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- Wed Nov 11 Annual Corning Veterans Day Parade Corning
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- Thu Nov 12 Walking with Dinosaurs Film Screening Chico
- Fri Nov 13 Lake Almanor Area Holiday Shopping Tour Chester
- Fri Nov 13 Visual Explorations opening reception Chico
What’s on in Chico this week, and in Oroville, Orland, Corning and Red Bluff too: festivals, concerts, film nights, talks, parades and holiday events, each one read on the organizer’s own page, with the time, the place, the price as they print it and a link back to the source.
Use the finder to narrow the list by town, by kind of event or by time of day (Day, Night or All), or pick a day above. Anything we could not confirm with the organizer carries a Not confirmed label, so you know to check before you drive.
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80 events are on our calendar for Chico and nearby towns from today on. 8 are listed as free by the organizer; 28 are marked Not confirmed because we could not confirm them on the organizer’s page yet. This list rebuilds itself every day at midnight, Pacific time.
November 2026
Visual Explorations: Five Artists - Five Perspectives (Exhibit) (opens in a new tab)
Runs Nov 3 to Dec 3, 2026
Time not listed: see the event page
Chico Art Center
Price: See event page
Five local artists show watercolor, oil, pastel and acrylic work drawn from everyday life.
Checked Nov 2, 2026 · Source for Visual Explorations: Five Artists - Five Perspectives (exhibit) (opens in a new tab)
A Krampus Carol and a VHS Christmas Carol (opens in a new tab)
Runs Nov 6 to Nov 22, 2026
Time not listed: see the event page
Theatre on the Ridge, Paradise
Price: See event page
A holiday double bill: a comedy with Krampus against Santa, and a sung-through 80s synth-pop Christmas Carol. The ticket page lists the run as Nov 6 through Nov 22, 2026; check it for show times.
Checked Nov 6, 2026 · Source for A Krampus Carol and A VHS Christmas Carol (opens in a new tab)
Paradise Christmas Preview (opens in a new tab)
Runs Nov 6 to Nov 7, 2026
Time not listed: see the event page
Businesses across Paradise
Price: Free
Second annual town-wide shopping event with raffle prizes and activities. All ages. Each business sets its own hours.
Checked Nov 2, 2026 · Source for Paradise Christmas Preview (opens in a new tab)
Not confirmed
We could not confirm this on the organizer page yet.
Fired and Fine Arts Show (opens in a new tab)
Runs Nov 7 to Nov 28, 2026
Time not listed: see the event page
Paradise Art Center
Price: See event page
Gallery show with an opening reception on Nov 7 from 5 to 7 PM. Regular gallery hours are weekdays 1 to 4. The organizer's page prints no year, so 2026 is not confirmed; check before you go.
Checked Nov 2, 2026 · Source for Fired and Fine Arts Show (opens in a new tab)
Science Book Club: The Last Days of The Dinosaurs (opens in a new tab)
11:00 AM
Gateway Science Museum, Chico
Price: See event page
Book talk in the Weibel Community Room, aimed at adults. RSVP by email to the museum.
Checked Nov 2, 2026 · Source for Science Book Club: The Last Days of the Dinosaurs (opens in a new tab)
A Night of Southern Gospel Music (opens in a new tab)
6:30 PM
Oroville State Theater
Price: Free
Free evening of Southern gospel with The Loomis Rocklin Band and The Revivors.
Checked Nov 2, 2026 · Source for A Night of Southern Gospel Music (opens in a new tab)
Annual Corning Veterans Day Parade (opens in a new tab)
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Third Street to Houghton Ave, Corning
Price: Free
Veterans parade with lunch after at the Old Miners Inn, 1301 Solano Street.
Checked Nov 2, 2026 · Source for Annual Corning Veterans Day Parade (opens in a new tab)
Not confirmed
We could not confirm this on the organizer page yet.
Oroville Veterans' Day Parade (opens in a new tab)
11:00 AM
Montgomery Street, Oroville
Price: See event page
Annual parade on Nov 11 ending at Oroville Veterans' Memorial Park.
