• Parent Powered Texting: Evidence Based Family Engagement

    First 5 Siskiyou, in collaboration with Siskiyou Behavioral Health – MHSA, is excited about our partnership with ParentPowered Texting -- providing a FREE resource for families with children from birth to 14 years! ParentPowered is designed to empower parents, caregivers, and educators with simple, accessible insights that they can integrate into everyday teachable moments. This […]

    Free
  • Matrix Cards & Games – Group Gaming!

    Matrix Cards & Games 1185 Hilltop Dr., Redding, CA, United States

    Matrix Cards & Games (matrixcardsandgames.gg) serves as the ultimate hub for gaming enthusiasts of all ages! The site features a vast catalog—over 250,000 SKUs—including trading cards, board games, miniatures, Gundam kits, dice, RPG books, and painting supplies. We promote nightly gaming events like Friday Night Magic, Pokémon League, and tabletop RPG sessions, alongside officially sanctioned […]

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  • New Montessori Preschool

    New Montessori Preschool
    Shasta Family YMCA 1155 N. Court St., Redding, CA, United States

    The Shasta Family YMCA is excited to introduce our new Montessori Preschool Program, opening February 2026 in Redding! Designed for children ages 2½–5, this child-centered program fosters independence, curiosity, and early learning in a warm, supportive environment. Enrollment opens January 5, 2026 sfymca.org/montessori | (530) 246-9622 ext. 119

    $76 – $760
  • Bigfoot Adventure Challenge

    Bigfoot Adventure Challenge
    Redding, CA Redding, CA, United States

    Gear up for a family adventure! Explore Shasta County's treasured trails and hunt for Bigfoot on the ultimate outdoor quest! Download a passport to participate and get clues as to where Bigfoot is hiding. Participate in 3 adventures and be eligible for a Bigfoot book and stickers, while they last. Get on a bike or […]

    FREE
  • Kids Farm Days

    Kids Farm Days
    Happy Hooves Community Riding Center 1235 Third St, Anderson, CA

    Come to the ranch and join us on Wednesdays from 9am-1pm! We are excited to introduce several new additions. Meet our lesson ponies, babydoll sheep, tortoises, mini pig, and bunny, and potentially participate in bottle-feeding our baby goats. Pony rides are included with admission for children weighing up to 75 lbs.

    $5 – $10
  • Sacramento River Discovery Center Field Trips

    Sacramento River Discovery Center 1000 Sale Lane, Red Bluff, United States

    Looking for an unforgettable outdoor experience that's both fun and educational? Look no further than The Sacramento River Discovery Center Inc in the Red Bluff Recreation area! The entire family will love learning about nature and finding out facts about plants and animals and ways to help take care of the environment. Our center is […]

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  • New Shasta Stride Program

    New Shasta Stride Program
    Shasta Family YMCA 1155 N. Court St., Redding, CA, United States

    The Shasta Family YMCA is proud to launch Shasta STRIDE, a new weekday program beginning January 2026 for adults 19+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities. STRIDE focuses on life skills, wellness, swimming, and social connection—empowering participants to build independence and thrive in a supportive community. Enrollment opens January 5, 2026sfymca.org/stride | (530) 246-9622 ext. 119

    Reimbursable through Far Northern Regional Center (Self Determination)
  • Chico Children’s Museum

    Chico Children’s Museum
    Chico Children's Museum 325 Main Street, Chico, CA

    We are a space for children and their grown-ups to connect and learn through play!  We strive to enrich early childhood learning through inclusive, accessible, hands-on experiences that celebrate curiosity, connect families, and create community. To make everyone's experience enjoyable, we ask that you adhere to our 1 adult per 5 children requirement, and remember […]

    Free – $12
  • Thomas D. Mangelsen: A Life in the Wild

    Thomas D. Mangelsen: A Life in the Wild
    Turtle Bay Museum 844 Sundial Bridge, Redding, United States

    Turtle Bay Museum proudly presents Thomas D. Mangelsen: A Life In The Wild, a breathtaking exhibition featuring 40 of the renowned photographer’s most resonant images, on display from January 24 through May 3, 2026. Spanning all seven continents, the exhibition immerses visitors in stunning natural landscapes and the intimate lives of animal species from some […]

    Free – $22
  • Self-Rescue Swim Lessons

    Self-Rescue Swim Lessons Enrolling Now

    Survival Swim Lessons - Now Enrolling! Kari Bullan provides customized ISR (Infant Swimming Resource) lessons for infants and children starting at 6 months, using one-on-one instruction to teach life-saving self-rescue skills grounded in sensorimotor learning and behavioral science. These lessons are effective for all children and are especially supportive for those with special needs, including […]

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