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A MAGAZINE SERVING FAMILIES IN BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES SINCE 1993

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Amber Murray, Calendar Editor

3rd Annual Foster Care Museum at monca

Museum of Northern California Art (monca) 900 Esplanade, Chico, CA

The 3rd Annual Foster Care Museum will be held at The Museum of Northern California Art (monca) from March 20th through May 11th, 2025. This exhibition is dedicated to sharing the unique foster care experience and celebrates foster youth’s resilience, talents, and perseverance. Through their stories, art, and artifacts, foster youth invite the community to […]

Watch Animal Trainers train! (Open Training)

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

Get a window view into the trainers’ world as they work their magic to prepare for the Walk on the Wild Side Animal Show. Observe as they train the animals to free-fly, run, and do other fun natural behaviors. See the show come together during informal, open training sessions- come when you want and stay […]

Free for Members | Included with Admission

Petal Press at Gateway Science Museum

Gateway Science Museum 625 Esplanade, Chico, CA, United States

Join us for our Saturday activities! Preserve flowers with beautiful art! Free with admission.

$3 – $7

Your Local Marketplace Saturday Market

1405 Park Ave, Chico ,Ca 1405 Park Ave, Chico

From April to October, our weekly markets in Chico are the perfect place to soak up local vibes, discover unique handmade goods, and connect with your community. Held every Saturday these pop-ups bring together talented artisans, delicious food, and live entertainment to make your weekends brighter. Stop by and see what’s unique, fun, and oh-so-local or […]

Free

Tumbleweed Trails: The Art Of The West

Tehama Arts Gallery 328 Oak Street, Red Bluff

Ride into the heart of the untamed frontier with the Tumbleweed Trails: Art of the West Show at the Tehama Arts Gallery. From sweeping desert landscapes to rugged cowboys, wild mustangs, and ranch life, this show captures the essence of the land where history and myth intertwine. Featured artists are Kimberly Fullingim and Leah Castor.  […]

Free

Woofstock Chico

Silver Dollar Fairgrounds 2357 Fair St, Chico, CA, United States

Join us for this amazing festival fundraiser in support of Butte Humane Society. You can relax in our refreshing beer, wine & spirit garden, decorate bandanas in our dog zone, or enjoying our 4 local bands. Families will have access to fun activities in our kid zone, enjoy local bands, shop at our vendor market, […]

Free – $135

LEGO Lab

Chico Branch Library 108 Sherman Ave, Chico, CA, United States

Children and Tweens are invited to join us to create all things LEGO's.

Behrens-Eaton Museum

Behrens-Eaton House Museum 1520 West Street, Redding, CA, United States

Enter a time machine taking you back to 1895 and experience life in a Victorian home from early Redding. The Behrens-Eaton Museum preserves the Judge's home with a rich and fascinating display of furnishings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Come explore and learn more today! Tours are free, stop by or schedule […]

Free

Kelly-Griggs House Museum 2025 Events

Kelly-Griggs House Museum 311 Washington St., Red Bluff, CA, United States

The Kelly-Griggs House Museum, located in Red Bluff, Ca. hosts monthly events throughout the year. Additionally, the museum is open for tours on the first and third Sundays of the month and by appointment.  Come take a walk into Red Bluff's Victorian era. We look forward to seeing you!

Art Classes for Children

Chico Art School 261 E 3rd Street, Chico, CA, United States

Students learn the basics of drawing and painting with an emphasis on fun. The first two weeks of the month are focused on drawing and the later weeks on painting. Students work with various mediums, including charcoal, watercolor, tempera, colored pencils and watercolor pencils. More advanced students can work in acrylics, pastel, oil and collage […]

$40 – $45