Shamrocks, Springtime, and Sales - March Event Calendar for Riverside Families

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Written By Kelly S

Looking for fun activities for your family in Riverside, California, in March 2026? Here are ideas for local community activities, library storytimes, events led by the Parks and Rec department, and more!

How to Use this Riverside March Calendar:

  • Putting this list together is a labor of love for me! I try my best to share accurate information, but always recommend you double check with the location hosting the event - look at their web site, social media, and/or give them a call before heading over! I generally try to link the host’s info in the listing, but you can also google Riverside + the name of the event and it’s likely to show up.

  • Do you have a family-friendly event in Riverside to add? Please submit your event here.

  • Are you looking for another month’s event guide? I’m hoping to offer one of these event guides for every month in 2026 (and beyond!) You will be able to access them all 12 months as they are published here.

Fun Activities for Families In and Around Riverside All Month Long

Here are a few activities I wanted to draw special attention to, or that you could do all month long!

  • Enjoy Spring Break

  • Celebrate Easter - even though Easter isn’t technically until April 5, there are quite a few Easter events already happening in the last few weeks of March. Stay tuned for a post from me with ideas for celebrating Easter!

  • Look for wildflowers on a hike! By March, sometimes wildflowers are cropping up around Riverside! Thanks to cooler temperatures and green hills, March is one of the best months for hiking around Riverside (as long as it’s not raining!) Check out some family-friendly Riverside hiking trails here.

  • Go to a Consignment Sale - all three of Riverside’s big annual/semi-annual consignment sales are happening this month! I remember when I was pregnant with my first child, a friend told me about this idea of “kids' consignment sales” and it was a foreign concept… then I shopped at one, and realized how brilliant it is! It’s a win-win-win for everyone: as a customer, I get clothes, shoes, toys, and more for my family at a discounted price than buying new, and I can also do a lot of shopping all in one day. Meanwhile moms who sell items get to declutter their homes and earn a little extra money. All of us get to feel good about shopping local and helping the environment by buying used items. This month, there are three going on:

    • Grove MomCo Consignment Sale

    • Moo La La Boutique

    • Savvy Chic

    • When my kids were tiny, I would push them in a stroller and shop as long as they lasted! As they’ve gotten older, I usually give them a budget (somewhere between $25-50) and let them choose their own clothing items - it’s a fun way of teaching budgeting skills without spending too much money!

    • I will say, I sold items as a consigner once - and only once, lol. It was a ton of work to find hangers and safety pins and prepare my items (I remember staying up till 3am one night with a newborn baby to finish it all in time!) and I didn’t end up earning very much in return. But I do know some moms who love selling - I’d definitely get a tagging gun like this to make it easier!

  • Have fun at the park! March is also a great month for going to the park, since temperatures are cooler than summer and it can be a quick visit after school before it gets too dark.

  • Go to Joshua Tree National Park - one of the wonderful things about living in Riverside is we have a national park just about an hour away! February can be a great time to visit, with cooler temperatures than summertime making it bearable to spend the day here!

Kid-Friendly Activities in Riverside, California, Day by Day

Here is a round up of events and activities happening all month long (this list goes chronologically from March 1-31… keep scrolling for events later in the month!)

Sunday, March 1, 2026

  • 1:00-4:00pm First Sundays in Downtown Riverside This event happens every month (with different activities every time!) It includes free admission to the Cheech and Riverside Art Museum, along with family-friendly activities at the downtown Main Library, and more! February activities:

  • 12:30-4:00pm Family Fun Day at UCR Arts in downtown Riverside. Celebrate 30 years o UCR Gluck Fellows: “Free and open to the public, there will be something for all ages to enjoy! Experience Taiko drumming, dance from India, and other music and dance workshops led by Gluck Fellows. Participate in multiple artmaking activities and take a peek at special photography collection objects. Enjoy food, community, and art to celebrate 30 years of Gluck at UC Riverside!” You can Reserve Free Tickets and see their full schedule of events.

  • 12pm Free Storytime at Barnes and Noble at the Galleria at Tyler Mall (every Sunday at 12pm). Meet at the stage in the kids’ department for a story and activity. This week’s book is Sunny and Stormy. I grew up going to Borders or Barnes and Noble almost every weekend with my book-loving mom (we would buy a snack from the cafe and then just find a stack of books and flip through them all afternoon) o this sounds like a great Sunday activity to me :) There’s a farmer’s market nearby on Sundays in the parking lot at the mall that you could visit too.

  • 3:00pm Sunday Movie Matinee at La Sierra Library

  • 3pm Chess Club at Hunter Hobby Park, for all ages

  • 7:30am March Magic 5k, 10k, 15k, and Half Marathon at Ryan Bonamino Park - if your family enjoys running, this seems like a pretty chill event on an open course, strollers welcome. Cost starts at $27.

  • 8am - 2pm UCR Botanic Gardens is usually only open two weekend days a month, and the first Sunday of the month is one of them, with a few special activities thrown in too. Admission to the gardens is free, but parking is $2-6 depending on how long you stay. Explore the gardens from 8am to 2pm, and join in on these special activities:


Monday, March 2, 2026

  • In the wee hours of Monday night/Tuesday morning, if the skies are clear, there will be a total lunar eclipse visible from Riverside (and all of Southern California). The timing is not conducive to viewing with kids - it starts just after midnight on Tuesday morning and the total eclipse will fall from 3am-4am on Tuesday morning, March 3. But, I wanted to mention in case you have kids obsessed with space, or if perhaps you’re up in the middle of the night rocking a baby or helping a sick kid, you could pop out and see it! (lunar eclipses can be viewed without any special eye protection).