Checked Nov 2, 2026 · Source for Oroville Veterans' Day Parade (opens in a new tab)
Chico Ice Rink Season (opens in a new tab)
Runs Nov 12 to Jan 17, 2027
Time not listed: see the event page
City Plaza, Chico
Price: See event page
Outdoor ice rink in City Plaza run by CARD and the City of Chico. Most weekdays 3:00 to 9:00 PM, weekends from noon; closed Thanksgiving Day.
Checked Nov 2, 2026 · Source for Chico Ice Rink season (opens in a new tab)
Not confirmed
We could not confirm this on the organizer page yet.
Walking With Dinosaurs Film Screening (opens in a new tab)
5:00 PM
Gateway Science Museum, Chico
Price: $5; free for museum members and Chico State and Butte College students
Doors open at 4:30 PM. All ages. The organizer's page prints no year, so 2026 is not confirmed; check before you go.
Checked Nov 2, 2026 · Source for Walking with Dinosaurs Film Screening (opens in a new tab)
Lake Almanor Area Holiday Shopping Tour (opens in a new tab)
Runs Nov 13 to Nov 14, 2026
Time not listed: see the event page
Shops around the Lake Almanor Basin, Chester
Price: See event page
Pick up a Holiday Passport at any participating business in Chester, Westwood, Clear Creek, Indian Valley, Crescent Mills, Taylorsville or Lake Almanor, and collect stamps for a chance at a shopping spree.
Checked Nov 2, 2026 · Source for Lake Almanor Area Holiday Shopping Tour (opens in a new tab)
Visual Explorations Opening Reception (opens in a new tab)
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Chico Art Center
Price: See event page
Opening reception for the Visual Explorations exhibit.
Checked Nov 2, 2026 · Source for Visual Explorations opening reception (opens in a new tab)
Backyard Circus Lecture and Book Signing (opens in a new tab)
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Chico History Museum
Price: $9 members / $10 non-members
Terry Allread describes growing up around circus performers and his family's Backyard Circus, then signs copies of his book.
Checked Nov 2, 2026 · Source for Backyard Circus lecture and book signing (opens in a new tab)
SOAAHS Fundraiser (opens in a new tab)
5:00 PM
Oroville State Theater
Price: See event page
Fundraiser for the South Oroville African American Historical Society with live music, local honorees and scholarship presentations.
Checked Nov 2, 2026 · Source for SOAAHS Fundraiser (opens in a new tab)
Junk Journal Club: Practical Magic (opens in a new tab)
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Oroville State Theater
Price: $20
Chico Junk Journal Club's first event outside Chico: journaling, paper swapping and community crafting on the mezzanine, with Practical Magic shown at noon and 2:00 PM. The ticket page lists it as sold out.
Checked Nov 2, 2026 · Source for Junk Journal Club: Practical Magic (opens in a new tab)
Practical Magic (Matinee) (opens in a new tab)
12:00 PM to 1:40 PM
Oroville State Theater
Price: $5.00 plus fee
Matinee of the witch-sisters film; a second showing is listed at 2:00 PM.
Checked Nov 2, 2026 · Source for Practical Magic (matinee) (opens in a new tab)
Fall Charcuterie Workshop (Capay) (opens in a new tab)
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Capay Elementary School, Orland
Price: $40; $35 for club members and children 12 and under
Make a decorative charcuterie tray with the Capay Rancho Women's Club. Food, materials and a light dinner are included; reserve your seat with the club.
Checked Nov 2, 2026 · Source for Fall Charcuterie Workshop (Capay) (opens in a new tab)Not confirmed
We could not confirm this on the organizer page yet.
Walking With Dinosaurs Film Screening (opens in a new tab)
5:00 PM
Gateway Science Museum, Chico
Price: $5; free for museum members and Chico State and Butte College students
Doors open at 4:30 PM. All ages. The organizer's page prints no year, so 2026 is not confirmed; check before you go.
Checked Nov 2, 2026 · Source for Walking with Dinosaurs Film Screening (opens in a new tab)
Bored Teachers: Is It Friday Yet?! Comedy Tour (opens in a new tab)
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Laxson Auditorium, Chico
Price: $37 - $57
Touring comedy show for teachers and school staff, presented by Chico Performances.
