# Things to do with kids in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

> 19 upcoming family events and 6 places and ongoing programs in Rancho Cucamonga, CA (San Bernardino 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

- [Rancho Cucamonga Spooktacular](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/rancho-cucamonga-spooktacular--listing-734f337c64df22ad677f330b) — Sat, Oct 24 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · RC Sports Center, Rancho Cucamonga · Free · checked Oct 13. City of Rancho Cucamonga's Spooktacular on Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the RC Sports Center, 8303 Rochester Ave. Families dress in costume for a free…
- [Community Ofrenda at the Lewis Family Playhouse Courtyard](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/community-ofrenda-at-the-lewis-family-playhouse-courtyard--listing-1925a6e135139598d8b58ab1) — Tue, Oct 27 (+5 more dates) · 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Bank of America Imagination Courtyard, Victoria Gardens Cultural Center, Rancho Cucamonga · Free · checked Oct 16. For Día de los Muertos, the Lewis Family Playhouse in Rancho Cucamonga displays an open-to-the-public Community Ofrenda on the Courtyard Stage of the Bank of America Imagination…
- [Teen Program: Teen Scream - Cryptids and Creatures](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/teen-program-teen-scream-cryptids-and-creatures--listing-1b449266968d5f85576147e9) — Wed, Oct 28 · 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Paul A. Biane Library, Rancho Cucamonga · checked Oct 13. Teens solve mysteries and riddles with friends, learn about creatures from folklore and legend, create their own creature and make a worms-in-dirt treat at the Paul A. Biane…
- [IncredABLES Friday Night Fun Club: Villains Ball Dance](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/incredables-friday-night-fun-club-villains-ball-dance--listing-6b53240e1772ba8a08775507) — Fri, Oct 30 · 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM · Central Park (Rancho Cucamonga) · Ages 8+ · From $10 · checked Oct 16. Rancho Cucamonga's IncredABLES Friday Night Fun Club holds a Villains Ball Dance on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 5:30 to 8:00 pm at Central Park. The inclusive, family-friendly…
- [Eternamente: A Día de los Muertos Spectacular! (Lewis Family Playhouse)](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/eternamente-a-dia-de-los-muertos-spectacular-lewis-family-playhouse--listing-59f09dc2fba33d0d3bd42958) — Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PM · Lewis Family Playhouse, Victoria Gardens Cultural Center, Rancho Cucamonga · checked Oct 13. Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar and Ballet Folklórico del Río Grande present a stage celebration of life, memory and cultural tradition that blends live mariachi with…
- [IncredABLES Friday Night Fun Club: Harvest Fest](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/incredables-friday-night-fun-club-harvest-fest--listing-27b7a35e0d134b8582124f44) — Fri, Nov 6 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM · Central Park (Rancho Cucamonga) · Ages 8+ · checked Oct 16. An inclusive autumn evening for participants ages 8 and older at Rancho Cucamonga's Central Park on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, part of the city's IncredABLES…
- [Nightly Holiday Light Shows at Victoria Gardens](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/nightly-holiday-light-shows-at-victoria-gardens--listing-0f77badb4d9df4eed258ed92) — Nov 6 – Dec 24 · Chaffey Town Square, Victoria Gardens, Rancho Cucamonga · All ages · checked Oct 24. Every evening from November 6 through Christmas Eve, Chaffey Town Square at Victoria Gardens in Rancho Cucamonga hosts a short holiday light and music show, with the square's…
- [Santa Photos at Victoria Gardens](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/santa-photos-at-victoria-gardens--listing-147196506565125bcda8f50b) — Nov 6 – Dec 24 · Chaffey Town Square, Victoria Gardens, Rancho Cucamonga · All ages · checked Oct 24. From November 6 through December 24, Santa Claus sits for photos in a decorated set in Chaffey Town Square at Victoria Gardens, Rancho Cucamonga. Children can share their wish…
- [Santa's Arrival and Tree Lighting Ceremony at Victoria Gardens](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/santa-s-arrival-and-tree-lighting-ceremony-at-victoria-gardens--listing-593bb04874cac18c52034218) — Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Chaffey Town Square, Victoria Gardens, Rancho Cucamonga · All ages · checked Oct 24. Victoria Gardens opens its holiday season on Friday evening, November 6, in Chaffey Town Square in Rancho Cucamonga. The shopping center's 45-foot live tree, brought down from…
