This week in Chico, CA, events include Downtown Chico Treat Street on October 30, Trivia Night and a Halloween Silent Disco at The Barn at Meriam Park on October 30 and 31, Dog Man: The Musical at Laxson Auditorium on October 29, and the Chico Day of the Dead Festival at Silver Dollar Fairgrounds on November 1. Updated October 26, 2026.
This week in Chico (October 26 to November 2)
| Date | Event | Time | Where | Add to calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 | Rooftop Music Mondays (weekly) | 6:00 PM | Hotel Katerina Rooftop Bar | Google · Apple or Outlook |
| Mon, Oct 26 | Noche de Cuentos: Day of the Dead Storytelling | 6:00 PM | Chico Chaihouse | Google · Apple or Outlook |
| Tue, Oct 27 | Trying to Get It Right: Michael Bishop (art exhibit) | 12:00 PM | Jacki Headley University Art Gallery | Google · Apple or Outlook |
| Tue, Oct 27 | Molly's Favourite: Live Irish Folk Music | 5:30 PM | The Allies Pub | Google · Apple or Outlook |
| Tue, Oct 27 | Trivia Tuesday (weekly) | 6:30 PM | Paradise Brew Werks | Google · Apple or Outlook |
| Wed, Oct 28 | Chico Wednesday Farmers Market (weekly) | 7:30 AM | North Valley Plaza Mall Parking Lot | Google · Apple or Outlook |
| Wed, Oct 28 | Open Mic Night (weekly) | 6:00 PM | Paradise Brew Werks | Google · Apple or Outlook |
| Wed, Oct 28 | Karaoke Wednesdays (weekly) | 9:00 PM | Mulberry Music Station Brewery | Google · Apple or Outlook |
| Thu, Oct 29 | Mulberry Swing Social and Industry Thursday (weekly) | 6:00 PM | Mulberry Music Station Brewery | Google · Apple or Outlook |
| Thu, Oct 29 | Dog Man: The Musical (Chico Performances, ticketed) | 6:30 PM | Laxson Auditorium, CSU Chico | Google · Apple or Outlook |
| Fri, Oct 30 | Downtown Chico Treat Street | 2:00 to 6:00 PM | Downtown Chico | Google · Apple or Outlook |
| Fri, Oct 30 | Trivia Night (free, all ages) | Doors 5:30 PM, trivia 6 to 8:30 PM | The Barn at Meriam Park | Google · Apple or Outlook |
| Fri, Oct 30 | Stop Making Sense: A Film by Jonathan Demme and Talking Heads (Chico Performances, ticketed) | 7:30 PM | Laxson Auditorium, CSU Chico | Google · Apple or Outlook |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Silent Disco featuring Blacknoise (all ages, ticketed) | 8:00 to 11:00 PM | The Barn at Meriam Park | Google · Apple or Outlook |
| Sun, Nov 1 | Chico Day of the Dead Festival 2026 | 11:00 AM | Silver Dollar Fairgrounds | Google · Apple or Outlook |
Coming up (November 3 to November 30)
| Date | Event | Time | Where | Add to calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 6 | Ivy Flats, live music (free, all ages) | Doors 5:30 PM, music 6 to 8 PM | The Barn at Meriam Park | Google · Apple or Outlook |
| Sat, Nov 7 | Chico Oaks Free Youth Rugby Clinic | 9:00 AM | Pleasant Valley High School | Google · Apple or Outlook |
| Sat, Nov 7 | Chad Bushnell, live music (ticketed) | Doors 6:30 PM, music 7 to 9 PM | The Barn at Meriam Park | Google · Apple or Outlook |
| Fri, Nov 13 | The Strung Nugget Gang, live music (free, all ages) | Doors 5:30 PM, music 6 to 8 PM | The Barn at Meriam Park | Google · Apple or Outlook |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Girls on the Run of the North State 5K Fun Run | 7:30 AM | Sycamore Field | Google · Apple or Outlook |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Cana Row Band, live music (free, all ages) | Doors 5:30 PM, music 6 to 8 PM | The Barn at Meriam Park | Google · Apple or Outlook |
| Thu, Nov 19 | Bored Teachers: Is It Friday Yet?! Comedy Tour (Chico Performances, ticketed) | 7:30 PM | Laxson Auditorium, CSU Chico | Google · Apple or Outlook |
| Fri, Nov 27 | Trivia Night (free, all ages) | Doors 5:30 PM, trivia 6 to 8:30 PM | The Barn at Meriam Park | Google · Apple or Outlook |
| Sat, Nov 28 | The Sun Followers, live music (free, all ages) | Doors 5:30 PM, music 6 to 8 PM | The Barn at Meriam Park | Google · Apple or Outlook |
