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148 upcoming events
We've rounded up 148 upcoming events in Riverside County for free — concerts, parties, theatre, exhibitions, family outings — updated every day. Pick a theme or just scroll.
Events in Riverside County for free
Sun1
Today
Sat 31 · 9 PMFree
ClubDJ set
Brothers Grimm Halloween at Hunters Palm Springs
Hunters Palm Springs
Sat 31 · 9:30 PM$0–17.85
ClubDJ set
Halloween Night at Mezcal Nightclub
Mezcal Ultra Lounge
At 9 AMFree
Activism
POP UP PROTEST
Palm Springs
At 11 AMFree
Street partyMarket
Día de los Muertos Celebration
Oak Mountain Winery
At 11 AMFree
Volunteering
Riverside Empty Bowls
Riverside Art Museum
At 12 PMFree
DJ set
Sunday Swim Club: Ay-Lex
Ace Hotel & Swim Club
At 1 PMFree
Creative workshopStreet party0–15 yrs
First Sundays: Dia de los Muertos
Corner of Main Street & Mission Inn Avenue
Mon2
Tomorrow
At 3 PMFree
LiteratureLanguage café
The Quantum Leap Strategy Book Club
27425 Ynez Rd
At 4 PM$0
Street party
Dia De Los Muertos Party at Bliss Crystals
Bliss Crystals, Winchester Road, Temecula, CA, USA
Tomorrow · 10 AMFree
Music for toddlersStory time0–4 yrs
Mini Storytime
Riverside Public Library
Tomorrow · 11:30 AMFree
Music for toddlers0–2 yrs
Tummy Time Hang Out
Riverside Public Library
Tomorrow · 2:30 PMFree
Creative workshopTeam sports7–13 yrs
IGNITE Youth Classes at The Norton: Soccer & Crochet
Norton Younglove Community Center
Tue3
Tuesday 3 November
Tomorrow · 5 PMFree
Chess
Riverside Chess Club
Riverside Public Library
Tomorrow · 6 PMFree
Workshop
Learn to Sew Mittens!
Riverside Public Library
Tomorrow · 6 PMFree
Story time0–12 yrs
Goodnight Moon Pajama Storytime
Temecula Public Library
Tomorrow · 6 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Crush & Brew
Crush & Brew
Tomorrow · 6:30 PMFree
CareerLiterature
Children's & Young Adult Writers Meet-Up
Temecula Valley Entrepreneur's Exchange
Tomorrow · 6:30 PMFree
Literature
Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Meet-Up
Temecula Valley Entrepreneur's Exchange
Tomorrow · 7 PMFree
Stand-up
The Barrel Room Comedy Open Mic
Carbon Nation Brewing
Tomorrow · 8 PMFree
Stand-up
Free Open Mic Stand-Up Comedy Show
333 N Palm Canyon Dr suite 117
Tue 3 · 9:30 AMFree
Music for toddlersCreative workshop0–24 yrs
Tummy Time
Riverside Public Library
Tue 3 · 8 AMFree
Outdoors
Birding and Voting with Christian Cooper
Desert Highland Park
Tue 3 · 10 AMFree
Drop-in services
Genealogy Volunteers
Riverside Public Library
Tue 3 · 10 AMFree
CareerScience
KONICA MINOLTA: "WHERE INNOVATION TAKES YOU"
Konica Minolta Business Solutions
Tue 3 · 11:30 AMFree
Story time0–5 yrs
Bilingual Storytime
Temecula Grace Mellman
Wed4
Wednesday 4 November
Tue 3 · 5 PMFree
Cinema
Cars Watch Party
Riverside Public Library
Tue 3 · 4 PMFree
Street partyStudents
UC Riverside ALL IN Party at the Polls!
