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This family-owned farm offers acres of pumpkins, unique gourds, and a country store stocked with jams, jellies, honey, pumpkin butter, syrup, and other farm favorites. Kids can enjoy climbing the hay pyramid, zipping down the hay slide, and learning about bees at the observation hive. An eight-acre corn maze (closes at 5pm) provides fun for […]
Come on down for the last market of the 2025 season! The Mt. Shasta Farmers’ Market is a lively community tradition where families, farmers, and neighbors come together to celebrate fresh, local food. What began in 1999 with just three vendors has grown into a vibrant weekly event with over 30 local growers, makers, live […]
Are you looking for something new and exciting for your kids during the afternoon slump?  Tune in to Adventures in Odyssey on 98.1 FM, KVIP Redding for a journey like no other—where faith and imagination come together in stories that inspire, entertain, and spark meaningful conversations. Set in the fictional town of Odyssey, each episode brings […]
Connect with other families for uplifting conversations, support, and new friendships. Â We will talk about everyday parenting wins and challenges from toddlers to teens, and share simple, practical ideas for school success. Â We'll also explore ways to nurture mental health and emotional growth for kids and grown-ups. Â Expect real talk, shared wisdom, and a few […]
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting books free of charge to children from birth to age 5 from funding shared by Dolly Parton and local community partners in the United States and several other countries. Inspired by her father's inability to read and write, Dolly started her […]
The ARTober FEST celebration slated for October, seeks to merge artistic expression with community engagement, creating a dynamic gathering that celebrates the rich cultural tapestry of Chico. Â Through partnerships with the Museum of Northern California Art (MONCA), Chico Art Center, Chico Arts Commission, Chico Arts & Culture Foundation, Chico Visual Arts Alliance, local educational institutions […]
As the days become shorter and shorter, the Turtle Bay Museum, Forest Camp, and Store will have both reduced days and hours. Â Please visit our website for specific information about when the fall/winter hours will begin. Closed Mon & Tues 9am-4pm Wed - Fri 10am-4pm Sat - Sun Special Open Days: November 10th, 11th, 24th, […]
This class is a caregiver cafe, meaning that it’s meant to be a time where parents and caregivers can meet other parents and caregivers and chat while their children play. Kids are welcome at this class! This playtime class is offered in English. As always, this event is free but we would appreciate our participants […]
The library invites families to learn through play and meet new people in an educational setting. Educators, health and human service agency guests will answer questions and curiosity about your child’s early learning and development. Enjoy social connections, early childhood resources and storytimes all provided in a play-filled environment created just for you. Sure Start […]
This longtime family-owned pumpkin patch invites visitors to wander the fields and pick from hundreds of pumpkins in all shapes and sizes. Children will delight in meeting the farm animals, from cows and pigs to a lively herd of goats, and Henny Penny the chicken with her feathered friends! Along with pumpkins, the farm offers […]