# Free things to do with kids in Inland Empire this 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.

- Last checked: 2026-10-29
- 18 free outings this week; 5 free days and events coming up; 3 always-free places
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## Free days and free events coming up

- **Ghoul’s Night Out at Bryant Park** at Bryant Park, Riverside. When: Sat Oct 31. Price: Free. Official page: https://riversideca.gov/calendar/event/ghouls-night-out (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Monsters on the Move Candy Crawl** at Citrus Plaza & Mountain Grove, Redlands. When: Sat Oct 31. Price: Free. Official page: https://go.citrusplaza.com/monsters-on-the-move-candy-crawl-event-2026 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Nightly holiday light shows at Victoria Gardens** at Victoria Gardens, Chaffey Town Square, 12505 North Mainstreet, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739. When: Nov 6 – Dec 24, 2026. Time: Mon–Sat 6:30 and 7:30pm; Sun 5:30 and 6:30pm. Price: Free. 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. Official page: https://www.shopvictoriagardens.com/holidays2026 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Festival of Lights in downtown Riverside** at The Mission Inn and Main Street, 3649 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, CA 92501. When: Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (city events through Dec 31; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day). Time: Evenings. Price: Free to walk. The switch-on ceremony is Saturday, Nov 21 at 5pm at Orange Street and Mission Inn Avenue, with fireworks after. Arrive by 4:30. Official page: https://riversideca.gov/fol/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Festival of Lights switch-on in downtown Riverside** at Orange Street and Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, Orange Street and Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside. When: Sat Nov 21. Time: 5pm; arrive by 4:30. Price: Free. The lights stay up through 01/03 (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day), and the switch-on ends with fireworks. Official page: https://riversideca.gov/fol/ (checked 2026-10-29)

