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SUMMARY:Fiesta Street Fair & Beer Garden
DESCRIPTION:The centerpiece of Feather Fiesta Days! Featuring vendors\, food trucks\, live entertainment\, and a beer garden with brews from Feather Falls Brewing Company. \nLocation: Convention Center Parking Lot A (Montgomery & Myers)\n \nHost: Oroville Economic Alliance
URL:https://northstateparent.com/event/fiesta-street-fair-beer-garden/
LOCATION:Oroville Convention Center\, 1200 Myers St.\, Oroville\, United States
CATEGORIES:21 and over,Community Event,Concert / Live Show,Festival,Music,Outdoors,Spring Event
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SUMMARY:Paradise Music & Chocolate Festival
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a full day of live music\, chocolate\, family fun\, and unforgettable community spirit at the 21st Annual Paradise Chocolate Fest! \nThe Paradise Chocolate Fest features Chocolate Candy Land where you can dip into decadence at the large chocolate fountain or visit chocolate booths and professional Chocolatiers with countless chocolate delicacies\, desserts\, confections\, sweet treats and scoops of yummy ice cream for sale. \nFest attendees will also enjoy “Art in the Park”\, “All About Books”\, Craft\, Commercial and Community booths and a wide range of Delicious Food selections. \nYoung Fest goers will have great fun visiting Kidz-Zone including giant inflatables\, carnival games\, Lego building\, costumed characters\, face painting\, arts & crafts projects\, contests\, hands-on exhibits & demonstrations and more!! \nSpecial events throughout the day include a Chocolate Cuisine Challenge\, Chocolate Pie Eating and Cookie Stacking Contests\, Super Sensational Ice Cream Sundae Eating Contest\, “Chocolate Inspired” Hat Contest … and the Coronation of the Fest Queen & King!!! Additional Highlights! \nFrom rock and country to crowd favorites and local talent\, the Paradise Chocolate Fest will be alive with music on TWO stages all day long! \nFEST STAGE\n10:30–11:00 AM — Tallly\n1:00–2:30 PM — Rigged\n3:15–5:00 PM — Spark & Cinder \n\n\n\nBEER & WINE GARDEN STAGE (21+)\n11:00 AM–12:00 PM — Radio Relapse\n12:45–1:45 PM — Hot Flash\n2:30–3:45 PM — Whiskey River Band \n\nBring your friends\, bring your family\, and come celebrate one of California’s sweetest traditions!\n\nAdmission – $5.00 • Children 4 & Under – FREE!Admission Includes – Free Chocolate Samples! Free Chocolate Pie & Ice Cream Eating Contests!Free Kidz-Zone Bounce House & Super Slide\, Carnival Games\, Crafts & Prizes!Musical Concerts & Demonstrations! Free Raffle Prizes! Free Parking!
URL:https://northstateparent.com/event/paradise-music-chocolate-festival/
LOCATION:Terry Ash Park\, 6626 Skyway\, Paradise\, CA\, 95969\, United States
CATEGORIES:21 and over,Community Event,Concert / Live Show,Date Night,Family Friendly,Festival,Kids / Youth Activities,Low Cost,Music,Outdoors,Spring Event
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SUMMARY:Inspire Dance & Choreography Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate with your friends and family at the Inspire Dance Program’s 16th Annual Showcase: Creativity Under Pressure\, on the Center for the Arts stage. \nThe dancers and choreographers of Inspire are going to make you laugh\, cry\, tap your toes\, and  dance all the way home. Perfect for all ages\, audiences will experience new works by our choreography students\, alumni\, and staff. The showcase will feature our Inspire Dance Company (Dance 4 and 5)\, Performance Class (Dance 3)\, and Dance 1 & 2. We will also have special guests: the CI Hip-Hop Dance Team\, Inspire Tap Ensemble\, and our Ulu Polynesian Team. There is sure to be something for everyone: contemporary\, tap\, jazz\, musical theatre\, hip-hop\, jazz funk\, Polynesian\, Middle Eastern dance\, plus so much more. The showcase will spotlight solos\, duos\, and trios by our Inspire dance majors. All funds raised will directly support the growing Inspire Dance Program. \nTickets: $15 General Admission\, $13 Student/Alumni\, $10 Inspire Students/Children 13 and under. \nThey can be purchased online at http://www.inspirechico.org/events\, at the Inspire Office 11AM-4PM\, 530.901.3090 or at the door.
