What To Do

Fairs, Festivals, Events

Banning Centennial Events
May 18, Lecture by Richard Hanks on his new book: This War is for a Whole Life: The Culture of Resistance Among Southern California Indians, 7 PM, Dorothy Ramon Gathering Hall, 127 N. San Gorgonio Ave.; May 19, Pass Chorale “Americana”, 2:30, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1320 W. Williams St.; May 27, Memorial Day Observance and USO Show, 11 am, Cultural Alliance at Banning Woman’s Club, Call 951-922-5526; June 1 & 2, Gilman Wild West Days, Western Art Festival & Charity Bike Ride; June 1, Heritage Keepers Art Show at the Dorothy Ramon Learning Center.

The Big Irish Fair
Irish fair and music festival, June 15-16. See article on page 20.

Cal State University San Bernardino Arts & Music Festival
May 17, 4-9pm. Starts at the Fullerton Art Museum and will take place in the art studios, the museum, on Camphor Walkway on the North side of the Library, and all the way to the Lower Commons. There will be something for every taste level including great food, a fabulous art walk displaying artists works in all mediums, and music by local and world renowned musicians. Free to the public with free parking in Lots B & C. For more information go to AMF Facebook or call (909) 537-7360 (Coussoulis Arena) for event information and (909) 537-7373 for exhibiting artist submissions.

California Welcome Center
Ask for a regional recreation and relaxation passport. 1955 Hunts Lane, #102, in San Bernardino. (909) 891-1874. visitcwc.com or cwcinlandempire.com.

Canyon Crest Towne Centre
Shop, dine, relax and enjoy at the Towne Centre, located at 5225 Canyon Crest Dr. in Riverside. (951) 686-1222.
www.cctownecentre.com. Outdoor events are weather permitting. See article on page 11.
Craft and Art show: Second Saturday of each month, 10am until 3pm.
Car Show: Second Sunday of each month, 1pm until 4pm through May 11, 4-7pm after May 11.
Live Bands Performing: Tuesday evenings in June, July (Saturdays in July also) and August, 6-8:30pm. Crafts for children on Tuesday evenings.

Chocolate and Wine Festival
June 8 at the Ontario Convention Center, enjoy the finest chocolate desserts and wine as they compete to be named the best. See article on page 27.

College of the Desert Street Fair
Open air shopping, Saturdays and Sundays, 7am to 2pm, with new merchandise, an arts section, food court, entertainment and farmers market. On the College of the Desert campus, 43-500 Monterey Ave., Palm Desert.
(760) 636-7958. www.codstreetfair.net.

Dakota Smith and The Quest for Eden Summer Camp
Grove Community Church summer camp for kids with a week of games, music, crafts and God’s Word. See article on page 18.

Downtown Riverside Fashion Show
May 2, 6-7pm, on Main St. between 5th and 6th Streets. Riverside’s premier Spring fashion event. See new offerings from area designes and fashion retailers. For more information go online to www.riversidedowntown.org or facebook.com/destinationstyledowntownriverside.

Downtown Farmers Market in Riverside
Main Street between 5th and 6th Streets, a wide variety of novelty and fresh food, every Saturday in downtown Riverside, 8am to 1pm. www.riversideca.gov

Fontana Car Show
First Friday of the month, through September. Free event. Staging is 5-6pm, show 6-8pm. At the Civic Center Campus, 8353 Sierra Ave., in Fontana. Categories include pre-1979 and classics, low riders, hot rods and muscle cars, imports and customs, and motorcycles. Includes food and live music. For more information go online to vcarshow.fontana.org.

Garden Grove Strawberry Festival
In its 55th year, celebrate strawberries May 24-27. See article on page 21.

Huck Finn Jubilee
The annual music festival returns, tickets are on sale now. See article on page 12.

Koroneburg Old World Festival
Enjoy old world fun at this Bavarian village in Corona. See article on page 10.

Pet Walk
In Lake Elsinore, May 11, from 9 to 11am. At the Riverwalk monument sign at Heald Ave. and Riley St in Historic Downtown Lake Elsinore. Pet Registration begins at 8:45am. The walk is a 1.25 mile course where pet parents earn opportunities for raffle prizes. For more information call (951) 245-0442 or visit the www.lake-elsinore.org.

LA Roadsters Show
June 16 at the Fairplex in Pomona. Enjoy historic roadsters, meet legendary builders and more. www.laroadsters.com. (310) 544-4200.

Rancho Cucamonga Local History Arts Night
May 10 in celebration of Rancho Cucamonga history, 7-9pm, at the Paul A. Biane Library at Victoria Gardens. See article on page 27.

Rhythm of Riverside Concert Series
Held at Fairmount Park in Riverside, Wednesdays 6-9pm. See article on page 9.

Rosie’s Kids charity golf tournament
May 20 at Eagle Falls Golf Course at Fantasy Springs Casino. Entry is $75. Call (760) 485-4483 or email Rosie Welmas at rndwelmas@aol.com. Rosie’s Kids helps offset the high cost of extra curricular activities and helps children to become well-rounded individuals.

Summer in fontana
Family fun events and activities in Fontana. See article on page 8.

