11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Mooney Grove Park 27000 S. Mooney Blvd., Visalia CA

Through a partnership between the Tulare County Office of Education, the Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency and a myriad of other county and city resources, the Red Ribbon Celebration event allows students and families to participate in safe, educational, and fun activities without the use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs. In addition, the event will be a showcase of positive choices and opportunities for the youth of the Valley.

This year, the event will feature music, a petting zoo, inflatable games, a pumpkin patch, face painting, a photo booth, a magic show, and more! A variety of food trucks will be on site with available food and snacks for purchase, including Acai Bar, Philly's Cheesesteak, El Tri Raspados, Gab's Burgers, Mr. Lumpia, Street Corner Tacos, The SNO Mobile, and Don Gummy to name a few. There will also be numerous community organizations on hand with resource booths for young people and their families. 

Speaking and Listening 1, 2, 3

Photos from the 2025 Red Ribbon Week celebration.

Open to leadership students in middle school, this conference is designed to empower leaders. Along with lessons on leadership, students also learn about the dangers of cannabis, vaping, tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs, and how to create engaging events at school to help build inclusive, caring campus cultures and develop safe, inclusive, and supportive schools.

$150.00 registration fee per team. Spaces are limited. 

Presentation

To register a team, go to: bit.ly/CHOICESLeadership2026

Photos from the 2025 Leadership Conference. 

Open to students in middle and high school, this symposium is designed to empower attendees to develop safe, inclusive, and supportive schools. The conference features a keynote speaker and breakout sessions on topics of diversity, building resiliency, creating cultures of kindness, teamwork, making healthy choices, cannabis prevention, leadership, and self-advocacy.

$150.00 registration fee per team. Spaces are limited. 

Presentation 

Photos from the 2025 Anti-Bullying Symposium.

8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Galaxy Theatres, 1575 Retherford St., Tulare

Students participate in a game show-style competition, answering questions on topics including the tobacco industry and the health effects of smoking. The event gives students valuable information about the dangers of tobacco and marijuana – before they enter middle school and are presented with the temptation to smoke.

$150.00 registration fee per team. Spaces are limited. 

CSS SEP Standards: 1, 3, 6, 8

Photos from 2026 Anti-Tobacco & Marijuana Challenge Bowl

6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Visalia Fox Theatre, 308 W Main St., Visalia