Free events in Chico
- Trivia Night (free, all ages), Fri, Oct 30, Doors 5:30 PM, trivia 6 to 8:30 PM, The Barn at Meriam Park
- Ivy Flats, live music (free, all ages), Fri, Nov 6, Doors 5:30 PM, music 6 to 8 PM, The Barn at Meriam Park
- Chico Oaks Free Youth Rugby Clinic, Sat, Nov 7, 9:00 AM, Pleasant Valley High School
- The Strung Nugget Gang, live music (free, all ages), Fri, Nov 13, Doors 5:30 PM, music 6 to 8 PM, The Barn at Meriam Park
- Cana Row Band, live music (free, all ages), Sat, Nov 14, Doors 5:30 PM, music 6 to 8 PM, The Barn at Meriam Park
- Trivia Night (free, all ages), Fri, Nov 27, Doors 5:30 PM, trivia 6 to 8:30 PM, The Barn at Meriam Park
- The Sun Followers, live music (free, all ages), Sat, Nov 28, Doors 5:30 PM, music 6 to 8 PM, The Barn at Meriam Park
Events at Meriam Park
- Trivia Night (free, all ages), Fri, Oct 30, Doors 5:30 PM, trivia 6 to 8:30 PM, The Barn at Meriam Park
- Silent Disco featuring Blacknoise (all ages, ticketed), Sat, Oct 31, 8:00 to 11:00 PM, The Barn at Meriam Park
- Ivy Flats, live music (free, all ages), Fri, Nov 6, Doors 5:30 PM, music 6 to 8 PM, The Barn at Meriam Park
- Chad Bushnell, live music (ticketed), Sat, Nov 7, Doors 6:30 PM, music 7 to 9 PM, The Barn at Meriam Park
- The Strung Nugget Gang, live music (free, all ages), Fri, Nov 13, Doors 5:30 PM, music 6 to 8 PM, The Barn at Meriam Park
- Cana Row Band, live music (free, all ages), Sat, Nov 14, Doors 5:30 PM, music 6 to 8 PM, The Barn at Meriam Park
- Trivia Night (free, all ages), Fri, Nov 27, Doors 5:30 PM, trivia 6 to 8:30 PM, The Barn at Meriam Park
- The Sun Followers, live music (free, all ages), Sat, Nov 28, Doors 5:30 PM, music 6 to 8 PM, The Barn at Meriam Park
See also the Meriam Park events page for the full Barn calendar.
Events in Downtown Chico
- Downtown Chico Treat Street, Fri, Oct 30, 2:00 to 6:00 PM, Downtown Chico
Weekly events in Chico
- Chico Wednesday Farmers Market. Wednesdays from 7:30 AM at the North Valley Plaza Mall Parking Lot.
- Rooftop Music Mondays. Mondays at 6:00 PM at the Hotel Katerina Rooftop Bar.
- Trivia Tuesday. Tuesdays at 6:30 PM at Paradise Brew Werks.
- Open Mic Night. Wednesdays at 6:00 PM at Paradise Brew Werks.
- Karaoke Wednesdays. Wednesdays at 9:00 PM at Mulberry Music Station Brewery.
- Mulberry Swing Social and Industry Thursday. Thursdays at 6:00 PM at Mulberry Music Station Brewery.
Where can you find more Chico events?
- The Barn at Meriam Park
- Butte365 (Butte County events calendar)
- Downtown Chico events
- Chico Performances at Laxson Auditorium
- Explore Butte County
Looking at homes near Meriam Park or downtown? See the Chico communities and the Living in Chico guides.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is happening in Chico this weekend?
On the weekend of October 30 to November 1, 2026, events include Downtown Chico Treat Street on Friday, Trivia Night and the Halloween Silent Disco at The Barn at Meriam Park, Stop Making Sense at Laxson Auditorium, and the Chico Day of the Dead Festival on Sunday.
Does Chico have a farmers market?
Yes. The Chico Wednesday Farmers Market runs weekly from 7:30 AM at the North Valley Plaza Mall Parking Lot.
Where can you find free live music in Chico?
The Barn at Meriam Park hosts free, all-ages live music on many Fridays and Saturdays, including Ivy Flats on November 6, The Strung Nugget Gang on November 13 and Cana Row Band on November 14. Rooftop Music Mondays at Hotel Katerina are weekly.
When is Treat Street in Downtown Chico?
Downtown Chico Treat Street is on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 2:00 to 6:00 PM.
Event details change, so confirm with the organizer before you go. This page is updated weekly. Thinking about moving to Chico? Call or text me at 707-672-6549. Happy to help.
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