# Inland Empire Littles: things to do with little kids in Inland Empire, CA this weekend

> Halloween lands on a Saturday, and Chino, Rialto and Riverside all throw free city parties, from noon carnival rides at Ayala Park to evening trick-or-treating at Bryant Park. Redlands has a candy crawl between Citrus Plaza and Mountain Grove and a morning costume hike on the Orange Blossom Trail. County libraries from Eastvale to Muscoy add storytimes and trick-or-treat hours. This week has 18 outings, 18 of them free and 11 indoors.

- Week: Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2026
- Last checked: 2026-10-29
- 18 outings at 17 places; 18 free; 11 indoor. For kids ages 0–6.
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## Top picks this week

- **Ghoul’s Night Out at Bryant Park** (Sat, Oct 31 · 4–7pm) at Bryant Park, 7950 Philbin Ave., Riverside, CA 92503. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Riverside Parks and Recreation runs ghostly games and Halloween activities at this Arlanza park, co-sponsored by the Arlanza Advisory Board. Source: https://riversideca.gov/calendar/event/ghouls-night-out Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/events/ghouls-night-out-at-bryant-park/
- **Chino Halloween Spooktacular** (Sat, Oct 31 · Noon–5pm) at Ruben S. Ayala Park, 14225 Central Avenue, Chino, CA 91710. Cost: Free admission; carnival wristbands $10 in advance online (through Oct 30) or $12.50 at the event. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. 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. Source: https://cityofchino.org/347/Halloween-Spooktacular Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/events/chino-halloween-spooktacular-ruben-s-ayala-park/
- **Rialto Halloween Hi-Jinks** (Sat, Oct 31 · 5:30–9:30pm) at Rialto Civic Center, 150 S. Palm Ave., Rialto, CA 92376. Cost: Free entry and trick-or-treating; attraction wristbands $5 in advance, $7 on the day. Ages 2+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Trick-or-treating, costume contests and food vendors at the Civic Center. The scare mazes are better skipped with toddlers. Source: https://rialtoca.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=4760 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/events/rialto-halloween-hi-jinks-civic-center/
- **Ghost Town Trick-or-Treat (Norco)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 12–1pm) at Norco Library, 3240 Hamner Ave, Suite 101B, Norco, CA 92860. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A Western-themed Halloween storytime with crafts, candy and a costume contest. Free. Source: https://rivlib.libcal.com/event/17660081 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/events/ghost-town-trick-or-treat-norco-library/
- **Trails at 10 Halloween Hike** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10–11am) at Laramie Park, Orange Blossom Trail, 1473 Laramie Ave, Redlands, CA 92374. Cost: Free. Ages 2+. The Redlands Conservancy leads a family walk from the east end of the Orange Blossom Trail. Costumes fit right in. Source: https://community.cityofredlands.org/redlandsca/260220808 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/events/trails-at-10-halloween-hike-laramie-park/

## A Saturday that works (Saturday, Oct 31)

1. **Morning**: Trails at 10 Halloween Hike, Laramie Park, Orange Blossom Trail. 10–11am. Cost: Free. https://community.cityofredlands.org/redlandsca/260220808
2. **After nap**: Ghoul’s Night Out at Bryant Park, Bryant Park. 4–7pm. Cost: Free. https://riversideca.gov/calendar/event/ghouls-night-out

Plan for a nap break in the middle. Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site, so check before you head out.

## By day

- **Friday, Oct 30**: Storytime (Home Gardens) (free); Tot Time (Louis Robidoux) (free); Sidewalk Scribbles & Smiles (Mead Valley) (free); Totally Toddlers (Chino Hills) (free)
- **Saturday, Oct 31**: Ghoul’s Night Out at Bryant Park (free); Chino Halloween Spooktacular (free); Rialto Halloween Hi-Jinks (free); Monsters on the Move Candy Crawl (free); Trails at 10 Halloween Hike (free); Family Storytime (Eastvale) (free); Spook-Tacular Skele-Bration (Eastvale) (free); Ghost Town Trick-or-Treat (Norco) (free); Trick-or-Treat at the Library (Nuview) (free); Trunks, Treats, and Tales (Lakeland Village) (free); Totally Toddlers (Chino) (free); Toddler Boot Camp (Rialto) (free); Friendly Frights (Muscoy) (free)
- **Sunday, Nov 1**: Craft Corner (Loma Linda) (free)

