Family Time

Idea Fab Labs, or IFL, is one of Chico’s best kept secrets. It is a mysterious, wondrous place near downtown Chico where, for the last 5 years, “makers” have been coming together to share great ideas and bring the unimaginable…

What do you get when you ask local dance schools, choreographers and dancers to come together on the stage of Laxson? A potpourri of dance styles, all showcased in the Spotlight Performance. As in past years, the 4th Annual Spotlight…

Once upon a time, in the not too distant past, Dr. Oscar Stansbury settled in the North Valley and raised his family. His daughter, Angeline, was raised in the Stansbury house at the corner of Fifth and Salem streets in…

For the Cat Lover: “A Cat’s Guide to Paris” “A Cat’s Guide to Paris” provides the cat lover with the top things to see and do on a visit to the City of Light. Written humorously for cats, each page…

Many of us have Christmas memories associated with putting money in a red kettle as someone in a Santa hat stands by, ringing a bell. The iconic image of the “bell ringer” harkens us back to the feelings we get…

If you live in the Chico, area you might have heard of a great community service project called, Azad’s Thanksgiving Basket Brigade. This program was created by Grandmaster Farshad Azad, the owner of Azad’s Martial Arts Center in Chico, California.…

Book Family Farm Book family farm is an old fashioned pumpkin patch & sustainable farm. Located 10 miles south of Chico, this farm has: chickens, pigs, cows, horses, and turkeys. The Book family looks forward to your visit!  Scheduled education…

For over a quarter century, Chico’s Annual Parade of Lights has been illuminating our downtown streets. Every year, thousands gather to watch a steady stream of glittering, flashing entries bedecked in lights. The parade’s roots go back to 1918, when…

Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to lace up their sneakers and join the fun at the 8th Annual Halloween Hustle – Saturday, October 28th, 8:00 AM for a 5K Run, 2.5K Run/Walk, & Kids Dash at Bidwell…

The touring National Yo-Yo Contest will be held this year in Chico, to celebrate its 25th anniversary with a three day event on October 6, 7, & 8. After two years away, the best players in the country will once…