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Free things to do with kids in Inland Empire, this week and every week.

Yes, plenty is free with little kids in Inland Empire this week: we found 18 free outings, including Ghoul’s Night Out at Bryant Park, Chino Halloween Spooktacular and Rialto Halloween Hi-Jinks, plus six library programs. Five free days and events are coming up, each with its date. And three places never charge admission, like Riverside County Library System and San Bernardino County Library.

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This week

Free things to do with kids in Inland Empire this week

Every free outing on this week’s Inland Empire list, rebuilt every Thursday. Library programs may need a quick sign-up.

Sat Oct 31Noon–5pm

Chino Halloween Spooktacular

Ruben S. Ayala Park · 14225 Central Avenue, Chino, CA 91710

Candy, games and carnival rides at the big Chino park, with the event in Lot A1. The kids’ rides, like the pirate ship and traffic circle, are sized for children 36 inches and up.

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FreeAges 0–12
Sat Oct 315:30–9:30pm

Rialto Halloween Hi-Jinks

Rialto Civic Center · 150 S. Palm Ave., Rialto, CA 92376

Trick-or-treating, costume contests and food vendors at the Civic Center. The scare mazes are better skipped with toddlers.

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FreeAges 2–12
Sat Oct 311–4pm

Monsters on the Move Candy Crawl

Citrus Plaza & Mountain Grove · 27320 West Lugonia Avenue, Redlands, CA 92374

Trick-or-treat along a path between the two shopping centers, with face painting, crafts and a pumpkin scavenger hunt. Bring your own bag.

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FreeAges 1–10
Sat Oct 3110–11am

Trails at 10 Halloween Hike

Laramie Park, Orange Blossom Trail · 1473 Laramie Ave, Redlands, CA 92374

The Redlands Conservancy leads a family walk from the east end of the Orange Blossom Trail. Costumes fit right in.

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FreeAges 2–99
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Mark the calendar

Free days and free events coming up in Inland Empire

Museum and zoo free days, free festivals and other one-off free events, soonest first. Some free days are only for residents or cardholders, so each one says who gets in free.

Who gets in free:EveryoneResidents onlyCardholders only
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Dec24

Nightly holiday light shows at Victoria Gardens

Victoria Gardens, Chaffey Town Square · 12505 North Mainstreet, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739

Mon–Sat 6:30 and 7:30pm; Sun 5:30 and 6:30pm. A short light-and-music show on the 45-foot tree in Town Square. It's an easy after-dinner stop, and the Dickens carolers stroll on weekends from Nov 27 to Dec 20.

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Any day

Places that are always free in Inland Empire

Parks, gardens, nature centers and museums that don’t charge admission.

Riverside County Library System

Riverside CountyFree storytimes, tot times and baby lapsits at branches from Eastvale to Jurupa Valley.Official site ↗Report a problem

San Bernardino County Library

San Bernardino CountyFree toddler and baby storytimes at branches in Chino, Rialto, Loma Linda and other cities.Official site ↗Report a problem

San Bernardino County Museum for kids 5 and under

2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA 92374Kids 5 and under are always free, and Museums for All visitors pay $1.Official site ↗Report a problem
Free to get in, but parking, special exhibits and seasonal extras can cost money. Check each place’s site before you go.

Every week

Free library storytimes

Riverside County Library System

Free storytimes and tot times at county branches.

Weekday mornings, plus Saturday family storytime in Eastvale

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San Bernardino County Library

Free toddler and baby storytimes across the county.

Weekday and Saturday mornings

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Every weekly storytime by day and branch: library storytimes in Inland Empire.

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Good questions

Free things to do with kids in Inland Empire: the FAQ

This week we found 18 free outings for ages 0–6, including Ghoul’s Night Out at Bryant Park, Chino Halloween Spooktacular, Rialto Halloween Hi-Jinks and Monsters on the Move Candy Crawl. See free this week; the list is rebuilt every Thursday.

Ghoul’s Night Out at Bryant Park: Sat Oct 31. Monsters on the Move Candy Crawl: Sat Oct 31. Dates come from each venue’s own page; see free days and free events.

Nightly holiday light shows at Victoria Gardens and Festival of Lights in downtown Riverside are free this season. Dates and times are on each card under free days and free events.

Riverside County Library System, San Bernardino County Library and San Bernardino County Museum for kids 5 and under don’t charge admission. Some charge for parking or special exhibits; the cards say so where the place does.

Yes. Riverside County Library System and San Bernardino County Library run free storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Times change by branch, so check the calendar linked below.

Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 29, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday for dated events and once a month for free places. How we choose and check.

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