Checked Nov 2, 2026 · Source for Bored Teachers: Is It Friday Yet?! Comedy Tour (opens in a new tab)
The Gobble Games (opens in a new tab)
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Chico Ice Rink
Price: Free admission; skating $15 ($12 online)
Thanksgiving-themed rink games, fall crafts and prizes, ending with the Turkey Bowl at 7:30 PM. Event admission is free; skating is extra.
Checked Nov 2, 2026 · Source for The Gobble Games (opens in a new tab)
Not confirmed
We could not confirm this on the organizer page yet.
Chico Eagles Auxiliary Craft Faire (opens in a new tab)
Runs Nov 21 to Nov 22, 2026
Time not listed: see the event page
Chico Eagles Event Hall
Price: See event page
Craft faire Sat Nov 21 10 am-5 pm and Sun Nov 22 10 am-4 pm at the Chico Eagles Event Hall. Listed by Explore Butte County (county tourism site) or the Butte County events calendar, which this site does not accept as the source of a fact; no organizer page found. Date and details are not confirmed.
Checked Nov 5, 2026 · Source for Chico Eagles Auxiliary Craft Faire (opens in a new tab)
The Nightmare Before Christmas (opens in a new tab)
12:00 PM
Oroville State Theater
Price: $5.00 plus fee
Matinee of Tim Burton's animated musical.
Checked Nov 2, 2026 · Source for The Nightmare Before Christmas (opens in a new tab)
Not confirmed
We could not confirm this on the organizer page yet.
Downtown Oroville Christmas Preview (opens in a new tab)
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Historic Downtown Oroville
Price: See event page
Holiday kickoff in historic downtown Oroville, with carriage rides for purchase. The Downtown Oroville site also lists Nov 21; its year is implied by the 2026 artwork. Not Confirmed listed in the Explore Butte County holiday guide (county tourism site, dated Nov 2, 2026), not on the organizer's own page.
Checked Nov 4, 2026 · Source for Downtown Oroville Christmas Preview (opens in a new tab)
Blue Moon Marquee (opens in a new tab)
3:30 PM
Oroville State Theater
Price: $20 early bird, $25 general, $30 at door (plus fees)
Canadian blues trio and 2024 JUNO winner for Blues Album of the Year.
Checked Nov 2, 2026 · Source for Blue Moon Marquee (opens in a new tab)
Christmas Preview (opens in a new tab)
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Downtown Chico
Price: See event page
Downtown tradition since 1978 that opens the holiday season, with merchant open houses, decorations, entertainment and Santa photos.
Checked Nov 2, 2026 · Source for Christmas Preview (opens in a new tab)
Not confirmed
We could not confirm this on the organizer page yet.
Classic Film Night: By The Light of The Silvery Moon (opens in a new tab)
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Orland Free Library
Price: Free
Free classic film screening at the library.
Checked Nov 2, 2026 · Source for Classic Film Night: By the Light of the Silvery Moon (opens in a new tab)
Chamber Turkey Trot 5K (opens in a new tab)
8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Bailey Creek Golf Course parking lot, Lake Almanor
Price: See event page
Thanksgiving morning 5K around the Bailey Creek community for all ages. Check-in runs 7:00 to 7:45 AM. The after-party serves a hot bourbon drink for adults.
Checked Nov 2, 2026 · Source for Chamber Turkey Trot 5K (opens in a new tab)
Not confirmed
We could not confirm this on the organizer page yet.
Holiday Inn (Chico Theater Company) (opens in a new tab)
Runs Nov 27 to Nov 29, 2026
Time not listed: see the event page
Chico Theater Company
Price: See event page
Chico Theater Company stage show, Nov 27-28 evenings and Nov 29 afternoon; age suitability not stated. Listed by Explore Butte County (county tourism site) or the Butte County events calendar, which this site does not accept as the source of a fact; no organizer page found. Date and details are not confirmed.
Checked Nov 5, 2026 · Source for Holiday Inn (Chico Theater Company) (opens in a new tab)
Not confirmed
We could not confirm this on the organizer page yet.
North State Ballet: Into The Wardrobe (opens in a new tab)
Runs Nov 27 to Nov 29, 2026
6:00 PM
Paradise Performing Arts Center
Price: See event page
Shows Friday and Saturday at 6 PM and Sunday at 3 PM. The organizer's page prints no year, so 2026 is not confirmed; check before you go.
