Riverside Event Calendar

Memorable Events

Annual Events for the City of Riverside

Riverside is known for its commitment to arts and cultural affairs. There are many opportunities for residents and visitors to share in the City’s cultural expression through its events. You are invited to experience all the cultural happenings that take place all throughout the year in Riverside.

For more information about events, visit http://calendar.riverside.tld/default.aspx and www.inlandarts.com

January

Mayor’s State of the City Address - Riverside Convention Center, Contact: Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce, 951-683-7100 www.riverside-chamber.com
Riverside Community Players Season Opener - 4026 14th Street, Contact: 951-369-1200 www.riversidecommunityplayers.com
Fox Foundation Gala - Fox Performing Arts Center, 3485 Mission Inn Avenue, Contact: 951-686-4FOX www.foxgala.com

February

Black History Parade & Expo - Downtown Riverside, Contact: 951-682-4782 www.blackhistorycommittee.org
Dickens Festival - Downtown Riverside, Contact: 951-781-3168 www.dickensfest.com
Riverside Raincross 5k Run/Walk - Fairmount Park, Contact: City of Riverside Parks, Recreation and Community Services, 951-826-2000 www.riversideca.gov/park_rec

March

Spring Gala Performances - Repertoire Riverside Ballet Theatre, Contact: 951-787-7850 www.crballet.com
Riverside Airshow - Riverside Airport, Contact: 951-351-6113 www.riversideca.gov/airshow

April

A Salute to Veterans Parade - Downtown Riverside, Contact: 951-687-1175 www.salutetoveterans.com
Indian POW WOW - Sherman Indian High School, Contact: 951-276-6337 www.shermanindianmuseum.org
Riverside International Film Festival - Riverside Plaza, Contact: 951-682-4456 www.riversidefilmfest.org

May

Vintage Home Tour - Various locations, Contact: Old Riverside Foundation, 951-683-2725 www.oldriverside.org
Arlington Chili Cook-off and Car Show - Van Buren Boulevard (near Magnolia Avenue), Contact: Arlington Business Partnership, 951-509-1100
West Coast Thunder - Malcolm Smith Motorsports (7599 Indiana Avenue), Contact: www.westcoastthunder.com
Show & Go - Downtown Riverside, Contact: Riverside East Rotary Club, 951-276-3661 www.showandgo.org

July

Concerts for Heroes - Riverside National Cemetery, Contact: 951-787-0251 www.thephilharmonic.org
4th of July Patriots Concert - White Park, Contact: Riverside County Philharmonic, 1-877-744-5849 www.thephilharmonic.org
4th of July Spectacular & Concert - Riverside Sports Complex (1000 Blaine Street), Contact: City of Riverside Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, 951-826-2000 www.riversideca.gov/park_rec
Fireworks Aerial Show - Mount Rubidoux and La Sierra Park, Contact: City of Riverside Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, 951-826-2000 www.riversideca.gov/park_rec

September

Fine Dining Restaurant Week - Downtown Riverside, Contact: www.finediningriverside.com
Annual Mayor’s Ball for the Arts - White Park, Contact: Riverside Arts Council, 951-680-1345 www.riversideartscouncil.com
Mariachi Festival - Fairmount Park, Contact: City of Riverside Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, 951-826-2000 www.riversideca.gov/park_rec

October

Festa Italiana - White Park, Contact: Order of the Suns of Italy, 951-737-0373
Citrus Heritage Run - Galleria at Tyler, Contact: SmartRiverside, 951-826-5446 www.smartriverside.org
Ghostwalk Riverside - Downtown Riverside, Contact: California Riverside Ballet, 951-787-7850 www.crballet.org
Panhellenic Home Tour - Various locations, Contact: 951-684-6308 or 951-686-9627
Riverside County Philharmonic Season Opener - Municipal Auditorium (3485 Mission Inn Avenue), Contact: 951-787-0251 www.thephilharmonic.org

November

Riverside Festival of Lights - Downtown Riverside, Contact: 951-826-2370 www.riversidefestivaloflights.com
Festival of Trees - Riverside Convention Center, Contact: 951-358-7950
Mission Inn 5k/10k Run - Downtown Riverside (Mission Inn Hotel & Spa), Contact: Mission Inn Foundation, 951-781-8241
Winterfest in Arlington - Van Buren Boulevard (near Magnolia Avenue), Contact: Arlington Business Partnership, 951-509-1100 www.riversideabp.com

December

Riverside Festival of Lights - Downtown Riverside, Contact: 951-826-2370 www.riversidefestivaloflights.com
Christmas Open House - Heritage House, Contact: Riverside Metropolitan Museum, 951-826-5273 www.riversideca.gov/museum
California Riverside Ballet’s The Nutcracker - Municipal Auditorium (3485 Mission Inn Avenue), Contact: 951-787-7850 www.crballet.com