Things to Do in San Bernardino County

Make Your Own Thanksgiving Wreath at Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park

Join us for wreath-making at Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park on Friday, Nov. 17 from 3:30-5 p.m. Make and take home your own creation for the holiday season. All supplies will be provided, while they last. All ages welcome. Free with park admission of $8 per vehicle. Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park is located 800 N. Archibald Ave. in Ontario. For more information on Regional Parks events, visit parks.sbcounty.gov/events.

Stimulate your imagination with Second Saturdays at Victor Valley Museum with a slimy adventure

Families can enjoy on-site themed art projects every month through Second Saturdays at the Victor Valley Museum (VVM) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join us on the second Saturday of each month for an exciting hands-on art workshop for the entire family. Themes change each month so be sure to visit the website for current details. Museum staff are passionate about activating their visitors’ senses with a physical product, like slime, to keep them mesmerized with this unforgettable (and slimy) experience with their family!

Second Saturdays schedule:
November 18: Slime Time
December 9: Christmas Carols

The museum’s core exhibits and public programs focus on areas of history, art, biodiversity, and earth sciences. Semi-permanent exhibits feature our remarkable mineral collection, historical artifacts about the military history of the High Desert in the exhibit “Military in the Mojave,” and the amazing fossils of the Mojave Desert and surrounding areas.

Our rotating art exhibitions focus on artists with a connection to our High Desert area as well. For the duration of the year, the museum is hosting an exhibit, “Ahead of His Time: The Life and Art of Ramón Contreras,” featuring five exclusive works of art and a large-scale mural by local late mural artist Ramón Contreras.

VVM is located at 11873 Apple Valley Road in Apple Valley. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military/senior), $7 (student), and $5 (children ages 6 to 12). Children 5 & under and museum members are free. Parking is free and the museum is accessible to persons with disabilities. For more information, visit museum.sbcounty.gov/events.

Crafts & Yard Games at Prado Regional Park

Join us Sunday, Nov. 19 from 2:30 to 5 p.m. at Prado Regional Park for arts and crafts along with yard games. Spend the afternoon with us and enjoy the fall season. All supplies will be provided, while they last. All ages welcome. Free with park admission of $8 per vehicle and free for those camping with us. Prado Regional Park is located at 16700 S. Euclid Ave. in Chino. For more information on Regional Parks events, visit parks.sbcounty.gov/events.

Turkey Popcorn Balls at Mojave Narrows Regional Park

Join us on Monday, Nov. 20 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at Mojave Narrows Regional Park for a festive afternoon of making holiday popcorn balls shaped like a turkey. All ages welcome. All supplies will be provided, while they last. Free with park admission of $8 per vehicle and free for those camping with us. Mojave Narrows Regional Park is located at 18000 Yates Rd. in Victorville. For more information on Regional Parks events, visit parks.sbcounty.gov/events.

Calico Holiday Fest

Join us for our Holiday Fest celebration with a meet and greet with Santa and photo-ops. Enjoy our festivities, which will include live music and and crafts along with story time with Santa after dark. Afterwards, there will be a special tree lighting and Christmas carolers. There will be plenty of holiday shopping available at all our town shops for those hard-to-find gifts. Our celebration will include plenty of food and attractions at an additional cost. For attraction prices, like our train rides and mine tours, visit www.calicoattractions.com. Leashed pets are welcome. To view what our shops have to offer, watch our videos at www.youtube.com. For more event details, visit parks.sbcounty.gov/calico-holiday-fest.

Park Scavenger Hunt at Yucaipa Regional Park

Join us for a daytime scavenger hunt at Yucaipa Regional Park on Wednesday, Nov. 29 from noon to 3 p.m. Ages 2-13 years old may participate. Our junior hunters will be given a list of items to look for throughout the park. Prizes will be awarded to those who complete the ultimate task. Admission is $8 per vehicle and free for those camping with us. For more information on Regional Parks events, visit parks.sbcounty.gov/events.