Here weve got a list of all the best places to catch the Fourth of July fireworks in the Inland Empire as well as more events going on throughout the month in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. For more festivities and things to do this month, check out our posts on LA County Events and Orange County Events for July 2016.
Fourth of July Fireworks in Riverside County
Beaumont
Monday, July 4th Pool Hours: 12-8PM, Music at 4PM, 6PM and 7:15PM, Fireworks at 9PM ci.beaumont.ca.usWhere: Stewart Park, 9th and Orange streets, Beaumont, CA The pool will be open all day (admission $1) and all other events are free. There will be three different bands playing including Latin fusion and a tribute to Sting and the Police all playing at Stewart Park. There will also be a night market to peruse as you wait for the fireworks display at 9PM.
Palm Desert
Monday, July 4th National Anthem 7:15PM, Concert at 7:30PM, Fireworks at 9PM palm-desert.org Where: Civic Center Park, San Pablo Desert, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Fun, fireworks and festivities are all free for the Palm Desert Fourth of July Celebration. It all kicks off at 7:15PM with the national anthem immediately followed by a concert. You can purchase drinks and snacks to enjoy and the fireworks go off at 9PM with a 20-minute spectacular.
Temecula
Monday, July 4th Park opens at 8AM, Festivities begin at 2PM, Fireworks at 9PM temeculaevents.org Where: Ronald Reagan Sports Park Festivities start at 2PM including live entertainment on the main stage, food, pool and Kids Fun Zone (wristbands $5, cash only). All other admission is free for the day with RV parking available along park side of Rancho Vista.
San Jacinto
Monday, July 4th Parade begins at 9AM and the festival runs from 10AM-2PM ci.san-jacinto.ca.us Where: Parade @ San Jacinto Unified School District Offices. Festival @ the Estudillo Mansion. The parade and festival are free and the fun will include food and live entertainment all day. Parade entry forms can be found online.
Lake Elsinore
Monday, July 4th Fireworks show begins at 9PM lake-elsinore.org Where: The T-Peninsula at Lake Elsinore. Viewing locations include Lakepoint Park, Elm Grove Beach, Davis Fishing Beach, Whiskers Fishing Beach. Passes to watch the fireworks display on Lake Elsinore from a boat are $10 per vessel, and admission from the peninsula is free. Don’t forget to sync the fireworks display with music by tuning into radio station KOLA 99.9
Riverside
Monday, July 4th 5PM-9:30PM, Fireworks at 9PM http://www.eventbrite.com/e/front-row-fireworks-2016-tickets-21838117397 The best place to catch the city fireworks going off at Mt. Rubicoux and La Sierra Park is at the Evergreen Memorial Historic Cemetery – the best seats in town Festivities include music and food vendors, guided walking tour, free kids zone, and “Little Firecracker” pageant for kids 5-10 years old. General admission is $5 and kids 2 and under are free. Don’t’ forget to bring your own lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets.
Fourth of July Fireworks in San Bernardino County
Apple Valley
Monday, July 4th 2PM-10PM http://applevalley.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/12829/51?curm=7amp;cury=2016 Where: Lenny Brewster Sports Center at 21024 Otoe Road, Apple Valley, CA 92307 Music for the fireworks will be simulcast at KATJ100.7 starting at 8:55 p.m. Festivities include food booths, bounce houses, and a beer garden. Guests are invited to bring chairs and canopies, but leave their alcohol, pets and barbecues at home. Dont worry, entrance and parking are free
Victorville
Monday, July 4th Begins 2PM, Fireworks at 9PM http://www.victorvilleca.gov/site/popup.aspx?id=1808 Where: San Bernardino County Fairgrounds, 14800 Seventh St. Victorville, CA 92395 The Star Struck Spectacular, uniquely themed “A Tropical Escape,” will not only feature a fireworks show by Boom Boom Fireworks, but will also have musical entertainment, slides, face painting, carnival games and more. Entrance is free.
Redlands
Monday, July 4th Parade begins 10:30AM, Live Entertainment 11AM, Night Performances 8PM, Fireworks at 9PM http://www.redlands-events.com/July4.htm Where: Daytime festivities will be at Sylvan Park at 601 N University St, Redlands, CA 92374. The night show and fireworks will be at the University of Redlands Ted Runner Stadium at 1200 E Colton Ave., Redlands, CA 92373 University of Redlandss Fourth of July celebrations continue to be one of the largest in the state. Before the night performance there will be a USAF C-17 flyover, which will end with skydivers landing in the stadium. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the gate. Kids under 3 years old are free.
Chino
Saturday, July 2nd Begins 3PM, Fireworks at 9PM http://www.cityofchino.org/government-services/community-services/special-events/fireworks-spectacular Where: Ruben S. Ayala Park, 14225 Central Avenue, Chino, CA, 91710 Chino is celebrating the Fourth of July early on Saturday the 2nd with festivities at Ruben S. Ayala Park. Festivities include food, live music, carnival rides and more family fun at the event.
