By Tim Bauer | 11/8/2024
It’s November in Redding, California where your eyes can feast on some fall foliage, get cozy in your favorite sweater, and start those long-awaited holiday vibes with some much-needed group events! We've got chocolate on the brain, family festivals, beautiful ballet, turkey trots, and free days at our favorite National and State parks! Grab a hot drink and let's go explore Redding in November!
Chocolate lovers unite in Redding, California! On November 16th, you can come taste, experience, and enjoy artisan chocolate at the California Chocolate Expo! This family-friendly event features dozens of chocolatiers from all over the west coast, as well as specialty vendors, wine tasting, and live entertainment. Your ticket includes access to the show where you can indulge in a symphony of chocolate delights as booths will be giving out delicious samples throughout the day! The holidays are right around the corner and now is the perfect time to get a gift for that chocolate lover in your life!
VIP tickets are already sold out and General Admission tickets won't last long! Get YOUR tickets to sweet bliss at https://www.CaliforniaChocolateExpo.com
Location: Red Lion Hotel
1830 Hilltop Drive, Redding, CA 96002
Admission: Tickets start at $15. Children 8 & Under: FREE
Dates: November 16, 2024, 12:00-6:00 pm
Give the gift of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet! to the whole family. Celebrate America’s favorite Christmas tradition with an international all-star cast that blends world class ballet with whimsical puppets, lavish costumes and stunning acrobatics! Share the tradition of pure Holiday magic and Tchaikovsky’s timeless score with friends and family of all ages. Don’t miss this chance to create warm glowing memories under the tree!
Location: Redding Civic Auditorium
700 Auditorium Dr., Redding, CA 96001
Admission: $31 - $180
Dates & Times: 3:00pm, November 10, 2024
NUTCRACKER! MAGICAL CHRISTMAS BALLET — Redding Civic
Nature is calling and on November 11th, you’ll have the option to choose between a free park entrance to the Lassen Volcanic National Park or Whiskeytown National Recreation Area! Both are conveniently located less than an hour from Redding and each park offers a unique selection of things to do. If you’re into challenging mountain hikes, bubbling sulfur pits, tall evergreens, and volcanoes then head east to Lassen Volcanic National Park. If something close to town with short hikes to waterfalls and rugged bike trails is more your style, then head west to Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. Whatever you choose, you’re sure to have a great time exploring nature and with the free park entrance included, it’s just one more reason to go and have an outdoor adventure.
For more info visit: National Park Service Announces Entrance Fee-Free Days for 2024
https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/national-park-service-announces-entrance-fee-free-days-for-2024.htm
3-Day Invitational Tattoo Expo. Featuring 90+ Tattoo Artists from Across the West Coast & Beyond. Get that custom ink you've always been wanting or check out the various styles of these tattoo pros. All under one roof in Redding, California! This is an 18+ event.
Location: Win-River Casino
2100 Redding Rancheria Rd., Redding, CA 96001
Admission: $15 - $40
Dates/Times: Fri-Sat: 12pm-10pm, Sun: 12pm-9pm, November 15-16, 2024
https://norcaltattooexpo.com
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for more than 35 years! Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics in the distinctive Mannheim sound, capturing the spirit of the season in an immersive yet intimate setting.
Location: Redding Civic Auditorium
700 Auditorium Dr., Redding, CA 96001
Admission: $71.89 - $93.03
Times: 7:00pm, November 25, 2024
https://www.reddingcivic.com/event/2024/mannheim-steamroller-christmas
Lace up your running shoes and join the community on Thanksgiving Day! Come Run or walk with us and enjoy the camaraderie of the holiday! The race will start and finish at Diestelhorst Landing, Benton Drive, Redding.
Location: Diestelhorst Landing
2290 Benton Drive, Redding, CA 96001
Admission: $22.20 - $32.80
Times: 8:30am - 12:00pm, November 28, 2024
https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Redding/thanksgivingrun
Over 2 million lights await you across ten cultivated acres at the Redding Garden of Lights at Turtle Bay Exploration Park in the McConnell Botanical Gardens. Starting on November 22nd, you can come see the Redding night sky light up with hundreds of brightly illuminated trees and attractions, glowing merrily in all their holiday glory. Dance along with the festive music that plays in sync with the lights, eat s’mores and sip hot cocoa, apple cider and other beverages while you stay toasty warm by the fire pits. New this year is the Enchanted Forest and Peppermint Portal along with favorites from before like glowing swings, a model train exhibit, and reservable igloos for groups up to 8 people. The magic happens when the sun goes down and the park comes to life. It’s a great way to start the holiday season and the perfect outdoor event for groups of all sizes. Make sure you buy your tickets early as you must reserve a time slot.
Location: Turtle Bay Exploration Park
844 Sundial Bridge Dr., Redding, CA 96001
Admission: Prices starts at $20 for Adults and $13 for Children.
Dates: November 22 - January 5, 2025
Redding Garden of Lights at Turtle Bay
