Local Events – Shasta County

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

Saturdays | Redding Farmers Market
Redding City Hall — Shop fresh produce, locally made goods and seasonal favorites from North State farmers and makers, Saturdays from 7:30 a.m.–noon.

Sundays through Dec. 27 | Brunch at Redding Public Market
Redding Public Market — Sunday brunch specials from participating vendors, with live music on the patio from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

First Fridays through Dec. 4 | First Fridays in Downtown Redding
Downtown Redding — Monthly evenings of art, live music, shopping and community throughout downtown.

September 2026

18th–19th | Paesano Days Italian Picnic & Bocce
South City Park, Redding — Two days of homemade Italian food, bocce, a Saturday car show, door prizes, beer, wine and community festivities.

19th | Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Redding
Lake Redding Park — Annual community walk supporting Alzheimer’s care, advocacy and research.

19th | Redding Beer & Wine Festival
Downtown Redding — A festive afternoon of beer and wine tastings benefiting Viva Downtown Redding. This is a 21+ event.

19th–20th & 26th–27th | Historic Hawes Farms Flower Fest
Historic Hawes Farms, Anderson — Explore sunflower and zinnia fields along with you-pick flowers, photo opportunities, rides, food, live music, a corn maze and farm animals.

24th–26th | FlyFest 2026
Redding Civic Auditorium — Fly Fishers International’s signature gathering features presentations, casting and fly-tying demonstrations, seminars, exhibitors and plenty of opportunities to connect with the fly-fishing community.

26th | National Alpaca Farm Days at Arapaho Rose Alpacas
Arapaho Rose Alpacas, Redding — Meet the alpacas, explore the ranch and enjoy spinning, weaving and fiber demonstrations during the ranch’s annual open house.

26th | Sinister Sundial Film Festival
Redding — A local film festival dedicated to horror, thriller, fantasy and sci-fi shorts, returning in 2026 with its “Sinister Prom of ’84” theme.

26th–27th | Palo Cedro Honey Bee Festival
Bishop Quinn Community Center, Palo Cedro — The 45th annual festival features live music, handcrafted vendors, food, antique tractor parades, family activities and the signature live Bee Beard demonstration.

Sept. 28–Nov. 1 | Nash Ranch Pumpkin Patch
Nash Ranch, Redding — Shasta County’s original pumpkin patch returns with pumpkins, an eight-acre corn maze, weekend craft vendors, farm animals and seasonal family attractions.

October 2026

2nd–4th | Redding Rancheria Stillwater Pow Wow
Redding Rodeo Grounds — A free public celebration of Native American traditions featuring dancing, drumming, food, Native crafts and cultural experiences.

3rd | NorCal Golden Palooza
Tiger Field, Redding — The 10th annual gathering brings Golden Retrievers and their people together for a day of activities and community fun.

3rd–4th | Shasta Gem & Mineral Society 71st Annual Gem Show
Shasta District Fair & Event Center, Anderson — Explore crystals, minerals, fossils, handmade jewelry, demonstrations, vendors, raffles and family-friendly displays. Admission is free.

3rd–Nov. 1 | Historic Hawes Farms Pumpkin Fest
Historic Hawes Farms, Anderson — Celebrate fall with pumpkin picking, corn mazes, rides, food, live music, farm animals and seasonal photo opportunities.

9th–10th | Enchanted Vintage Fall Market
Shasta District Fair & Event Center, Anderson — A two-day fall marketplace featuring vintage finds, antiques, artisans and handcrafted goods.

Fridays & Saturdays beginning Oct. 9 | Hawes Haunts
Historic Hawes Farms, Anderson — After dark, experience three haunted attractions, including two haunted corn mazes and the Sinister Workshop.

10th | Redding Oktoberfest
Historic Tiger Field, Redding — An evening of craft beer, food, live entertainment and Oktoberfest games including stein holding, cornhole and wiener dog races.

