Movie in the Park at Glen Helen Regional Park this Saturday, Nov. 4, begins at dusk
Join us for a movie in the park screening of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Arrive early for some yard games before the movie begins at approximately 7 p.m. We encourage you to bring your own chairs, blankets, snacks and dress comfortably. Leashed pets welcome.
Popcorn will be served, while supplies last. Bring the entire family. Admission is $10 per vehicle or free for those camping with us.
Glen Helen Regional Park is located at 2555 Glen Helen Pkwy. in San Bernardino. Daily park hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Christmas Day).
For more information on Glen Helen Regional Park, visit parks.sbcounty.gov.
Prado Regional Park sets stage for Veterans Day country music festival, featuring Chris Janson
Presented by Subaru, Prado Regional Park will host the annual Country Campout Weekend & Music Festival on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 1 to 10 p.m.
The one-day music festival will feature a lineup of country artists, including Chris Janson, Drew Baldridge, Sean Stemaly, Catie Offerman, Daniel Bonte, Presley Tennant and Joe Peters.
Enjoy a day of festival food vendors, bars, line dancing lessons, yard games, mechanical bull rides, axe throwing, country shopping and all-day musical entertainment by some of Nashville’s best artists and SoCal’s leading country acts.
The festival will also support veterans through matching donations from the event by Subaru for the Shelter to Soldier campaign.
For festival general admission tickets, schedule and event FAQs, visit www.countrycampoutweekend.com.
Prado Regional Park is located at 16700 S. Euclid Ave. in Chino.
Cosmic Nights at San Bernardino County Museum
Looking for a starry-eyed start to your weekend? Head over to the San Bernardino County Museum on Friday, Nov. 17 from 7 to 10 p.m. for Cosmic Nights. In partnership with the Riverside Astronomical Society (RAS), 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. Visitors 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. Guests are welcome to set up portable lawn chairs and blankets for extended viewing.
Not able to visit the museum during evening hours? Stop by during the day instead and see some of the fascinating exhibitions currently on display, including Power of the Press: Black Voice News @ 50, which takes a look into 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, 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 are admitted free. Museum Association members receive a 50% discount. 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.
First 5 Gift a Kid Book Community Fair
First 5 San Bernardino is partnering with the San Bernardino County Museum to promote reading and literacy for young children in the community. Come join us for FREE books, face painting, balloon creations, photo ops with Potter the Otter, a performance by Twinkle Time and Friends and more! Bring your family to the San Bernardino County Museum in Redlands on Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for free access to the museum, resources and books from the pop-up bookstore. Visit First5Sanbernardino.org for more information.
Stimulate your imagination with Second Saturdays at Victor Valley Museum with a slimy adventure
Families can enjoy on-site themed art projects every month through Second Saturdays at the Victor Valley Museum (VVM) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join us on the second Saturday of each month for an exciting hands-on art workshop for the entire family. Themes change each month so be sure to visit the website for current details. Museum staff are passionate about activating their visitors’ senses with a physical product, like slime, to keep them mesmerized with this unforgettable (and slimy) experience with their family!
Second Saturdays schedule:
November 18: Slime Time
December 9: Christmas Carols
The museum’s core exhibits and public programs focus on areas of history, art, biodiversity, and earth sciences. Semi-permanent exhibits feature our remarkable mineral collection, historical artifacts about the military history of the High Desert in the exhibit “Military in the Mojave,” and the amazing fossils of the Mojave Desert and surrounds.
Our rotating art exhibitions focus on artists with a connection to our High Desert area as well. For the duration of the year, the museum is hosting an exhibit, “Ahead of His Time: The Life and Art of Ramón Contreras,” featuring five exclusive works of art and a large-scale mural by local late mural artist Ramón Contreras.
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 & 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.
Additional County Update News – November 3, 2023
- Sheriff’s H.O.P.E. Team focuses on efforts in Victorville and provides 35 individuals with referrals to programs
- County offices will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10 in observance of Veterans Day
- Honoring the heroes among us on Veterans Day
- Streamlining food handler card management with the Compliance Manager tool
- Registration now open for Annual CCAC Summit 2023
- WIC program’s vital role in nurturing community health and well-being
- Children’s Network, Angel Magallanes, receives distinguished Service to Youth Award
- San Bernardino County Human Resources Department wins multiple awards from National Association of Counties
- Spooktacular Trunk or Treat held at Ayala Park
- Find your furry friend during National Pet Adoption Week
- Pet of the Week
- Jobs of the Week