Checked Nov 2, 2026 · Source for North State Ballet: Into the Wardrobe (opens in a new tab)
Small Business Saturday (opens in a new tab)
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Downtown Chico
Price: See event page
Downtown Chico Business Association signature shopping day. Only the date and hours are posted.
Checked Nov 2, 2026 · Source for Small Business Saturday (opens in a new tab)
Not confirmed
We could not confirm this on the organizer page yet.
Hometown Christmas at The Yuba Feather Museum (opens in a new tab)
12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Gold Trader Flat, Forbestown
Price: Free
A hometown Christmas at the Yuba Feather Museum grounds at Gold Trader Flat. Not Confirmed listed in the Explore Butte County holiday guide (county tourism site, dated Nov 2, 2026), not on the organizer's own page.
Checked Nov 4, 2026 · Source for Hometown Christmas at the Yuba Feather Museum (opens in a new tab)
The Nutcracker 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Runs Nov 28 to Nov 29, 2026
1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Oroville State Theater
Price: See event page
Sierra Point Ballet and Kinetics Dance Academy. Page also lists Nov 28 at 4:30 PM and Nov 29 at 1:30 PM.
Checked Nov 2, 2026 · Source for The Nutcracker 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Not confirmed
We could not confirm this on the organizer page yet.
Gifts of Joy (opens in a new tab)
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Gallery, Red Bluff
Price: Free
Handmade art and craft gift show; items priced at $100 or less. Gallery open Fri and Sat 11 AM to 3 PM through Dec 19.
Checked Nov 2, 2026 · Source for Gifts of Joy (opens in a new tab)
Downtown Red Bluff Christmas Parade 2026 (opens in a new tab)
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Downtown Red Bluff
Price: See event page
Christmas parade with the theme Stars, Stripes and Christmas Lights, hosted by the Red Bluff Chamber and Downtown Business Association.
Checked Nov 2, 2026 · Source for Downtown Red Bluff Christmas Parade 2026 (opens in a new tab)
December 2026
Not confirmed
We could not confirm this on the organizer page yet.
Gridley Winter Wonderland Festival and Parade of Lights (opens in a new tab)
5:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Daddow Plaza, Downtown Gridley
Price: See event page
Festival from 5:00 PM, tree lighting at 5:30 PM and the parade of lights at 6:30 PM, with Santa photos at the Gridley Museum after the parade. Not Confirmed listed in the Explore Butte County holiday guide (county tourism site, dated Nov 2, 2026), not on the organizer's own page.
Checked Nov 4, 2026 · Source for Gridley Winter Wonderland Festival and Parade of Lights (opens in a new tab)Not confirmed
We could not confirm this on the organizer page yet.
Trivia Night at The Museum: Bones and Brains (opens in a new tab)
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Gateway Science Museum, Chico
Price: $5; free for museum members and Chico State and Butte College students
Dinosaur trivia among the fossil replicas, with raffle prizes. All ages, and costumes are welcome. The organizer's page prints no year, so 2026 is not confirmed; check before you go.
Checked Nov 2, 2026 · Source for Trivia Night at the Museum: Bones and Brains (opens in a new tab)
Annie Jr. (StageCoach Youth Theatre) (opens in a new tab)
Runs Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026
Time not listed: see the event page
Theatre on the Ridge, Paradise
Price: See event page
A StageCoach Youth Theatre production, directed by Erika Anne Soerensen. The ticket page lists the run as Dec 4 through Dec 6, 2026; check it for show times and prices.
Checked Nov 6, 2026 · Source for Annie Jr. (StageCoach Youth Theatre) (opens in a new tab)Not confirmed
We could not confirm this on the organizer page yet.
Stansbury Home Victorian Christmas (opens in a new tab)
Runs Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026
Time not listed: see the event page
Stansbury Home, Chico
Price: $6 adults, $3 children under 12
A Victorian Christmas at the Stansbury Home, with carolers, hot cider and cookies. Event-day hours are not posted. Not Confirmed listed in the Explore Butte County holiday guide (county tourism site, dated Nov 2, 2026), not on the organizer's own page.