## All outings this week

- **Ghoul’s Night Out at Bryant Park** (Sat, Oct 31 · 4–7pm) at Bryant Park, 7950 Philbin Ave., Riverside, CA 92503. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Riverside Parks and Recreation runs ghostly games and Halloween activities at this Arlanza park, co-sponsored by the Arlanza Advisory Board. Source: https://riversideca.gov/calendar/event/ghouls-night-out Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/events/ghouls-night-out-at-bryant-park/
- **Chino Halloween Spooktacular** (Sat, Oct 31 · Noon–5pm) at Ruben S. Ayala Park, 14225 Central Avenue, Chino, CA 91710. Cost: Free admission; carnival wristbands $10 in advance online (through Oct 30) or $12.50 at the event. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. 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. Source: https://cityofchino.org/347/Halloween-Spooktacular Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/events/chino-halloween-spooktacular-ruben-s-ayala-park/
- **Rialto Halloween Hi-Jinks** (Sat, Oct 31 · 5:30–9:30pm) at Rialto Civic Center, 150 S. Palm Ave., Rialto, CA 92376. Cost: Free entry and trick-or-treating; attraction wristbands $5 in advance, $7 on the day. Ages 2+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Trick-or-treating, costume contests and food vendors at the Civic Center. The scare mazes are better skipped with toddlers. Source: https://rialtoca.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=4760 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/events/rialto-halloween-hi-jinks-civic-center/
- **Monsters on the Move Candy Crawl** (Sat, Oct 31 · 1–4pm) at Citrus Plaza & Mountain Grove, 27320 West Lugonia Avenue, Redlands, CA 92374. Cost: Free. Ages 1+. Trick-or-treat along a path between the two shopping centers, with face painting, crafts and a pumpkin scavenger hunt. Bring your own bag. Source: https://go.citrusplaza.com/monsters-on-the-move-candy-crawl-event-2026 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/events/monsters-on-the-move-candy-crawl-citrus-plaza-mountain-grove/
- **Trails at 10 Halloween Hike** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10–11am) at Laramie Park, Orange Blossom Trail, 1473 Laramie Ave, Redlands, CA 92374. Cost: Free. Ages 2+. The Redlands Conservancy leads a family walk from the east end of the Orange Blossom Trail. Costumes fit right in. Source: https://community.cityofredlands.org/redlandsca/260220808 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/events/trails-at-10-halloween-hike-laramie-park/
- **Family Storytime (Eastvale)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10:15–11am) at Eastvale Library, 7447 Scholar Way, Eastvale, CA 92880. Cost: Free. Ages 3+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Read-alouds and a craft with the library’s storyteller, aimed at ages 3 to 6. Free. Source: https://rivlib.libcal.com/event/17694586 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/events/family-storytime-eastvale-library/
- **Spook-Tacular Skele-Bration (Eastvale)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 11am–1pm) at Eastvale Library, 7447 Scholar Way, Eastvale, CA 92880. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A Halloween party at the library with crafts, games and treats. Free. Source: https://rivlib.libcal.com/event/17877008 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/events/spook-tacular-skele-bration-eastvale-library/
- **Ghost Town Trick-or-Treat (Norco)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 12–1pm) at Norco Library, 3240 Hamner Ave, Suite 101B, Norco, CA 92860. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A Western-themed Halloween storytime with crafts, candy and a costume contest. Free. Source: https://rivlib.libcal.com/event/17660081 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/events/ghost-town-trick-or-treat-norco-library/
- **Trick-or-Treat at the Library (Nuview)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 3–4pm) at Nuview Library, 29990 Lakeview Ave, Nuevo, CA 92567. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Treats, crafts and Halloween fun in Nuevo while supplies last. Free. Source: https://rivlib.libcal.com/event/17716920 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/events/trick-or-treat-at-the-library-nuview/