Taste of Brews
At White Park in Riverside on Sat., May 25. Showcasing beers from 40-plus craft breweries; several of the breweries are from the Inland Empire including: Packinghouse (Riverside), Kat Daddy (Moreno Valley), I&I (Chino), Taps (Brea), Weins (Temecula) , and Brewrebellion (Yucaipa).

West Coast Funk Festival
June 1, 3-8pm, featuring Lakeside, SOS Band, Zapp, and Dazz Band. Tickets: $40 advance, $50 at the door. VIP tickets: $90 advance, $100 at the door. www.westcoastfunkfest.com. (909) 396-0151. At the Fairplex in Pomona. See article on page 19.

West Coast Thunder
Memorial Day event in Riverside, May 25-26. See article on page 6.

Wild West Days
Gilman Historic Ranch and Wagon Museum in Banning celebrates Wild West Days, June 1-2. See article on page 13.

2nd Annual Yucaipa Music and Arts Festival
May 3-5, featuring live music, art, food, carnival rides and more.
www.yucaipamusicandarts.org.

Mountain Activities

Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
Enjoy fun in Big Bear. Inner tubing, bobsled-like ride, go-karts and miniature golf. Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain is located in Big Bear Lake, 800 Wild Rose Lane. Call
(909) 866-4626. Also nearby is Big Bear Snow Play, on Big Bear Blvd., (909) 585-0075. Open 10am-4pm, $25. Night tubing is Friday and Saturday, 5-9pm, and is $15.

Big Bear Alpine Zoo
A wildlife alpine collection of more than 160 animals. Open daily 10am to 5pm, weather permitting.
(909) 878-4200. www.bigbearzoo.com.

Museums

Cabot’s Pueblo Museum
In Desert Hot Springs. Museum collection includes Native American pottery and baskets, artifacts and other treasures. cabotsmuseum.org. (760) 329-7610.

Edward-Dean Museum & Gardens
9401 Oak Glen Rd., Cherry Valley. (951) 845-2626. www.edward-deanmuseum.org. The Museum is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm and is closed on county holidays. Admission is $5; children 12 and under are free. The Museum’s permanent collections are primarily 16th through 19th century European and Asian decorative arts.

The Historic Site of the Original McDonalds/ Route 66 Museum
Toys, collectables, photo memorabilia, vintage road signs. Open 10am-5pm daily. 1398 N. E St., San Bernardino. Free admission. (909) 885-6324.

Idyllwild Nature Center
25225 Hwy. 243, 1/2 mile north of Idyllwild. (951) 659-3850.
www.idyllwildnaturecenter.net.
Open Tues.-Sun., 9am-4:30pm.

The Inland Empire Military Museum
WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Gulf, Iraq and Afghanistan wars military memorabilia. Open Sat. and Sun., 10am-5pm, Mon.-Fri. by appointment. 1394 N. E St. in San Bernardino. Free admission. (909) 885-6324 or (909) 888-0477.

Palm Springs Air Museum
An educational non-profit organization with over 28 flyable planes and interactive exhibits housed in 60,000 square feet of climate-controlled hangars. 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, (760) 778-6262. www.PalmSpringsAirMuseum.

Planes of Fame Air museum
The museum is open Sunday through Friday from 10am to 5pm, Saturday from 9am to 5pm. 7000 Merrill Ave., Chino.
(909) 597-3722. www.planesoffame.org.
Planes of Fame Air Show: May 4-5, warbirds will fly over Chino Airport.
Carrier Battles of the Pacific: Living History Flying event on June 1, 10am. See article on page 27.

San Bernardino County Museum
At California Street exit from I-10 in Redlands. Open Tuesdays - Sundays, 9am-5pm. General admission $8 (adult), $6 (military or senior), $5 (student), and $4 (child aged 5 to 12). Children under five and Museum Association members are admitted free. Parking is free.
www.sbcountymuseum.org, (909) 307-2669.

Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum
Open Wednesday - Sunday 10am-5pm. The Museum features over 80 historical race cars from several venues. Racing memorabilia spanning the History of NHRA, specialty exhibits rotate throughout the year. Huge museum gift shop and so much more! (909) 622-2133. 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, Gate 1, LA County Fairplex. nhramuseum.org.
Twilight Cruise: May 1, Twilight Cruise presented by Prolong Super Lubricants, 4-8pm.

Theme parks

Boomers
In Upland. Miniature golf, go karts, bumper boats, rock wall, ferris wheel, spinning tubs, airplane ride, tiny tot cars, two arcades, snack bar & cafe. 1500 W. Seventh, Upland.
Call (909) 946-9555. www.boomersparks.com.

Castle Park
Rides, games and miniature golf. 3500 Polk Ave., Riverside. (951) 785-3000. www.castlepark.com.

Knott’s Berry Farm
With over 165 rides, shows and attractions in five themed areas, Knott’s Berry Farm has it all when it comes to family fun. Buena Park. www.knotts.com.

Knott’s Soak City Water Park
In Palm Springs, 1500 S. Gene Autry Trail.
(760) 327-0499. www.soakcityps.com. Tickets start at $25.99.