Winter Events
Check out all of the great things we have to look forward to this Winter! Please note that dates and times are subject to change. Please call ahead or look online to confirm the events. Saturday Farmer’s Market Every Saturday Take advantage of all the excellent produce grown locally at Chico’s year-round farmer’s market. Held every Saturday from 7:30 am-1 pm rain or shine. Wednesday Farmer’s Market Every Wednesday North Valley Plaza Mall Parking Lot, Pillsbury Road adjacent to Trader Joe’s. Open year-round, rain or shine, from 7:30, am-1 pm. Christmas Preview Sunday, November 22nd Since 1978, Christmas Preview has been a Downtown Chico tradition...drawing folks together in the heart of our community to kick off the holiday season officially! You have not experienced the holidays in Downtown Chico if you have not experienced Christmas Preview. 4:00–8:00 pm Visit www.downtownchico.com for more details. Gifting & Wellness Fair Sunday, November 22nd This event is an alternative gifting experience for you and your loved ones this holiday season. This first-time holiday event will bring together local small business vendors that focus on health and wellness, home care, families, self-care, and even beautiful handmade items from local artists. Held in the parking lot at Creating A Sustainable You, located at 811 East 5th Avenue, from 10 am-5 pm. 15th Annual Run for Food Thursday, November 26th On Thanksgiving morning, we will gather on Facebook as our event emcee announces the run’s starting call. You choose your own 5K course in your neighborhood or on a favorite trail wearing your Run for Food attire. You can run, walk, stroll, or some combination thereof! Our social media gathering will be in full swing as we live-stream interviews with race participants, give shout outs to participants posting their Run for Food on social media, and offer prizes throughout the morning. Visit www.runforfood.com for all the details!
Santa Arrival At Chico Marketplace Friday, November 27th Join Chico Marketplace and the Butte County Sheriff Department for an exciting Santa Arrival! Watch the sky as Butte County Sheriffs fly Santa to Chico Marketplace in the rescue helicopter to the southeast parking lot. We will have areas marked off for social distancing, and masks are required. Santa will then be escorted by Chico Marketplace security to his workshop next to Dick’s Sporting Goods for photos and Visits. 12 pm. Visit Santa in his Workshop at Chico Marketplace Friday, November 27th – Wednesday, December 23rd Create new memories with a special photo with Santa in his brandnew Workshop at Chico Marketplace. The Workshop is located outside the southwest entrance near Dick’s Sporting Goods. We will be allowing for social distancing and masks are required. Masks may be removed for photos. Monday – Thursday 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm (break from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm), Sunday 11am – 6pm (Break 2:30pm3:00pm), December 24th hours are 11:00 am – 6:00 pm. Redding Garden of Lights Friday, November 27th - Sunday, December 27th This holiday season, begin a whole new tradition of lights and festivities. Discover an immersive experience for the entire family at the Redding Garden of Lights at Turtle Bay’s McConnell Botanical Gardens. Rain or shine, the Garden of Lights has something for everyone to enjoy. Tickets will be available online and at the gate— sign up to receive email updates or visit turtlebay.org to learn more. Virtual Santa Visits Saturday, November 28th – Thursday, December 24th “Schedule a Magical Virtual Visit with Santa” Monday – Thursday 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. If you cannot visit with Santa in person, he has made himself available through a video call. Go to chicomall.com for more info and to schedule your visit. Tree Lighting Friday, December 4th Join us for the Celebration of Light in the City Plaza and the Community Christmas Tree Lighting. A short program of music & uniting words will culminate in the arrival of Santa to light the Christmas Tree. For more details, visit www.downtownchico.com. Pet Nights with Santa Tuesday, December 8th and 15th Bring your well-behaved dog or cat for a magical photo with Santa in his brand-new Workshop! The Workshop is located outside the southwest entrance near Dick’s Sporting Goods and will be held from 5–7 pm. Avenue of Lights Wednesday, December 16th - Sunday, December 20th Drive your car through the fun and whimsical light displays from 6 pm-9 pm at the Glenn County Fairgrounds in Orland. The fairgrounds are located at Woodward and Yolo Streets (turn South off Hwy. 32 at Woodward Street). Santa Shuffle Saturday, December 12th - Thursday, December 24th We invite you to joyfully shuffle with us during the 12 Days of Christmas Virtual Santa Shuffle Race/ Fun walk! To keep participants, staff, and volunteers safe, the race will be held virtually this year, meaning that you can participate from anywhere in the United States. This event will raise money to support families in Chico, CA, Paradise, CA, and the Burn Scar area unable to provide a meal/gifts to their families this holiday season. To sign up and for more info, visit runsignup.com.
