County guide
22 outings for families, couples, seniors and groups, each linked to its source.
Dog Man: The Musical, A Christmas Carol, Christmas Preview, Gateway Science Museum, the Lake Oroville Visitor Center and the fish hatchery.
A family musical based on Dav Pilkey's Dog Man books, following the crime-fighter with the head of a dog and the body of a police officer against villains including Flippy the cyborg fish and Petey the cat.
Downtown Chico merchants kick off the holiday season with decorations, entertainment and a visit from Santa for family photos.
A stage version of Dickens' story of Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come.
Chico's city park, with Lower, Middle and Upper Park trails, the Caper Acres playground (closed Mondays) and the Peregrine Point disc golf course. The Horseshoe Lake gate (Parking Lot E) is closed to vehicles Sundays, Mondays and in inclement weather.
Exhibits on Chico history in the downtown Carnegie Library building, including the Mechoopda, the Bidwells, the Chico Chinese Temple and Chico's natural history.
Watch Chinook salmon and steelhead through the underwater viewing windows (best mid-September through June). Salmon spawning can be observed Monday-Friday from mid-September to mid-November.
Chico State's science museum near Bidwell Mansion. Chico State and Butte College students get in free.
About 9,200 acres of wetlands, fields and riparian woods on the Pacific Flyway, with a 3-mile auto loop (stay in your vehicle October-February), the paved Wetland Discovery Trail and viewing platform, and a taxidermy exhibit. Guided walks Saturdays and Sundays at 12:30pm, October through January, unless raining.
A lake formed by the Oroville Dam, with boating, camping, and hiking, biking and equestrian trails. Dogs only in parking lots, on paved roads and in campgrounds.
Exhibits on Oroville Dam, the area's geology, wildlife, hydropower and cultural artifacts, plus a theater, a 47-foot observation tower with lake views, and access to the Dan Beebe Trail.
A temple built in 1873 that is both a place of worship and a museum, with Confucian and Buddhist temples, Tapestry Hall's embroidered art and costumes, and a garden with bamboo planted in the 1860s.
Oroville's history museum, first opened in 1932 in a replica of a 49er's cabin.
Amy Tan, Ozomatli, The Brothers Comatose, Hannibal Buress and Camila Fernández, plus Bidwell Park.
The author of The Joy Luck Club talks about her life, career and creative process in a conversation moderated by Chico writer and storyteller Bonnie Pipkin.
A Halloween-night bluegrass show by the Santa Cruz band. Doors 6pm; mix of standing room and first-come seating; food available for purchase.
A screening of the 4K restoration of Jonathan Demme's 1984 Talking Heads concert film, hosted by band member Jerry Harrison with introductory remarks, post-screening comments and audience Q&A.
Teacher-comedians share stories and classroom confessions. May contain PG-13 language.
Two nights with the Los Angeles band, three-time GRAMMY winners, blending Latin, hip-hop, funk, reggae and rock. Early access 5:30pm, general doors 6pm.
Downtown Chico merchants kick off the holiday season with decorations, entertainment and a visit from Santa for family photos.
Two nights of Americana with bluegrass roots from the California band led by brothers Ben and Alex Morrison; each night sold separately. Early access 5:30pm, general doors 6pm.
Stand-up from the comedian known for his specials and roles in Broad City, Neighbors and Spider-Man: Homecoming.
A stage version of Dickens' story of Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come.
Mexican regional singer Camila Fernández performs with her mariachi in Una auténtica fiesta mexicana.
Chico's city park, with Lower, Middle and Upper Park trails, the Caper Acres playground (closed Mondays) and the Peregrine Point disc golf course. The Horseshoe Lake gate (Parking Lot E) is closed to vehicles Sundays, Mondays and in inclement weather.
Amy Tan, History Museum lectures, Bidwell Mansion's visitor center, the Lake Oroville Visitor Center and the Oroville Chinese Temple.
The author of The Joy Luck Club talks about her life, career and creative process in a conversation moderated by Chico writer and storyteller Bonnie Pipkin.
Fall lectures on local history: California's Last Grizzly Bear with Pete Moak and Dave Nopel (Nov 7), Backyard Circus with Terry Allread (Nov 14) and The Maidu: Myths, Magic, and Archaeology with Paul Bowman (Dec 5). The Oct 31 talk is full (waitlist only).
Downtown Chico merchants kick off the holiday season with decorations, entertainment and a visit from Santa for family photos.
A stage version of Dickens' story of Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come.
Mexican regional singer Camila Fernández performs with her mariachi in Una auténtica fiesta mexicana.
The state historic park's visitor center has an exhibit hall and gift shop. The mansion itself remains closed after the December 2024 fire.
