Fairs,
Festivals, Events
Auto Club Speedway
Red,
White and Cruise celebration: July 4
celebration. See
article on page 6.
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.
Art
show: Second
Saturday of each month, 10am until 3pm.
Car
Show: Second
Sunday of each month, 2pm until 5pm.
Music
at Canyon Crest Towne Centre: Live music
throughout the month.
College
of the Desert Street Fair
Open air
shopping open every Saturday and Sunday at 7am. 340
vendors, arts and crafts, farmers’ market.
43-500 Monterey Ave., Palm Desert. (760) 636-7958.
www.codstreetfair.net.
Discovery
Science Center
2500 N. Main
St., in Santa Ana. (714) 542-2823,
www.discoverycube.org.
Grossology:
Now through
Sept. 12, discover the science of all things
gross. See
article on page 26.
Downtown
Street Jam
Free outdoor
community festival in Downtown Riverside, July 10
from 1-9pm. See
article on page 20.
Drumworkz
Free drum
workshop, July 3, 7:30-8:30pm, adults $2, child $1.
At Rancho Jurupa Park, 4800 Crestmore Rd., in
Riverside. Drums are provided or bring your own.
(951) 684-7032.
www.riversidecountyparks.org.
Fontana
Summer Events
The City of
Fontana is hosting a number of family, summer
activities, with camps, water parks, and
more. See
article on page 6.
Fox
Performing Arts Center
In Downtown
Riverside. Tickets are available at
ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster outlets and the
Riverside Municipal Auditorium Box Office. For more
information, call (951) 779-9800, or go online to
www.foxriversidelive.com.
Star
Trek Matinees: In
conjunction with the Star Trek Exhibition at the
Metropolitan Showcase, the Fox Performing Arts
Center will present special 3pm matinee showings of
all your favorite Star Trek Movies, Saturdays and
Sundays, through August 1. See
article on page 8.
Free
Movies on Main Street
In Riverside
between University and Mission Inn Avenue, enjoy
free family movies projected on a huge outdoor
screen. See
article on page 20.
The
Great Train Expo
July 10-11.
A national, traveling show that caters to the model
railroad enthusiast, with up to 500 tables of train
dealers. At the Fairplex, in Pomona. Adults are $7,
children under 12 are free. For more information,
go online to
www.trainexpoinc.com.
LA
Pet Fair
At the
Fairplex in Pomona, August 7-8. Dogs, cats,
equines, rescues, adoptions, celebrity guest
appearances and animal entertainment.
See
article on page 10.
Lemon
Lily Festival
Idyllwild
celebrates one of its native flowers in the annual
Lemon Lily Festival event, July 16, 17, and
18. See
article on page 25.
Pageant
of the Masters
Laguna’s
world-famous celebration of art in tableaux.
See
article on page 19.
Reptile
Super Show
Aug. 7-8, at
the Fairplex in Pomona, Building 9. This show
features all things reptile.
www.reptilesupershow.com
Rhythm
of Riverside Summer concert Series
Wednesdays,
through Aug. 11, 6-9pm, at Fairmount Park in
Riverside, 2601 Fairmount Blvd. Live entertainment
line-up includes: July 7, La Internacional Sonora
Show (Cumbias); July 14, Southbound (Rock n’
Roll); July 21, Red Carpet Riot (90s); July 28,
Stone Soul (Motown); August 4, Suave (Top 40). For
more information:
www.riversideca.gov/park_rec
Riverside
Downtown Farmers Market
Main Street
in Riverside between 5th
and
6th
Streets,
enjoy a wide variety of novelty and fresh food.
Saturdays, 8am to 1pm.
Riverside
4th of July Spectacular
Fireworks
shows in Riverside, July 4. For more information:
www.riversideca.gov/park_rec, (951) 826-2000.
Mt.
Rubidoux Aerial Fireworks Show: 4706 Mt.
Rubidoux Street. Fireworks begin at 9pm. Free
event. Fireworks show in sync with KOLA FM 99.9
radio broadcast.
la
sierra park aerial fireworks show:
5215 La
Sierra Avenue. Fireworks begin at 9pm. Free event.
