What's on at Gateway?

Current exhibits:

Now through January 3, 2026

Come and explore extreme environments on Earth and expands awareness of the possibilities for life in our Solar System and beyond.

By popular demand, puzzles and brainteasers continue in TinkerTopia this fall season.

Gateway Gardens

Dive into biodiversity in Gateway's permanent garden exhibits. Featuring native and edible plants, student projects, and wildlife habitat, Gateway Gardens are a gem of nature in the heart of Chico.

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Saturday Activities

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Check out these dino-tastic Saturday Activities!

Join us in November for these creative activities. Drop-in from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Activities are free with admission!

November 1st: Dia de Los Muertos/Day of the Dead - Create colorful skull masks.
November 8th: Make-a-Dino - Reconstruct a dinosaur skeleton.
November 15th: Make-a-Dino - Reconstruct a dinosaur skeleton.
November 22nd: Dino imprint - Make a dinosaur fossil with air dry clay.
November 29th: Hnad Dino - Make a dinosaur with your handprint.

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