Holidays - Things To Do Inland Empire

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  • Christmas
  • Cinco de Mayo
  • Father's Day
  • Fourth of July
  • Halloween
  • Labor Day
  • Mardi Gras
  • Memorial Day
  • Mother's Day
  • New Years
  • Oktoberfest
  • St. Patrick's Day
  • Valentines Day

  • Mt. High Craft Beer Days

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    Sellout Productions and Beer Magazine are booking a Craft Beer day series which will feature local and national Craft Brews along with great food and giveaways.  Each event will have a different theme Beer and Brats, Food Truck Day and Beer and Bacon Blowout. The event will feature a Casino Gaming area where guests will [...]

    Homemade Candy Canes at Logan’s Candy – Ontario

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    This holiday season, local television show Inland Empire Explorer and host Joel Greene explore Logan’s Candy Shop in the City of Ontario to learn how the owners have been making candy canes (and other candies) by hand for over 79 years! Jerry and his family are one of very few homemade candy cane makers in [...]

    Riverside Festival of Lights

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    Local television show Inland Empire Explorer and host Joel Greene explore the City of Riverside’s Festival of Lights holiday event on Main Street in downtown Riverside.  *Click the arrow below to watch The City of Riverside is celebrating the 20th annual Festival of Lights with a dazzling display of holiday decorations including more than 3.6 million [...]

    Winterfest’s Events in Temecula Valley 2012

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    Winterfest’s Events in Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country “The most festive season of the year arrives Thanksgiving weekend and is celebrated daily throughout December, January, and February as Winterfest in Downtown Old Town Temecula, Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country, and at Pechanga Resort & Casino. From holiday concerts, theater, and ballet; holiday lights; [...]

    Mission Inn Christmas Festival of Lights – Riverside

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    The Mission Inn’s Festival of Lights 2011 kicked off with a magnificent firework display to the delight of tens of thousands of Southern Californians. In these challenging economic times, Owner Duane Roberts along with his wife, Kelly Roberts, and step daughter, Casey Reinhardt, are proud to call this spectacular light show their gift to the community.

    Holiday Events in the Inland Empire 2012

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    The Inland Empire is full of Holiday events going on nearly every weekend from now until the end of December! Hopefully this list will help you and your family catch at least one event near you!   Chino “Chino’s Youth Christmas Parade & Fair”  12/812 @ 9AM. The parade will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the corner of Riverside Drive [...]

    Trans-Siberian Orchestra @ Citizens Business Bank Arena

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    Beginning November 15th, Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) is teaming up with Hallmark Channel to present the live debut of the band’s multi-platinum rock opera, “The Lost Christmas Eve” for over 100 shows in 65 cities across North America. A modern classic that can stand side by side with a Charles Dickens tale, “The Lost Christmas Eve” is the newest [...]

    Bring Music And Join in the Messiah Singalong Dec. 8

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    RIVERSIDE — If belting out Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” is part of your holiday tradition, there is a new event on the calendar that might be of interest. A Messiah Singalong, with orchestra, is free and open to the community at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 at La Sierra University Church, 4937 Sierra Vista Ave. The choir on [...]

    Dec. 2 Offers an Alternative Spot to Shop

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    Set your sights on some holiday gift shopping at the Alternative Gift Fair from 12 noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2 at the First United Methodist Church of Riverside, 4845 Brockton Ave. This is your place for handmade gifts and non-profit causes, live music, and homemade soup. This fair has been a tradition in Riverside [...]

    Fall Harvest Festival Featuring Gourmet Food Trucks- Saturday 10/27/12

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      KCAL Radio * Carnival Rides * Pumpkin Patch * Petting Zoo * Camel Rides * Magic Show * Fun Contests and so much more! Featuring Gourmet Food Trucks! Schmuck Truck Pinks Hot Dogs MeSoHungry Tornado Potato Pearson’s Catfish Macho Nacho No Jodas Kitchen Coolhaus Cupcake Place Tropical Shave Ice **Trucks are subject to change** [...]

    Dia De Los Muertos at Hollywood Forever Cemetery

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    If your a fan of Dia de Los Muertos art and tradition then you wont want to miss the 13th Annual Dia de Los Muertos at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. The annual celebration features 100+ alters, hundreds of Aztec Ritual dancers, art, food and a performance from Grammy Award Winning and home town natives Ozomatli. The event [...]

    Halloween Events for Kids in the Inland Empire 2012

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    A List of Fun Halloween Events for Kids in the Inland Empire! October 19, 2012 Riverside (Lincoln Park)-  “Trunk or Treat”. Bring your costumed trick or treater over to Lincoln Park to go to car to car collecting candy. Time: 4-6:00PM. October 25, 2012 Rancho Cucamonga (Biane Library) Check out the scene at our scary [...]

    Empire Tattoo Studios Dia De Los Muertos Art Show

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    If you’re a fan of both tattoo’s and art then you’re going to love what’s happening over at Empire Tattoo Studios. They are going to be hosting a Dia De Los Muertos art show a few days after Halloween. The art show is going to a great blend of everything that you love about tattoos [...]