- **Storytime (Home Gardens)** (Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30–11:30am) at Home Gardens Library, 3785 S. Neece St, Corona, CA 92879. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Books, music and free play for kids 5 and under and their grown-ups. Free. Source: https://rivlib.libcal.com/event/16218541 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/events/storytime-home-gardens-library/
- **Tot Time (Louis Robidoux)** (Fri, Oct 30 · 10–11am) at Louis Robidoux Library, 5840 Mission Blvd, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509. Cost: Free. Ages 0–2. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Stories, activities and music for babies and toddlers up to 2, with a new theme each week. Free. Source: https://rivlib.libcal.com/event/17667504 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/events/tot-time-louis-robidoux-library/
- **Sidewalk Scribbles & Smiles (Mead Valley)** (Fri, Oct 30 · 2–4pm) at Mead Valley Library, 21580 Oakwood Street, Mead Valley, CA 92570. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Chalk, board games and music in the library courtyard. Free. Source: https://rivlib.libcal.com/event/17754386 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/events/sidewalk-scribbles-and-smiles-mead-valley-library/
- **Trunks, Treats, and Tales (Lakeland Village)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 11am–1pm) at Lakeland Village Library, 16275 Grand Ave., Suite E, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A Halloween trunk-or-treat at the library near Lake Elsinore. Wear your costume. Free. Source: https://rivlib.libcal.com/event/17708013 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/events/trunks-treats-and-tales-lakeland-village-library/
- **Totally Toddlers (Chino)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 11:30am–12:30pm) at Chino Branch Library, 13180 Central Ave., Chino, CA 91710. Cost: Free. Ages 1–3. Indoor. Songs, stories, activities and crafts for toddlers. Free. Source: https://library.sbcounty.gov/event/totally-toddlers-chino/2026-10-31/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/events/totally-toddlers-chino-branch-library/
- **Toddler Boot Camp (Rialto)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 12–1pm) at Rialto Branch Library, 251 West 1st St., Rialto, CA 92376. Cost: Free. Ages 1–3. Indoor. High-energy songs and movement for toddlers who need to move. Free. Source: https://library.sbcounty.gov/event/toddler-boot-camp-rialto-4/2026-10-31/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/events/toddler-boot-camp-rialto-branch-library/
- **Friendly Frights (Muscoy)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 2–4pm) at Muscoy Baker Family Learning Center, 2818 Macy Street, Muscoy, CA 92407. Cost: Free. Ages 2+. A Halloween afternoon of games, crafts and prizes at the Baker Family Learning Center. Free. Source: https://library.sbcounty.gov/event/friendly-frights-event-muscoy/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/events/friendly-frights-muscoy-baker-family-learning-center/
- **Craft Corner (Loma Linda)** (Sun, Nov 1 · 3–4pm) at Loma Linda Branch Library, 25581 Barton Rd., Loma Linda, CA 92354. Cost: Free. Ages 3+. Indoor. A themed art activity on Sunday afternoon. Free. Source: https://library.sbcounty.gov/event/craft-corner-lomalinda/2026-11-01/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/events/craft-corner-loma-linda-branch-library/
- **Totally Toddlers (Chino Hills)** (Fri, Oct 30 · 10–11am) at James S. Thalman Chino Hills Branch Library, 14020 City Center Dr., Chino Hills, CA 91709. Cost: Free. Ages 1–3. Indoor. Songs, stories, activities and crafts for toddlers at the Thalman branch. Free. Source: https://library.sbcounty.gov/event/totally-toddler-chino-hills/2026-10-30/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/events/totally-toddlers-chino-hills-james-s-thalman-branch/