URL:https://northstateparent.com/event/inspire-dance-choreography-showcase/2026-05-09/1/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts\, 1475 East Ave.\, Chico\, CA\, 95928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Dance,Family Friendly,Fundraisers,Music,Performance,Spring Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Inspire School of Arts & Sciences":MAILTO:sbuckman@inspirechico.org
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SUMMARY:Wildflower Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Wildflower Music Festival brings the Chico community together for a day filled with live music\, local flavors\, and family fun. In 2026\, the festival will happen in the beautiful 20th Street Community Park\, this all-ages event features an incredible lineup of musicians\, a free kids’ activity area\, delicious food vendors\, craft beer and wine\, and a welcoming space where music lovers of all generations can gather. \nBut Wildflower is more than just a festival—it’s a celebration with a purpose. As the annual fundraiser for Wildflower Open Classroom\, this event helps support innovative\, hands-on learning for local students. Simply by showing up\, you’re part of something meaningful. \nKids at Wildflower Music Festival\n12 & under get in FREE! \nThere’s plenty to keep little festival goers entertained all day long\, including: \n✅ Jump Houses – Let them bounce out their energy in a safe\, fun environment\n🎨 Craft Stations – Be sure to stop by the North State Parent booth for fun kids crafts!\n🎭 Face Painting – Because every festival needs a little extra color!\n🎲 Games & More – Engaging activities to keep them laughing and playing \nWith plenty of open space\, great food\, and music for all ages\, Wildflower Music Festival is the perfect place to bring the whole family.  \nPlan Your Visit\n– Kids 12 & under enter FREE. No ticket required!\n– Bring sunscreen\, hats\, and comfy shoes for a full day of fun.\n– Family-friendly vendors and food options are available throughout the festival. \nJoin us for a fun-filled day of music\, laughter\, and unforgettable memories!
URL:https://northstateparent.com/event/wildflower-music-festival/
LOCATION:Chico Community Park\, 1900 Dr. MLK Jr. Parkway\, Chico
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Concert / Live Show,Crafts,Family Friendly,Festival,Free,Games & Competitions,Kids / Youth Activities,Music,Outdoors,Performance,Spring Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wildflower Open Classroom":MAILTO:info@wildflowerschool.com
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SUMMARY:Roller Skating at McCloud Dance Hall
DESCRIPTION:Get your groove on and join us for Roller Skating at the McCloud Dance Hall for one (or all) of our fantastically fun skate sessions! Enjoy great music and festive lights where the good times are always on a roll!\n\n\n\n\nSkate Times:*\n\n\n\n\n3pm – 4pm (Free group lesson)\n\n\n4pm – 6pm (Family / beginner session)\n6pm – 7pm (Closed for cleaning)\n\n\n7pm – 9pm (Adult / Advanced session)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBring your own skates or we have a limited number of rental skates and are always looking for donations. Buy presale or pay at the door. No one turned away for lack of funds.\n\nAll ages welcome!!\n\n\n*Times and dates subject to change.
