Things to do in San Bernardino County – Welcome to San Bernardino County

This section focuses on family-friendly events that are sponsored by county departments including the Library, Museum, Regional Parks, Special Districts and more.

Support children in need this holiday season

San Bernardino County Fire and ABC7 are celebrating the holiday season with the Spark of Love Toy Drive. Help us make the holiday season special for underserved children and teens in San Bernardino County.

Donate a new, unwrapped toy or sporting good item at a County Fire Spark of Love event in your area. To locate an event nearest you, visit sbcfire.co/SparkOfLove.

Big Bear and Devore Animal Shelters seek toy donations for Happy Pawlidays Adoption Event

The Big Bear and Devore Animal Shelters are currently collecting pet toy donations!

The donations will be redistributed to those who adopt a pet during our Happy Pawlidays Adoption Event, Dec. 15-23.

For information about animals available for adoption in San Bernardino County’s Big Bear and Devore shelters, please visit San Bernardino County Animal Care at animalcare.sbcounty.gov/pets to see photographs of pets awaiting adoption or call (800) 472-5609. To donate to assist animals at the shelter, visit www.arffund.org.

Come to the San Bernardino County Library holiday events and programs

The San Bernardino County Library invites residents to attend their upcoming holiday events. Enjoy an amazing experience of fun-filled crafts, face painting, balloon artists, and games.

These events are another opportunity to celebrate and support the Countywide Vision’s literacy campaign, Vision2Read. Visitors should bring their library cards, as every 15 items checked out during the events earns visitors a fun incentive and an opportunity drawing ticket for a chance to win awesome prizes. All activities are free and open to all ages.

Holiday events schedule:

Dec. 9 from 2 to 3 p.m., Adelanto Library,11497 Bartlett Ave., Adelanto
Dec. 11 from 4 to 5 p.m., Baker Family Learning Center and Library, 2818 Macy St., Muscoy
Dec. 13 from 4 to 5 p.m., Crestline Library, 24105 Lake Gregory Dr., Crestline
Dec. 14 from 3 to 4 p.m., Janice Horst Lucerne Valley Library, 33103 Old Woman Springs Rd., Lucerne Valley
Dec. 14 from 3 to 4 p.m., Needles Library, 1111 Bailey Ave., Needles
Dec. 16 from 11 a.m. to noon, Twentynine Palms Library, 6078 Adobe Rd., Twentynine Palms
Dec. 16 from 2 to 3 p.m., Yucca Valley Library, 57271 29 Palms Hwy., Yucca Valley
Dec. 19 from 4 to 5:30 p.m., Running Springs Library, 2677 Whispering Pines, Running Springs
Dec. 20 from 5 to 6 p.m., Bloomington Library at 18028 Valley Blvd., Bloomington

Holiday events with Santa schedule:

Dec. 9 from 1 to 2 p.m., Barstow Library, 304 E. Buena Vista, Barstow
Dec. 9 from 11 a.m. to noon, Rialto Library, 251 W. 1st St., Rialto
Dec. 9 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Wrightwood Library, 6011 Pine St., Wrightwood
Dec. 11 from 4 to 5 p.m., Montclair Library, 9955 Fremont Ave., Montclair
Dec. 11 from 4 to 5 p.m., Yucaipa Library, 2040 5th St., Yucaipa
Dec. 12 from 4 to 6 p.m., Newton T. Bass Apple Valley Library, 14901 Dale Evans Pkwy., Apple Valley
Dec. 12 from 4 to 7 p.m., James S. Thalman Library at 14020 City Center Dr., Chino Hills
Dec. 12 from 4 to 7 p.m., Lewis Library & Technology Center, 8437 Sierra Ave., Fontana
Dec. 12 from 4 to 5 p.m., Lake Arrowhead Library, 27235 Hwy. 189, Blue Jay
Dec. 13 from 4 to 5 p.m., Phelan Memorial Library, 9800 Clovis Rd., Phelan
Dec. 14 from 4 to 5 p.m., Chino Library, 13180 Central Ave., Chino
Dec. 14 from 4 to 6 p.m., Sam J. Racadio Library & Environmental Learning Center, 7863 Central Ave., Highland
Dec. 14 from 3 to 4 p.m., Mentone Library, 331 Opal Ave., Mentone
Dec. 16 from 1 to 2 p.m., Joshua Tree Library, 6465 Park Blvd., Joshua Tree
Dec. 19 from 4 to 5 p.m., Loma Linda Library, 25581 Barton Rd., Loma Linda

