This section focuses on family-friendly events that are sponsored by county departments including the County Library, County Museum, Regional Parks and more.
Join Regional Parks for Hot Summer Nights
Join Regional Parks as we celebrate Hot Summer Nights on Saturday, August 9, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Yucaipa Regional Park for some summer sizzlin’ games, activities, live music and food trucks. Stick around for our first ever Drone Light Show! Get ready to witness the night sky come alive with dazzling lights, synchronized movement and breathtaking designs—all from a fleet of glowing drones! All ages are welcome! Leashed pets are welcome too! Bring your chairs, blankets, snacks and set up for a relaxing afternoon at beautiful Yucaipa.
Free community clean-up event for San Bernardino residents
San Bernardino County Code Enforcement and Solid Waste Management Divisions will be providing bulky trash collection containers for the FREE disposal of accumulated trash, e-waste, tires and on-site confidential document shredding for unincorporated residents only. No business materials will be accepted. Free disposal services will end at noon or when the equipment is full.
- This program is limited to the residents of the unincorporated county area.
- We cannot accept commercial or industrial waste from businesses. Please remember to safely secure and properly cover your loads prior to traveling to the event.
- If you are bringing waste tires, please limit your load to a maximum of nine tires. (State Law prohibits hauling of more than 9 tires, unless an exemption is granted. Please call us for more information). Tires on rims willbe accepted.
Please note: You are required to unload your own waste materials.
If you have oversized, loose, or hard-to-handle loads, you may be turned away to dispose of your waste materials at your own expense.
We will accept household trash, bulky items green waste, and vehicle tires, (we do notaccept concrete).
The Urban Conservation Corps will be present to accept electronics (TVs, computer monitors, VCRs, stereos, cell phones and more).
We cannot accept hazardous waste. This includes motor oil and oil filters, antifreeze, gasoline, drain cleaner, pesticides, fertilizers, fluorescent lights, wood preservatives, pool and hobby supplies, auto/furniture polish, paint thinners, paint products, medications, or similar products.
For current information, locations, and times for the disposal of Household Hazardous Waste, please call the Household Hazardous Waste Program: 800-645-9228.
Event details:
When: Saturday, August 23, 2025
8 a.m. – noon (or earlier if equipment fills up)
Where: Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church
796 W. 48th St., San Bernardino
If you have questions regarding this event, please call Land Use Services Staff Analyst De Leon Luna at 909-383-2133.
County Museum invites teachers to their first-ever educator open house
San Bernardino County Museum (SBCM) is proud to host its first annual educator open house on Thursday, Aug. 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the museum in Redlands. This free event is open to all K-12 educators, school administrators, curriculum coordinators and homeschool networks throughout the Inland Empire and beyond.
Designed with educators in mind, the open house offers a hands-on introduction to the museum’s wide range of field trip opportunities, loan kits, STEAM-based programming and educational partnerships. Attendees will have the chance to preview interactive exhibits, explore classroom resources, and engage directly with education staff to learn how to integrate museum content into their lesson plans.
“This event is our way of thanking educators for the work they do and showing them how the museum can be a partner in their classrooms,” said Erica Watkins, museum educator at SBCM. “We’re excited to share new programs and tools that bring local culture, history, and science to life for students.”
Highlights include:
- Exploring engaging exhibits and cart talk programs
- Connecting with community resource vendors
- Networking with fellow educators
- Participating in a museum resource raffle
- Enjoying light refreshments and more
Educators are encouraged to RSVP at tinyurl.com/544p6usk. Admission is free with valid school ID or district email.
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 Tuesdays through Sundays 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 members are admitted free. Parking is free and the museum is accessible to people with disabilities. For more information, visit museum.sbcounty.gov or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.
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.
Join us at National Night Out at Ayala Park in Bloomington
Board of Supervisors Vice Chair and Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. and the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Fontana Station invite you to attend National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 6-8 p.m. at Ayala Park, located at 17911 Marygold Ave., Bloomington.
Enjoy an evening of community fun featuring local service groups, county partners, tasty food trucks, inflatable games and more! As part of the event, Ayala Park will unveil its new Veterans Monument.
This annual campaign strengthens the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while celebrating community spirit.
The event and parking are both free. For more information, call 909-677-0066 or visit the Bloomington Park District website.
Museum Foundation launches an exciting new SBCMF Kids Club for young explorers
San Bernardino County Museum Foundation (SBCMF) is proud to announce the launch of its brand-new SBCMF Kids Club, an engaging membership program designed to inspire curiosity and creativity in children ages 0 to 14. For just $50 per child annually, members of the SBCMF Kids Club will enjoy a variety of exclusive benefits that blend fun, learning and community connection.
SBCMF Kids Club members will receive:
- A free SBCMF Kids Club T-shirt, sponsored by 1LoveIE, to wear proudly during visits and events.
- 50% off museum admission for the child and one accompanying adult all year long — perfect for repeat visits! Or become a SBCMF museum member for unlimited visits.
- A free scoop of ice cream from local partner Lappert’s Ice Cream of downtown Redlands.
- Quarterly access to Exploration Station: A STEAM Lab for Kids, where hands-on activities spark discovery in science, technology, engineering, art and math.
- An invitation to our annual after-hours pizza party, a special evening filled with hands-on science fun and exciting presentations from SBCM curators at this members-only evening event.
- Score cool perks and surprises from our awesome community partners throughout the year.
“SBCMF Kids Club is more than just a membership—it’s an invitation to explore, create and build lasting memories at the museum,” said SBCMF Executive Director Brandon Mulder. “We wanted to offer families an affordable way to deepen their connection with the museum and make learning feel like an adventure.”