URL:https://northstateparent.com/event/roller-skating-at-mccloud-dance-hall-2/
LOCATION:McCloud Dance Hall\, 104 Pine St.\, McCloud\, 96057\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Dance,Date Night,Exercise,Family Friendly,Hobbies / Special Interest,Kids / Youth Activities,Low Cost,Music,Night Out,Teens
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SUMMARY:Live on the Lawn Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:Free live music under the trees in Children’s Park. Grab a blanket and join us every Saturday in May for Live on the Lawn at Children’s Park! \nKick off the season with us on May 2nd for the debut of Live on the Lawn—a free\, open-air concert series in the heart of downtown Chico. We’re starting things off with the soulful\, mountain-inspired Americana of Lindsay and the Cheeks. \nWhen: Saturdays in May 2026 | Music from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM \nTHE LINEUP\n5/2 – Lindsay and the Cheeks (Lake Tahoe\, CA)\n5/9 – Lab Rats (Sacramento\, CA)\n5/16 – Nacho and the Dollar Menu (Sacramento\, CA)\n5/23 – Sweet Sally (Oakland\, CA)\n5/30 – Sonic Gravity (Chico\, CA) \nWHAT TO EXPECT\nThe Music: Lindsay and the Cheeks bringing Lake Tahoe Americana vibes to the Children’s Park stage. \nThe Scene: It’s all-ages and totally free. Think of this as a neighborhood hangout at the park with a professional soundtrack. Grab your favorite blanket or a couple of lawn chairs and claim a spot on the grass. \nThe Food & Shops: We’ll have a curated lineup of local snacks and makers from Your Local Marketplace on-site\, or you can bring a picnic dinner or order out from your favorite downtown spot to enjoy during the show. \nWhether you’re looking for a low-key date night or a place to let the kids run around while you catch some live music\, this is for you. \nLet’s fill the park and celebrate our community. See you on the lawn! \n— \nLive on the Lawn is made possible by the support of The Lupine Legacy Foundation and Explore Butte County. \n#LiveOnTheLawnChico #ChicoMusic #ChildrensPark #VisitButteCounty
URL:https://northstateparent.com/event/live-on-the-lawn-concert-series/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Children’s Park\, 200 W. 1st St.\, Chico\, 95928
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Concert / Live Show,Family Friendly,Free,Music,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sound Source":MAILTO:ryan@soundsourceav.org
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SUMMARY:Inspire Dance & Choreography Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate with your friends and family at the Inspire Dance Program’s 16th Annual Showcase: Creativity Under Pressure\, on the Center for the Arts stage. \nThe dancers and choreographers of Inspire are going to make you laugh\, cry\, tap your toes\, and  dance all the way home. Perfect for all ages\, audiences will experience new works by our choreography students\, alumni\, and staff. The showcase will feature our Inspire Dance Company (Dance 4 and 5)\, Performance Class (Dance 3)\, and Dance 1 & 2. We will also have special guests: the CI Hip-Hop Dance Team\, Inspire Tap Ensemble\, and our Ulu Polynesian Team. There is sure to be something for everyone: contemporary\, tap\, jazz\, musical theatre\, hip-hop\, jazz funk\, Polynesian\, Middle Eastern dance\, plus so much more. The showcase will spotlight solos\, duos\, and trios by our Inspire dance majors. All funds raised will directly support the growing Inspire Dance Program. \nTickets: $15 General Admission\, $13 Student/Alumni\, $10 Inspire Students/Children 13 and under. \nThey can be purchased online at http://www.inspirechico.org/events\, at the Inspire Office 11AM-4PM\, 530.901.3090 or at the door.
URL:https://northstateparent.com/event/inspire-dance-choreography-showcase/2026-05-09/2/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts\, 1475 East Ave.\, Chico\, CA\, 95928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Dance,Family Friendly,Fundraisers,Music,Performance,Spring Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Inspire School of Arts & Sciences":MAILTO:sbuckman@inspirechico.org
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SUMMARY:Cinderella: The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Shasta High School music department is proud to announce our annual Spring Musical\, Cinderella. We are so excited to bring this musical to our community! This production of Cinderella is an updated version that still follows the classic tale of a kind-hearted girl forced into servitude by her cruel stepmother\, yet it has several plot twists that will give us a deeper look at Ella and the Prince’s roles in society. Come and witness the beautiful sets\, colorful and dramatic costumes\, outstanding live orchestration\, acting\, singing and dancing. We are so very proud of the hard work and dedication of all our talented students and volunteers.
URL:https://northstateparent.com/event/cinderella-the-musical/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:David Marr Theatre\, 2200 Eureka Way\, Redding\, CA\, 96001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert / Live Show,Kids / Youth Activities,Music,Performance,Teens,Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shasta High Music Department":MAILTO:shsmusicredding@gmail.com
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