## Holiday season in Inland Empire

- [Santa visits](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/santa/index.md): Breakfasts, photos and trains
- [Christmas lights](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/christmas-lights/index.md): Drive-thru and walk-through
- [Thanksgiving weekend](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/thanksgiving/index.md): Parades, turkey trots, what’s open
- [Parades & tree lightings](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/christmas-parades/index.md): Dates and start times
- [The Nutcracker](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/nutcracker/index.md): Shows for kids, sensory-friendly flagged
- [Christmas markets](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/christmas-markets/index.md): Markets and winter wonderlands
- [Christmas break](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/christmas-break/index.md): What’s open Dec 24, 25 and Jan 1
- [December with kids](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/december/index.md): Things to do all month

## Nearby towns

- [Things to do with kids in Riverside, CA](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/riverside/index.md): 5 things to do with kids
- [Things to do with kids in Chino, CA](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/chino/index.md): 5 things to do with kids
- [Things to do with kids in Redlands, CA](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/redlands/index.md): 5 things to do with kids

## Seasonal events and guides

- [Things to do with kids in Inland Empire in November](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/november/index.md)
- [Things to do with kids in Inland Empire in December](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/december/index.md)
- [Santa visits in Inland Empire](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/santa/index.md)
- [Christmas lights in Inland Empire](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/christmas-lights/index.md)
- [Thanksgiving weekend in Inland Empire](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/thanksgiving/index.md)
- [Christmas parades and tree lightings in Inland Empire](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/christmas-parades/index.md)
- [The Nutcracker for kids in Inland Empire](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/nutcracker/index.md)
- [Christmas markets in Inland Empire](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/christmas-markets/index.md)
- [Christmas break with kids in Inland Empire](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/christmas-break/index.md)
- [Free things to do in Inland Empire](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/free/index.md)
- [Indoor play places in Inland Empire](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/indoor-play/index.md)
- [Library storytimes in Inland Empire](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/storytime/index.md)

## About this list
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## FAQ

### What can we do with kids this weekend in Inland Empire?
This weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1) our top picks are [Ghoul’s Night Out at Bryant Park](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/events/ghouls-night-out-at-bryant-park/) (Sat, Oct 31); [Chino Halloween Spooktacular](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/events/chino-halloween-spooktacular-ruben-s-ayala-park/) (Sat, Oct 31); [Rialto Halloween Hi-Jinks](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/events/rialto-halloween-hi-jinks-civic-center/) (Sat, Oct 31); [Ghost Town Trick-or-Treat (Norco)](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/events/ghost-town-trick-or-treat-norco-library/) (Sat, Oct 31). That’s four of 18 outings on this weekend, all checked on the organizer’s page and picked for kids ages 0–6. [See the full list](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/#all).

### What are kid-friendly things to do in Inland Empire this weekend?
This week we found 18 outings that work for kids ages 0–6, all of them this weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1). Our top three: Ghoul’s Night Out at Bryant Park, Chino Halloween Spooktacular, Rialto Halloween Hi-Jinks. [See the full list](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/#all).

### Where are the Halloween events for kids in Inland Empire this week?
5 Halloween outings are on this week’s list for ages 0–6, including [Chino Halloween Spooktacular](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/events/chino-halloween-spooktacular-ruben-s-ayala-park/), [Rialto Halloween Hi-Jinks](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/events/rialto-halloween-hi-jinks-civic-center/), [Ghost Town Trick-or-Treat (Norco)](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/events/ghost-town-trick-or-treat-norco-library/) and [Trails at 10 Halloween Hike](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/events/trails-at-10-halloween-hike-laramie-park/). Each one’s page has the date, time, price and the organizer’s link. [See them in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/#all).

### Are there free things to do with little ones in Inland Empire this week?
Yes, 18 of this week’s 18 picks are free, including library storytimes and Ghoul’s Night Out at Bryant Park. Tap “Free” in [Find your thing](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/#all). For free places you can visit any week, see [free things to do in Inland Empire](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/guide/#free) in the city guide. Free museum days and free events coming up are on [free things to do with kids in Inland Empire](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/free/).

### What are good indoor activities for kids in Inland Empire when it rains?
11 picks this week are indoors, mostly at the libraries. Tap “Rainy-day OK” in [Find your thing](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/#all). For indoor playgrounds and play spaces you can visit any week, see [indoor play places in Inland Empire](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/indoor-play/).

### Where is storytime for little kids in Inland Empire this week?
2 storytimes are on this week’s list: [Family Storytime (Eastvale)](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/events/family-storytime-eastvale-library/) (Sat 10:15–11am) and [Storytime (Home Gardens)](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/events/storytime-home-gardens-library/) (Fri 10:30–11:30am). Each one links to the library or venue page we checked it on, so check there for registration. [See them in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/#all). For every weekly storytime by day and branch, see [library storytimes in Inland Empire](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/storytime/).

### What’s on for babies and toddlers under 3 in Inland Empire this week?
4 of this week’s picks are baby or toddler programs or made for ages 3 and under, including Tot Time (Louis Robidoux), Totally Toddlers (Chino) and Toddler Boot Camp (Rialto). All of them are free, and all are indoors. [See them in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/#all).

### How do you pick what goes on the Inland Empire list?
We go through Inland Empire’s library calendars, parks, museums, zoos and local family pages every week, and keep what works for ages 0–6. Each listing links to the page we checked it on, and where the organizer or venue has its own page, we confirm the date, time, place and price there. This list was last checked Oct 29, 2026. [How we choose and check listings](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).

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