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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Holiday Jubilee Craft Show
Presented by Butte County Fair & Fairgrounds
Butte County Fairgrounds, Gridley
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Pop-Up Market
St John's Holiday Boutique
Presented by Saint John's Episcopal Church
Saint John's Episcopal Church, Chico
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
- "It's a Wonderful Life" at the Oroville State Theater — Dec 6, 2026, 12:00–2:00 PM | Oroville State Theater, 1489 Myers 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