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FRUGAL FAMILIES NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2025
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Discover Siskiyou
discoversiskiyou.com
Website has information on many natural areas to visit for free in Siskiyou County.
Karuk Tribe People’s Center Museum & Gift Shop
64236 Second Ave, Happy Camp Mon-Sat 9:30am-5 pm, closed for lunch 1-1:30 pm. karuk.us/index.php/departments/ peoples-center
(530)493-1600 Ext. 2201
Free. Devoted to the preservation, promotion and celebration of Karuk history, language, traditions.
Paradise Lake
Paradise paradiseprpd.com/ paradise-lake (530)877-4971
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Paradise Lake, where outdoor enthusiasts can fish, hike, and appreciate the scenic surroundings. All it costs is a $3 parking fee. Paradise Lake provides paddling, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and other activities.
Chico Children’s Museum
325 Main St., Chico Tues-Sun 10am-4pm chicochildrensmuseum.org (530)809-1492
Lots of fun activities for children and families. Free for Members and children UNDER 2. $12 for adults and children. $10 for Military, Grandparents, Seniors 60+, Teachers & First Responders. $6 with ACM Reciprocal Network Benefits from a participating Children’s Museum. $3 with EBT card for SNAP benefits through Museums for All, up to four people.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Tehama County Sheriff’s PAL program tehamaso.org/pal-programs/ (530)-527-8282
Provides safe and convenient opportunities for community youth to participate in a wide range of fun and stimulating activities free of charge while teaching life lessons about the importance of community, leadership, education and team building.
Gaumer’s Mineral and Mining Museum
78 Belle Mill Road Red Bluff Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Free admission. gaumers.com/gaumers-mineral-and- mining-museum gaumer5950@sbcglobal.net (530)527-6166
Showcases over 50 years and four generations of collecting beautiful
and rare gem and mineral specimens
from around the world, stone carvings, fossils, Native American artifacts. See a fluorescent mineral display and a detailed replica of an old mine tunnel complete with ore car, tracks and mining equipment.
The Orland Art Center
732 4th St. Orland
Tues-Sat Noon-5pm, during the duration of each show. orlandartcenter.com/gallery (530)865-2215
Free admission. Occupies the first floor of the handsome three story 1913 Orland Laurel Masonic Lodge building, featuring a beautifully carved ceiling, wonderful 12 foot high display walls and stately columns. The gallery features Fine Art created by local, national and internationally recognized artists.
Tehama County Library
Red Bluff Branch
54545 Diamond Avenue
(530) 527-0604
Corning Branch
740 3rd Street
(530) 824-7050
Los Molinos Branch
7881 State Highway 99E
(530) 384-2772
Check hours for each branch at tehamacountylibrary.org/tehama- county-library-locations/ tehamacountylibrary.org/kids-families/
Many free activities and events like Board Game & Table Top play, Crafternoons, Storytime for toddlers, Dr. Seuss Story Hour, LEGO at the Library, Mario Day and STEM Days.
SHASTA COUNTY
Turtle Bay First Fridays
844 Sundial Bridge Drive, Redding First Friday of the Month turtlebay.org/first-fridays (530)243-8850
info@turtlebay.org
First Fridays with First 5 Shasta provides children ages 0 – 5 and their caregivers free access to Turtle Bay Exploration
Park on the First Friday of every month. Reserve tickets for this day and gain access to world-class exhibitions, interactive playgrounds, animal exhibits and more. Tickets are limited, registration required.
Redding Library
1100 Parkview Ave, Redding Mon-Thurs 10am - 8pm Fri & Sat 10am- 6pm Sun 1pm-5pm shastalibraries.org/redding-library/ (530)245-7250
Besides storytime and many engaging activities for young children, the library is a great resource for teens for homework help and tutoring, as well as other databases and e-resources for education support. The Redding Branch offers STEAM-related technology in the Create It! Space, such as 3D printers, virtual reality devices, sewing machines, podcast studio and more. Teens have the opportunity
to gain volunteer hours and participate
in library programs, community service and skill-building by joining their Teen Advisory Board.
City of Redding Parks and Recreation Dept.
777 Cypress Ave. Redding
Check website for class days/times. cityofredding.gov/government/ departments/parks_and_recreation/ (530)225-4095
Many free and low cost classes and sports for adults and children of all ages and adults, too.
Shasta State Historic Park
15312 Highway 299 West, passes through the park.
Courthouse Museum and Gift shop Thurs-Sun 10am-4pm parks.ca.gov/?page_id=456 (530)243-8194
Free. This historic park houses the remains of Shasta City, alive and bustling in the Gold Rush days and now a ghost town, with restored stagecoach, barn and courthouse.
Sacramento River Trail
Starts at 777 Auditorium Dr. near the Sundial Bridge
Open 24/7 all year round. chooseredding.com/sacramento-river- national-recreation-trail (530)225-4100
Free. This winding trail is popular with locals and visitors alike who want to take a casual stroll, a beautiful bike ride, or a long run. Parks, bathrooms, trailheads, and scenery along the trail make it a convenient and pleasant way to get some fresh air while enjoying Redding’s famous river. The trail is paved and wheelchair accessible.
First 5 Shasta free events
Check their website for weekly activities, times and locations. first5shasta.org/events (530)646-3780 info@first5shasta.org
First 5 Shasta has free tumbling, storytime and other fun activities located throughout Shasta County.
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