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The family-friendly city of Chico is filled with a variety of historical, recreational and entertaining activities throughout the year that surround our hotel. Search through our events blog for interesting things to do while vacationing in Chico, California.
Interesting Things To Do
Date posted: 04/12/2011
2011 California Nut Festival: April 16, 2011
Tags: California Chico California Nut Festival Outdoor Event Patrick Ranch Museum Family Event
If you are interested in elevating your knowledge of culinary skills and locally grown foods, the 2011 California Nut Festival is just the event for you. Established as a celebration of agriculture, this family friendly outdoor affair is filled with a wide variety of entertaining features...
Date posted: 12/05/2010
The Velveteen Rabbit at the Blue Room Theatre – December 16, 17 & 18, 2010
Tags: entertainment family fun culture event theatre performance actor
The Blue Room Theatre and its actors are dedicated to serving the craft of the performer, observing theater’s modernist roots and the creation of new ideas. They will be performing a musical adaptation of The Velveteen Rabbit during the holiday season.
Date posted: 11/12/2010
Breakfast with Santa – December 4, 2010
Tags: entertainment family fun holiday breakfast santa card community center
Santa's village is coming to the Chico Area Recreation and Park District this holiday season.
Date posted: 10/24/2010
Food & Fitness Farmers’ Market – Ongoing Weekly Event
Tags: entertainment music family fun park fruit market vegetable farmers
Every Friday at 5 p.m. the Food & Fitness Farmers’ Market is held at the beautiful Twentieth Street Park, which features picnic tables, grills, a playground and basketball courts.
Date posted: 09/20/2010
Masks in the Park - October 23
Tags: entertainment family fun culture arts workshop kids halloween activities chico state csu
California State University at Chico Museum of Anthropology and the Chico Area Recreation and Park District (CARD) will get everyone ready for Halloween this year with Masks in the Park, a free fun make-and-take afternoon of projects and activities.
Date posted: 08/10/2010
Coffee Connection & Afternoon Tea – August thru December
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Coffee Connection & Afternoon Tea will be hosted by the Chico Area Recreation District on various Mondays and Thursdays beginning on August 2 and going through December 6.
Date posted: 07/09/2010
Golden Grill – August thru December
Tags: entertainment bingo lunch community center
The Golden Grill will be hosted by the Chico Area Recreation District on various Fridays beginning on August 13 and going through December 12.
Date posted: 06/19/2010
4th of July Celebration
Tags: entertainment 4th of july fireworks
On Sunday, July 4, the One Mile Dam Recreation Area of Bidwell Park will host an exciting Independance Day celebration.
Date posted: 05/11/2010
Movies in the Park - June thru September
Tags: entertainment park movie free
Each and every summer hundreds of families enjoy free movies at Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park.
Date posted: 04/05/2010
The Secret World of Bees - April 10 thru December 13
The Richard Marple Beekeeping History and Art Collection will be on display at the Chico Museum from April 10 thru Dec. 13.
Date posted: 03/02/2010
Reggae Night at Lost on Main
On March 3 at 8 p.m. Lost on Main, Chico's newest and hottest nightclub, will feature reggae night. Providing an art-infused environment for dancing, drinking and a world of fun, Lost on Main is located in downtown Chico at 319 Main Street and is open six days a week (and occasionally on Sundays)
Date posted: 02/07/2010
8th National Janet Turner Print Competition Exhibition
Tags: art cal state chico
On Feb. 14 from noon to 4 p.m. Cal State Chico’s Art Gallery will present an exhibition of 32 prints in a variety of media by artists from around the country.
Date posted: 01/03/2010
Chico Wedding Weekend
Indulge, experience and explore the Chico Wedding Weekend fashion show, bridal faire and venue tours on Jan. 9 and 10.
Date posted: 12/01/2009
Community Tree Lighting
Tags: entertainment christmas holiday
On Dec. 4 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. the Chico City Plaza will be lit up with the joy of Christmas.