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Jenny Jones, Calendar Editor
Kids explore creativity through art inspired by different cultures and countries. Try a variety of fun projects while learning about global art styles, colors and traditions.
Get ready to make a splash! The Red Bluff McGlynn Community Pool opens for the summer on Saturday, June 13 and runs through August 8, 2026. Thanks to generous community sponsors, all youth ages 17 and under swim FREE all summer long. Public Swim Hours Monday–Friday: 1:00 PM–4:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 PM–5:00 PM Closed Sundays […]
Registration is now open for Summer 2026 swim lessons with Redding Swim Team! Designed for children ages 3–8, these small-group lessons focus on water safety, confidence, floating, treading water, and foundational swim skills in a fun and supportive environment. Dates: June 8–July 23, 2026 Days: Monday–Thursday Location: Shasta College Pool, Redding Lesson Times: 4:00–4:20 PM […]
Join Valley Oak Children’s Services for a fun-filled evening celebrating books, literacy, and community! Families are invited to browse and select free books for children of all ages, from babies through teens. Each child may receive up to five free books to help build their home library and inspire a love of reading all summer […]
Free Books for Kids & Families Help keep kids reading all summer long at Valley Oak Children's Services' annual Summer Book Fair. Research shows that children who continue reading during the summer are more likely to maintain and strengthen literacy skills between school years. This community event helps make that possible by providing free books […]
Shop fresh and local at the Happy Camp Farmers Market! Stop by each Thursday to browse locally grown produce and other offerings while supporting area farmers and producers. Season runs June 11–October 29, 2026 Thursdays from 5:00–7:00 PM KS Art Center, Highway 96, Happy Camp, CA Across from the Bigfoot statue
Make a splash this summer with the Redding Swim Team's Summer Ducks Program! Young swimmers will build confidence, improve technique, develop water safety skills, and make new friends in a fun and supportive team environment. Dates: June 8–July 24, 2026 Youth Program For swimmers who can swim 15 yards of freestyle (breathing to the side) […]
The Anderson Aquagators are BACK for Summer 2026! Get ready to make a splash with the Anderson Aquagators Summer Swim Team! Open to youth 18 & under, this program is perfect for beginner to experienced swimmers looking to build skills, stay active, and have fun all summer long. From learning the basics to improving technique […]
The Thursday Night Market returns to Downtown Chico, bringing warm evenings to life with the sights, sounds, and flavors of the community. Each week, downtown transforms into a vibrant open-air marketplace filled with local vendors, farm-fresh produce, handcrafted goods, delicious food, and live entertainment. Stroll through the lively streets, meet friends for dinner, shop local […]
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 […]