Things to do with kids in Riverside — November 2026

Tue, Oct 27 · 12:00 PM

Community Ofrenda at the Lewis Family Playhouse Courtyard

Bank of America Imagination Courtyard, Victoria Gardens Cultural Center

Free

Sun, Nov 1 · 12:00 PM

Dia De Los Muertos – San Bernardino Family YMCA

San Bernardino Family YMCA

Sat, Oct 31

Dia de los Muertos at Castle Park

Castle Park

Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PM

Eternamente: A Día de los Muertos Spectacular! (Lewis Family Playhouse)

Lewis Family Playhouse, Victoria Gardens Cultural Center

Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM

Fall Fest at Castle Park

Castle Park

Paid

Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PM

First Sundays with the Museum of Riverside (Día de los Muertos craft; winter conifers craft)

Corner of Mission Inn Avenue and Main Street, Downtown Riverside

Free

Through Nov 8

Jack and the Beanstalk — LifeHouse Theater world-premiere musical

LifeHouse Theater

From $18All ages

Sun, Nov 1 · 3:00 PM

Ontario Día de los Muertos Celebration & Procession

Ontario Museum of History & Art and Jack R. Mercer Community Bandstand (Euclid Bandstand)

FreeAll ages

Sun, Nov 1 · 9:00 AM

Science Sunday with Ranger Kaeliegh

Big Morongo Canyon Preserve

Mon, Nov 2 · 6:00 PM

Goodnight Moon PJ Storytime (Temecula Public Library)

Temecula Public Library

All ages

Tue, Oct 27 · 4:00 PM

STEAM Time

Desert Hot Springs Library

Ages 2–12

Wed, Nov 4 · 8:30 AM

Coachella Valley Days of Los Muertos at Sunnylands

Sunnylands Center & Gardens

Free

Wed, Nov 4 · 8:00 AM

Wednesday Bird Walk

Big Morongo Canyon Preserve

Thu, Nov 5 · 6:00 PM

Riverside Artswalk crafts with the Museum of Riverside (gourd decorating; Victorian holiday decorations)

Corner of Main Street and University Avenue, Downtown Riverside

Free

Fri, Nov 6 · 5:30 PM

IncredABLES Friday Night Fun Club: Harvest Fest

Central Park (Rancho Cucamonga)

Ages 8+

Fri, Nov 6 · 8:45 AM

Spanish-Language Bird Walk for CV Days of Los Muertos (Sunnylands)

Sunnylands Center & Gardens

Free

Fri, Nov 6 · 7:30 PM

Step Afrika! at Old Town Temecula Community Theater

Old Town Temecula Community Theater

From $15

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM

Art in the Gardens at UCR Botanic Gardens

UCR Botanic Gardens (Alder Canyon)

Sat, Nov 7 · 1:00 PM

Beaumont Día de Los Muertos

Albert A. Chatigny Sr. Community Recreation Center (CRC)

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AM

Desert Mountains Art Fair

Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center

Sat, Oct 24 · 6:00 PM

Desert Nights on the Blvd. (Downtown Desert Hot Springs)

Downtown Desert Hot Springs (Pierson Blvd.)

Free

Sat, Nov 7 · 12:30 PM

Día de los Muertos Aerial Showcase (Art Flying Aerial, Palm Desert)

Art Flying Aerial

Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM

Fall Saturdays at Jensen-Alvarado Historic Ranch: Crafts, Farm Animals & House Tours

Jensen-Alvarado Historic Ranch and Museum

From $3

Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM

Family Movie Afternoon

Murrieta Public Library

FreeAges 0–12

Sat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AM

Family Nature Walks

Big Morongo Canyon Preserve

Sat, Nov 7 · 1:30 PM

Junior Ranger Day at the National Monument

Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center

Sat, Nov 7 · 1:00 PM

Palm Springs Air Museum 30th Anniversary Air Fair & Super Hornet Dedication

Palm Springs Air Museum

With admission

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM

Science Saturday: National STEAM Day (Western Science Center)

Western Science Center (piazza)

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 7 · 5:00 PM

Star Party in the Mountains

Sawmill Trailhead Parking Lot

Sun, Nov 8 · 10:00 AM

CV Days of Los Muertos: Art Flying Aerial performances

Sunnylands Center & Gardens

Free

Sun, Nov 8 · 9:00 AM

Science Sunday with Ranger Kaeliegh

Big Morongo Canyon Preserve

Tue, Nov 10 · 5:30 PM

Veterans Rock: Veterans Day Eve Celebration (McCallum Theatre)

McCallum Theatre

Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM

Beaumont Veterans Parade & Ceremony

Beaumont Avenue parade route (10th Street to 6th Street) and Beaumont Civic Center front lawn

Wed, Nov 11 · 8:00 AM

Chino Hills Veterans Day Salute to Service

Chino Hills Community Center

Wed, Nov 11 · 11:00 AM

Chino Veterans Day Ceremony

Liberty Courtyard, Chino Community Building

Wed, Nov 11 · 8:30 AM

Fall Mini ZooCamp at The Living Desert (Veterans Day)

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

From $95

Wed, Nov 11 · 11:00 AM

Fontana Veterans Day Celebration

Steelworkers' Auditorium

Free

Wed, Nov 11 · 9:00 AM

Lake Elsinore Veterans Day Observance

Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium

All ages

Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM

Menifee Veterans Day Celebration

Menifee Central Park

Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM

Murrieta Veterans Day Parade (24th Annual)

