Things to Do in Inland Empire This Week
Looking for things to do in Inland Empire this week? Everything IE pulls together a fresh, curated list of events, concerts, festivals, family activities, and hidden gems happening across Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Temecula, and Redlands — updated every week from verified local sources.
Whether you're a longtime local or visiting the IE for the first time, this week's guide covers everything from free community events to ticketed shows at Toyota Arena, the Mission Inn, Auto Club Speedway, and Yaamava' Theater. Filter by free, family, live music, food and drink, or weekend picks to find the right plan for your schedule.
Every event below is sourced from official venues, city calendars, and verified partners — no fake listings, no AI-generated filler. Browse the full week, save your favorites, or jump straight to our editorial pick of the week.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best things to do in Inland Empire this week?
Everything IE updates its weekly guide every Monday with fresh events, concerts, festivals, family activities, and hidden gems across Inland Empire. Browse the full list above or filter by free, family, live music, or weekend picks.
Are these Inland Empire events verified?
Yes. Every event is sourced from official city calendars, verified venue websites, tourism boards, and approved partners. We do not publish AI-generated or fabricated event listings — each event must be traceable to a real, public source.
How often is the Inland Empire events list updated?
The events list refreshes automatically multiple times per week and is fully rebuilt each Monday with the current week's curated picks.
Are there free things to do in Inland Empire this week?
Yes — tap the "Free" filter at the top of the page to see only free events happening in Inland Empire this week, including community concerts, farmers markets, art walks, and parks programming.
Things to Do in the
Inland Empire This Week
Your curated guide to the best events, hidden gems, and local favorites happening across Riverside and San Bernardino counties this week — from Toyota Arena to Big Bear, Temecula wine country to Yaamava' headliners.
Happening Today
3 eventsThis week in the Inland Empire, we've found 45 events including 12 free things to do and 22 weekend picks. Sourced from verified IE sources including Beyond the Nest, Visit Riverside, and official city calendars across Riverside & San Bernardino counties.
Ontario Arts Festival
The Ontario Arts Festival is seeking independent artists for the festival to be held October 17, 2026. This one-day event features over sixty artist booths offering a wide variety of visual arts, as well as other attractions for Festival visitors including food trucks, a beer garden, art activities, and music.
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The Weekly Brief · week of Sep 28
Marking time with local gatherings and policy
As we enjoy musical performances like Erykah Badu, the community is also focusing on important local governance and safety issues.
- People of the West: Five-Day Marathon — Mon, Sep 28 · Pechanga Resort Casino
- Erykah Badu — Mon, Sep 28 · Yaamava' Theater
- Erykah Badu — Tue, Sep 29 · Yaamava' Theater
- Certified Farmers Market — Tue, Sep 29 · City of San Bernardino
In the news: Wrong way crash on 91 Freeway leaves one dead · Riverside County restaurants closed by health inspectors · Bill to split Riverside County sheriff and coroner offices
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🆓 Free Things to Do This Week
12 free events happening now
🏔️ Weekend Picks
The best things happening Saturday & Sunday across the IE
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Browse our complete Inland Empire events calendar with 45+ activities this week alone.
Beyond Events: Hidden Gems &
Local Favorites for the Inland Empire
Not everything worth doing this week has a ticket or a start time. These are the places, drives, and pockets of the Inland Empire that locals genuinely love — from Riverside and Redlands to Temecula wine country, Old Town strolls, and the San Bernardino mountains.
Tio's Tacos Folk Art Garden
Part taqueria, part outdoor folk-art installation. Founder Martín Sánchez has spent decades turning recycled bottles, tile, and found objects into a sprawling sculpture garden behind his restaurant — and the al pastor is genuinely great.
March Field Air Museum
A massive outdoor and indoor collection of military aircraft on the grounds of one of the oldest air bases in the U.S. SR-71, B-52, cargo planes you can walk under — most IE residents have driven past it for years without going in.
Redlands Public Market
A growing food-hall and beer-hall destination in historic Downtown Redlands, with local breweries, multiple food stalls, live music, and a low-key crowd that feels more Long Beach than San Bernardino County.
Old Town Temecula at Sunset
Wooden boardwalks, antique shops, live music spilling out of bars, and string-lit patios. Old Town Temecula at golden hour is one of the most underrated downtown strolls in Southern California.
Heritage House Riverside
A perfectly preserved 1891 Victorian mansion run by the Riverside Metropolitan Museum, free to tour on weekend afternoons. The detail inside — wallpaper, woodwork, period furniture — is remarkable.
Curated by Everything IE editors. These recommendations are based on real local knowledge of Riverside & San Bernardino counties — not ads or sponsorships.
Sourced from Beyond the Nest, Visit Riverside, Only in the IE, Inland Empire Magazine, and 30+ verified IE sources.
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