Riverside Plaza
(951)
683-1066 x.113. shopriversideplaza.com. The
Riverside Plaza is located in Riverside off of
Central Ave.
Live
Entertainment: Every Friday
and Saturday evening, 7-9pm at the Main Street side
and at the West end, near El Torito.
Spotlight
29 Casino
Located off
I-10. 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella. Show
tickets available at www.spotlight29.com or call
(800) 585-3737 or (760) 775-5566.
The 9th
Annual Desert Showdown BCR World Amateur Boxing
Championships: July
21-24. See
article on page 23.
The
2nd Annual Ultimate Jazz Festival
The hottest
musical talents with smooth jazz, R&B, and
soul, August 7 through August 8, at Fairmount Park
located at 2601 Fairmount Blvd. in Riverside.
Tickets on sale now. See
article on page 9.
Mountain
Activities
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
The Alpine
Slide lets riders experience Olympic-like action as
they negotiate sleds along a quarter-mile track
with banked turns and long straightaways. The
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain is located on the
boulevard in Big Bear Lake, 1/4 mile west of the
Village shopping area, home to 60 specialty stores.
800 Wild Rose Lane. Call (909) 866-4626.
See
article on page 7.
Museums
Edward-Dean Museum & Gardens
9401 Oak
Glen Rd., Cherry Valley.
(951) 845-2626.
www.edward-deanmuseum.org.
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.
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
(760)
778-6262.
palmspringsairmuseum.org.
Planes
of Fame Air museum
The museum
is open daily from 9am to 5pm. 7000 Merrill Ave.,
Chino.
(909)
597-3722.
www.planesoffame.org.
The
Fleet’s Heavy Hitter: Monthly
Living History Flying Event at the Chino Airport on
Saturday, July 3, 10am.
Knights
of the Sky: Living
History Event at the Chino Airport on Saturday,
August 7, 10am. Learn about the men and
developments of World War I aviation.
See
article on page 21.
Riverside
Metropolitan Museum
3800 Main
Street, Riverside.
Star Trek The Exhibition Where Science Meets
Science Fiction: Through Feb.
28, 2011. The largest collection of authentic Star
Trek artifacts and information makes its only
Southern California stop in Riverside. An
impressive array of exhibits featuring sets,
costumes, museum pieces and props from all five
Star Trek television series and eleven Star Trek
feature films. General admission is $15, children
and seniors are $12. Open from Noon to 8pm. For
more information, call (951) 826-5273.
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
Avoid
Summer Brain Drain: Activities
for children, 11am to 3pm every Wednesday, Friday,
and Saturday, and most Thursdays. Workshops
include: July 2 - Drawing Made Simple: Wildlife,
10am, 1pm and 3pm; July 9 - Exploring Nature with
Billy B concert, 6:30-8pm.; July 16 - Painting Made
Simple: Watercolor, 10am, 1pm and 3pm; July 17 -
Graphic Lettering Art: Lettering for Profit,
9am–noon and 2–5pm (3-hour workshops
appropriate for ages 12 and up); July 18 -
Photography Made Simple: Landscapes, 1pm and 3pm;
July 24 - Basket Design Drawings, 11am–4pm;
July 31 - Family Fun Day: Music Around Us,
11am–4pm; August 7 and 8 - Traditional Indian
Basket Making 2-day Workshop with Lorene Sisquoc,
9am–5pm both days. $25 fee
applies.
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. www.museum.nhra.com.
Prolong
Twilight Cruise Night: Hot rod
heaven with 1970 and earlier rods, customs,
classics and muscle cars fill the Museum parking
lot. Held the first Wednesday of every month (July
7, Aug. 4). Held in the Fairplex parking lot from
4pm to 8pm.
Mickey
Thompson Exhibt: Through Oct.
3, learn about the first American to reach 400mph.
Theme
parks
Castle Park
Rides, games
and miniature golf. 3500 Polk Ave., Riverside.
(951) 785-3000.
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.
www.knotts.com.
Knott’s
Soak City
Water park
with 18 rides. Located at 1500 S. Gene Autry Trail
in Palm Springs. (760) 327-0499,
www.knotts.com. See
article on page 26.