    Knotts Camp Spooky “Snoopy’s Costume Party” Review 2012

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    Ghouls, goblins, princesses, and super heroes invaded Knotts Berry Farm, October 6th , for the opening of “Camp Spooky.” This annual event caters to children 3- 11 years of age, and offers many special Halloween-themed activities in addition to their regular rides and games. When you arrive your kids will be given a bag and [...]

    Coffin Creek Haunted Village 2012 – Corona

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    Think you need to travel to OC, LA or SD for amazing haunted attractions? Think again! Coffin Creek Haunted Village offers the famous Chambers of the Mausoleum maze, a second maze, a haunted hay ride, and two trails that will scare your guts out!

    Human Roast House – Downtown Riverside 2012

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    Human Roast House invites you to down to the former home of Austin Reed Trebbe, a clearly disturbed man who lived in downtown Riverside near University and Main St. Trebbe’s house opened on Oct. 13 and will frighten inlanders until Halloween night!

    Paranoia Haunted Attraction in Santa Monica Review 2012

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    If you’re looking for a spooky Halloween date night, but can’t afford some of the pricier options (or you’re just looking for something different) then it’s time to check out Santa Monica’s brand new haunted attraction “Paranoia”. “Paranoia” consists of 3 mazes, that take over 50,000 square feet of space, on the 3rd floor of [...]

    Paranoia Haunted Attraction in Santa Monica (3rd Street Promenade)

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    Ever feel a bit of “Paranoia” on the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica? The occasional chills, the hair standing up on the back of your neck…it could be one of Hollywoods rich and famous! One who’s been dead 80 years.  Things were low during the Great Depression, but murder was at an all-time high, [...]

    Knott’s Scary Farm Halloween Haunt 2012 Review

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    Knott’s Scary Farm 2012 review- Halloween Haunt 40th Anniversary.

    Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) 2012 Hollywood Review

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    Halloween Horror Nights 2012 at Universal Studios Halloween is bigger and better than ever, with impressive new mazes, shows and scare zones.

    Oktoberfest Inland Empire 2012

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    Oktoberfest 2012 in the Inland Empire presents no shortage of opportunities to wash down your pretzels with beer, brats and dancing throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties! Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest Big Bear is hands down the most talked about Oktobfest in the I.E. As I.E. Weekly reports, you might as well be in Germany, [...]

    Knotts Scary Farm’s 40th Annual Halloween Haunt

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    Intrigued by things that go bump in the night? Then join the thousands of other horror aficionados at Knotts Scary Farms “40th Annual Halloween Haunt”. With 40 years of experience under their belt, Knotts has perfected the art of scaring with their 13 mazes, 9 live shows, and 4 scare zones (with over 1000 monsters!). [...]

    Halloween Costume Stores in the Inland Empire

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    Halloween has become something of an art in the last few years. People seem to be getting more and more intricate with their costumes and are taking what used to seem impossible to new heights. Every year a new blockbuster comes out a new group of people are out there trying to replicate it’s hero’s [...]

    Labor Day Weekend Inland Empire 2012

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    Labor Day Weekend in the Inland Empire will offer plenty of options in 2012, with our best picks and your answers on Facebook!

    Women’s Gold Medal Water Polo Team Appears at Knott’s Berry Farm

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    Members of the Gold Medal US Olympic Women’s Water Polo Team will make a special appearance at Knott’s Berry Farm to celebrate their achievement and show their appreciation for their local fans. The U.S. Olympic Women’s Water Polo Team won their first ever Olympic gold medal with an 8-5 defeat of Spain in the championship [...]

    Halloween Inland Empire & Southern California 2012 – Haunted Houses & Mazes

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    Halloween in the Inland Empire & Southern California Mazes, Haunted Houses and Scare Zones, including Knott’s Scary Farm, Universal HHN and the best of Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

    Big Boy’s Block Party Featuring Lupe Fiasco, Big Sean

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    BIG BOY and FUZZY (of Los Angeles’ number one Hip Hop Station POWER 106) and GUERILLA UNION (the promoters behind world-class events such as ROCK THE BELLS FESTIVAL SERIES and SMOKEOUT FESTIVAL) have just announced the launch of BIG BOY’S BLOCK PARTY. The first annual event has locked in performances by LUPE FIASCO, BIG SEAN, [...]

    Haunted Hollywood Sports

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    Hollywood Sports Park transforms itself into Haunted Hollywood Sports, a Halloween event that spans the entire park. “Zombie Killhouse” returns, and along with it, an all new  killhouse, plus four walk-through Halloween mazes and two scare zones spanning across the playing fields and pathways of Hollywood Sports Park. Walk-Through Mazes – THE ABDUCTION At a [...]

    Hard Haunted Mansion Nov. 3rd in Downtown LA

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    Tickets for this year’s Hard Haunted Mansion, or Hard Day of the Dead, go on sale August 11th at 12pm (PST). The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 3rd from 6pm to 2am at LA Historic Park in Downtown LA. In the past, this event has featured artists such as Skrillex, DJ [...]

    4th of July Newport Beach Fireworks Cruises – Photo & Editorial Review

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    **Photo & Editorial Review dated July 5, 2012** The Fourth of July is certainly one of Newport Beach’s busiest days. If you’ve never experienced Newport Beach on Independence Day, make sure to drive carefully; there’s people everywhere. Indeed, it’s a popular place not only for young people, but for families who host barbeques in the [...]