16th–Nov. 1 | The Haunting of Hill House
Riverfront Playhouse, Redding — Riverfront Playhouse brings the classic supernatural story to the stage for the Halloween season.

24th | Downtown Fall Festival
Downtown Redding — Market Street fills with carnival games, performances, community booths and family activities, followed by downtown trick-or-treating and an evening jack-o’-lantern lighting.

November 2026

6th–7th | Roses & Rust: Tinsel & Treasures Market
Shasta District Fair & Event Center, Anderson — Shop curated vintage pieces, handcrafted goods and one-of-a-kind finds from regional vendors and makers.

14th | California Chocolate Expo
Red Lion Hotel, Redding — A celebration of craft chocolate featuring chocolatiers, confectioners, artisan foods, handcrafted goods and specialty vendors.

14th–15th | The SDF Market
Shasta District Fair & Event Center, Anderson — Browse makers, collectors, crafts, vintage finds and local vendors during the Fairgrounds’ seasonal market.

Nov. 20–Jan. 3 | Redding Garden of Lights
McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens at Turtle Bay — More than two million lights illuminate ten acres of gardens with animated displays, festive food and drinks, fire pits, synchronized music and holiday attractions.

21st | Tinsel & Twine Holiday Market
Downtown Redding — Shop North State makers and bakers for handcrafted gifts, holiday treats and one-of-a-kind finds at this festive seasonal market.

23rd–24th | Sugar Plum Tea
Redding City Ballet — An elegant holiday tea featuring treats, scenes from The Nutcracker and appearances by favorite ballet characters, including the Sugar Plum Fairy.

26th | Turkey Trot
Diestelhorst Landing, Redding — Start Thanksgiving morning with Redding’s annual community run and walk, along with the free Diestelhorst Dash for children ages eight and younger.

27th–28th | A Charlie Brown Christmas
Axiom Repertory Theatre, Redding — The beloved Peanuts holiday story comes to the stage with multiple family-friendly performances throughout Thanksgiving weekend.

December 2026

4th | Redding Christmas Tree Lighting
Downtown Redding — Gather downtown for one of Redding’s longstanding holiday traditions as the community lights the Christmas tree and welcomes the season. The 2026 event is scheduled for December 4.

4th | Pink Martini All-Stars: A Season of Stars
Cascade Theatre — Pink Martini brings its signature globe-spanning sound to downtown Redding for a special holiday-season performance.

4th–20th | Annie
Axiom Repertory Theatre, Redding — The Tony Award-winning musical brings Annie, Sandy and the familiar story of optimism and found family to the local stage throughout December.

4th–20th | A Christmas Story
Riverfront Playhouse, Redding — The classic holiday comedy comes to life on stage at Riverfront Playhouse during the heart of the Christmas season.

5th | Jingle Bell Fun Run
Sundial Bridge / Turtle Bay — A festive family-friendly walk or run beginning at the Sundial Bridge and finishing at the entrance to the Redding Garden of Lights.

5th | Redding Lighted Christmas Parade
Downtown Redding — Lighted floats, bands and community groups fill downtown for one of Redding’s signature holiday traditions.

5th–6th | SDF Holiday Bazaar
Shasta District Fair & Event Center, Anderson — The holiday edition of the SDF Market features local makers, vendors, crafts and seasonal shopping.

6th | Andy Grammer – Greater Than Pt. II: A One Man Show
Cascade Theatre — Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Andy Grammer brings his intimate one-man tour to downtown Redding.

6th | Tree Lighting with Santa
Shingletown Library — Enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, vendors, carolers and a visit with Santa as the community gathers for its annual tree lighting.

11th–13th | Redding City Ballet: The Nutcracker
Cascade Theatre — Redding City Ballet’s annual holiday production follows Clara and the Nutcracker Prince through sparkling snow and the Land of Sweets.

12th | 12Ks of Christmas
Lake Redding Park — Choose the festive 12K or two-mile Turtle Dove course, with holiday fun, music, shirts and awards beginning at 9 a.m.

*events, dates & times are subject to change.