Air-Conditioned Spaces in Shasta County
2026-08-30 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Beat the heat by visiting one of Shasta County’s designated air-conditioned public spaces. While temporary Cooling Centers are not currently open, several year-round indoor locations are available to help residents stay cool during hot weather.
Available Air-Conditioned Spaces Include:

Anderson: Frontier Center (seniors only) and Shasta District Fairgrounds Front Office
Burney: Circle of Friends
Cottonwood: Cottonwood Library
Redding: Good News Rescue Mission (open 24/7) and Reciproka Community Center
Shasta Lake: Shasta Lake Library

Hours vary by location.
When temporary Cooling Centers open, information will be posted at ShastaHeatSafety.org, shared through local news outlets, the Shasta HHSA Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter) pages, and available by calling 211, visiting 211norcal.org, or calling the Extreme Temperatures Information Line: (530) 229-8882.
For heat safety tips, cooling resources, and the latest updates, visit ShastaHeatSafety.org.

Circus Sundays in the Park
2026-08-30 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-09-06 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-09-13 15:00 - 18:00 | Shastice Park, 800 Rockfellow Dr, Mount Shasta, CA, 96067, United States
Join us for Circus Sundays—a fun, active community gathering happening weekly starting in April and continuing through the summer concert series!
What to expect:

A shared “library wagon” filled with poi, flow toys, hoops, and more
Free to borrow equipment (or bring your own to practice and share)
A relaxed, welcoming space to move, play, and connect with others

This is a great opportunity to get outside, try something new, and enjoy community time in the park. Perfect for kids and playful adults of all ages!
Cost: Free (donations appreciated to help maintain and expand supplies)
Note: This is a fair-weather event and may be canceled in poor conditions.
Come move, play, and flow with us!

Tulelake-Butte Valley Fair
2026-09-10 10:00 - 23:00, 2026-09-11 10:00 - 23:30, 2026-09-12 10:00 - 23:30, 2026-09-13 10:00 - 19:00 | Tulelake Butte Valley Fair, 800 S Main St, Tulelake, CA, 96134, United States
The Tulelake-Butte Valley Fair is back, “Celebrating 75 Years!”
Enjoy free entertainment, a lively parade, thrilling carnival rides, motocross, tuff trucks, and destruction derby, plenty of shopping, and all your favorite fair food. With fun for the whole family, this community tradition promises a weekend full of excitement and celebration!

Recovery Happens 2026: Resilience in Recovery
2026-09-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Redding City Hall Scupture Park, 777 Cypress Ave., Redding, CA, CA, 96001, United States
There is Resilience in Recovery! Get connected to a community that is fun and believes recovery is possible.
Join us for FREE food, music and family fun.
Listen to inspiring testimonials from people in recovery and talk with substance use treatment providers at the event’s resource fair. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs or picnic blankets.
This annual September event is organized in observance of Recovery Happens Month, a time when we celebrate the gains made by people in recovery, educate the community about treatment and unite to break down stigma surrounding substance use challenges.
Recovery Happens is made possible by a collaboration between local nonprofit treatment providers, sober living homes, health clinics and government agencies. The committee works throughout the year to plan the month’s festivities.
For questions regarding the event, reach out to Joanna Chorpenning at jchorpenning@shastacounty.gov.
*Recovery Happens is a smoke-free event.

Chico Renaissance and Fantasy Faire
2026-09-12 10:00 - 19:00 | Patrick Ranch Museum, 10381 Midway, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Step into a world of magic, adventure, and imagination at the Chico Renaissance & Fantasy Faire! Families, fantasy fans, history lovers, and costumed characters of all kinds are invited to enjoy a full day of entertainment at Patrick Ranch Museum.
Come dressed as your favorite character—whether you’re a knight, fairy, pirate, wizard, dragon, vampire, steampunk adventurer, or something entirely your own!

Live music and entertainment throughout the day
Aerial, fire, and belly dancing performances
Blacksmithing demonstrations and live forge
Sheepdog herding demonstrations
Mini bicycle jousting
Free flower crown making
Petting zoo with goats, bunnies, and more
Flash tattoos by Pink Tattoo Studios
Costume contest with prizes
Interactive workshops and activities
Vendor marketplace and trinket trading

Enjoy a day filled with fantasy, creativity, community, and fun for all ages.
RSVP requested: Visit the event page at http://www.yourlocalmarketplacechico.com/renaissance-faire for details and updates.
Hosted by Your Local Marketplace in partnership with Sound Source.