## Free this week

- **Ghoul’s Night Out at Bryant Park** at Bryant Park, 7950 Philbin Ave., Riverside, CA 92503. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 4–7pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Riverside Parks and Recreation runs ghostly games and Halloween activities at this Arlanza park, co-sponsored by the Arlanza Advisory Board. Official page: https://riversideca.gov/calendar/event/ghouls-night-out (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Chino Halloween Spooktacular** at Ruben S. Ayala Park, 14225 Central Avenue, Chino, CA 91710. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: Noon–5pm. Price: Free admission; carnival wristbands $10 in advance online (through Oct 30) or $12.50 at the event. Ages: 0–12. 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. Official page: https://cityofchino.org/347/Halloween-Spooktacular (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Rialto Halloween Hi-Jinks** at Rialto Civic Center, 150 S. Palm Ave., Rialto, CA 92376. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 5:30–9:30pm. Price: Free entry and trick-or-treating; attraction wristbands $5 in advance, $7 on the day. Ages: 2–12. Trick-or-treating, costume contests and food vendors at the Civic Center. The scare mazes are better skipped with toddlers. Official page: https://rialtoca.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=4760 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Monsters on the Move Candy Crawl** at Citrus Plaza & Mountain Grove, 27320 West Lugonia Avenue, Redlands, CA 92374. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 1–4pm. Price: Free. Ages: 1–10. Trick-or-treat along a path between the two shopping centers, with face painting, crafts and a pumpkin scavenger hunt. Bring your own bag. Official page: https://go.citrusplaza.com/monsters-on-the-move-candy-crawl-event-2026 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Trails at 10 Halloween Hike** at Laramie Park, Orange Blossom Trail, 1473 Laramie Ave, Redlands, CA 92374. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 2–99. The Redlands Conservancy leads a family walk from the east end of the Orange Blossom Trail. Costumes fit right in. Official page: https://community.cityofredlands.org/redlandsca/260220808 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Family Storytime (Eastvale)** at Eastvale Library, 7447 Scholar Way, Eastvale, CA 92880. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10:15–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 3–6. Read-alouds and a craft with the library’s storyteller, aimed at ages 3 to 6. Free. Official page: https://rivlib.libcal.com/event/17694586 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Spook-Tacular Skele-Bration (Eastvale)** at Eastvale Library, 7447 Scholar Way, Eastvale, CA 92880. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 11am–1pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. A Halloween party at the library with crafts, games and treats. Free. Official page: https://rivlib.libcal.com/event/17877008 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Ghost Town Trick-or-Treat (Norco)** at Norco Library, 3240 Hamner Ave, Suite 101B, Norco, CA 92860. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 12–1pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–10. A Western-themed Halloween storytime with crafts, candy and a costume contest. Free. Official page: https://rivlib.libcal.com/event/17660081 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Trick-or-Treat at the Library (Nuview)** at Nuview Library, 29990 Lakeview Ave, Nuevo, CA 92567. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 3–4pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Treats, crafts and Halloween fun in Nuevo while supplies last. Free. Official page: https://rivlib.libcal.com/event/17716920 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Storytime (Home Gardens)** at Home Gardens Library, 3785 S. Neece St, Corona, CA 92879. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Books, music and free play for kids 5 and under and their grown-ups. Free. Official page: https://rivlib.libcal.com/event/16218541 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Tot Time (Louis Robidoux)** at Louis Robidoux Library, 5840 Mission Blvd, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–2. Stories, activities and music for babies and toddlers up to 2, with a new theme each week. Free. Official page: https://rivlib.libcal.com/event/17667504 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Sidewalk Scribbles & Smiles (Mead Valley)** at Mead Valley Library, 21580 Oakwood Street, Mead Valley, CA 92570. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 2–4pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–99. Chalk, board games and music in the library courtyard. Free. Official page: https://rivlib.libcal.com/event/17754386 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Trunks, Treats, and Tales (Lakeland Village)** at Lakeland Village Library, 16275 Grand Ave., Suite E, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 11am–1pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. A Halloween trunk-or-treat at the library near Lake Elsinore. Wear your costume. Free. Official page: https://rivlib.libcal.com/event/17708013 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Totally Toddlers (Chino)** at Chino Branch Library, 13180 Central Ave., Chino, CA 91710. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 11:30am–12:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 1–3. Songs, stories, activities and crafts for toddlers. Free. Official page: https://library.sbcounty.gov/event/totally-toddlers-chino/2026-10-31/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Toddler Boot Camp (Rialto)** at Rialto Branch Library, 251 West 1st St., Rialto, CA 92376. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 12–1pm. Price: Free. Ages: 1–3. High-energy songs and movement for toddlers who need to move. Free. Official page: https://library.sbcounty.gov/event/toddler-boot-camp-rialto-4/2026-10-31/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Friendly Frights (Muscoy)** at Muscoy Baker Family Learning Center, 2818 Macy Street, Muscoy, CA 92407. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 2–4pm. Price: Free. Ages: 2–12. A Halloween afternoon of games, crafts and prizes at the Baker Family Learning Center. Free. Official page: https://library.sbcounty.gov/event/friendly-frights-event-muscoy/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Craft Corner (Loma Linda)** at Loma Linda Branch Library, 25581 Barton Rd., Loma Linda, CA 92354. When: Sun Nov 1. Time: 3–4pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–10. A themed art activity on Sunday afternoon. Free. Official page: https://library.sbcounty.gov/event/craft-corner-lomalinda/2026-11-01/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Totally Toddlers (Chino Hills)** at James S. Thalman Chino Hills Branch Library, 14020 City Center Dr., Chino Hills, CA 91709. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–3. Songs, stories, activities and crafts for toddlers at the Thalman branch. Free. Official page: https://library.sbcounty.gov/event/totally-toddler-chino-hills/2026-10-30/ (checked 2026-10-29)

## Always free

- **Riverside County Library System**, Riverside County. Free storytimes, tot times and baby lapsits at branches from Eastvale to Jurupa Valley. Official page: https://rivlib.libcal.com/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **San Bernardino County Library**, San Bernardino County. Free toddler and baby storytimes at branches in Chino, Rialto, Loma Linda and other cities. Official page: https://library.sbcounty.gov/events/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **San Bernardino County Museum for kids 5 and under**, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA 92374. Kids 5 and under are always free, and Museums for All visitors pay $1. Official page: https://museum.sbcounty.gov/plan-your-visit/ (checked 2026-10-29)

## Free library storytimes

- **Riverside County Library System**: Weekday mornings, plus Saturday family storytime in Eastvale. Free storytimes and tot times at county branches. Calendar: https://rivlib.libcal.com/
- **San Bernardino County Library**: Weekday and Saturday mornings. Free toddler and baby storytimes across the county. Calendar: https://library.sbcounty.gov/events/

## About this list
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## FAQ

### What’s free to do with kids in Inland Empire this weekend?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/free/#this-week); the list is rebuilt every Thursday.

### Are there free museum or zoo days in Inland Empire?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/free/#free-days).

### What free holiday events are there for kids in Inland Empire?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/free/#free-days).

### Where can we go for free any day in Inland Empire?
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.

### Are library storytimes free in Inland Empire?
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.

### How do you check these free listings?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).