Riverside
Tue 3 · 4 PMFree
Workshop
Show Up & Create
Temecula Valley Entrepreneur's Exchange
Tue 3 · 6:30 PMFree
Literature
BYOB Book Discussion — "Long Bright River" by Liz Moore
Riverside Public Library
Tue 3 · 4:30 PM$0–20
Career
VSSN After Hours @ Yardhouse Temecula
Yard House
Tue 3 · 7 PMFree
The Tuesday Night Karaoke Party!
Viano's Pizza
Tue 3 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at DUKE'S BAR & GRILL
DUKE'S BAR & GRILL
Tue 3 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Hangar 24 Riverside
Hangar 24 Riverside
Tue 3 · 7 PMFree
QuizConcert
Trivia Night at Oscar's Brewing Company
Oscar's Brewing Company
Wed 4 · 10 AMFree
Workshop
A Good Yarn
Temecula Grace Mellman
Wed 4 · 10 AMFree
Story time3–5 yrs
Preschool Storytime
Temecula Public Library
Wed 4 · 10:30 AMFree
Story time2–5 yrs
Toddler Storytime
Temecula Grace Mellman
Wed 4 · 11 AMFree
Story time3–5 yrs
Preschool Storytime
Temecula Public Library
Wed 4 · 12 PMFree
ClassicalExperimental
Todd Moellenberg, Pioneers of Form: A Piano Recital
Arts Building
Wed 4 · 12 PMFree
EcologyPolitics & Economy
Community Listening Sessions - Comprehensive Shade and Heat Mitigation Plan
Multiple Locations - Check Registration Link
Wed 4 · 2:30 PMFree
Market
Riverside Farmers' Market
Riverside Public Library
Thu5
Thursday 5 November
Wed 4 · 6:30 PMFree
TalkLiterature
Marie Louise Brent - Artist, WWI War Correspondent, Mask Studio Director
Riverside Public Library
Wed 4 · 6:30 PMFree
Talk
Marie Louise Brent — Artist, War Correspondent, Mask Studio Director
Riverside Public Library
Wed 4 · 6 PMFree
Workshop
DIY Paint Thankful for Every Paw Print - PupPass Members Only
Puptqe Temecula
Wed 4 · 6 PMFree
QuizConcert
Trivia Night at Relentless Brewing Company
Relentless Brewing Company
Wed 4 · 8 PMFree
Stand-up
FREE Open Mic Stand-Up Comedy Show
333 N Palm Canyon Dr suite 117
Thu 5 · 10 AMFree
Drop-in services
Genealogy Volunteers
Riverside Public Library
Thu 5 · 10 AMFree
Creative workshop0–4 yrs
Little Hands Playtime
Riverside Public Library
Thu 5 · 10 AMFree
Story timeMusic for toddlers2–2 yrs
Toddler Storytime
Temecula Public Library
Thu 5 · 10 AMFree
Trading cards
My Little Pony- Card Trading
Hunter Hobby Park
Thu 5 · 10:30 AMFree
Story timeMusic for toddlers0–2 yrs
Baby Storytime
Temecula Grace Mellman
Thu 5 · 1 PMFree
Mahjong
Mah Jongg Meet-Up
Riverside Public Library
Thu 5 · 11 AMFree
Story timeMusic for toddlers2–2 yrs
Toddler Storytime
Temecula Public Library
Thu 5 · 12 PMFree
TalkScience
UCR AI Community of Practice
Orbach Science Library (Room 122) or Zoom
Thu 5 · 4:30 PMFree
FitnessOutdoors
Asahi Movement Practice
Riverside Public Library
Fri6
Friday 6 November
Thu 5 · 3 PMFree
MarketFolk / Acoustic
Holiday Photos & Market Night @ Bottaia Winery
Bottaia Winery
Thu 5 · 4 PMFree
Story time0–15 yrs
La Hora del Cuento Bilingual Storytime
Temecula Public Library
Thu 5 · 6:30 PMFree
Talk
Sleigh the Holidays: Less Family Stress, More Joy
Riverside Public Library
