Jurupa Valley Winter Carnival

When: Saturday, Dec. 12 from 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Where: Jurupa Community Center, 4810 Pedley Road Jurupa Valley, California 92509

Details: Santa, breakfast, crafts and more.

Contact: (951) 361-2090.

 

Chino Youth Christmas Parade and Fair

When: Saturday, Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Parade starts at 9 a.m., the carnival and family entertainment is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Santa’s Village is held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: The parade starts on the corner of Riverside Drive and Monte Vista Avenue and ends at Chino Avenue.  The fair will be in the Senior Center and Library Parking lots. The carnival and family entertainment is held at the Civic Center, and Santa’s Village is held at the Chino Youth Museum.

Details: Thrilling Rides, Entertainment, Food Vendors, Craft Vendors, and more.

Contact: Contact the Carolyn Owens Community Center at (909) 334-3258 or email communityservices@cityofchino.org.

 

Horse Town Parade of Lights and Winter Festival

When: Saturday Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center 3737 Crestview, Norco, CA 92860

Cost: Breakfast with Santa $5 per person. Activity wrist band $5 per person.

Contact: (951) 270-5632 or www.norco.ca.us

 

Eastvale- WRCRWA Treatment Plant Tour

When: Saturday, Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Where: WRCRWA Treatment Plant, 14634 River Road Eastvale, California 92880

Details: Western Riverside County Regional Wastewater Authority invites you to a morning tour of their treatment plant and to learn more about the expansion and enhancements taking place at the facility.

Contact: (951) 571-7221.

 

Riverside Holiday Craft Fair

When: Saturday Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Dales Senior Center 3936 Chestnut St. Riverside, CA 92501

Details: Visit unique booths, watch featured demonstrations and purchase original art work from various vendors. Products include: handmade jewelry, holiday wreaths, fabric flower accessories, ceramics, quilts, handmade doll clothes and much more.

Contact: (951) 826-2047

 

Eastvale- 1st Annual Winter Fest

When: Saturday, Dec. 12

Where: Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Eastvale

Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Details: Kids Kraft Korner, Vendors, DJ, Food, Train Rides, Snow Play, Pictures with Santa, $1 Booths, and special performances by the ERHS Dance Team, Cheer, Choir, Jazz band and Theatre. Bring an unwrapped toy ($5 value) for a FREE train ride ticket.

Contact: Jenny Tellez by email at jtellez@cnusd.k12.ca.us.

 

Victorian Christmas Open House

When: Sunday, Dec. 13

Time: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Where: Heritage House 8193 Magnolia Ave. Riverside, CA 92504

Cost: FREE

Details: This family friendly celebration features Father Christmas; a unique range of musical entertainment which includes caroling, autoharps, dulcimers, bagpipes, and a barbershop quartet; home baked sweets; and hot-mulled cider. Fresh-cut greens, handmade wreaths, and mistletoe will adorn the home and one can enjoy making holiday ornaments.

Contact: Brenda Flowers (951) 826-5273 or www.riversideca.gov/museum/heritagehouse

 

2015 Blue Light Ceremony

When: Monday, Dec. 14

Where: County Administrative Center located at 4080 Lemon Street, Riverside

Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Details: Join the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department in the “Blue Light Ceremony” to honor the brave men and women in law enforcement who have paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect and serve their community.

 

Discovery Day

When: Wednesday, Dec. 16

Time: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Where: Riverside Metropolitan Museum 3580 Mission Inn Ave. Riverside, CA 92501

Details: A Natural History of Christmas Trees. We’ll explore fun facts, flavor and the natural history of the common Christmas tree.

Contact: Danielle Leland (951) 826-5273 or www.riversideca.gov/museum