Checked Nov 4, 2026 · Source for Stansbury Home Victorian Christmas (opens in a new tab)
Not confirmed
We could not confirm this on the organizer page yet.
Downtown Oroville Christmas Tree Lighting (opens in a new tab)
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Downtown Oroville
Price: Carriage rides $8 adults, $5 ages 2-17, free under 2; face painting and Santa photos free
Tree lighting and snow at 7:00 PM, with carriage rides, face painting and Santa photos at the Convention Center. Not Confirmed listed in the Explore Butte County holiday guide (county tourism site, dated Nov 2, 2026), not on the organizer's own page.
Checked Nov 4, 2026 · Source for Downtown Oroville Christmas Tree Lighting (opens in a new tab)
Not confirmed
We could not confirm this on the organizer page yet.
BEE-NATOMY 101 at Cowboy Christmas Preview (opens in a new tab)
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Honeybee Discovery Center, Orland
Price: See event page
The center opens to the public for its look at honeybee anatomy. The organizer's page prints no year, so 2026 is not confirmed; check before you go.
Checked Nov 2, 2026 · Source for BEE-NATOMY 101 at Cowboy Christmas Preview (opens in a new tab)
Cowboy Christmas (Orland) (opens in a new tab)
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Orland Area Chamber of Commerce
Price: See event page
Holiday evening listed by the Orland Chamber; details are marked forthcoming.
Checked Oct 29, 2026 · Source for Cowboy Christmas (Orland) (opens in a new tab)
Community Tree Lighting Ceremony (opens in a new tab)
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Downtown Chico
Price: See event page
Downtown Chico Business Association community tree lighting. Only the date and hours are posted.
Checked Oct 29, 2026 · Source for Community Tree Lighting Ceremony (opens in a new tab)Hannibal Buress (opens in a new tab)
7:30 PM
Laxson Auditorium, Chico
Price: $32 - $54
Stand-up comedy night presented by Chico Performances.
Checked Oct 29, 2026 · Source for Hannibal Buress (opens in a new tab)
Brunch With Santa (opens in a new tab)
Runs Dec 5 to Dec 6, 2026
Time not listed: see the event page
CARD Center, Chico
Price: See event page
Buffet brunch, photos with Santa and Santa's Village crafts and scavenger hunt in the rose garden. See the official CARD page for registration.
Checked Oct 29, 2026 · Source for Brunch with Santa (opens in a new tab)Holiday Festivities (Paradise) (opens in a new tab)
Time not listed: see the event page
Terry Ashe Recreation Center, Paradise
Price: See event page
Holiday craft faire, Santa's arrival, Tiny Voices and a tree lighting. Start time not confirmed: the park district page shows 9 AM and the Paradise Chamber listing shows 10 AM to 6 PM, so call 530-872-6393 before you go.
Checked Nov 2, 2026 · Source for Holiday Festivities (Paradise) (opens in a new tab)Not confirmed
We could not confirm this on the organizer page yet.
Holiday in Paradise (Paradise Community Chorus and Symphony Orchestra) (opens in a new tab)
Runs Dec 5 to Dec 6, 2026
Time not listed: see the event page
Paradise Performing Arts Center
Price: $15 adults; children under 12 free
Holiday concert, 2 pm, Paradise Performing Arts Center. Listed by Explore Butte County (county tourism site) or the Butte County events calendar, which this site does not accept as the source of a fact; no organizer page found. Date and details are not confirmed.
Checked Nov 5, 2026 · Source for Holiday in Paradise (Paradise Community Chorus and Symphony Orchestra) (opens in a new tab)Not confirmed
We could not confirm this on the organizer page yet.
Oroville Breakfast With Santa (opens in a new tab)
Time not listed: see the event page
Oroville Convention Center
Price: See event page
9:30-11:30 am at the Oroville Convention Center; the listing prints no year. Listed by Explore Butte County (county tourism site) or the Butte County events calendar, which this site does not accept as the source of a fact; no organizer page found. Date and details are not confirmed.
Checked Nov 5, 2026 · Source for Oroville Breakfast with Santa (opens in a new tab)
Not confirmed
We could not confirm this on the organizer page yet.
