Wildcat Weekend Events in Butte County

From lively concerts and community markets to art shows, festivals, and family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone across Oroville, Chico, Paradise, and Magalia. Whether you’re a student celebrating Wildcat Weekend or just looking to explore our county off campus, you’ll find plenty of ways to celebrate the weekend.

Chico

Wildcat Night at The Barn — Oct 8, 2026, 5:30–8:30 PM | The Barn at Meriam Park, 1930 Market Pl, Chico

Uptown Vintage & Shabby October Pop-Up — Oct 8-11, 2026, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM | 1311 Mangrove Avenue, Chico

Wildcat Weekend 2025 — Oct 9-11, 2025, All Day | California State University, Chico, 400 W 1st St., Chico

Nexo Entre Raíces: Nexus Between Roots — Oct 9-11, 2025, 12:00–4:00 PM (Open late Thursday until 8pm) | The Janet Turner Print Museum, 101 Normal Ave, Chico

The Addams Family Musical at First Street Theater — Oct 9, 2025, 7:30–10:00 PM | First Street Theater, 139 W. First Street, Chico

Downtown Chico Art and Wine Walk — Oct 10, 2025, 5:00–8:00 PM | Downtown Chico

Fall Nursery Crawl — Oct 10-11, 2025, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM | Multiple Locations

Reggie Watts — Oct 11, 2025, 7:30 PM | Laxson Auditorium, W. 3rd & Chestnut St., Sierra Hall, ChicoWalk Woof Wag 2025 — Oct 11, 2025, 9:00 AM | Sycamore Field, 500 South Park Dr., Chico
Downtown Chico Harvest Sidewalk Sale — Oct 11, 2025, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM | Downtown Chico
The Great Gathering Free Concert & Pop-Up Market — Oct 11, 2025, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM | La Salles, 237 Broadway St, Chico, CA

LostOberfest! at Lost on Main — Oct 11, 2025, 5:00–11:00 PM | Lost on Main, 319 Main St, Chico

2025 Sierra Oro Farm Trail Farm-to-Fork Experience & Dinner — Oct 12, 2025, 2:00–6:00 PM | Chico State University Farm, 311 Nicholas C Shouten Ln
Silver Dollar Fair Harvest Festival — Oct 10-12, 2025, 2:00–5:00 PM | Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 2357 Fair Street, Chico

Oroville

Feather River Salmon Tour — Oct 11, 2025, 9:30 AM–12:30 PM | Feather River Fish Hatchery, 5 Table Mountain Blvd., Oroville, CA
Oroville Hmong New Year Festival 2025 — Oct 11-12, 2025, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | Nelson Sports Complex, 2255 6th St, Oroville

Paradise

Wild and Scenic Film Festival on Tour — Oct 11, 2025, 2:00–9:00 PM | Paradise Performing Arts Center, 777 Nunnely Road, Paradise

Magalia

Kool Nights In The Pinez 2 a partial fundraiser for KZFR 90.1FM — Oct 11, 2025, 3:00–10:00 PM | Paradise Pines RV Park & Campground Amphitheater, 14360 Skyway, Magalia, CA 95954