Thu 5 · 6:30 PMFree
Talk
Sleigh the Holidays: Less family stress, more joy
Riverside Public Library
Thu 5 · 4:30 PM$60
Food
Flawless Friendsgiving
Danza del Sol Winery
Thu 5 · 6 PMFree
Workshop
Artswalk: Gourd-geous Creations
Main Street & University Avenue
Thu 5 · 6 PMFree
Drag showBingo
Drag Bingo with Vanity Halston
Ace Hotel & Swim Club
Thu 5 · 6 PMFree
VolunteeringOutdoors
CicloRiverside ArtsWalk - Art Bike & Outreach Volunteer Shift
3746 University Ave
Thu 5 · 6 PMFree
TalkPhotography
Photography Beyond Sight: Bruce Hall and Kurt Weston in Conversation
Civil Rights Institute Inland Southern California
Thu 5 · 6 PMFree
Cinema
Tom Skerritt Tribute Screening: A River Runs Through It
Palm Springs Cultural Center
Thu 5 · 6 PMFree
OutdoorsStreet party
2026 Palm Springs Fall Thursday VillageFest
100 S. Palm Canyon Dr
Thu 5 · 6 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at The Cellar
The Cellar
Thu 5 · 6:30 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Bare Knuckle Brewing Co.
Bare Knuckle Brewing Co.
Thu 5 · 7 PMFree
The Saturday Night Karaoke Party!
Viano's Pizza
Thu 5 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Blackbird Tavern
Blackbird Tavern
Fri 6 · 10 AMFree
WellnessMusic for toddlers0–12 yrs
Yoga Storytime
Riverside Public Library
Fri 6 · 10 AMFree
LGBTQ+Club
Pride On Arenas
Hunters Palm Springs
Fri 6 · 1:30 PMFree
Wellness
Mindfulness Meditation
Riverside Public Library
Sat7
Saturday 7 November
Fri 6 · 8 PMFree
BingoKaraoke
Jackpot Bingo at Pit Row
Pit Row Bar and Grill
Fri 6 · 9 PMFree
DJ setHouse
First Fridays House Music Collective
Lienzo Charro Mexican Restaurant Bar & Grill
Sat 7 · 9 AMFree
Drop-in services
Free Health Enrollment Fair
FoundCare, Inc.
Sat 7 · 10 AMFree
Drop-in services
Genealogy Volunteers
Riverside Public Library
Sat 7 · 9 AMFree
RunningOutdoors
LIV Ripped Faded 5K Powered by Embarc Magnolia
Embarc Dispensary
Sat 7 · 10 AMFree
Other
Pop-up Shop- Plants & Branded Merchandise
Botanic Gardens
Sat 7 · 10 AMFree
CraftsOutdoors
Art in the Gardens
Botanic Gardens
Sat 7 · 10:15 AMFree
Story time4–12 yrs
Paws to Read
Temecula Public Library
Sat 7 · 11 AMFree
Exhibition
SEEN a portrait show
Impell Gallery
Sat 7 · 12 PMFree
Concert
Cameron Evans - Free Music
Thornton Winery
Sat 7 · 1 PMFree
Street partyStudents
UCR Alumni Homecoming 2026
UCR Main Campus
Later
Sat 7 · 6 PMFree
Trading cardsTournament
GameStop Magic Meetup: Mana for Miracles
GameStop - 0194 - North Riverside Park
Sat 7 · 4:44 PMFree
LGBTQ+
Enchanted with Lady Chilane
Palm Springs
Sat 7 · 6:45 PMFree
Board games
Friends' Bunco Night
Riverside Public Library
Sat 7 · 5 PMFree
Street party
Interfaith Thanksgiving Dinner
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Sat 7 · 7 PM$0
TheatreMagic
BLACKBOX
Humanities 411
Sat 7 · 9 PM$0–55.20
ClubDJ set
Saturday Nightlife at DTE
Downtown Experiment
Sun 8 · 9 AMFree
Human rights
POP UP PROTEST
Palm Springs
Sun 8 · 10 AMFree
LGBTQ+Feminism
Palm Springs Pride Parade 2026 – March With Us!