Paradise Lighted Truck Parade (opens in a new tab)
Time not listed: see the event page
Skyway and Pearson roads, Paradise
Price: See event page
Evening truck parade on Skyway after the Paradise tree lighting; start time not stated. Listed by Explore Butte County (county tourism site) or the Butte County events calendar, which this site does not accept as the source of a fact; no organizer page found. Date and details are not confirmed.
Checked Nov 5, 2026 · Source for Paradise Lighted Truck Parade (opens in a new tab)The Maidu: Myths, Magic, and Archaeology (Lecture) (opens in a new tab)
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Chico History Museum
Price: $9 members / $10 non-members
Paul Bowman covers local prehistoric archaeology and Maidu myth and culture.
Checked Oct 29, 2026 · Source for The Maidu: Myths, Magic, and Archaeology (lecture) (opens in a new tab)
Not confirmed
We could not confirm this on the organizer page yet.
BEE-NATOMY 101 (December Session) (opens in a new tab)
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Honeybee Discovery Center, Orland
Price: See event page
The center opens to the public for its look at honeybee anatomy. The organizer's page prints no year, so 2026 is not confirmed; check before you go.
Checked Nov 2, 2026 · Source for BEE-NATOMY 101 (December Session) (opens in a new tab)Not confirmed
We could not confirm this on the organizer page yet.
Chico Parade of Lights (opens in a new tab)
6:00 PM
Downtown Chico
Price: Free
The downtown Chico holiday parade of lights. Not Confirmed listed in the Explore Butte County holiday guide (county tourism site, dated Nov 2, 2026), not on the organizer's own page.
Checked Nov 4, 2026 · Source for Chico Parade of Lights (opens in a new tab)Dashing Through The Snow: A Christmas Spectacular! (opens in a new tab)
7:00 PM
Oroville State Theater
Price: See event page
The Oroville Community Concert Band and Chorus present a holiday concert. The theater lists the date and time; check its page for tickets.
Checked Nov 6, 2026 · Source for Dashing Through The Snow: A Christmas Spectacular! (opens in a new tab)
It's a Wonderful Life (Matinee) (opens in a new tab)
12:00 PM
Oroville State Theater
Price: $5.00 plus fee
Matinee of the 1946 Christmas classic.
Checked Oct 29, 2026 · Source for It's A Wonderful Life (matinee) (opens in a new tab)
Not confirmed
We could not confirm this on the organizer page yet.
Biggs Christmas Tree Lighting and Street Market (opens in a new tab)
3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Downtown Biggs
Price: See event page
Street market from 3:00 PM, Santa selfies at 4:00 PM, an ugly sweater contest at 5:00 PM and the tree lighting at 6:00 PM. Not Confirmed listed in the Explore Butte County holiday guide (county tourism site, dated Nov 2, 2026), not on the organizer's own page.
Checked Nov 4, 2026 · Source for Biggs Christmas Tree Lighting and Street Market (opens in a new tab)
Tower in The Trees: A History of Bidwell Mansion (Lecture and Book Signing) (opens in a new tab)
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Chico History Museum
Price: $9 members / $10 non-members
Nancy Leek presents the new biography of Bidwell Mansion and signs books. Separate from the Fall Lecture Series.
Checked Oct 29, 2026 · Source for Tower in the Trees: A History of Bidwell Mansion (lecture and book signing) (opens in a new tab)
Not confirmed
We could not confirm this on the organizer page yet.
Buzz Brass Concert (Tehama Concert Series) (opens in a new tab)
7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
State Theatre for the Arts, Red Bluff
Price: $30 adults, $10 students
Brass quintet playing arranged classical works by Debussy, Dvorak, Satie, Bach and Liszt.
Checked Oct 29, 2026 · Source for Buzz Brass concert (Tehama Concert Series) (opens in a new tab)Legacy Stage Presents a Christmas Carol (opens in a new tab)
7:30 PM
Laxson Auditorium, Chico
Price: $29 - $39
Touring stage production of the Dickens holiday story, opening night of four public shows.
Checked Oct 29, 2026 · Source for Legacy Stage presents A Christmas Carol (opens in a new tab)Legacy Stage Presents a Christmas Carol (opens in a new tab)
2:00 PM
Laxson Auditorium, Chico
Price: $29 - $39
Saturday matinee; a second show runs at 7:30 PM the same day.
