Winter Holiday Events in Butte County

From community markets and holiday craft fairs to tree lightings and family-friendly festive activities, there’s something for everyone across Oroville, Chico, Paradise, and Gridley. Whether you’re looking to get a jump on holiday shopping or celebrate the season with loved ones, you’ll find plenty of ways to enjoy the local festivities.

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Fri · Nov 6 · 9:00 AM Daily

Winter Holiday

2nd Annual Paradise Christmas Preview

Town of Paradise, Paradise

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Sat · Nov 7 · 10:00 AM Multiple dates

Craft fair, unique handmade girts, sweet treats and Santa. Memorial Hall Gridley 11/7 and 11/8 Memorial Hall Gridley

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Holiday Jubilee Craft Show

Presented by Butte County Fair & Fairgrounds

Butte County Fairgrounds, Gridley

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Sat · Nov 7 · 10:00 AM

a decorated Christmas tree surrounded by tables of holiday crafts

Pop-Up Market

St John's Holiday Boutique

Presented by Saint John's Episcopal Church

Saint John's Episcopal Church, Chico

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Chico

St John's Holiday Boutique — Nov 7, 2026, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM | Saint John's Episcopal Church, 2341 Floral Avenue, Chico
Chico Eagle's Auxiliary Craft Faire — Nov 21-22, 2026, Nov 21: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM, Nov 22: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM | Chico Eagles Event Hall, 1940 Mulberry Ave, Chico
Downtown Chico Christmas Preview — Nov 22, 2026, 4:00–8:00 PM | City Plaza, Chico
Holiday Inn at Chico Theater Company — Nov 27-28, 2026, 7:30–10:30 PM & Nov 29, 2026, 2:00–5:00 PM | Chico Theater Company, 166 East Eaton Road # F, Chico
Chico Tree Lighting Ceremony — Dec 4, 2026, 6:00–8:00 PM | City Plaza, Chico
Brunch with Santa — Dec 5, 2026, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM | CARD Community Center, 545 Vallombrosa Ave, Chico
Little's Lunar Market at the Barn at Meriam Park — Dec 13, 2026, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM | The Barn at Meriam Park, 1930 Market Pl, Chico

Paradise

2nd Annual Paradise Christmas Preview — Nov 6-7, 2026, 9:00 AM–9:00 PM | Town of Paradise, Paradise
Winter Wonderland: Holiday Craft Faire — Dec 5, 2026, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM | Terry Ashe Park, 6626 Skyway, Paradise

Gridley

Holiday Jubilee — Nov 7-8, 2026, Nov 7: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM, Nov 8: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM | Butte County Fairgrounds, 199 East Hazel, Gridley

Oroville

The Nutcracker Ballet — Nov 28, 2026, 1:30–3:00 PM | Oroville State Theater, 1489 Myers St, Oroville
Downtown Oroville Christmas Tree Lighting — Dec 4, 2026, 4:00–8:00 PM | Downtown Oroville, 1998 Montgomery St, Oroville
"Elf" at the Oroville State Theater — Dec 13, 2026, 12:00–2:00 PM | Oroville State Theater, 1489 Myers St, Oroville
"The Polar Express" at the Oroville State Theater — Dec 18, 2026, 6:00–8:00 PM | Oroville State Theater, 1489 Myers St, Oroville