SPECIAL » EVENTS 2018

Miles of classic cars, an officially designated cruising route and ’50s-style sock hops are the big attractions of Redding’s KOOL APRIL NITES. April 21-29 koolaprilnites.com

Eighty wild horses run free on the 5,000-acre WILD HORSE SANCTUARY near Mount Lassen. Guided, two- and three-day rides are offered spring through fall, and a special wildflower-themed ride is April 21-22. wildhorsesanctuary.org

May is rodeo month in Redding, kicking off with a barbecue and dance May 12 and then four days of classic riding and roping events, plus “mutton bustin’” for the kids, at the REDDING RODEO. May 16-19. reddingrodeo.com