Victor Valley Museum’s Second Saturdays soar with “Flying High Kite Creations”
Families are invited to let their creativity take flight at Victor Valley Museum’s (VVM) upcoming Second Saturdays program, “Flying High: Kite Creations,” happening on Saturday, Aug. 16 at 11 a.m.
Part of the museum’s popular monthly Second Saturdays series was designed to ignite imagination and spark hands-on learning. This fun-filled program invites visitors of all ages to build and decorate their own custom kites while exploring the science behind flight, wind and aerodynamics. Museum staff will guide guests through the process, blending art, engineering and play.
“This event brings together creativity and STEM in a way that kids and families can truly enjoy,” said Curator of Visitor Engagement Tiffany Talavera. “It’s the perfect opportunity to connect, craft and learn something new.”
Materials for the kite making workshop will be included in regular museum admission. Don’t forget that frozen treats will be available for purchase too! Family fun guaranteed! Visitors can enjoy on-site themed art projects every month at VVM from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Themes change monthly, so visit the website at museum.sbcounty.gov events for details.
Victor Valley Museum is located at 11873 Apple Valley Road 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 people with disabilities. For more information, visit museum.sbcounty.gov or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.
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.
Victor Valley Museum announces a new exhibition; Here Comes the Sun: Solar Science and Spirituality
Victor Valley Museum (VVM) is excited to bring the long-awaited exhibition, Here Comes the Sun: Solar Science & Spirituality, an awe-inspiring imagery experience to visitors through a floor-to-ceiling projection with footage of the sun provided by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO). The exhibit will open on Saturday, Aug. 2 and run through Sunday, Nov. 23.
This original, thought-provoking exhibition invites visitors to explore the profound relationship between humanity and the sun — blending the rigor of science with the richness of spiritual and cultural traditions from around the region.
Here Comes the Sun brings together regional artifacts, an interactive display, and immersive experiences that celebrate the sun as both a star at the center of our solar system and a powerful symbol across the county.
“This exhibition is more than just a scientific journey,” said Dr. Casey Lee, curator of art and exhibits. “It’s an exploration of how the sun has shaped our beliefs, our environment, and our future. Visitors will leave with a deeper appreciation for the sun’s role in both the natural world and human culture.”
Highlights of the exhibition include:
- An immersive floor-to-ceiling projection of Solarium provided by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory.
- SBCM collection artifacts from archaeology, earth sciences, history and integrated biology on how they have been impacted or played a role by the sun.
- A hands-on interactive plasma ball.
For more information, visit museum.sbcounty.gov or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.
Victor Valley Museum is located at 11873 Apple Valley Road 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 (children ages 6 to 12). Museum members and children five and under are admitted free. Parking is free and the museum is accessible to people with disabilities.
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.
Come “Chill with Us This Summer” at the San Bernardino County Museum
This summer, beat the heat and make cool memories at the San Bernardino County Museum with engaging activities, sweet frozen treats and fun for the whole family. Whether you’re a family on summer break, a curious explorer, or simply looking for a breezy weekend escape, the museum has something for everyone to enjoy.
From engaging educational experiences to refreshing frozen treats, visitors can enjoy a lineup of activities designed to entertain, inspire and yes — keep you cool.
Highlights include:
- Hands-on STEAM lab art activities
Get creative in our indoor and outdoor science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) lab spaces with hands-on art activities for all ages. Our lab offers multisensory arts experiences that emphasize self-expression and experimentation with science-inspired crafts, kids and kids at heart can take home their own mini masterpieces. - Cart talk Saturdays
Join us every Saturday in July for cart talks where our education team and volunteers will be highlighting our fascinating artifacts, specimens, and hands-on demos throughout the museum. Get up close and personal with your local natural and cultural history — please ask all the questions you’ve been wondering about! - Bring your picnic lunches and play lawn games
Relax in our shaded outdoor courtyard with your own picnic lunch and enjoy the museum’s tranquil desert gardens, a historic train, and mining exhibits. Picnic tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Families will also have the opportunity to play corn hole and other super-sized lawn games. - Frozen treats & cool surprises
What’s summer without a little something cool and refreshing? Keep an eye out for pop-up frozen treat vendors on select weekends!
Come chill with us — and make this summer one to remember!
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 are admitted free. Museum members receive a 50% admission discount. Parking is free and the museum is accessible to people 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.
Joshua Tree community resource fair
Join us on Wednesday, August 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Joshua Tree Community Resource Fair! Child Support professionals will be available to share information on how to open a case, request modifications, explore debt reduction options, and answer your case-specific questions.
The following community resources are also available to assist:
- HEAP – Assistance with utility bills
- VITA – Tax preparation assistance (by appointment or first come, first served)
- Valley Star Behavioral Health – Mental health-enhanced case management
- Morongo Unified School District – Instructional services, community presentation, registration for students
Additional County Update News – July 31, 2025
- It’s time for the Clear the Shelters campaign
- State of the County 2025: Building a Stronger Tomorrow
- San Bernardino County Human Resources honored with multiple NACo Achievement Awards
- Arrowhead Regional Medical Center hosts take your Child to Work Day
- Connect with Child Support Services during Support Saturday
- Call for artists: County Museum invites submissions for Hispanic Heritage Month exhibition
- San Bernardino County destinations: Lake Gregory
- Call for submissions: Share your favorite San Bernardino County destinations
- San Bernardino County history: Montclair
- Things to do in San Bernardino County
- Pet of the Week: Waffles