Exhibits on Chico history in the downtown Carnegie Library building, including the Mechoopda, the Bidwells, the Chico Chinese Temple and Chico's natural history.
Watch Chinook salmon and steelhead through the underwater viewing windows (best mid-September through June). Salmon spawning can be observed Monday-Friday from mid-September to mid-November.
Chico State's science museum near Bidwell Mansion. Chico State and Butte College students get in free.
About 9,200 acres of wetlands, fields and riparian woods on the Pacific Flyway, with a 3-mile auto loop (stay in your vehicle October-February), the paved Wetland Discovery Trail and viewing platform, and a taxidermy exhibit. Guided walks Saturdays and Sundays at 12:30pm, October through January, unless raining.
Exhibits on Oroville Dam, the area's geology, wildlife, hydropower and cultural artifacts, plus a theater, a 47-foot observation tower with lake views, and access to the Dan Beebe Trail.
A temple built in 1873 that is both a place of worship and a museum, with Confucian and Buddhist temples, Tapestry Hall's embroidered art and costumes, and a garden with bamboo planted in the 1860s.
Oroville's history museum, first opened in 1932 in a replica of a 49er's cabin.
Stop Making Sense, Sierra Nevada Big Room shows, History Museum lectures, Lake Oroville and Bidwell Park.
The author of The Joy Luck Club talks about her life, career and creative process in a conversation moderated by Chico writer and storyteller Bonnie Pipkin.
A Halloween-night bluegrass show by the Santa Cruz band. Doors 6pm; mix of standing room and first-come seating; food available for purchase.
A screening of the 4K restoration of Jonathan Demme's 1984 Talking Heads concert film, hosted by band member Jerry Harrison with introductory remarks, post-screening comments and audience Q&A.
Fall lectures on local history: California's Last Grizzly Bear with Pete Moak and Dave Nopel (Nov 7), Backyard Circus with Terry Allread (Nov 14) and The Maidu: Myths, Magic, and Archaeology with Paul Bowman (Dec 5). The Oct 31 talk is full (waitlist only).
Teacher-comedians share stories and classroom confessions. May contain PG-13 language.
Two nights with the Los Angeles band, three-time GRAMMY winners, blending Latin, hip-hop, funk, reggae and rock. Early access 5:30pm, general doors 6pm.
Downtown Chico merchants kick off the holiday season with decorations, entertainment and a visit from Santa for family photos.
Two nights of Americana with bluegrass roots from the California band led by brothers Ben and Alex Morrison; each night sold separately. Early access 5:30pm, general doors 6pm.
Stand-up from the comedian known for his specials and roles in Broad City, Neighbors and Spider-Man: Homecoming.
Mexican regional singer Camila Fernández performs with her mariachi in Una auténtica fiesta mexicana.
Chico's city park, with Lower, Middle and Upper Park trails, the Caper Acres playground (closed Mondays) and the Peregrine Point disc golf course. The Horseshoe Lake gate (Parking Lot E) is closed to vehicles Sundays, Mondays and in inclement weather.
Watch Chinook salmon and steelhead through the underwater viewing windows (best mid-September through June). Salmon spawning can be observed Monday-Friday from mid-September to mid-November.
About 9,200 acres of wetlands, fields and riparian woods on the Pacific Flyway, with a 3-mile auto loop (stay in your vehicle October-February), the paved Wetland Discovery Trail and viewing platform, and a taxidermy exhibit. Guided walks Saturdays and Sundays at 12:30pm, October through January, unless raining.
A lake formed by the Oroville Dam, with boating, camping, and hiking, biking and equestrian trails. Dogs only in parking lots, on paved roads and in campgrounds.
Exhibits on Oroville Dam, the area's geology, wildlife, hydropower and cultural artifacts, plus a theater, a 47-foot observation tower with lake views, and access to the Dan Beebe Trail.
The free Lake Oroville Visitor Center, plus the Chico History Museum and Oroville's Chinese Temple and Pioneer History Museum for $5 or less.
Exhibits on Chico history in the downtown Carnegie Library building, including the Mechoopda, the Bidwells, the Chico Chinese Temple and Chico's natural history.
Exhibits on Oroville Dam, the area's geology, wildlife, hydropower and cultural artifacts, plus a theater, a 47-foot observation tower with lake views, and access to the Dan Beebe Trail.
A temple built in 1873 that is both a place of worship and a museum, with Confucian and Buddhist temples, Tapestry Hall's embroidered art and costumes, and a garden with bamboo planted in the 1860s.
Oroville's history museum, first opened in 1932 in a replica of a 49er's cabin.