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Looking for something active you can do without needing childcare? Yoga in the Park is a relaxed, beginner-friendly outdoor class where adults can move, stretch, and recharge — and kids are welcome to come along free with a paid adult. Held on the Carter House Lawn at Caldwell Park, this family-friendly vinyasa class focuses on […]
Valley Oak Children's Services is happy to announce our new Family Resource Day, an event happening quarterly. Our agency will be handing out free arts and crafts materials, books, learning toys, and more, and we would love to have you join us to share more community resources for families! The North State Parent will also be […]
Join us to celebrate pollinators at the William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park on Saturday, June 13! Enjoy a butterfly fashion exhibit, create your own pollinator crafts to take home, watch a live butterfly and ladybug release, and more! -Butterfly fashion exhibit, crafts, activities, music, and giveaways!-Pollinator costumes contest with prizes-StoryWalk-Special guests-And more! The […]
Step Back in Time at the Historic Homestead! Join us for a guided tour inside our historic adobe home and explore what life was like for early pioneers. Tour Details: • Duration: 30–45 minutes • Available upon request during visitor center hours • No extra charge for tours! Visitor Center Hours: Friday–Sunday | 10:00 AM […]
Get creative and support a great cause at Chalk It Up for Charity on Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at Lassen Traditional Cidery in Chico. Enjoy a day of colorful chalk art, live music, local vendors, food, cider tastings (21+), a free bounce house, prizes, and family-friendly fun—all while raising awareness and support […]
We are excited to share the opening of our summer exhibition, POPnology, on display from May 23 through August 16 at the Turtle Bay Museum. Designed for a diverse audience, POPnology explores how ideas from movies, books, television, and art have inspired real-world technological breakthroughs. Exhibition highlights include: Interactive displays inspired by beloved science fiction, popular culture, and advances […]
We are currently accepting Spring 2026 reservations for private parties, special events, river trips, and fieldtrips. We are open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 7pm for boat and equipment rentals through Labor Day! We have a wide variety of boats and equipment available as well as packages for larger groups and parties. Check […]
Weekend goals: Visit Fantasy Fountain at Enterprise Park! With temperatures expected to reach the 90s on Saturday and Sunday, it’s a great time to enjoy one of Redding’s most popular amenities. Fantasy Fountain is currently open on weekends only, from 10 am to 8 pm, through Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. Beginning Memorial Day, Fantasy […]
Science Book Club: Entangled Life Join the Community Science Book Club at Gateway Science Museum for an engaging discussion of Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures by bestselling author Merlin Sheldrake. Discover the fascinating hidden world of fungi and explore how these remarkable organisms influence ecosystems, human […]
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 […]