• Preschool Storytime – Redding Library

    Preschool Storytime Redding Library
    Redding Library 1100 Parkview Ave, Redding, CA, United States

    Join us Fridays at 10:30am for stories, songs, and more. Learn early literacy skills and activities you can take home to help your little one get ready for school and develop a love of reading. This program is geared towards three to five year olds and their adults. (30 minute program)

    FREE
  • Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology

    Valene L Smith Museum
    Valene L Smith Museum of Anthropology 400 W 1st St., Chico, CA, United States

    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
  • Never Too Old… Never Too Young…

    Never Too Old… Never Too Young…
    Museum of Northern California Art (monca) 900 Esplanade, Chico, CA

    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
  • All-Ages Lego Club

    All-Ages Lego Club
    Mount Shasta Library 515 East Alma Street, Mount Shasta, United States

    Head on down to the Mount Shasta Library for Friday afternoon lego club -- relax, reset your brain after a long week, inspire and be inspired by your fellow builders, and let your creativity shine!

    free
  • Cartooning Classes (Fridays)

    Cartooning Classes
    Gather Downtown 1322 Butte Street, Redding

    Bring your imagination to life with Lindberg Studios’ Summer Cartooning Classes! Designed for young artists ages 10 and up, these hands-on sessions explore the fundamentals of drawing, character design, comic strips, color theory, lighting, and storytelling. Students will build skills, creativity, and confidence while learning how to turn ideas into original cartoon art in a […]

    $25
  • Cottonwood Farmers Market (Friday nights)

    Evergreen Middle School (Cottonwood) 19500 Learning Way, Cottonwood, United States

    Cottonwood’s first Certified Farmers Market is almost here! Join the community for an exciting kickoff celebrating local farmers, makers, and fresh flavors. Shop a variety of locally grown produce, fresh eggs, honey, and flowers, along with handmade crafts, natural skincare products, and artisan goods. Come hungry and enjoy delicious options from local food trucks while […]

    FREE
  • Ignite Your Flare this Summer

    Ignite Your Flare this Summer
    Flare Dance & Acrobatics 446 Walnut St, Red Bluff, CA, United States

    Get ready for a month full of movement, creativity, and Summer fun! Our Summer Camps are the perfect way to keep your kiddos active and inspired this June. All sessions 4:30-6:30pm June 5th - Emotion Explosion, ages 4+ June 6th - The FlarEras Tour, ages 6+ June 26th - K-Pop Dance Hunters, ages 6+ June […]

    $20
  • Friday Night in the Park – Summer Concert Series

    Clair Engle Park 1525 Median Avenue, Shasta Lake City, CA, United States

    Enjoy a fun, family-friendly evening of live music, food trucks, and community at Clair Engle Park in the City of Shasta Lake. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and settle in for great music, local vendors, and a relaxed summer atmosphere. Dates: Fridays, June 5 – August 14Time: Event begins at 6:00 PM | Music […]

    FREE
  • Friday Night Concerts – Chico

    Friday Night Concerts
    Chico City Plaza 132 W 4th St, Chico, CA, United States

    The Downtown Chico Business Association is proud to bring back one of Chico's most cherished summer traditions, the Friday Night Concert Series! Since 1978, this free, family friendly concert series has brought the community together through music, dancing, and summertime joy in the heart of Downtown Chico. Bring Your Dinner, Stay for the Music! Grab […]

    FREE
  • Glowing Wild Lantern Festival at Turtle Bay

    Turtle Bay Exploration Park 844 Sundial Bridge Drive, Redding, CA, United States

    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