Holiday Paint Night schedule:

Dec. 9 from 2 to 3 p.m., Bloomington Library, 18028 Valley Blvd., Bloomington

For more programs, events, and additional information, please visit sbclib.org or contact your local branch library.

The library continues to thank the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors for their support of literacy and libraries.

The San Bernardino County Library system is a dynamic network of 32 branch libraries that serves a diverse population over a vast geographic area. The County library system strives to provide equal access to information, technology, programs, and services for all people who call San Bernardino County home.

The library plays a key role in the achievement of the Countywide Vision by contributing to educational, cultural, and historical development of our county community.

For more information on the San Bernardino County Library system, please visit http://www.sbclib.org/ or call (909) 387-2220.

County Museum partners with County Library to announce Winter Storytime for young readers

Join us for a very special Winter Storytime! The San Bernardino County Museum is partnering with the San Bernardino County Library to bring a variety of weekly storytime sessions on select Tuesdays to visitors that will include live music, winter-themed stories, crafts, and more!

Winter Storytime schedule:
Dec. 5, 12, & 19, beginning at 11 a.m. to noon

Winter Storytime will feature a wide range of winter-themed children’s books. Some of the readings include a visit to a museum gallery where a special activity will highlight an artifact or museum exhibit.

The San Bernardino County Museum is located at 2024 Orange Tree Lane in Redlands. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child ages 6 to 12). Museum Foundation members and children five and under are free. The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities and parking is free. For more information, visit museum.sbcounty.gov/events.

San Bernardino County Museum’s exhibits of regional, cultural and natural history and the museum’s other exciting events and programs reflect the effort by the Board of Supervisors to achieve the Countywide Vision by celebrating arts, culture, and education in the county, creating quality of life for residents and visitors.

Winter arrives early at museum with Winter Wonderland Workshop

Kick-off the holiday season and create sweet memories with loved ones at San Bernardino County Museum’s Winter Wonderland Workshop on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. The museum will provide visitors with materials, while supplies last, to make one-of-a-kind gingerbread houses and intricate snowflakes.

This enchanting workshop is perfect for all ages offering an engaging and educational experience that will ignite curiosity about the wonders of winter. While you’re here, explore the museum and familiar favorites! Museum galleries will be open during the workshop.

The San Bernardino County Museum is located at 2024 Orange Tree Lane in Redlands. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child ages 6 to 12). Museum Foundation members and children five and under are free. The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities and parking is free. For more information, visit museum.sbcounty.gov/events.

Victor Valley Museum hosting ‘Second Saturdays’ Christmas carol event

Victor Valley Museum invites the community to learn Christmas carols during its ’Second Saturdays’ event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9.

‘Second Saturdays’ is a day that offers hands-on workshops for the entire family.

The themes change monthly, so visit the website at https://museum.sbcounty.gov for details.

The Victor Valley Museum is located at 11873 Apple Valley Rd. in Apple Valley. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child ages 6 to 12). Museum Foundation members and children five and under are free. The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities and parking is free. For more information, visit museum.sbcounty.gov/events.

Baker Community Resource Fair

The Baker Community Resource Fair is a public event bringing resources to the Baker community. We are committed to extending our efforts throughout San Bernardino County. The event takes place Dec. 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. and will be located at 72100 Schoolhouse Lane in Baker.

We will be bringing resources and information to your neighborhood. Our dedicated Child Support professionals are eager to meet with you to share child support services and assistance with your child support case needs.

We are teaming up with incredible organizations like Molina, San Bernardino County Schools and Childcare Resource Center to present an impactful community event. We can’t wait to meet you and share resources that will help your children thrive!

Join the fun at Regional Parks events this holiday season

Additional County Update News – December 8, 2023