Checked Oct 29, 2026 · Source for Legacy Stage presents A Christmas Carol (opens in a new tab)
Not confirmed
We could not confirm this on the organizer page yet.
Oroville Parade of Lights and Craft Faire (opens in a new tab)
2:00 PM
Historic Downtown Oroville
Price: See event page
The craft faire starts at 2:00 PM in the Kingdom Community Church parking lot, and the parade of lights is at 6:00 PM in historic downtown Oroville. Not Confirmed listed in the Explore Butte County holiday guide (county tourism site, dated Nov 2, 2026), not on the organizer's own page.
Checked Nov 4, 2026 · Source for Oroville Parade of Lights and Craft Faire (opens in a new tab)Light Parade (Orland) (opens in a new tab)
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Orland Area Chamber of Commerce
Price: See event page
Lighted holiday parade; route marked forthcoming.
Checked Oct 29, 2026 · Source for Light Parade (Orland) (opens in a new tab)
Not confirmed
We could not confirm this on the organizer page yet.
Little's Lunar Market at The Barn at Meriam Park (opens in a new tab)
Time not listed: see the event page
The Barn at Meriam Park, Chico
Price: See event page
Market 11 am-2 pm at the Barn at Meriam Park. Listed by Explore Butte County (county tourism site) or the Butte County events calendar, which this site does not accept as the source of a fact; no organizer page found. Date and details are not confirmed.
Checked Nov 5, 2026 · Source for Little's Lunar Market at the Barn at Meriam Park (opens in a new tab)Elf (Matinee) (opens in a new tab)
12:00 PM
Oroville State Theater
Price: $5.00 plus fee
Matinee of the 2003 holiday comedy.
Checked Oct 29, 2026 · Source for Elf (matinee) (opens in a new tab)Legacy Stage Presents a Christmas Carol (opens in a new tab)
2:00 PM
Laxson Auditorium, Chico
Price: $29 - $39
Sunday matinee, final show of the run.
Checked Oct 29, 2026 · Source for Legacy Stage presents A Christmas Carol (opens in a new tab)Small Works Annual Show (Exhibit) (opens in a new tab)
Runs Dec 15 to Jan 8, 2027
Time not listed: see the event page
Chico Art Center
Price: See event page
Annual community show of 12x12 inch works by artists of all ages. Entry fee for artists is $20 ($10 students).
Checked Oct 29, 2026 · Source for Small Works annual show (exhibit) (opens in a new tab)
Polar Express Night (opens in a new tab)
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Chico Ice Rink
Price: Skating $15
Pajama-friendly night with ice skating, a screening of The Polar Express, crafts, free hot chocolate and a free trackless train ride.
Checked Oct 29, 2026 · Source for Polar Express Night (opens in a new tab)
Camila Fernandez Y Su Mariachi: Una Autentica Fiesta Mexicana (opens in a new tab)
7:30 PM
Laxson Auditorium, Chico
Price: $37 - $57
Mariachi concert presented by Chico Performances.
Checked Oct 29, 2026 · Source for Camila Fernandez y su Mariachi: Una autentica fiesta mexicana (opens in a new tab)Not confirmed
We could not confirm this on the organizer page yet.
The Nutcracker (Northern California Ballet) (opens in a new tab)
Runs Dec 18 to Dec 20, 2026
Time not listed: see the event page
Paradise Performing Arts Center
Price: See event page
Northern California Ballet's Nutcracker at the Paradise Performing Arts Center. Times and price are not posted. Not Confirmed listed in the Explore Butte County holiday guide (county tourism site, dated Nov 2, 2026), not on the organizer's own page.
Checked Nov 4, 2026 · Source for The Nutcracker (Northern California Ballet) (opens in a new tab)Polar Express at The State Theater (opens in a new tab)
6:00 PM
Oroville State Theater
Price: $5.00 plus fee
Holiday night with a Santa visit and a drawing for a Polar Express train, sponsored by Nicole's Family Daycare.
Checked Oct 29, 2026 · Source for Polar Express at the State Theater (opens in a new tab)Not confirmed
We could not confirm this on the organizer page yet.
