This event is ages 21+ only.
If you are purchasing tickets at the member rate, please bring your membership card as cards and IDs will be checked on arrival at the event!
Please make sure you have selected the date you wish to visit. You may check in at any time during the day within our open hours. Most guests spend 2-3 hours per visit. Tickets are only good for visiting on the date they are purchased for.
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New Year’s Eve Party 6:00 pm- 10:00 pm
Ring in 2026 amongst the magical Redding Garden of Lights! Our Almost Midnight New Year's Eve Celebration will be fun for the whole family, and the best part is you won't have to sacrifice missing bedtime!
This is a fundraising event and all proceeds benefit Turtle Bay's educational programs and events.
There will be no refunds, rain checks, or exchanges for bad weather. Please plan accordingly; dress warmly, bring an umbrella and wear proper footwear.
Sensory Hour at Redding Garden of Lights is an inclusive program for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder to enjoy the Redding Garden of Lights with their families. From 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, registrants will get to experience over a million lights with limited capacity, decreased volume, and lower contrast lighting conditions. All participants have the option to enjoy hot chocolate and s’mores before gates open to the public at 5:00 pm and are welcome to stay until the Gardens close at 9:00 pm.
No more than 6 tickets per family/group as capacity has been greatly reduced in consideration of program participants. Maximum capacity is determined by individual tickets claimed, not the number of groups registered.
The Redding Garden of Lights will take place rain or shine. Exchanges will not be available due to typical winter weather such as rain or seasonal temperature changes. In the event of severe weather, rescheduling may not be possible for this special program.
Free parking is available at the Sundial Bridge Parking Lot at 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. with overflow parking at the Civic Auditorium.
Pets and animals are not allowed with the exception of working service dogs.
For questions or more information, call 530-242-3108.
We are proud to open our Museum doors with minimal sounds, reduced capacity, and a relaxed atmosphere. Sensory Hour is an event for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families to experience the Museum at their own pace. Our goal is to make Sensory Hour a comfortable environment for individuals with a variety of sensory differences. Our staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer any questions you have, and if necessary, direct you to a quiet space that provides a chance to cool down and take a break. Families are welcome to stay the remainder of the day to explore the rest of the Park. Participants are always welcome to bring their own fidgets, ear protection, and other sensory resources to the Park.
For more information, call 530-242-3108.
Jingle Bell Fun-Run
December 6th 4:00 pm- 5:00 pm
A local family-friendly fun run to help kick off the Holiday season!
Participants will run/walk our course ending in the Redding Garden of Lights! Admission to Garden of Lights is included with your registration fee.
All proceeds go toward supporting Turtle Bay's animals, exhibition, and education programs.
There will be no refunds, rain checks, or exchanges for bad weather. Please plan accordingly; dress warmly, bring an umbrella and wear proper footwear.