- [Rancho Cucamonga Veterans Day Ceremony](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/rancho-cucamonga-veterans-day-ceremony--listing-385e91d665ce34b98c417239) — Wed, Nov 11 · 10:50 AM – 11:50 AM · Central Park Freedom Courtyard, Rancho Cucamonga · All ages · checked Oct 13. City of Rancho Cucamonga's yearly Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, beginning 10:50 am (listed 10:50 am – 11:50 am) at the Central Park Freedom Courtyard…
- [Pee Wee Soccer Skills Fair with the Empire Strykers (Rancho Cucamonga)](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/pee-wee-soccer-skills-fair-with-the-empire-strykers-rancho-cucamonga--listing-c41af4377a4b3f53748c73fe) — Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Milliken Park, Rancho Cucamonga · Ages 3–5 · checked Oct 16. The City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Empire Strykers indoor soccer team host their annual Pee Wee Soccer Skills Fair for children ages 3–5 on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 9…
- [IncredABLES Friday Night Fun Club: Candy Cane Boogie](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/incredables-friday-night-fun-club-candy-cane-boogie--listing-bcb737cdaf73b8210cfe0dc6) — Fri, Dec 4 · 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM · Central Park (Rancho Cucamonga) · Ages 8+ · checked Oct 16. Rancho Cucamonga's IncredABLES Friday Night Fun Club kicks off the holidays with the Candy Cane Boogie at Central Park (11200 Base Line Road), 5:30 to 8:00 pm, for participants…
- [Rancho Cucamonga Breakfast with Santa](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/rancho-cucamonga-breakfast-with-santa--listing-a0ea98eaeaf0757d33611de0) — Sat, Dec 5 · 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM · Central Park (Rancho Cucamonga) · Ages 3+ · From $25 · checked Oct 13. City of Rancho Cucamonga's Breakfast with Santa at Central Park, 11200 Base Line Road, on Saturday, December 5, 2026, with two seatings (8:30–10:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.–12:30…
- [The Nutcracker – Inland Pacific Ballet (Lewis Family Playhouse)](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/the-nutcracker-inland-pacific-ballet-lewis-family-playhouse--listing-53d5b8f5a252b1a62a76ca91) — Sat, Dec 5 (+1 more date) · 12:00 PM · Lewis Family Playhouse, Victoria Gardens Cultural Center, Rancho Cucamonga · All ages · checked Oct 13. Inland Pacific Ballet, in partnership with the Lewis Family Playhouse, presents the full holiday Nutcracker with grand sets and costumes and a large cast: Clara's journey through…
- [Santa Cares Sensory-Friendly Santa Visit at Victoria Gardens](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/santa-cares-sensory-friendly-santa-visit-at-victoria-gardens--listing-7a9fc362a19ccefa2b3a38a8) — Sun, Dec 6 · 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM · Chaffey Town Square, Victoria Gardens, Rancho Cucamonga · All ages · checked Oct 24. Santa Cares is a sensory-friendly visit with Santa held before the usual crowds on Sunday morning, December 6, in Chaffey Town Square at Victoria Gardens. The hour is set aside…
- [Santa's Little Helpers (Lewis Family Playhouse)](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/santa-s-little-helpers-lewis-family-playhouse--listing-e5b5ddc0f5b2444f016ca84f) — Fri, Dec 11 · 6:30 PM · Lewis Family Playhouse, Victoria Gardens Cultural Center, Rancho Cucamonga · checked Oct 13. Family-friendly holiday musical presented by the Lewis Family Playhouse: four little elves chosen by Santa are whisked to his toyshop, where Captain Golly, Dr. Holly and Chef…
- [Rancho Cucamonga Snow Much Fun Day](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/rancho-cucamonga-snow-much-fun-day--listing-ec6e9ae8de629eea22d01c76) — Sat, Dec 12 · 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Red Hill Community Park, Rancho Cucamonga · Free · checked Oct 13. City of Rancho Cucamonga's Snow Much Fun Day on Saturday, December 12, 2026 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at Red Hill Community Park, 7484 Vineyard Avenue. The page lists snow play…
- [Storytime with Mrs. Claus at Victoria Gardens](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/storytime-with-mrs-claus-at-victoria-gardens--listing-f75561505e06f3fe9f7840a6) — Sat, Dec 12 · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Chaffey Town Square, Victoria Gardens, Rancho Cucamonga · checked Oct 24. Mrs. Claus visits Chaffey Town Square at Victoria Gardens on Saturday, December 12, to read holiday stories to children and pose for photos. Alongside the readings, children can…
- [Noon Year's Eve at Victoria Gardens](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/noon-year-s-eve-at-victoria-gardens--listing-7b2121dd0345e06dbfae3fbf) — Thu, Dec 31 · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Chaffey Town Square, Victoria Gardens, Rancho Cucamonga · checked Oct 24. Victoria Gardens holds a daytime New Year's countdown for young children on December 31 in Chaffey Town Square, Rancho Cucamonga. From 11 am to 1 pm, a live DJ plays, children…