East Tachevah Drive
Sun 8 · 10 AMFree
MarketTrading cards
Second Sunday Community Market with card show and vendors
VFW Post 9223
Sun 8 · 1:30 PMFree
CinemaOpera
"Adriadne auf Naxos" – A Lyric Opera Film Afternoon
Riverside Public Library
Sun 8 · 12 PMFree
DJ setOutdoors
Sunday Swim Club with Ay-Lex
Ace Hotel & Swim Club
Sun 8 · 1 PMFree
TalkEcology
Not Your Grandma's Funeral
Gemini Moon Ranch
Sun 8 · 2 PMFree
Other
Yappy Hour
Cougar Vineyard & Winery
Sun 8 · 6 PMFree
Volunteering
RB Young Life 20th Anniversary Fall Banquet
St. Mary Catholic Church, Riverside; St Paul VI Parish
Sun 8 · 4 PMFree
Parties
Client Appreciate Part
Temecula Old Town Loft
Mon 9 · 10 AMFree
Music for toddlersStory time0–4 yrs
Mini Storytime
Riverside Public Library
Mon 9 · 9 AMFree
TalkScience
2026 RNA Collaboration Symposium
Multidisciplinary Research Building (MRB)
Mon 9 · 11:30 AMFree
Kids0–3 yrs
Tummy Time Hang Out
Riverside Public Library
Mon 9 · 10 AMFree
Other
zipForms & Transact Program Training
3690 Elizabeth St
Mon 9 · 4 PMFree
Kids2–5 yrs
Clay Day!
Riverside Public Library
Mon 9 · 4:30 PMFree
Outdoors2–5 yrs
Clay Day!
Riverside Public Library
Mon 9 · 5 PMFree
Chess
Riverside Chess Club
Riverside Public Library
Mon 9 · 6 PMFree
Workshop
Yarn Crafter's Group
Riverside Public Library
Mon 9 · 5:30 PMFree
Outdoors
Vista Norte, Rogers Ranch & Desert Park Estates NOrg Re-launch Kick-off!
Vista del Monte Elementary School
Mon 9 · 6:30 PMFree
Literature
Romance Writers Meet-Up
Temecula Valley Entrepreneur's Exchange
Tue 10 · 10 AMFree
Consumer fair
Military Appreciation Veterans Day Home Show & Business Expo
Mid-County Senior Center
Tue 10 · 9:30 AMFree
Creative workshopMusic for toddlers0–2 yrs
Tummy Time
Riverside Public Library
Tue 10 · 10 AMFree
Drop-in services
Genealogy Volunteers
Riverside Public Library
Tue 10 · 9 AMFree
Career
Application Workshop: Becoming an IHSS Caregiver – Riverside
Workforce Development Center
Tue 10 · 10 AMFreeES
Career
Taller de solicitud de empleo: conviértase en cuidador de IHSS
Workforce Development Center
Tue 10 · 2 PMFree
Drop-in services
Drop in Tech Help
Riverside Public Library
Tue 10 · 3:45 PMFree
Story timeKids' show5–8 yrs
Storytime & Art Jr.
