Events
Discover events, activities and training for children 0-5, families and service providers.Redding Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Category: Children 0 - 5, ParentsFriday, December 6, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Venue: Downtown Redding | , Redding, CA 96001
Join in this cherished community tradition in downtown Redding for the 104th annual lighting of the giant Christmas tree near the intersection of Market and Yuba. Enjoy carolers, classic Christmas car displays, and festivities to celebrate the start of the holiday season.
Old Time Holiday Celebration
Category: Children 0 - 5, ParentsSaturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Venue: Shasta State Historic Park | , Shasta, CA
Shasta State Historic Park’s free Annual Old Time Holiday Celebration will feature engaging arts and crafts, blacksmith demonstrations, light refreshments, candle making, Christmas crackers, and more for visitors of all ages.
For more information, call 530-243-8194. Shasta State Historic Park is located six miles west of Redding on Highway 299W.
Redding Lighted Christmas Parade
Category: Children 0 - 5, ParentsSaturday, December 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Venue: Downtown Redding | , Redding, CA 96001
This beloved local tradition features vibrant floats, twinkling lights, festive bands, and community groups marching down downtown streets. Grab some hot cocoa and join in the holiday fun!
Family Storytime
Category: Children 0 - 5, ParentsSunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Organizers: Shasta Public LibrariesVenue: Redding Library | 1100 Parkview Avenue, Redding, CA 96001
Bring the whole family for storytime at the Redding Library! Family storytime is geared towards families and will have activities after each story. 30 minutes.
Little Tumblers
Category: Children 0 - 5, ParentsTuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Organizers: Shasta Family YMCAVenue: Shasta Family YMCA | 1155 North Court Street, Redding, CA 96001
Let your children explore obstacle courses and more with this introduction to movement class. Your little one will have all kinds of fun while working on coordination, body awareness, and basic tumbling skills. Appropriate for ages 1-5 years. An adult must be present for children younger than 3 or for any child who is not independent.
Y members free; $5 for community members
Baby Storytime
Category: Children 0 - 5, ParentsTuesday, December 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Organizers: Shasta Public LibrariesVenue: Redding Library | 1100 Parkview Avenue, Redding, CA 96001
Join us for songs, stories, and more. This program will help parents and caregivers learn early literacy skills to practice with their little ones. Geared towards babies up to 18 months. 20-minute staff-led program, with time for socializing afterward.
Toddler Time
Category: Children 0 - 5, ParentsWednesday, December 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Organizers: Shasta Public LibrariesVenue: Redding Library | 1100 Parkview Ave., Redding, CA 96001
Get early literacy started with stories and social interaction.
Special storytime with Help Me Grow focused on important milestones by age with stories and crafts! Ages 18 months-3 years.
Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training
Category: ProvidersWednesday, December 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Organizers: Pathways to Hope for ChildrenVenue: Pathways to Hope for Children | 2280 Benton Drive, Building C, Redding, CA 96003
Learn to keep our children safe! The Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training is designed to assist professionals, paraprofessionals, and other individuals who are mandated to report suspected child abuse or neglect due to their work or interactions with children.
Participants will receive an overview of:
- The Four Types of Abuse
- Who, What, Where, When, Why & How to report
- Legal responsibility & protections
- Confidentiality of reporting party
- What happens when a report is made
- Current updates to laws
Little Tumblers
Category: Children 0 - 5, ParentsThursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Organizers: Shasta Family YMCAVenue: Shasta Family YMCA | 1155 North Court Street, Redding, CA 96001
Let your children explore obstacle courses and more with this introduction to movement class. Your little one will have all kinds of fun while working on coordination, body awareness, and basic tumbling skills. Appropriate for ages 1-5 years. An adult must be present for children younger than 3 or for any child who is not independent.
Y members free; $5 for community members
Burney Library Story Time
Category: Children 0 - 5, ParentsThursday, December 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Organizers: Shasta Public LibrariesVenue: Burney Library | 37116 Main Street, Burney, CA 96013
Join us at the Burney Library every Wednesday for stories, a craft and healthy snack!
Support provided by First 5 Shasta