# 18th Annual Archaeology Discovery Weekend

> Event for families in the Riverside–San Bernardino–Ontario area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Sun, Nov 15 · 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Where: La Sierra University, 4500 Riverwalk Parkway, Riverside, CA 92505
- Ages: All ages are welcome
- Price: Free
- Organizer: La Sierra University's Center for Near Eastern Archaeology
- Official page: https://www.funwithkidsinla.com/event-details/18th-annual-archaeology-discovery-weekend-2026-11-15-13-00
- Last checked: Mon, Nov 9

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## About

Families can explore artifact displays and join children’s activities and hands-on archaeology lab activities. Presentations explore people and places of the New Testament world.

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