Education Events

Presented by Dignity Health, the Redding Health Expo offers an in-person experience to come and meet over 100+ vendors that represent the very best of the Northstate in Health, Wellness, Nutrition, Fitness, Medicine, and so much more! There will be a giveaway of prizes, raffles, and engaging activities for the whole family including multiple performances...

Join us to celebrate Shasta County’s Indigenous Peoples. There will be a street fair with art, food and info. We will have presentations and documentary films highlighting the resilience of our local Native community.

The When Salmon Speak forum is part of the two-week Run4Salmon prayer journey led by the Winnemem Wintu. Learn more at Run4Salmon.org At this very moment, Big Ag billionaires are lobbying state and federal politicians to push their California water policies and projects that will export even more North State water to their industrial farms...

Bubbles are back at Turtle Bay! Blowing bubbles, stacking bubbles, being inside a bubble… with so many activities to choose from, you and your family are sure to have some good clean fun. Free for Members / Included with Park admission. About Family 2nd Saturdays at Turtle Bay Every 2nd Saturday of the month, join...

Join us for our Summer Sewing Camp Monday-Thursday 9:00am – 12:00pm 1698 Market Street Redding, Ca 96001 Open all all students 7-17 Cost includes a snack and drink. Fabric and notions not included. Beginning – Advanced Sewers Welcome. Session 1: June 10-13 Session 2: June 17-20 Session 3: June 24-27 Session 4: July 8-11 Session...

Join us for Sensory Hour at the Museum, a FREE access program for children on the Autism spectrum, taking place Saturday, July 27, 9am-10am. The Musem lights will be dimmed, creating a quiet and a relaxed atmosphere. Our goal is to provide a comfortable environment for children to explore the Museum with a variety of...

NVAL Member Show and Invitational Artists – Enterprise High and U-Prep Students present “Your Art, Your Story”   February 5 – March 2

Discover the unique partnership between cutting-edge western science and traditional indigenous knowledge in Turtle Bay’s newest exhibition, Roots of Wisdom: Native Knowledge, Shared Science, on display January 26 through May 5. Though the voices of elders and youth, storytelling, and hands-on activities, join the growing movement toward sustainability and the age-old ingenuity of indigenous practices....

Join us for the opening of Last Call: An Intoxicating History of Alcohol, on exhibit Feb 16 thru May 12 in the Museum! Admission to this exhibition is free for members and included with Park admission. From happy accident to complex chemistry, human beings have a long and storied relationship with alcoholic beverages. Wars are...

Join founders, funders, and creatives for a chance to meet and network over free morning coffee. This is a free-form event: after brief introductions, aspiring and successful local entrepreneurs will have a chance to connect. Anyone is welcome to attend! Note: This is a meetup where we are trying to connect startups and entrepreneurs with...

Covered Wagon Launch Party: Panelists include Jay Thompson, Lou Gerard, Larry Morgan, John Truitt, Jake Mangus, Denny Mills, and Rachel Hatch. Come help us celebrate the release of The 2019 Covered Wagon, learn a little about Shasta history and get your copy of The Covered Wagon! Did you know that members get a copy for free?...

I will be starting a four-week cooking class, we will go over a four-course menu, and talk about, Herbs, Spices, Table settings, Centrepieces and how to properly pair wine with a menu and many other ways on how to make a dinner party a success for your guest. $90. for all four courses, we will...

Discover how Native people used the land to survive through the seasons. Explore how plants, animals, and tools were used! Little Explorers is a weekly educational program for 2-5 year olds and their caregivers. This play-based environment encourages children to explore, discover, investigate and create. Free for Members / Included with Park admission. Presented by...

BEGINNING SEWING Beginning sewers will learn how to: Operate the sewing machine Cut out simple patterns Understand sewing terms Follow sewing instructions to create projects Sew straight and curved seams Hand sew a seam Beginner projects: Pillowcase Drawstring bag Circle pillow Apron Ruffled skirt or board shorts INTERMEDIATE Intermediate sewers will follow increasingly complex patterns...

BEGINNING SEWING Beginning sewers will learn how to: Operate the sewing machine Cut out simple patterns Understand sewing terms Follow sewing instructions to create projects Sew straight and curved seams Hand sew a seam Beginner projects: Pillowcase Drawstring bag Circle pillow Apron Ruffled skirt or board shorts INTERMEDIATE Intermediate sewers will follow increasingly complex patterns...

Whether you’re a painter or a person who has never touched a brush, local artist and art instructor, Lura Wilhelm, will guide you in painting your own take-home masterpiece. No experience is necessary. Invite your friends and register today! One glass of wine and all materials are included. 21+ only. Space is limited and pre-registration...

Join us to work on your textile based projects, get help from experienced sewing instructors and volunteers + socialize with like-minded local makers. FABRIC SWAP! Bring in your fabric to swap or sell with other makers. $5 at the door Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult/parent.

  Back for another year…. the Walk on the Wild Side animal show presented by Redding Bank of Commerce! You haven’t seen this show before!  For our 10 year anniversary, the animals have new things to show you.  While there will be some fan favorites–like having the owl fly inches from your head–new behaviors, new information, and some...

North Valley Art League is an all-volunteer, non-profit community of artists whose mission is to support artists and the visual arts in our community and the California North State. The NVAL Carter House Gallery provides an attractive, nurturing environment for many talented, experienced artists, as well as emerging new artists. Artistic learning, sharing, and growth...