COMMUNITY CALENDAR

distributed to local students in need. You may bring donations to Chico Marketplace management office Monday – Friday from 9am – 4pm*. *Hours may vary, call 530-343-0706 for information.

Thursday Night Market

Every Thursday Until September 14th

Explore Downtown Chico’s Thursday Night Market on Broadway between 2nd and 4th Streets, including side streets, and the fabulous City Plaza! This festive, weekly market is a ton of fun and features a bounty of farm-fresh produce from CDFA certified farmers, mouth-watering prepared foods from food trucks, booths, and downtown restaurants, handmade, local arts & crafts, and singer-songwriter entertainment for all ages. Held from 6–9 pm; for more info, visit www.downtownchico.com.

Friday Night Concerts

Every Friday Until October 13th

Held in the Chico City Plaza from 7:00–8:30 pm, 418 Main Street.

Downtown Oroville First Fridays

First Friday of Every Month, 4-8pm

Explore Downtown Oroville’s shops and restaurants during the monthly First Friday events hosted by the Downtown Oroville Business Association! During these themed events, select shops keep their doors open later and invite you to enjoy a night of shopping and festivities!

Walk on the Wild Side Animal Show

Daily Until August 14th

Join us for a fun-filled educational wildlife show, and see animals showcasing their natural behaviors in a captivating and inspiring atmosphere. With great new animals this season, this show is one that you won’t soon forget. 11 am and 12 pm; for more info, visit www.turtlebay.org.

Wings of Summer! Butterflies!

Daily Until August 14th

Visitors view hundreds of butterflies in a tranquil, enclosed garden. Nestled in the Redwood trees of Wildlife Woods, the Butterfly House is the coolest place in the park! For info, visit www.turtlebay.org.

August

Girls on the Run registration

Tuesday August 1st, 6am

At Girls on the Run North State, teaching critical life skills is the cornerstone of our research-based programs. Meeting in small teams, trained volunteer coaches inspire girls of all abilities to strengthen confidence and other important life skills through dynamic, interactive lessons and physical activity. The annual run in November is sure to inspire, inquire online for more details at https://www.gotrnorthstate.org

Valley Oak Children’s Services

Wednesday August 2nd, 8am-12:30pm

PART 1

Preventative Health & Safety; 8-hour training. This is a 4-session training. You are required to attend all parts in order to receive the certificate. The three modules cover the required content of the Emergency Medical Services Authority Child Care 7 Hours Preventive Health and Safety Training Course and 1 hour of Nutrition Training (total of 8 hours) and provide information and guidance on how to control infectious disease in the child care setting, prevent injuries, and provide healthy nutrition. Contents of the curriculum and handouts are in agreement with Title 22 regulations.

Mom’s of the Ridge Ice Cream Social August 2nd - 11th, 5pm

Each social will focus on a different school with the intention for all parents and their children to meet, mingle, get to know other parents, make connections, and make the back-to-school transition easier. Ice cream bar will be provided for school children at no cost. August 2nd - Cedarwood, August 9th - Pine Ridge, August 11 - Paradise Ridge Elementary, August 11 - Achieve Charter School.

Enloe’s Mothers Stroll

Saturday, August 5th

Join Enloe and other community organizations as we raise awareness for maternal mental health during World Breastfeeding Week! This FREE event for mothers and their families offers education and support in fun and engaging ways. There will be refreshments, face painting, mental health resources, prizes, breastfeeding info, group latch-on, community connections, and more.

Biz Kidz Showcase

Saturday, August 5th

The winning entrepreneurs from our annual Biz Kidz contest will showcase their products and services from 11am – 2pm at Chico Marketplace. We will have face painting, character appearances, and raffles during the event. Awards will be handed out following the event at 2:15pm.

Downtown Oroville

Historic Walking Tours

Saturday August 5th 10am

Step back in time and discover the rich and racy history on the first Saturday of every month with your guide, Daniel Ballard. Daniel, a member of the Butte County Historical Society has been serving as a docent and collecting stories from local historians since the age of 15. Walking tours are free to the public, but tipping the guide is encouraged.

Valley Oak Children’s Services

Wednesday August 9th, 8am-12:30pm PART 2

See information in previous column.

Chico Marketplace Kids Club

Saturday, August 12th

Join us for our monthly Kids Club. Bring back-to-school supply donations and enter to win a $500 Gift Card. Held from 1 pm – 2 pm. Register and get all details at ShopChicoMarketplace.com.

Movies In The Park

Saturday, August 26th

Come and enjoy this summer tradition as we begin the series with Top Gun Maverick! Bring a blanket or a low-back chair and sit under the stars while enjoying a family-friendly movie. Refreshments will be available for purchase. The movie starts 15 min. before sunset - official time TBD; please visit www.chicorec.com for more info.