More Events
Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival
Now – August Shows begin 8PM at the Redlands Bowl http://www.seecalifornia.com/entertainment/concerts/redlands-summer-music-festival.html
The Summer Music Festival is totally free and a cultural touchstone in the Inland area. Tuesday and Fridays throughout the summer you can catch free concerts at the Bowl. Friday, July 1st – Navy Band Southwest Friday, July 8th – Soloists (selections from West Sid Story and other favorites) Tuesday, July 12th – A Tribute to Benny Goodman July 15th amp; 16th – Rhythmic Circus Tuesday, July 19th – M-PACT Friday, July 22nd – The Redlands Symphony Orchestra: Strings with Zing Thursday July 28th – Sunday, July 31st – Rodgers amp; Hammerstein’s Oklahoma
Dive-in Movies at Wet’n’Wild
Friday Nights in July Movies begin after dusk https://www.wetnwildpalmsprings.com/events/dive-in-movies/
Dive in Movies are free with park admission to Wet’n’Wild in Palm Springs. So come early, play during the day and stay late to enjoy your favorite film poolside. Dive-in Movies are Friday nights in July. Movies will start after dusk and the park will be open with limited access until 10PM, weather permitting. Here’s the movie lineup schedule:
July 1st: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles July 8th: Minions July 15th: Hotel Transylvania 2 July 22nd: Inside Out July 29th: Star Wars The Force Awakens
Downtown Riverside Movies on Main
Thursdays in July 8PM-10PM http://www.riversidedowntown.org/event/movies-on-main-2/
Come early, grab dinner and claim your spot
July 7th – Hotel Transylvania 2 July 14th – Minions July 21st – Inside Out July 28th – The Good Dinosaur
Joshua Tree International Improv/Comedy Festival
Friday, July 8th – Sunday, July 10th Fri 5:30PM Gala, Sat 3-11PM, Sun 3:15-8PM http://jtimprovfestival.org/tix
Opening night of the festival will kick off with a Gala featuring hors d’oeuvres, desserts and a cash bar to accompany four hilarious sketch comedy groups. The weekend following is broken up into Improv Saturday, with new groups every 30 minutes, and Stand-up comedy Sunday with new comedians every 15 minutes. Both days there will be food trucks and drinks all day long to accompany the comedy. There will also be a handful of workshops that you can register for now on the site.
Temecula Summer Sunset Concert Series
Thursday nights in July Gates open 5PM, Concert at 7PM http://temeculaevents.org/sunsetconcerts/
Every Thursday night this summer a new band will be playing at the Temecula Amphitheater. Gates open at 5PM and concerts begin at 7PM so you can snag a good seat early. It’s free family fun all summer long
July 7th: We Belong – Pat Benatar Tribute July 14th: The Sam Morrison Band July 21st: Stone Soul July 28th: The Answer Band
Moonlight Movies in the Park
Friday nights in July Begins 6PM, Movie at 7PM http://temeculaevents.org/moonlightmovies/
Family movies will be shown on Friday nights in July at various park sites around Temecula. The fun begins at 6PM with music, arts and crafts, and games and the films are shown at dusk. Bring your blankets, low back chairs, and a picnic dinner. All movies free (except July 16th) to public
July 8th: Hotel Transylvania 2 @ Temeku Hills Park July 16th: The Great Outdoors @ Ronald Reagan Sports Park (special family camp-out and movie summer night) July 22nd: The Good Dinosaur @ Temeku Hills Park
Idyllwild Lemon Lily Festival
Saturday, July 9th – Sunday, July 10th http://lemonlilyfestival.com/
The Festival will include speakers, music, guided walks, silent auction, food vendors, artists, raffle, pony rides, childrens activities including crafts, face painting, coloring contest and more. The mission of the Lemon Lily Festival is to raise awareness and appreciation for the threatened native Lily.
Big Bear PaddleFest
Saturday, July 9th 6:30AM-3PM http://www.bigbearpaddlefest.com/index.html
The Big Bear PaddleFest on the lake will include dozens of races including stand-up paddleboard, kayak and canoe ranging from a 5K to a 20K. For a full list of categories, check out the website. After the races there will be an award ceremony and then straight on to partying 1PM-3PM is a beach party with food, music and games for all of the competitors and spectators to enjoy.
Night Adventures in the Monument
Saturday, July 16th 8:30PM http://www.desertmountains.org/calendar/
The best way to experience the diversity of the living desert is at night. That’s why Friends of the Desert meets after full darkness with black lights to seek out the various night creatures inhabiting our desert. Some creatures you might find on the night hike include: scorpions, tarantulas, lizards, geckos, spiders, owls, jackrabbits, snakes and maybe a coyote. This is a family event is for the whole family. If you have your own black light, you’re encouraged to bring it along
Big Bear Old Miners Chili Cook Off
Saturday, July 16th 10AM-6PM http://www.oldminers.org/chili-cookoff/
Admission to the cook off is free and there’s just a $5 fee for a tasting kit. Going down at the Bartlett Street Parking Lot in the heart of Big Bear Lake Village. The day will include tons of vendors, live entertainment, more food, beer and of course contestants preparing red chili, chili verde and homemade salsa for judging. The afternoon ends with the big announcement of chili contest winners.
Spirits of the West Brewsfest
Saturday, July 23rd 1PM-11PM http://bigbearevents.com/event/5th-annual-spirits-of-the-west-brewsfest-celebrating-the-national-day-of-the-cowboy/
There will be a full day of Western family fun to celebrate The National Day of the Cowboy. The 5th annual Spirits of the West Brewsfest will feature two live bands, arts and crafts vendors, gunfighters and the local Sheriff’s Posse. All of that fun happens while you can sample 50+ beers and spirits. It’s the cowboy way.