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

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

New Regional Parks swim complex schedule

The 2024 swim season at Glen Helen and Yucaipa Regional Parks has been a busy one. As summer comes to a close, both swim complexes schedules will be transitioning back to weekends (Saturday and Sunday only), beginning Saturday, Aug. 10. As a result of the transition, both swim complexes are now closed during the week for the remainder of the 2024 swim season.

The Labor Day holiday weekend will be the last weekend of the 2024 swim season and both pools will be open through Labor Day Monday, Sept. 2. Pool hours, including Labor Day, will be 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. For pool schedules, admission prices and FAQs, visit parks.sbcounty.gov/swim-schedules.

Regional Parks kicks-off monthlong catfish derby with cash prizes for heaviest catches

August kicks-off the monthlong catfish derby at Cucamonga-Guasti, Glen Helen and Mojave Narrows Regional Parks, offering up to $1,000 for the heaviest caught from derby entrants. This event is a skilled competition open to the general public and anglers of all ages.

The monthlong derby begins Aug. 1 and ends Aug. 31. Daily derby hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The final weigh-in of the day must be recorded at the gatehouse with park staff by 5 p.m. for the catch to be eligible for the derby. Participants are allowed to enter the derby daily.

Cash Prizes include:

Overall heaviest caught: $1,000
Heaviest caught per park: $500
Second heaviest caught per park: $300
Third heaviest caught per park: $100

Participants must fish with one closely attended fishing rod. Derby rules prohibit hand lines, netting, or catch and release. Snagging of fish is also prohibited and will not qualify for derby prizes. All catfish must be freshly caught, fresh in appearance, intact and not overly stiff.

Derby entry forms, rules and prizes are available online, at each participating park or by scanning the QR code. A fishing license is required for ages 16 and over. A fishing license can be purchased online at wildlife.ca.gov/Licensing/Fishing.

The derby fee is $5 per person. A fishing permit is also required and is $10 per person, Monday-Wednesday, and $12 per person, Thursday-Sunday. Park admission is $8 per vehicle, Monday-Friday, and $10 per vehicle, Saturday-Sunday.

Derby winners will be announced Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, via San Bernardino County Regional Parks social media outlets and website. For more information on Regional Parks, visit parks.sbcounty.gov or follow us on Facebook and Instagram for weekly catfish stockings and announcements.

Regional Park to host arts & crafts with free popsicles activity

Yucaipa Regional Park hosts arts & crafts with free popsicles activity

Join us at Yucaipa Regional Park on Thursday, Aug. 8, from 3-6 p.m. for arts & crafts and free popsicles, while supplies last. Spend the day of fishing, picnicking, hiking or biking. Admission is $10 per vehicle and free for those camping with us. All ages are welcome! Leashed pets are welcome too! Yucaipa Regional Park is located at 33900 Oak Glen Road in Yucaipa. Park hours are daily from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information on camping and events, visit parks.sbcounty.gov or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Glen Helen Regional Park hosts lawn games with free popsicles activity

Join us at Glen Helen Regional Park on Friday, Aug. 9, from 3-6 p.m. for lawn games and popsicles, while supplies last. Bring the family for a day of fishing, picnicking, hiking or biking. Admission is $10 per vehicle and free for those camping with us. All ages are welcome! Leashed pets are welcome too! Glen Helen Regional Park is located at 2555 Glen Helen Pkwy., in San Bernardino. Park hours are daily from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information on camping and events, visit parks.sbcounty.gov or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park hosts arts & crafts with free popsicles activity

Join us at Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park on Wednesday, August 14, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. for arts & crafts and free popsicles, while supplies last. Bring the family for a day of fishing, picnicking or cool off at our splash pad. Admission is $10 per vehicle. All ages are welcome! Leashed pets are welcome too! Cucamonga-Guasti is located at 800 N. Archibald Ave. in Ontario. Park hours are daily from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information on our events, visit parks.sbcounty.gov or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Yucaipa Regional Park hosts Hot Summer Nights with Movie in the Park

Join Regional Parks as we celebrate Hot Summer Nights on Saturday, August 10, from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Yucaipa Regional Park for some summer sizzlin’ games, activities, live music and food trucks. Stick around for our Movie in the Park at dusk (about 8ish), featuring Elemental by Disney and Pixar. Free popcorn will be available while supplies last. For those who leave the park earlier in the day and would like to come back for the movie, free park re-entry will be allowed with proof of same day payment, such as a receipt. All ages are welcome! Leashed pets are welcome too! Bring your chairs, blankets, snacks and set up for a relaxing afternoon at beautiful Yucaipa. The swim complex will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We advise to arrive as early as possible if you plan on going to the pool. The park opens at 7:30 a.m. Park admission is $10 per vehicle and free for those who are camping with us. For more information on camping and events, visit parks.sbcounty.gov or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Regional Parks invites you to do art in the park, origami

Cancelled: Yucaipa Regional Park hosts art in the park making origamis activity

UPDATE: This event has been cancelled as of Tuesday, Aug. 13. We apologize for any inconvenience. For more information on camping and events, visit parks.sbcounty.gov or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Glen Helen Regional Park hosts art in the park making origamis activity

Join us at Glen Helen Regional Park on Thursday, August 15, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., as we learn the art of origami. All supplies are provided, while they last. Origami is the Japanese tradition of folding square-shaped paper into various shapes. This activity is based around arts & crafts. Spend the day of fishing, picnicking, hiking or biking. Admission is $10 per vehicle and free for those camping with us. All ages are welcome! Leashed pets are welcome too! Glen Helen Regional Park is located at 2555 Glen Helen Pkwy., in San Bernardino. Park hours are daily from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information on camping and events, visit parks.sbcounty.gov or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Regional Park to host celebrating trees, arts and crafts activity

Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park hosts celebrating trees, arts & crafts activity

Join us at Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park on Sunday, August 11, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., as we celebrate trees and all the good they do for our environment. This activity is based around arts & crafts. Bring the family for a day of fishing, picnicking or cool off at our splash pad. Admission is $10 per vehicle. All ages are welcome! Leashed pets are welcome too! Cucamonga-Guasti is located at 800 N. Archibald Ave. in Ontario. Park hours are daily from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information on our events, visit parks.sbcounty.gov or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Yucaipa Regional Park hosts celebrating trees, arts & crafts activity

Join us at Yucaipa Regional Park on Sunday, August 11, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., as we celebrate trees and all the good they do for our environment. This activity is based around arts & crafts. Spend the day of fishing, picnicking, hiking or biking or cooling off at the swim complex. Admission is $10 per vehicle and free for those camping with us. All ages are welcome! Leashed pets are welcome too! Yucaipa Regional Park is located at 33900 Oak Glen Road in Yucaipa. Park hours are daily from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information on camping and events, visit parks.sbcounty.gov or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Investigate Animal Evidence at the park

Prado Regional Park hosts search the park for animal evidence activity

Join us at Prado Regional Park on Wednesday, August 21, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., as we track down animal evidence in the park. Prado is home to several species of birds and wildlife and often leave tracks for us to find. If you have binoculars, feel free to bring them along. Bring the family for a day of fishing, picnicking, hiking or biking. Admission is $10 per vehicle and free for those camping with us. All ages are welcome! Leashed pets are welcome too! Prado Regional Park is located at 16700 S. Euclid Ave. in Chino. Park hours are daily from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information on camping and events, visit parks.sbcounty.gov or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park hosts search the park for animal evidence activity

Join us at Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park on Wednesday, August 21, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. as we track down animal evidence in the park. Guasti is home to several species of birds and wildlife and often leave tracks for us to find. If you have binoculars, feel free to bring them along. Bring the family for a day of fishing, picnicking or cool off at our splash pad. Admission is $10 per vehicle. All ages are welcome! Leashed pets are welcome too! Cucamonga-Guasti is located at 800 N. Archibald Ave. in Ontario. Park hours are daily from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information on our events, visit parks.sbcounty.gov or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Yucaipa Regional Park hosts search the park for animal evidence activity

Join us at Yucaipa Regional Park on Saturday, August 24, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. as we track down animal evidence in the park. Yucaipa is home to several species of birds and wildlife and often leave tracks for us to find. If you have binoculars, feel free to bring them along. Spend the day of fishing, picnicking, hiking or biking or cooling off at the swim complex. Admission is $10 per vehicle and free for those camping with us. All ages are welcome! Leashed pets are welcome too! Yucaipa Regional Park is located at 33900 Oak Glen Road in Yucaipa. Park hours are daily from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information on camping and events, visit parks.sbcounty.gov or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Glen Helen Regional Park hosts search the park for animal evidence activity

Join us at Glen Helen Regional Park on Saturday, August 24, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., as we track down animal evidence in the park. Glen Helen is home to several species of birds and wildlife and often leave tracks for us to find. If you have binoculars, feel free to bring them along. Spend the day of fishing, picnicking, hiking or biking or cooling off at the swim complex. Admission is $10 per vehicle and free for those camping with us. All ages are welcome! Leashed pets are welcome too! Glen Helen Regional Park is located at 2555 Glen Helen Pkwy., in San Bernardino. Park hours are daily from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information on camping and events, visit parks.sbcounty.gov or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Doggie Pool-ooza end of summer fun for dogs

SAVE THE DATE! Regional Parks is (paws-itively) excited about the return of Doggie Pool-ooza this year on Saturday, September 7 for small dogs and Sunday, Sept. 8 for large dogs. Both days are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Yucaipa Regional Park swim complex. Yucaipa Regional Park is located at 33900 Oak Glen Road in Yucaipa. We will keep you posted as we get more information on this event. For more information on camping at Yucaipa and events, visit parks.sbcounty.gov or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

LEGO building event at Apple Valley Library

Calling all LEGO fans! The San Bernardino County Library encourages patrons of all ages to participate in a special contest to build their own one-of-a-kind LEGO creation, which can be entered in a competition during our LEGO event at the Newton T. Bass Apple Valley Branch Library.

To receive an entry form, builders must check out 10 items with their library card at any of the 32 San Bernardino County Library branches. Creations can be built individually or in a group but must be a unique build that does not use a LEGO kit.

Participants can drop off their entries at the Apple Valley Branch Library between August 20-22 in preparation for the grand showcase event on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, from 10 a.m. to noon. This event will also include jumbo block play, crafts and more! Winners will be announced at the end of the event, which will include award categories such as “most creative” and “most likely to become a kit sold in stores.”

For more information about rules and participation, customers are encouraged to visit https://www.sbclib.org or contact Library Administration at 909-387-2220.

This event is another opportunity to celebrate and support the Countywide Vision’s literacy campaign, Vision2Read, as well as San Bernardino County’s newest Opportunity Campaign.

The Newton T. Bass Apple Valley Branch Library is located at 14901 Dale Evans Parkway in Apple Valley.

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 about the San Bernardino County Library system, please visit http://www.sbclib.org/ or call 909-387-2220.

Summer fun events at Regional Parks

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

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 Rd., in 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. 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.

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 August from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy a variety of entertainment, crafts and treats where the entire family will make lasting memories.

Art adventures in new STEAM Lab now at San Bernardino County Museum

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 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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

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.

Additional County Update News – August 8, 2024