Warm nights, music in the air, and the kind of weekends that make you want to stay out past sunset.

From jazz in Cherry Valley and movie nights in Oak Glen to local markets, fair rides, and coffee-fueled mornings around the IE, this weekend is full of live music, good food, and plenty of spots worth stopping by. Hope to see you out there exploring. - Abi

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Friday - May 22

Movies in the Mountains: My Neighbor Totoro (Free)

Oak Glen

Cool mountain air, blankets on the grass, and a Studio Ghibli classic playing beneath the stars. Plan your mountain movie night here.

Eastvale Collective Market

Eastvale | 5PM–9PM

Fresh flowers, coffee in hand, local vendors, and rows of handmade finds as the sun starts to set over Eastvale. Stop by and see what’s waiting here.

123 Farm Jazz Festival

Cherry Valley

Jazz drifting through the lavender fields, glowing lights across the farm, and warm spring nights in Cherry Valley. Weekend two of the 123 Farm Jazz Festival brings another round of unforgettable performances, food, wine, and music beneath the evening sky. More details here.

Trading Post Night Market (Free)

Menifee

Live music, local vendors, cold drinks, and families filling the park as the sun goes down. Menifee’s Trading Post Night Market is one of those easygoing Inland Empire nights made for wandering around with friends and staying out later than planned. See what’s happening here.

Girls Night Out West

Jurupa Valley

Coffee, line dancing, western vendors, and a girls’ night with a little country charm. Flowerbud Coffee is bringing together good drinks, good conversation, and warm desert energy for a laid-back Friday evening. Grab the details here.

90s Throwback Night at Chino Night Market (Free)

Chino

Live music, old-school hits, food vendors, and a full night of 90s nostalgia under the lights. The Chino Night Market is turning back the clock for a Friday night filled with dancing, games, and retro energy. Take a look here.

Jazz Jam & Coffee

Riverside

Coffee cups, late-night conversations, and live jazz filling the room at sunset. More info here.

Saturday - May 23

Trinket and Trade Pop Up

Riverside

Tiny treasures, vintage finds, and strangers becoming friends over shared trinkets in downtown Riverside. Bring something to trade and spend the afternoon digging through nostalgic gems and handmade pieces. Check it out here.

San Bernardino County Fair

Victorville

Carnival lights, fair food, live concerts, and warm desert nights return to Victorville. The San Bernardino County Fair is back with rides, music, and the kind of classic fair atmosphere that feels like summer officially starting. Find more details here. Or buy tickets here.

On the Block Flea Mini Mart (Free)

Riverside

Vintage clothing, tattoos, handmade accessories, and 5+ curated local vendors all gathered outside the shop for the afternoon. Trinkets, vintage/y2k clothing, tattoos, accessories + more. See more here.

Bingo Loco

Riverside

Bingo, comedy, confetti, and pure chaos in the best way possible. Expect retro music, wild prizes, and a Riverside crowd ready to turn a simple game night into a full-on party. Get the details here. Or buy tickets here.

Mercado 536 Local Market (Free)

San Bernardino

Local makers, floral button-making, and a community market celebrating Inland Empire small businesses. Spend the afternoon shopping local! Learn more here.

123 Farm Jazz Festival

Cherry Valley

Lavender fields glowing at sunset while jazz echoes through the farm for another unforgettable evening. Cherry Valley continues to feel like one of the most magical spring escapes in Southern California this weekend. More information here.

Sunday - May 24

Trinket and Trade Pop Up

Riverside

Another day of trinket swapping, vintage treasures, and curated finds tucked into the Raincross District. A cozy indoor market perfect for spending a slow Sunday afternoon in Riverside. Check it out here.

Paint Social

Redlands

Paint brushes, live DJs, cocktails, and an afternoon filled with color inside Redlands Public Market. Save your spot here.

San Bernardino County Fair

Victorville

Fair rides glowing against the desert sunset, live concerts echoing through the fairgrounds, and the smell of funnel cake in the air. Victorville’s biggest spring tradition continues all weekend long. More details here. Or buy tickets here.

123 Farm Jazz Festival

Cherry Valley

Soft lights across the farm, jazz under the evening sky, and one last weekend escape into Cherry Valley. If there’s a place that captures spring in the Inland Empire perfectly, it might just be this. Take a look here.

Sunday Market Loma Linda

Loma Linda

Coffee, matcha, music, and a summer evening market as the heat finally starts to cool down. Find out more here.

Redlands Under the Sun Day Market

Redlands

House music, local vendors, drinks in hand, and an entire Sunday built around community and connection. More details here.

Toro Wapo – Los Farmerz y Más

Perris

Banda music, boots on the dance floor, and a Memorial Day weekend celebration packed with energy in Perris. See what’s happening here.

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Disclaimer: Event details are subject to change, be canceled, or spots may be filled up. Please make sure to double check event dates, times, and locations directly with the event organizer before attending.