# Things to do with kids in Murrieta, CA

> 9 upcoming family events and 4 places and ongoing programs in Murrieta, CA (Riverside County, CA), in the Riverside–San Bernardino–Ontario area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Pacific Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Family Movie Afternoon](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/family-movie-afternoon--listing-07f16ec71ce54ee8fc25229f) — Sat, Oct 24 (+5 more dates) · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Murrieta Public Library · Ages 0–12 · Free · checked Oct 13. Weekly drop-in Family Movie Afternoon in the library's Lab Room every Saturday from September 5 to November 28. Movies are family-friendly and chosen the morning of. For ages 0…
- [Teen Gaming Afternoons (Murrieta Public Library)](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/teen-gaming-afternoons-murrieta-public-library--listing-dd83a9efcbd895a5e5e30848) — Wed, Oct 28 (+2 more dates) · 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Murrieta Public Library · Ages 13–18 · Free · checked Oct 20. A monthly gaming afternoon for teens ages 13 to 18 in the Murrieta Public Library's Lab. Teens can bring their own game or choose from the library's board games, card games and…
- [Creator Space for Kids (Murrieta Public Library)](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/creator-space-for-kids-murrieta-public-library--listing-f030139a2d60107a03db9fc1) — Thu, Oct 29 (+1 more date) · Murrieta Public Library · Ages 6–12 · Free · checked Oct 20. A drop-in maker afternoon at the Murrieta Public Library for children ages 6 to 12, who attend together with a parent or caregiver. Each session sets out hands-on STEAM…
- [Murrieta Veterans Day Parade (24th Annual)](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/murrieta-veterans-day-parade-24th-annual--listing-fc8abe7f8a3c454d1016b0c9) — Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Washington Avenue & Ivy Street to Town Square Park, Murrieta · checked Oct 16. The City of Murrieta holds its 24th Annual Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 10 am to noon. The parade begins at Washington Avenue and Ivy Street and ends…
- [Teen Lock-in: Library Hunger Games (Murrieta Public Library)](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/teen-lock-in-library-hunger-games-murrieta-public-library--listing-1c1a327ad787ac8a0aee93f7) — Fri, Nov 13 · 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM · Murrieta Public Library · Ages 13+ · Free · checked Oct 20. An after-hours Friday evening for teens 13 and older at the Murrieta Public Library, themed around the release of Sunrise on the Reaping, the new Hunger Games prequel. Teens…
- [LEGO Club](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/lego-club--listing-74535161e472f6e4578006ff) — Thu, Nov 19 · 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM · Murrieta Public Library · Ages 3–12 · Free · checked Oct 13. Drop-in LEGO Club at the Murrieta Public Library for ages 3 to 12 with a caregiver. Kids build, create and let their imaginations run wild; LEGO bricks are provided. Held on…
- [Donuts with Santa — Murrieta Town Square](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/donuts-with-santa-murrieta-town-square--listing-315e9472738209c5e8d48dbe) — Sat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM · Town Square Park & Amphitheater, Murrieta · With admission · checked Oct 16. Murrieta's Donuts with Santa takes place on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 9:00 to 10:30 am at Town Square Park & Amphitheater. Children can meet Santa, and free donuts go to…
- [Murrieta Tree Lighting & Festival of Wreaths](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/murrieta-tree-lighting-and-festival-of-wreaths--listing-f2d3bbd5a02813db34bedd92) — Sat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Town Square Park & Amphitheater, Murrieta · checked Oct 16. The City of Murrieta kicks off the holiday season with its Festival of Wreaths and Tree Lighting at Town Square Park & Amphitheater on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 5:00 to…
- [Teen: Crafts & Crumbs](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/teen-crafts-and-crumbs--listing-a799ce3d02ac8b7764af4e31) — Wed, Dec 9 · 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Murrieta Public Library · Ages 13–18 · Free · checked Oct 13. Monthly teen hangout in the library Lab for ages 13-18: make DIY projects, enjoy snacks and meet friends. Second Wednesday of the month, 4:00-6:00 pm. The October 14 session is…

## Places and ongoing programs

- [Code Ninjas Murrieta – JR and CREATE coding programs](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/code-ninjas-murrieta-jr-and-create-coding-programs--listing-fd64b48a20260cd85ec0b9e9) — Year-round sessions during center hours: Mon–Fri 2:00pm–7:00pm; Sat 10:00am–2:00pm… · Code Ninjas Murrieta · Ages 5–14 · Paid · checked Oct 13. Code Ninjas Murrieta, on Alta Murrieta Drive, runs year-round kids' coding programs: JR for ages 5–7 (no reading required) and CREATE for ages 8–14, where kids build their own…
- [Dog Tales (Read to a Therapy Dog)](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/dog-tales-read-to-a-therapy-dog--listing-8b70ae288ab0fd574bb4a6da) — Mondays, 4:30-5:20 PM; drop-in registration from 4:00 PM (calendar lists Oct 19 and Oct… · Murrieta Public Library · Ages 3–12 · Free · checked Oct 13. Children ages 3 to 12 and their caregiver read to a friendly therapy dog in 10-minute sessions at the Murrieta Public Library. Drop-in registration begins at 4 PM once the dogs…
- [Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve & Visitor Center (Murrieta)](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/santa-rosa-plateau-ecological-reserve-and-visitor-center-murrieta--listing-63c9983401ffba16c1ccea2c) — Visitor Center 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Tuesday–Sunday; trails 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. · Santa Rosa Plateau Visitor Center, Murrieta · All ages · From $3 · checked Oct 20. A Riverside County Parks nature reserve and visitor center at about 2,000 feet on the southern end of the Santa Ana Mountains, west of Murrieta. Trails wind through ancient oak…
- [Urban Air Adventure Park Murrieta](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/urban-air-adventure-park-murrieta--listing-3f5d2768dedf41939da41cb7) — Mon–Thu 4–8 pm; Fri 4–9 pm; Sat 10 am–9 pm; Sun 11 am–8 pm; Wednesdays School Day Play… · Urban Air Adventure Park Murrieta · From $24.99 · checked Oct 13. Urban Air Murrieta is an indoor adventure park at Village Walk Place with trampoline and climbing attractions and a Kid's Area for ages 7 and under. Regular hours are…

## Recently ended

- [2026 Dark in the Park (Murrieta)](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/2026-dark-in-the-park-murrieta--listing-dd6d72fec2289b02a47818c0) — ended Fri, Oct 23

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