Local Events – Shasta County

EVENTS

Shasta County, located in Northern California, is known for its breathtaking landscapes, outdoor recreation, and vibrant community. Home to Redding, the county boasts stunning natural attractions like Shasta Lake, Lassen Volcanic National Park, and the iconic Sundial Bridge. With a mix of small-town charm and modern amenities, Shasta County offers excellent opportunities for hiking, boating, fishing, and exploring the great outdoors. Its affordable housing, strong sense of community, and scenic beauty make it an ideal place to live, work, and play.

Ongoing Events

Redding Farmers Market
Behind Redding City Hall (777 Cypress St, Redding) — Shasta Growers Association’s year-round certified market with fresh produce, local foods, and makers.
Saturdays year-round; Apr–Nov 7:30 am–12 pm, Dec–Mar 8:30 am–12 pm.

First Fridays in Downtown Redding
Downtown Redding — Shops stay open late with art, live music, pop-ups, and specials the first Friday of each month (5–8 pm).

NOVEMBER 2025

7th | International Fly Fishing Film Tour
Cascade Theatre — Reel adventures on the big screen.

9th | An Evening with Judy Collins (with Tom Rush)
Cascade Theatre — Folk icon in concert.

15th–16th | California Chocolate Expo
Red Lion Hotel, Redding — Premium chocolatiers, artisan treats, live music & craft show.

21st–Jan 4 | Redding Garden of Lights
Turtle Bay / McConnell Botanical Gardens — 2+ million lights across 10 acres; evening strolls, model trains, glowing swings.

21st–30th | A Cascade Christmas
Cascade Theatre — Beloved holiday production returns.

27th | Redding Turkey Trot
Redding (SWEAT Running Club) — Thanksgiving morning 2-mile & 6-mile tradition.

DECEMBER 2025

2nd | World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker
Cascade Theatre — Holiday classic for the whole family.

6th | Redding Lighted Christmas Parade
Downtown Redding — 43rd annual night parade; theme “Christmas in the Wild.”

7th | John Crist: Jokes for Humans
Redding Civic Auditorium — Stand-up comedy tour stop.

12th–14th | The Nutcracker (local production)
Cascade Theatre — Community favorite staging.

21st | Kinky Boots
Redding Civic Auditorium — Tony-winning musical lands in Redding.

JANUARY 2026

11th | Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience
Redding Civic Auditorium — TV’s “Long Island Medium” live on stage.

18th | Redding Marathon + Relay + Sundial 5K
Shasta Dam → Sundial Bridge — Boston-qualifying point-to-point along river trails.

21st | Take It to the Limit: Eagles Tribute
Cascade Theatre — “Hotel California” and more, live.

22nd | The Peking Acrobats
Cascade Theatre — Gravity-defying artistry.

FEBRUARY 2026

4th | Suzanne Vega: Flying with Angels
Cascade Theatre — Songwriter of “Luka” and “Tom’s Diner.”

6th | MANIA: The ABBA Tribute
Cascade Theatre — All the hits, high-energy show.

14th | Whose Live Anyway?
Redding Civic Auditorium — Improv comedy with TV cast members.

15th | Redding Bridal Show
Redding Civic Auditorium — Plan your big day with local vendors.

17th | Cinderella (Broadway tour)
Cascade Theatre — Rodgers & Hammerstein’s fairytale musical.

28th | Electric Elton: A Tribute to Elton John
Cascade Theatre — Rocket-man spectacle.

MARCH 2026

6th | First Friday in Downtown
Downtown Redding — Sip, shop, and stroll with late-night storefronts (5–8 pm).

21st | Sundial Film Festival
Cascade Theatre — Northern California filmmaker-focused festival.

28th | North State Symphony: “Brilliant Bartók”
Cascade Theatre — Orchestral masterworks in concert.

APRIL 2026

3rd | First Friday in Downtown
Downtown Redding — Monthly evening downtown crawl (5–8 pm).

17th–26th | Kool April Nites
Redding (multiple venues) — 10-day classic-car celebration: shows, music, cruise, and Big Show & Shine.

21st | Tommy Emmanuel, CGP — Living in the Light Tour
Cascade Theatre — Virtuoso fingerstyle guitarist in concert.

24th | Kool April Nites: The Cruise ’26
Hilltop Drive/Churn Creek area — Iconic Friday night cruise.

25th | Kool April Nites: The Big Show & Shine 2026
Redding Civic Auditorium — Hundreds of classics on display, vendors & awards.

*events, dates & times are subject to change.