Riverside Public Library
Tue 10 · 6:30 PMFree
Talk
Wordsmiths' Society Writers' Group
Riverside Public Library
Tue 10 · 7:30 PMFree
Drop-in services
Library Board of Trustees
Riverside Public Library
Tue 10 · 6 PMFree
CareerStudents
Instructor Meet & Greet
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology - Riverside Campus
Tue 10 · 6:30 PM$0
Quiz
Trivia Night
Spuntino Pizzeria
Tue 10 · 6:30 PMFree
Food
Second Tuesday Tasting: Lobster Pot Pie Holiday
Bluewater Grill Seafood Restaurant & Market Temecula
Tue 10 · 7 PMFree
Card games
Tea and Tarot
Nevermore Game Club
Tue 10 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Tuesday Trivia with Rock M. Sakura of RuPaul’s Drag Race
The Social Cafe & Lounge
Wed 11 · 4 PMFree
Quiz
"Cars" Trivia
Riverside Public Library
Wed 11 · 5 PM$0–17.85
Other
Squadron 11 Dining Out
Palm Springs Air Museum
Wed 11 · 6:30 PMFree
PoetryTalk
Poets Meet-Up
Temecula Valley Entrepreneur's Exchange
Wed 11 · 6:30 PMFree
Other
Screenwriters Meet-Up
Temecula Valley Entrepreneur's Exchange
Thu 12 · 10 AMFree
Drop-in services
Genealogy Volunteers
Riverside Public Library
Thu 12 · 10 AMFree
Creative workshopStory time0–4 yrs
Little Hands Playtime
Riverside Public Library
Thu 12 · 9:30 AMFree
Volunteering
Coffee for a Cause at The Bakehouse by Arcade
The Bakehouse by Arcade
Thu 12 · 1 PMFree
Mahjong
Mah Jongg Meet-Up
Riverside Public Library
Thu 12 · 11 AMFree
TalkStudents
Applying for a Master's or PhD Degree: What to Be Aware of
INTS 1113
Thu 12 · 12 PMFree
TalkScience
UCR AI Research Brown Bag Presentation Series
Orbach Science Library (Room 122) or Zoom
Thu 12 · 3:45 PMFree
Creative workshopStory time5–11 yrs
Dino-vember T-Rex Party
Riverside Public Library
Thu 12 · 4:30 PMFree
YogaOutdoors
Asahi Movement Practice
Riverside Public Library
Thu 12 · 6:30 PMFree
TalkScience
12 Things that Make Life on Earth Possible with Astronomy Educatory, Michelle Nichols
Riverside Public Library
Thu 12 · 6:30 PMFree
TalkScience
12 Things that Make Life on Earth Possible with Michelle Nichols
Riverside Public Library
Thu 12 · 6 PMFree
Parties
An Evening at Palomar Inn
Palomar Inn Hotel Temecula
Thu 12 · 6 PMFree
Bingo
Thanksgiving Themed Bingo Night - PupPass Members Only
Puptqe Temecula
Thu 12 · 6 PMFree
Street partyOutdoors
2026 Palm Springs Outdoor VillageFest
100 S. Palm Canyon Dr
Thu 12 · 6:30 PMFree
Bingo
Thanksgiving Lotería
Thompson Brewing Co.
Fri 13 · 10 AMFree
Story time0–4 yrs
Mini Storytime
Riverside Public Library
Fri 13 · 11 AMFree
Literature
Rise Anyway: Book Pop-Up at Dulce Mami Café
Dulce Mami Café
Fri 13 · 12 PMFree
Open airDJ set
Friday Swim Club: Hear For You
Ace Hotel & Swim Club
Fri 13 · 4 PMFree
Workshop
Art Lab
Riverside Public Library
Fri 13 · 7 PMFree
CinemaArthouse cinema
Two Seasons, Two Strangers
UCR ARTS
Fri 13 · 8 PMFree
Stand-up
Jokes At The Oaks
Oak Mountain Winery
Sat 14 · 11 AMFree
Tem Ren Fall Faire
CRC Ranch
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Venues in Riverside County for free
Riverside Public Library
154 events
Riverside Public Library
60 events
Plaza Theatre
57 events
Riverside Water Tower
56 events
The Saguaro Palm Springs
51 events
Palm Springs Cultural Center
45 events
Old Town Temecula Community Theater
38 events
Ace Hotel Palm Springs
37 events
Dezart Performs Playhouse
36 events
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Historic Plaza Theatre
32 events
100 S. Palm Canyon Dr
30 events
Pechanga Resort & Casino
26 events
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