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Astronomy after hours at the Victor Valley Museum

Looking for a starry-eyed start to your weekend? Head over to the Victor Valley Museum on Saturday, July 13, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. for Cosmic Nights. In partnership with the High Desert Astronomical Society (HiDAS), the museum invites the public to view stars, planets, the moon and other astronomical phenomena.

The evening features telescope viewing and an opportunity to discuss astronomy with telescope operators. Local food and entertainment vendors will be onsite including Kona Ice of the Victor Valley, Funnel Kake Frenzy and OMG Face Painting.

Visitors are welcome to set up portable lawn chairs and blankets for extended viewing and are also encouraged to bring binoculars or set up their own telescopes. The event takes place outdoors and visitors are advised to wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

The Victor Valley Museum is located at 11873 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child ages 6 to 12). Children five and under are admitted free. Museum members receive a 50 percent discount. Parking is free and the museum is accessible to persons with disabilities. For more information, please visit museum.sbcounty.gov or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

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.

Second Saturdays brings an immersive world of bubbles to museum

Wave, swirl, blow and pull. Make, float and even stretch – discover all you can do with bubbles! Second Saturdays are for bubble making! Join us on Saturday, July 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Victor Valley Museum for Second Saturdays where you will have the opportunity to create giant bubbles, catch falling bubbles, or reach and pop bubbles. Family fun guaranteed!

The Victor Valley Museum is located at 11873 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child ages 6 to 12). Children five and under and museum members are admitted free. The museum is accessible to people with disabilities. For more information, please visit museum.sbcounty.gov or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park to host watercolor art in the park

Regional Parks invites all artists to come out and put your painting skills to the test at Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park on Sunday, July 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. All supplies will be provided, while they last. All ages are welcome to join us! Bring the whole family and spend the day with us. Pack a picnic, bring your bikes and cruise around the park, fish or cool down at our splash pad. Leashed pets are welcome too! Admission is $10 per vehicle. Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park is located at 800 N. Archibald Ave. in Ontario. Guasti is now open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information on our parks, amenities or other events, please visit parks.sbcounty.gov. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay updated on the latest park news and events.

Prado Regional Park to host watercolor art in the park

Regional Parks invites all artists to come out and put your painting skills to the test at Prado Regional Park on Sunday, July 14 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. All supplies will be provided, while they last. All ages are welcome to join us! Bring the whole family and spend the day with us. Pack a picnic, bring your bikes and cruise around the park or fish. Leashed pets are welcome too! Admission is $10 per vehicle and free for those camping with us. Prado Regional Park is located at 16700 S. Euclid Ave. in Chino. Prado is now open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information on our parks, amenities or other events, please visit parks.sbcounty.gov. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay updated on the latest park news and events.

Mojave Narrows Regional Parks to host comic book art in the park

Join us at Mojave Narrows Regional Park for some comic book art in the park on Tuesday, July 16, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. All ages are welcome to join us! Bring the whole family and spend the day with us. Pack a picnic, bring your bikes and cruise around the park, cool off in the splash pad or fish. Leashed pets are welcome too! Admission is $10 per vehicle and free for those camping with us. Mojave Narrows Regional Park is located at 18000 Yates Road in Victorville, and is now open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information on our parks, amenities or other events, please visit parks.sbcounty.gov. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay updated on the latest park news and events.

Yucaipa Regional Park to host junior scavenger hunt

Join us for a daytime scavenger hunt at Yucaipa Regional Park on Wednesday, July 17 from noon to 3 p.m. All ages are welcome, but the activity is primarily geared toward ages 2-13. 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. Pack a picnic, bring your bikes and cruise around the park, fish or cool down at our swim complex. Visit our website for pool hours (we suggest arriving early). Admission is $10 per vehicle and free for those camping with us. Yucaipa Regional Park is located at 33900 Oak Glen Road in Yucaipa and is now open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Leashed pets are welcome too! For more information on our parks, amenities or other events, please visit parks.sbcounty.gov. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay updated on the latest park news and events.

Glen Helen Regional Park to host junior scavenger hunt

Join us for a daytime scavenger hunt at Glen Helen Regional Park on Friday July 19 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. All ages are welcome, but the activity is primarily geared toward ages 2-13. 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. Pack a picnic, bring your bikes and cruise around the park, fish or cool down at our swim complex. Visit our website for pool hours (we suggest arriving early). For this day, park admission and fishing permits will be half-price in celebration of National Parks and Recreation Month. Park admission is $4 per vehicle and fishing permits are $6 per person. Glen Helen Regional Park is located at 2555 Glen Helen Pkwy. in San Bernardino and is now open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Leashed pets are welcome too! For more information on our parks, amenities or other events, visit parks.sbcounty.gov. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay updated on the latest park news and events.

