North State Parent magazine

Full Moon Paddle on the Forebay
2026-03-03 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Forebay Aquatic Center, 930 Garden Dr, Oroville, CA, 95965, United States
A unique opportunity to paddle the Forebay at night!
On this 2 hour guided paddle is fun for the whole family, allowing you to paddle for as long or as little as you’d like, a wonderful chance to experience the Forebay in a whole new light. You will see the sun dip below the horizon as the moon rises up into the sky, gaze at the stars, and maybe even see some of the resident wildlife along the shoreline!
This unique experience will leave you feeling more connected with nature! It is a great opportunity to view some of the local wildlife that calls the Forebay home, do some star gazing, or just take a relaxing paddle with friends and/or family. It would even make a fun date idea!
Worried about the dark? The moon provides a surprising amount of light and our staff will be there to help guide you safely back to shore with a well lit dock as a guide point!
You can choose to paddle out on your choice of a singe or tandem kayak or stand up paddleboard.
Visit our Event Website link below for more information, to purchase tickets, and for additional dates.

Mt Shasta Stargazers Monthly Meeting
2026-03-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Mount Shasta Library, 515 East Alma Street, Mount Shasta, 96067, United States
A total lunar eclipse will occur in the early morning hours of March 3 with mid-totality at approximately 3:30 AM—the same day as our next club meeting. This presents a fantastic opportunity to capture the event! I challenge you to grab your phone cameras and snap some photos of the eclipse. Send them to mtshastastargazers.johnrogers@gmail.com by noon on March 3 so we can share and discuss them during our meeting that evening. Here is a link to a NASA summary: youtu.be/cd1R8rrAMzw

Regenerative Arts Learning Center RAD Camp
2026-03-04 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-05 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-06 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-10 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-11 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-12 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-13 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-17 09:00 - 15:00 and 2 more dates | Regenerative Arts Learning Cent, 954 Old Stage Road, Mount Shasta, United States
Kids ages 4-12, come join the fun at Regenerative Arts Day Camp! Tuesdays through Fridays, 9am-3pm, now until March 20.

Recycled arts and nature crafts
Kids’ garden and nature studies
Solar cooking
Music and movement
Weekly special guests
Homeschool support
Tutors
After school classes
5:1 child to instructor ratio

Thomas D. Mangelsen: A Life in the Wild
2026-03-04 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-05 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-06 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-07 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-08 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-11 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-12 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-13 09:00 - 16:00 and 3 more dates | Turtle Bay Museum, 844 Sundial Bridge, Redding, 96001, 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 of the Earth’s last great wild places. Created over decades, the work reflects deep knowledge of animal behavior and the patience to wait for nature’s most powerful moments.
Among the photographs many visitors will recognize are Polar Dance (1989), showing polar bears appearing to dance across the Arctic ice; Mountain Outlaw (2014), a dramatic head-on charge of a grizzly bear through snow; and Catch of the Day (1988), which captures the precise instant a salmon leaps into the open jaws of a brown bear along Alaska’s Brooks River. Notably one of the most widely circulated wildlife photographs in history, Catch of the Day was created before digital cameras and without manipulation. The exhibition showcases a breadth of subjects including mammals, birds, flowers, and iconic landscapes from Alaska’s Denali Range to the African savanna.
These remarkable works by Thomas D. Mangelsen reflect more than 50 years of dedication as an artist and conservationist. His work has earned many top honors, including Conservation Photographer of the Year, placement in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, and recognition as one of the most influential and important photographers of his time.
The exhibition is free for members and included with admission. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday for winter hours.

Aquarium & Pets: Pet Visits!
2026-03-06, 2026-03-09, 2026-03-13, 2026-03-16 | Aquarium & Pets, 345 S Main St, Red Bluff, 96080, United States
If you are looking for a free way to spend those extra days over the school holiday breaks, head on down to Aquarium & Pets where you and your children can visit and learn about an array of pets, from reptiles and fish to the furrier kind! No purchase necessary to visit!
Regular business hours: 7 days/week, 9am-6pm

Charlie Rabbit and Friends
2026-03-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Turtle Bay Garden Nursery, 1100 Arboretum Drive, Redding, CA, 96003, United States
Dr. Farnaz Chegini with Chegini Family Dentistry presents Charlie Rabbit & Friends

Get out your wiggles and have a ton of fun at Turtle Bay’s Gardens (or Nursery Building if it rains!) Charlie Rabbit features gardening and nature activities for young children, their siblings, parents and grandparents. Remember to wear your favorite gardening clothes!

Free for Members | Included with park or garden admission
Monthly on the First Saturday.
Meets in the classroom of the Turtle Bay Garden Nursery located at 1100 Arboretum Drive.

Redding Home Show 2026
2026-03-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Redding Civic Auditorium, 700 Auditorium Dr, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
The Redding Home Show is the finest home and garden expo held in the North State. This annual tradition has become a staple for area residents looking to improve their homes and outdoor landscapes. The event features a wide range of exhibitors for everything needed for your home and garden. Get answers to your home improvement questions, learn money saving tips, check out the newest products and see the latest in design ideas with trusted, local, experienced vendors and contractors. All your home and garden needs and wants, all under one roof, all in one weekend. Admission and parking are free!

Contests & Giveaways | Cafe, Bar & Food | Fun For Everyone

Visit http://www.reddinghomeshow.com for more information and to register to be an exhibitor today!

Presented by: J&J Pumps (http://www.jandjpumps.com)