September

Little Wonders Preschool Program

September 5th, 6pm. & 9/28, 12:15pm

The magic of Little Wonders brings a child’s imagination to life! This STEAM focused program will feature hands-on activities each week that will foster your little one’s curiosity and creativity. We’ll cover academics, social learning, emotional growth, physical education and more.

Kai Music and Arts Intro to Guitar

September 7th, 6pm & 9/28, 12:15pm

Learn basic chords and finger placement, allowing you to work towards playing some of your favorite songs in no time! Students are divided by age. 515 Wall Street, Chico

Kids Wood-Science and Art

September 11th-25th @ 1-4pm

A truly unique combination class of woodworking, science, and art! Students will learn the basics of measuring, cutting, and constructing wood projects. Hands-on science experiments are more fun with a group of friends! And finally, ART! We will explore all different mediums and work with all levels. Classes are taught by the Viking Woodworks homeschooling family. Register at www.Chicorec.com

CCD Musical Theater Production Classes

September 11th-25th @ 6:30pm-7:30pm

Chico Creek Dance is excited to be offering musical theatre production classes that will focus on building skills that are required in the theatre world. These classes will learn a basic audition process, improving singing dancing and acting skills, theatre etiquette, and how to be a star performer. This class will lead into a spring class that will be working on a junior musical to be announced soon!!! Musical theatre production classes are a great way to learn skills while meeting lots of new friends and having fun in the process!

Chico Country SummerFest 2023

Saturday, September 16th

The 3rd Annual Chico SummerFest has gone Country. A celebration of ALL things COUNTRY. Live Music with tunes from country tribute bands, craft vendors, exhibits, buck-em bronco bull riding, ping pong, cornhole tournament, more. Partial proceeds go to various nonprofits. www.blueskyfestivalsandevents.com.

Children's Full Moon Hike

Friday, September 29th @ 7:30pm

Come experience the light of the full moon! Join us for a hike in Upper Bidwell Park, as we explore nocturnal animals and some of their unique adaptations, learn about the phases of the moon and soak in the beautiful night sky. These hikes will meet at Upper Park, Designated Parking Area A and will be held on relatively flat terrain. For the full experience, and the safety of wildlife, we ask you to leave all pets and strollers at home. Hikes range from an hour to an hour and a half, with flexible end times. Star Finder App and headlamps are recommended.

Movies in the Park

Saturday September 30th, 6pm CARD will have a special showing of the Super Mario Bros. Movie while they celebrate their 75th birthday.

October

Scarecrow Contest

Friday October 6th, 4-8pm

Make your way to Downtown Oroville on October 6th for our Annual Scarecrow Contest! Participating businesses will be showing off their scariest, cutest, and funniest scarecrows. Shops will show fall arrivals, new displays, and more! Your vote will enter you to win a $50 gift card to a downtown business of your choosing. Be on the lookout for live Scarecrows from Chico Princess Parties roaming downtown ready to take pictures with the kiddos!

Downtown Oroville’s Fall Farm-to-Table Dinner

Saturday, October 7th

Restaurants without walls, Downtown Oroville’s outdoor farm-to-table experience brings the freshness of fields, orchards, and artisanal foods directly to your table. This lovely evening under the stars will feature locally sourced food prepared by Downtown Oroville chefs, along with classic cocktails and wine. For tickets and more, visit www.downtownoroville.com.

Chico Reptile Show

Saturday, October 7th

The 10th Annual Chico Reptile Show is a great opportunity to experience reptiles up close and personal. Plus, vendors will have animals and merchandise for sale. Held at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds in Chico.

Johnny Appleseed Days

Saturday & Sunday, October 7th and 8th

Local businesses will give demonstrations and display their wares, and Paradise will host artisans from all over the state and beyond selling a variety of handicrafts. The ever-popular children’s area will feature face painting, games for the young and old alike, and prizes. Johnny Appleseed will visit and tell stories. There will be continuous entertainment on both days. Saturday 10am-5pm & Sunday 10am4pm at Terry Ashe Park, 6626 Skyway in Paradise. Free admission.

30th annual 2023 Chico Walk to End Alzheimer’s Fundraiser

Saturday, October 14th

Join your community at Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park at 8:30 am for the 30th annual 2023 Chico Walk to End Alzheimer’s in support of those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia, their caregivers, and further research for a cure. Register your Walk Team TODAY at http://act.alz.org/Chico.

Movies In The Park

Saturday, October 21st

Come enjoy this summer tradition as we wrap up the series with Hotel Transylvania: Transformania! Bring a blanket or a low-back chair and sit under the stars while enjoying a family-friendly movie. Refreshments will be available for purchase. The movie starts 15 min. before sunset - official time TBD; please visit www.chicorec.com for more info.

Treat Street

Saturday, October 31st @ 2pm

Treat Street is BACK in Downtown Chico Monday, October 31st! Join us for a fun evening of trick-or-treating, live music and photo opportunities with Chico PD and Fire! Visit www.downtownchico.com for more information!