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.

Ontario Airport 5K at the Runway free community event returns this Sunday

Ontario Airport will be hosting its 2^nd annual 5K at the Runway event, Sunday, Feb. 4 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Along with the 5K run, the airport will be holding a free community event for the public from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. with a meet and greet with the ONT Paw Squad therapy dogs and airport staff, activities for kids, face painting, food trucks and more.

The event will be held at the National Guard Hangar located at 2180 Avion St. in Ontario. The airport will also be celebrating the USO’s birthday with a portion of the proceeds from the event supporting the USO at the airport. The airport USO is the third largest in the country and provides assistance to thousands of soldiers traveling to and from California.

Registration for the 5K includes a free event t-shirt, medal and free drink at the Brewery X Biergarten (21+ only). Active military and veterans will receive a 50 percent discount using the code “THANK YOU.” Group rates are available of $5 off each registration and same day registration is available until 9 a.m.

Along with the activities, San Bernardino County, the airport Museum, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and other sponsors will be onsite, including radio stations K-FROG, KCAL KOLA and KGGI with free giveaways. There will be plenty of other swag giveaways and a balloon artist for the kids, coloring book station and contest.

This event is rain or shine. For more information on this event, visit www.flyontario.com/5k.

Join the fun at Regional Parks events this winter season

Stimulate your imagination with Second Saturdays at Victor Valley Museum

Families can enjoy on-site themed art projects every month with Second Saturdays at the Victor Valley Museum (VVM) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

2024 Second Saturdays schedule:

Feb. 10
March 9
April 13
May 11
June 8
July 13
Aug. 10
Sept. 14
Oct. 12
Nov. 9
Dec. 14

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 and 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.

VVM’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.

Free Kite Day with Supervisor Baca at Ayala Park

Join Regional Parks in partnership with the Office of Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. as we kickoff Kite Day with Supervisor Bacaon, Saturday, Feb. 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ayala Park in Bloomington.

All are welcome to this free event loaded with arts and crafts, games, giveaways and local food trucks will be onsite with plenty of goodies. Bring your own kite or make one here. Don’t miss out on the fun! Registration begins at 10:30 a.m.

Ayala Park is located at 17909 Marygold Ave. in Bloomington. This event is rain or shine. In the event of rain, the activities will move indoors at the Community Center.

San Bernardino County Museum unveils pop-up exhibit

Captain Joseph McConnell boarding the Beauteous Butch II aircraft

The San Bernardino County Museum unveils a special pop-up exhibit located in the lobby of the San Bernardino County Government Center at 385 N. Arrowhead Blvd. in San Bernardino. The exhibit shares a brief look into the life of national war hero, Captain Joseph McConnell, and includes replica aviator objects, medals, and other objects courtesy of Don Holland.

The pop-up exhibit is an extension of Military in the Mojave: A Commanding Presence in the Victor Valley exhibit that is currently on display at the Victor Valley Museum in Apple Valley.

“The military and those serving and those employed by the military have had a huge impact on our region both economically and culturally,” said Jennifer Dickerson, San Bernardino County Museum History Curator. “History is not one dimensional,” Dickerson said. “It’s important to highlight that diversity because it tells a complete story. It tells us who they were, how they shaped our county. Focusing on different groups like the Latino community and women in the military, it not only showcases where we came from, but it makes the museum more interesting and more accessible to everybody.”

The Victor Valley Museum is located at 11873 Apple Valley Rd. in Apple Valley. Museum galleries will be open during the event with general admission pricing, which is $10 (adult), $8 (military/senior), $7 (student), and $5 (children ages 6 to 12). Children 5 and under and Museum Foundation members are free. Parking is free and the museum is accessible to persons with disabilities. For more information, visit museum.sbcounty.gov/events.

The Victor Valley 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.

San Bernardino County Museum extends “Power of the Press: Black Voice News @ 50” through April 2024

The San Bernardino County Museum announced today, Jan. 30, the extension of Power of the Press: Black Voice News @ 50 exhibit through Sunday, April 28, 2024. The exhibit documents the transformation of the Black Voice News from a printed community weekly newspaper to a digital solutions-focused, data reporting news organization.

It also highlights not only the organization’s work as local government watchdogs but as recorders of Black life in the Inland Empire, including profiles of leaders making a difference in communities across the region, coverage of community events, mapping community assets, and reporting on the fight for social justice and racial equity.

Features of the exhibit include chronicling the power of the Black church, illustrating the impact of Black-led non-profit organizations, and documenting the legacies of Black professionals – doctors, educators, elected leaders, business owners and corporate executives.

The San Bernardino County Museum is located at 2024 Orange Tree Lane in Redlands. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military/senior), $7 (student), and $5 (children ages 6 to 12). Children 5 and under and Museum Foundation members are free. Parking is free and the museum is accessible to persons with disabilities.

The 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.

Find your perfect match at our Adopt a Sweetheart adoption event

Join the Devore and Big Bear Animal Shelters in spreading love and making forever connections.

All pets come spayed/neutered, microchipped, and receive most vaccines.

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.

Additional County Update News – February 1, 2024