Jurassic Park Movie Night (opens in a new tab)
4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Gateway Science Museum, Chico
Price: $5; free for museum members and Chico State and Butte College students
The classic film at the museum. All ages. The organizer's page prints no year, so 2026 is not confirmed; check before you go.
Checked Nov 2, 2026 · Source for Jurassic Park Movie Night (opens in a new tab)Not confirmed
We could not confirm this on the organizer page yet.
Classic Film Night: Meet Me in St. Louis (opens in a new tab)
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Orland Free Library
Price: Free
Free classic film screening at the library.
Checked Oct 29, 2026 · Source for Classic Film Night: Meet Me in St. Louis (opens in a new tab)
January 2027
Small Works Reception (opens in a new tab)
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Chico Art Center
Price: See event page
Closing reception for the Small Works show.
Checked Oct 29, 2026 · Source for Small Works reception (opens in a new tab)
27th Annual Snow Goose Festival of The Pacific Flyway (opens in a new tab)
Runs Jan 28 to Jan 31, 2027
Time not listed: see the event page
Various venues, Chico area
Price: See event page
Four-day birding festival with 55-plus field trips, workshops, children's activities at Patrick Ranch Museum and displays. Full schedule expected December 2026.
Checked Oct 29, 2026 · Source for 27th Annual Snow Goose Festival of the Pacific Flyway (opens in a new tab)
Birds! Art Exhibit (Snow Goose Festival) (opens in a new tab)
Time not listed: see the event page
Museum of Northern California Art (monca), Chico
Price: See event page
Festival art exhibit at monca. Time not posted.
Checked Oct 29, 2026 · Source for Birds! Art Exhibit (Snow Goose Festival) (opens in a new tab)
Chico Community Ballet Presents The Land of Oz (opens in a new tab)
6:30 PM
Laxson Auditorium, Chico
Price: $24 - $34
Ballet production of The Land of Oz, first of four public performances.
Checked Oct 29, 2026 · Source for Chico Community Ballet presents The Land of Oz (opens in a new tab)Snow Goose Festival Dinner Banquet and Keynote (opens in a new tab)
Time not listed: see the event page
Bell Memorial Union, Chico State
Price: See event page
Festival dinner banquet with a keynote speaker. Time not posted.
Checked Oct 29, 2026 · Source for Snow Goose Festival dinner banquet and keynote (opens in a new tab)Chico Community Ballet Presents The Land of Oz (opens in a new tab)
1:00 PM
Laxson Auditorium, Chico
Price: $24 - $34
Saturday matinee; a second show runs at 6:30 PM the same day.
Checked Oct 29, 2026 · Source for Chico Community Ballet presents The Land of Oz (opens in a new tab)Chico Community Ballet Presents The Land of Oz (opens in a new tab)
1:00 PM
Laxson Auditorium, Chico
Price: $24 - $34
Sunday matinee, final show of the run.
Checked Oct 29, 2026 · Source for Chico Community Ballet presents The Land of Oz (opens in a new tab)
February 2027
Ballet Folklorico De Mexico De Amalia Hernandez (opens in a new tab)
7:30 PM
Venue not stated on the season page, Chico
Price: $40-$60
Chico Performances 2026-27 season listing: 7:30 pm. Venue and age suitability are not stated on the season page; check the event page or the Box Office (530-898-6333).
Checked Nov 5, 2026 · Source for Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez (opens in a new tab)The Westerlies (Brass Quartet) (opens in a new tab)
2:00 PM
Venue not stated on the season page, Chico
Price: $58
Chico Performances 2026-27 season listing: 2:00 pm. Venue and age suitability are not stated on the season page; check the event page or the Box Office (530-898-6333).
Checked Nov 5, 2026 · Source for The Westerlies (brass quartet) (opens in a new tab)
March 2027
Cirque Kalabante: WOW (World of Words) (opens in a new tab)
6:30 PM
Venue not stated on the season page, Chico
Price: $34-$54
Chico Performances 2026-27 season listing: 6:30 pm. Venue and age suitability are not stated on the season page; check the event page or the Box Office (530-898-6333).
Checked Nov 5, 2026 · Source for Cirque Kalabante: WOW (World of Words) (opens in a new tab)
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