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Jenny Jones, Calendar Editor
As the official Visitor Center of Bidwell Park, the Nature Center is a hub for fun, education, and wonder — all inspired by the outdoors! Come take a look at the living animal museum and have fun in our nature play room!
Come to the Chico Children's Museum with your little ones and watch them learn and grow! Play is vital to your child's early education and here at the museum our exhibits and activities help enrich early childhood learning through inclusive, accessible, hand-on experiences that celebrating curiosity, connect families and create community. You might even learn something […]
Get ready to build, create, and connect at LEGO Day! Whether you're crafting wild inventions or following your imagination brick by brick, there's endless fun to be had. Hang out with friends—or make some new ones—while exploring the world of LEGO in a relaxed, creative space. Perfect for children, tweens, and teens of all skill […]
Come walk through California’s largest peony farm -- walk through and enjoy the blooming field in all its splendor! Potted peony plants will be for sale at our farm stand this year along with multiple varieties of fresh-cut peony stems. Please note that this is a working farm with dirt pathways and uneven ground in […]
If you can climb a ladder, you can climb on our walls. Come over to Shasta Rock Club, an indoor rock-climbing gym offers fun and challenging routes for climbers of all abilities, sizes, shapes & ages. Build strength, balance and problem-solving skills and have fun doing so! Whether you're brand new or a seasoned climber, […]
Step back in time and celebrate the season with a holiday tour of the historic Glenwood House! Discover festive décor, rich history, and the warm spirit of tradition at Patrick Ranch Museum. The Patrick Ranch Museum is dedicated to enhancing people’s understanding and appreciation of our community’s rich agricultural heritage through the presentation of its […]
Chico History Museum hosts exhibits and special events celebrating the distinct heritage of Chico and its sphere of influence. Its showcase changes throughout the year, displaying artifacts relevant to Chico and offering various topics from the history of Chico through time. Permanent exhibits include The Mechoopda, The Chico Chinese Temple, Bidwell Park, Chico's natural wonders, […]
Bear In Mind: The Story of the California Grizzly uses striking images, informative text, memorabilia, a variety of historical and scientific objects, and hands-on activities to engage visitors of all ages. Over the centuries, the relationship that Californians have had with the bear is one of dualities – expressed in fear and fascination. Although extinct […]
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 […]
Join the Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center (MSBEC) and the Mount Shasta Mycological Society for a mushroom exploration adventure! We'll learn about what mushrooms are, how they live and support the earth, and how to go about identifying them. We'll share fun facts, bust some myths, find and observe mushrooms of many varieties, and do […]