Washington Avenue & Ivy Street to Town Square Park

Wed, Nov 11 · 3:30 PM

Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade (29th Annual)

Palm Canyon Drive, downtown Palm Springs (Ramon Road to Alejo Road)

FreeAll ages

Wed, Nov 11 · 10:50 AM

Rancho Cucamonga Veterans Day Ceremony

Central Park Freedom Courtyard

All ages

Wed, Nov 11 · 9:00 AM

Victorville Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony (30th Annual)

Old Town Victorville Veterans Memorial

Free

Wed, Nov 11 · 8:00 AM

Wednesday Bird Walk

Big Morongo Canyon Preserve

Fri, Nov 13 · 7:00 PM

Fall Puzzle Palooza (Magnolia Recreation Center, Upland)

Magnolia Recreation Center

PaidAges 5+

Fri, Nov 13 · 6:00 PM

Holiday Family Movie Night: Shrek (Ontario Fall Movie Nights)

Ontario Motor Speedway park

FreeAll ages

Fri, Nov 13 · 6:30 PM

Teen Lock-in: Library Hunger Games (Murrieta Public Library)

Murrieta Public Library

FreeAges 13+

Sat, Nov 14 · 4:00 PM

Day of the Dead Arts Fest at the San Bernardino County Museum

San Bernardino County Museum

From $5

Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM

East Hills Community Church Holiday Craft Fair

East Hills Community Church

Free

Fri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PM

Fall Evening Programs at Lake Cahuilla: Mysteries of the Lake & Movies in the Park

Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park

Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM

Fall Saturday Programs at Gilman Historic Ranch & Wagon Museum (Banning)

Gilman Historic Ranch and Wagon Museum

From $3

Sat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM

Lake Cahuilla Veterans Fishing Derby (La Quinta)

Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM

Pee Wee Soccer Skills Fair with the Empire Strykers (Rancho Cucamonga)

Milliken Park

Ages 3–5

Sat, Nov 14 · 6:00 PM

Star Party at the Monument

Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center

With admission

Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM

Sun Printing (Cyanotype) Family Workshop at Sunnylands

Sunnylands Center & Gardens

From $88.35Ages 8+

Sat, Nov 14 · 8:30 AM

Take a Hike: Three Hawks Trail, Crafton Hills (Yucaipa)

Crafton Hills Trailhead – Three Hawks

Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM

Veterans Parade and Expo — Downtown Riverside

Downtown Riverside (Market Street, 10th Street and Main Street)

FreeAll ages

Sun, Nov 15 · 10:00 AM

Fall Family Festival (About Families, La Quinta)

SilverRock Park (Silverrock Event Site)

Free

Sun, Nov 15 · 12:00 PM

Family+ November (Palm Springs Art Museum)

Palm Springs Art Museum (Main Museum)

FreeAll ages

Sun, Nov 15 · 4:30 PM

Pechanga Pu'éska Mountain Day Celebration (Temecula Civic Center)

Temecula Civic Center

FreeAll ages

Thu, Oct 29

Creator Space for Kids (Murrieta Public Library)

Murrieta Public Library

FreeAges 6–12

Wed, Nov 18 · 3:30 PM

Authorfest: Meet Local Children's Authors (Temecula Public Library)

Temecula Public Library

All ages

Wed, Nov 18 · 4:00 PM

Wonderfully Wild Wednesdays with the Living Desert

Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory

Thu, Nov 19 · 4:30 PM

LEGO Club

Murrieta Public Library

FreeAges 3–12

Thu, Nov 19 · 4:30 PM

Teen Innovators Lab: Snap Circuits & 3D Printing (Temecula Public Library)

Temecula Public Library

Thu, Nov 19 · 5:30 PM

Teensgiving Dinner at Bordwell Park

Bordwell Park

FreeAges 12–17

Fri, Nov 20 · 6:00 AM

Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival (12th Annual)

Cathedral City Festival Lawn & Amphitheater

Fri, Nov 20 · 6:00 PM

Lincoln Park Community Thanksgiving Dinner (Riverside)

Lincoln Park

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM

Brick By Brick - STEAM for Kids

Calimesa Library

Through Dec 27

Miracle on 34th Street — LifeHouse Theater (Redlands)

LifeHouse Theater

From $18

Sat, Nov 21 · 9:00 AM

Trot for a Cause 5K Obstacle Fun Run (Menifee)

Menifee Central Park

From $15

Mon, Nov 23 · 8:30 AM

Fall ZooCamp at The Living Desert (Thanksgiving week)

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

From $250

Tue, Nov 24 · 6:00 PM

WildLights 2026 at The Living Desert

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

From $20All ages

Wed, Oct 28 · 4:00 PM

Teen Gaming Afternoons (Murrieta Public Library)

Murrieta Public Library

FreeAges 13–18

Thu, Nov 26 · 9:30 AM

Big Bear Lake Thanksgiving Turkey Trot

Dank Donuts (start/finish area)

From $25All ages

Thu, Nov 26 · 7:30 AM

Upland Turkey Trot 5K & 1K Kid's Dash (19th Annual)

San Antonio Park

From $25All ages

Thu, Nov 26 · 7:30 AM

Yucaipa Turkey Trot 5K & 1-Mile Run

Yucaipa Community Park

From $25

Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 AM

Apple Butter Festival at Los Rios Rancho

Los Rios Rancho

Mon, Oct 26 · 4:00 PM

Construction Crew Brick-Building Club (Temecula Public Library, Ages 6–12)

Temecula Public Library

Ages 6–12