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.
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.