## Places and ongoing programs

- [Code Ninjas Rancho Cucamonga – JR and CREATE coding programs](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/code-ninjas-rancho-cucamonga-jr-and-create-coding-programs--listing-846ee1f4e95901d77d3f5da9) — Year-round drop-in sessions during center hours: Tue–Thu 2:00pm–6:00pm; Sat… · Code Ninjas Rancho Cucamonga · Ages 5–14 · Paid · checked Oct 13. Code Ninjas Rancho Cucamonga is a kids' coding center on Foothill Boulevard. Its year-round programs are JR (ages 5–7, no reading required) and CREATE (ages 8–14), in which kids…
- [Discovery Club STEAM Program at Biane Library](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/discovery-club-steam-program-at-biane-library--listing-8157abf2eb2f5aeda52720e7) — Wednesdays and Fridays (e.g. Wednesday November 4, 2026, 4:00–4:30 pm); registration… · Paul A. Biane Library, Rancho Cucamonga · Ages 6–12 · checked Oct 24. Discovery Club is a 30-minute hands-on STEAM program for children ages 6 to 12 at the Paul A. Biane Library inside the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center in Rancho Cucamonga…
- [Family Storytime at Biane Library (Rancho Cucamonga)](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/family-storytime-at-biane-library-rancho-cucamonga--listing-1b304e9bcdda441cb2b04c77) — Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:30–11:00 am; registration opens one business day prior · Paul A. Biane Library, Rancho Cucamonga · checked Oct 24. Family Storytime at the Paul A. Biane Library in Rancho Cucamonga mixes stories read aloud with interactive songs, rhymes and movement in a session of about 25 minutes. It…
- [Sky Zone Trampoline Park Rancho Cucamonga](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/sky-zone-trampoline-park-rancho-cucamonga--listing-14e8a9277d23b7c361ed86ff) — Mon–Thu 11:00am–8:00pm; Fri 11:00am–10:00pm; Sat 9:00am–10:00pm; Sun 10:00am–8:00pm · Sky Zone Rancho Cucamonga · All ages · From $36.99 · checked Oct 13. Sky Zone Rancho Cucamonga is an indoor trampoline and active-play park at Foothill Marketplace on Foothill Boulevard. Hours are Monday–Thursday 11:00am–8:00pm, Friday…
- [Toddler Storytime at Archibald Library (Rancho Cucamonga)](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/toddler-storytime-at-archibald-library-rancho-cucamonga--listing-e6a2e9d036b5661682905885) — Fridays, 10:30–11:00 am; register Thursday · Archibald Library, Rancho Cucamonga · Ages 1–3 · checked Oct 24. The Archibald Library in Rancho Cucamonga holds Toddler Storytime on Friday mornings at 10:30 for children ages 1 to 3 with a caregiver. Each session lasts about 25 minutes and…
- [Toddler Storytime at Biane Library (Rancho Cucamonga)](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/toddler-storytime-at-biane-library-rancho-cucamonga--listing-ad6b6e83b7db2727de4dc3ba) — Tuesdays, 10:30–11:00 am; register the Saturday before · Paul A. Biane Library, Rancho Cucamonga · Ages 1–3 · checked Oct 24. Toddler Storytime at the Paul A. Biane Library is a roughly 25-minute session for children ages 1 to 3 and their caregivers, with picture books, songs, rhymes and movement suited…

## Recently ended

- [Teen Program: TeenTober Paint Night](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/teen-program-teentober-paint-night--listing-c1ba9ba92b34937448914546) — ended Wed, Oct 21
- [Ghosts at Victoria Manor (Victoria Gardens)](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/ghosts-at-victoria-manor-victoria-gardens--listing-9641f7e612e88ae4295dfbce) — ended Sat, Oct 17
- [Discovery Club - Biane Library](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/discovery-club-biane-library--listing-c18d6a585d4f35b0a066e23d) — ended Wed, Oct 14

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