Free & Cheap Things to Do with Kids

Explore the best free & cheap things to do with kids options for kids and families in Chico

National Yo-Yo Museum

National Yo-Yo Museum

Historical exhibits & a 256-pound yo-yo. Museum dedicated to the namesake toy with memorabilia displays & a working, 256-pound wooden yo-yo.

Gateway Science Museum

Gateway Science Museum

Interactive, kid-friendly museum. Part of CSU Chico, a small, kid-oriented museum with hands-on science activities & exhibitions.

Phantom Falls

Phantom Falls

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Gray Lodge Wildlife Area

Gray Lodge Wildlife Area

Wetlands reserve known for bird-watching. A 9,200-acre expanse of protected wetlands offering trails, bird-watching, fishing & hunting.

Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area

Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area

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Colusa County Fairgrounds

Colusa County Fairgrounds

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Sutter County Museum

Sutter County Museum

Local history exhibits & a gift shop. Rotating displays documenting the region's past, plus a cool store for books & handmade goods.

Holly Tree Park

Holly Tree Park

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Happy Park

Happy Park

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Sutter National Wildlife Refuge

Sutter National Wildlife Refuge

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Historic Bridgeport Covered Bridge

Historic Bridgeport Covered Bridge

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South Yuba River State Park

South Yuba River State Park

Historic bridges & a wheelchair trail. Riverside park spanning 20 miles, with 4 historic bridges & a wheelchair-accessible nature trail.

Museum of the Forgotten Warriors

Museum of the Forgotten Warriors

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