A free monthly publication
Jenny Jones, Calendar Editor
The Wildflower Ride & Festival is a family-friendly Chico event featuring a community festival followed by scenic cycling routes for all ages and abilities. The Wildflower Ride & Festival is a springtime favorite for families across Chico and the North State, offering a full weekend of outdoor fun. The event kicks off with a lively, […]
If you are looking for a free way to spend those extra days over the school holiday breaks, head on down to Aquarium & Pets where you and your children can visit and learn about an array of pets, from reptiles and fish to the furrier kind! Â No purchase necessary to visit! Regular business hours: […]
Schedule a tour of Red Bluff's very own historic firehouse - complete with vintage fire trucks and tons of historical items. Â This is a treat for the whole family! Tours are free, donations are appreciated. To schedule your tour, please call (530) 527-1126. We look forward to seeing you!
Pre-recorded Stories for Children in English or Spanish â–ª A new story is released every Monday! â–ª No computers? No problem. Anytime Storytime serves everyone in the community — even those without smartphones, computers, or home Internet access! â–ª No phone lines required. Anytime Storytime is cloud-based — no need to call the phone company […]
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
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 […]
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
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 […]
This welcoming playgroup offers a relaxed, fun space for young children and their caregivers to connect, play, and build friendships. Enjoy open-ended play, social interaction, and time to explore together in a supportive, community-focused environment.
Our winter playgroups are focused on nature and filled with interactive and hands-on activities: sensory and messy play, art, stories, and cooperative games. At each playgroup we have animated story times together as a group. Each child will receive an age-appropriate book weekly. Come meet other parents and caregivers and make special memories!