Yucaipa Regional Parks to host bubble bonanza event

Join us as we get creative and go mad with bubbles at Yucaipa Regional Park on Thursday, July 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. All ages are welcome! Bring the whole family and spend the day with us. Pack a picnic, bring your bikes and cruise around the park, fish or cool down at our swim complex. Visit our website for pool hours (we suggest arriving early). Admission is $10 per vehicle and free for those camping with us. Yucaipa Regional Park is located at 33900 Oak Glen Road in Yucaipa and is now open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Leashed pets are welcome too! For more information on our parks, amenities or other events, visit parks.sbcounty.gov. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay updated on the latest park news and events.

County Museum brings summer of fun for the entire family!

The San Bernardino County Museum is all-in for a fun-filled summer! Mark your calendars for Summer Family Fun Days! These family-friendly events will take place every Saturday in July and August from 1 to 4 p.m. Enjoy a variety of entertainment, crafts and treats where the entire family will make lasting memories.

Cart Talk Saturdays
Have a burning question for one of our museum staff members? Want to get up close with our museum’s collections? Visitors will have the opportunity to get a firsthand look at our museum collections.

The museum has also partnered with Lappert’s Ice Cream for the month, giving visitors the opportunity to purchase and indulge in the region’s tastiest ice cream. Every Saturday in July from 1 to 4 p.m.

Art Adventures in New STEAM Lab
Weekly themes will reflect our region’s fascinating history, culture and natural history, as well as current exhibitions. Visitors will be encouraged to explore and create their own work while working alongside the museum’s education team. All skill levels and abilities are invited to participate. Every Saturday in August from 1 to 4 p.m.

To purchase admission tickets in advance or find more information on San Bernardino County Museum programs, events, exhibitions, volunteer opportunities and memberships, visit museum.sbcounty.gov or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.

The San Bernardino County Museum is located at 2024 Orange Tree Lane, at the California Street exit from Interstate 10 in Redlands. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child ages 6 to 12). Children five and under and museum members are admitted free. Parking is free and the museum is accessible to persons with disabilities.

Avis Marvelous: An inside look at native birds of North America

The Victor Valley Museum (VVM) is proud to showcase Avis Marvelous: Ornithology on the Western Frontier, an exhibition that explores the work of notable avian artists who documented the birds of North America during the 18th and 19th centuries.

The artworks are a collection of 50 historic engravings featuring a variety of birds ranging from the Columbia Magpie Jay to the Black-chinned Hummingbird, and Mountain Bluebird.

As nineteenth century reproduction technology improved, avian art became widespread, and some artists became household names. John James Audubon, a contributor of the paintings, said, “I know that I am no scholar, but I am aware that no man living knows better than I do the habits of our birds; no man living has studied them as much as I have done.”

If you are curious about this exhibit, click here to find out more. The exhibit closes at VVM on October 27, 2024, and will be on exhibit at the San Bernardino County Museum from Friday, November 1, 2024 through April 19, 2025.

The Victor Valley Museum is located at 11873 Apple Valley Road in Apple Valley. The museum is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child ages 6 to 12). Children five and under and museum members are admitted 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.

Regional Parks pools open Tuesday through Sunday for summer

The 2024 swim season at Glen Helen and Yucaipa Regional Parks has begun, and both swim complexes are now open daily,except on Mondays, through Aug. 4. Daily hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We advise swimmers to arrive early as the line begins to form when the parks open at 7:30 a.m. Once each complex reaches capacity, no new arrivals will be allowed inside. After August 4, both swim complexes will return to the weekend schedules through Labor Day.

For pool schedules, admission prices and FAQs, visit parks.sbcounty.gov/swim-schedules.

A flier with a list of summer events at Regional Parks with clip art of a rainbow, palm tree, sandcastle.

DOWNLOAD PARKS SUMMER EVENT CALENDAR

Join us at any one of our Regional Parks this summer. From Cucamonga-Guasti to Yucaipa, even at Calico Ghost Town, there is plenty to do this summer. For more information on our events at Regional Parks, please visit parks.sbcounty.gov/events.