Baby, it’s cold outside! With Jack Frost nipping at our noses and visions of sugar plums dancing in our heads, it’s time to start making plans for the perfect holiday season. Put on your warmest wool socks and your ugliest reindeer sweater, because Christmas is right around the corner! The holidays bring some of the coolest outings for kids of all ages. Add some (pumpkin) spice to your winter break; we’ve put together the definitive guide to the best activities and events in our community!

2016 Red Bluff Holiday Events

We hope our list of Red Bluff holiday events helps make your holidays enjoyable. You might see us at the Red Bluff Christmas Parade this weekend. We are working on a new Red Bluff video for Alliance Premier Real Estate. See you all out there!

1st Annual Red Bluff Turkey Trot

Thursday, November 24, 2016, 8 AM – 10 AM at Red Bluff Soccer Fields

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The Active 20-30 Club of Red Bluff invites you to our 1st Annual Red Bluff Turkey Trot, Thanksgiving Day at 8am at the Red Bluff Soccer Fields!
We will have a 5K and 1-mile family fun run!
Register at the field day of at 7:30am or pre-register at the Chamber of Commerce office with Jason. (530-527-6220)

Adults: $20 Kids: $5 Children 4 & under are free!
Family of Four Fun Pack: $40

Proceeds will benefit the Red Bluff Youth Soccer League’s Field Lighting

The Polar Express and more $2

Saturday, November 26, 2016,  1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Red Bluff State Theatre. 333 Oak St. Red Bluff, CA 96080

The station doors open at 1:00; the conductor will be there to greet you, so bring your camera. Complimentary hot chocolate will be available, and of course the concession counter will be open. The magic of The Polar Express begins at 2:00.  A young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express. During his adventure he learns about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas.

The jolly man himself, Santa Claus, will make his last stop of the evening at the State Theatre for visits with the children!

Christmas Parade – Red Bluff – Downtown NOV 26th

Saturday, November 26, 2016, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM on Main St. in Downtown Red Bluff CA

“Christmas on the Farm” Downtown Red Bluff Christmas Parade
Christmas parade entry forms now available!

Anderson Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

Saturday, November 27, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM 2964 E Center St
Anderson, California

City of Anderson and Anderson Fire Protection District invite you to our annual Christmas in Anderson event. The parade begins at 6pm on E. Center St. in front of the Old Historical Fire Station. There will be live music, kid activities, entertainment and refreshments at no cost thanks to the Anderson Kiwanis & Rotary. For more information call 530-378-6656

Christmas Caroling

Sunday, December 11, 2016, 1:45 PM – 6:00 PM

The Vineyard is going Christmas caroling on Sunday, Dec. 11. We’re going to visit three assisted living senior homes to share songs and friendship!
After we’ve finished caroling, we’re heading to the Sandow’s home to enjoy hot chocolate, so be ready!

North State Symphony 2016 Holiday Concert

December 16 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm at Red Bluff State Theatre. 333 Oak St. Red Bluff, CA 96080

The North State Symphony’s traditional Christmas concert! Conductor Scott Seaton and the Symphony’s baroque ensemble will play gorgeous Christmas works and beautiful arrangements of favorite carols. Join us for our carol sing at the end of the concert and we know you’ll leave in the holiday mood!