Family Time | Growing Up Chico Magazine

THE RISE OF YO-YOs IN CHICO

July 28, 2017

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…

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Babywearing An Ancient Practice for Modern Times

July 28, 2017

Throughout centuries and across cultures, babywearing has been a valuable child rearing tool. Whether it is an African woman with baby secured in a Kente cloth, an indigenous Mexican with a baby on her hip in a Rebozo, or a…

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A Stroll Down Memory Lane

April 24, 2017

The sound of the iconic Glenn Fry song, “The Heat Is On,” is blaring from the stadium sound system. The team colors of red, white, and blue uniforms adorn the field, the smell of garlic fries in the air, and…

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Hooked on Fishing

April 24, 2017

CHICO’S 30TH ANNUAL “HOOKED ON FISHING” EVENT AT HORSESHOE LAKE, ON MAY 20th, IS A GREAT WAY TO GET KIDS OUTDOORS! To kick off National Fishing Week, the city of Chico will be welcoming kids to its 30th annual FREE…

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GOLD NUGGET DAYS ON THE PARADISE RIDGE

January 26, 2017

For a painless history lesson– and a lot of fun–take your family to Paradise during the 2017 Gold Nugget Days celebration. Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 27 through Sunday, April 30. Most of the events are free, making the…

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Holiday Gift Guide

October 29, 2016

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Community Baby Shower

October 29, 2016

Butte Baby Steps, a program of Northern Valley Catholic Social Service, in collaboration with Butte County’s Children and Families Commission (First Five) and Public Health, will be hosting a FREE community baby shower for all pregnant and new mothers in…

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MOD Pizza Comes to Chico

October 29, 2016

The Sanders Family is proud to bring MOD Pizza to Chico! The restaurant opened on Monday, October 3rd, 2016. MOD is located at 851 East Ave #150 in Chico. MOD Pizza is the original quick service pizza concept based out…

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A Very Chico Nutcracker

October 29, 2016

Celebrating 35 seasons, Chico Community Ballet embarks on the creation of a brand-new and unique concept with their bi-annual Nutcracker production at Laxson Auditorium: “A Very Chico Nutcracker.” Inspired by Dr. Oscar Stansbury and his daughter, Angeline, this soaring story…

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Local Pumpkin Patches

July 31, 2016