Turtle Bay Museum. Designed for a diverse audience, POPnology explores how ideas from movies, books, television, and art have inspired real-world technological breakthroughs. Exhibition highlights include: Interactive displays inspired by beloved science fiction, popular culture, and advances […]
Free – $22
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 […]
$10
Dolores Mitchell Art Exhibition
Explore the work of renowned Chico artist and art historian Dolores Mitchell in this special exhibition June 9–July 17 showcasing decades of creativity. The collection features a variety of subjects, styles, and media, including San Francisco-inspired scenes, North State rice fields, orchards, bird refuges, and local landmarks such as Bidwell Mansion and the Senator Theatre. […]
Varies
American History: The Missing Piece – Talk & Community Event
MONCA presents a thought-provoking talk with local author and educator Anecia Johnson. This engaging program explores often-overlooked perspectives in American history through the lens of education, culture, and lived experience. Designed to spark conversation and reflection, the event invites attendees to examine stories that challenge traditional narratives and deepen understanding of both the past and […]
$5
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 […]
Free – $25