Tuesday, March 3, 2026


Wednesday, March 4, 2026

  • 11:00am Preschool Storytime at Eastside Library at Lincoln Park. (every Wednesday)

  • 3:00pm Crafting Corner at Main Library

  • 3:30pm Family Storytime at Arlington Library. (every Wednesday)

  • 3:30pm Family Storytime at Casa Blanca Library (every Wednesday)

  • 5:00pm Twilight Tales at Main Library — Evening family storytime. (every Wednesday)

  • 3:30-4:30pm Pawsitive Readers Program Come into any RCDAS shelter (there’s one in Jurupa Valley) on Wednesdays at 3:30-4:30 pm to read to pets. No appointment required. (every Wednesday)

  • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Free CBU Camerata Choir Concert at Immanuel Lutheran Church (near Poly High). If you have an older child or teen interested in music, this could be an opportunity for them to see a beautiful choir! My family attended one of these last year and it was lovely - I brought markers and sketchpads for my 8 year old boys to quietly color during the concert, which helped hold their attention. (My attitude at events like these where I’m not sure how kid-friendly it will be, is that if it’s free and local, it’s relatively easy to leave early if it ends being miserable for them, but we may as well try it out!)


Thursday, March 5, 2026

  • 4:00pm Games Day at Marcy Library

  • 6-9pm The Grove Church MomCo Consignment Sale - $20 VIP ticket required for tonight only. As I mentioned before, tis the month of Riverside kids' consignment sales! The Grove Church MomCo Consignment Sale is smaller than the others happening this month, with more of a focus on items for babies and little ones (not big kids) but perhaps the best quality of all of them (in my past experience). If you don’t want to buy a ticket, plan to come on Friday or Saturday.

  • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM CBU Men's Basketball vs. Abilene Christian - my kids all enjoy going to CBU basketball games - fun to watch, and you don’t have to worry about keeping your kids quiet! Tickets start at $8/person, or consider participating in the CBU Jr. Lancers Program if you might attend more than one game - for $40, kids 12 and under receive CBU swag (t-shirt, mini duffle bag, and more) plus admission to nearly all CBU sports events until summer. We did it this year for my 9 year old sons and they’ve enjoyed going to quite a few games!


Friday, March 6, 2026

  • 7pm James and the Giant Peach Jr by ACT Out Enrichment at the Box Theatre in downtown Riverside. Tickets $15 per person, buy online. This is a family-friendly production, performed by local children/teens.

  • 9:30am Storytime at Ameal Moore Nature Center at Ameal Moore Nature Center   (every Friday)

  • 10am-12pm LEGO Club at Orange Terrace Library  (every Friday)

  • 11:00am Baby Bee Storytime at Arlington Library   (every Friday)

  • 3:30pm STREAM at Casa Blanca Library  (every Friday)

  • 2-4pm Chess Club at Orange Terrace Library, all ages (every Friday)

  • 9am-6pm The Grove Church MomCo Consignment Sale As I mentioned before, tis the month of Riverside kids' consignment sales! The Grove Church MomCo Consignment Sale is smaller than the others happening this month, with more of a focus on items for babies and little ones (not big kids) but perhaps the best quality of all of them (in my past experience).

  • ongoing - The new Disney Pixar movie Hoppers comes out today, in case you want to go with your kids! It’s rated PG and is described as a “science fiction adventure comedy.”


Saturday, March 7, 2026

  • 9am-12pm (or whenever they run out) Free Home Depot Kids’ Workshop: Leprechaun Trap Your child can build a wooden “leprechaun trap” for free at Home Depot. Sign up here ahead of time.

  • 1pm James and the Giant Peach Jr by ACT Out Enrichment at the Box Theatre in downtown Riverside. Tickets $15 per person, buy online. This is a family-friendly production, performed by local children/teens.

  • 7pm The Prince of Egypt: The Musical at La Sierra University, with live orchestra. Tickets start at $22/person and can be purchased here. My family has been dying to see this musical for awhile so we’re excited there’s a performance in Riverside! Good for older kids/teens.

  • 10:30am Storytime at the Frugal Frigate in Redlands: “Join us every Saturday for Storytime at 10:30! Books read are geared towards 4-8 year olds, but all ages are welcome!” This is a locally-owned bookstore devoted just to children’s books, and it’s so cute! We also like shopping at Kissui Baby a few blocks away, and stopping at A La Minute for liquid nitrogen ice cream.

  • 8:00 am–11:00 am, Ward 7 Beautification Project, Rutland Park (7000 Rutland Ave, Riverside, CA 92503), Keep Riverside Clean & Beautiful invites volunteers to help with litter removal and light landscaping to improve community spaces; check-in begins at 7:45 am. See event listing for what to bring and more info, children welcome with an adult present.

  • 8am - 12pm The Grove Church MomCo Consignment Sale - 50% off select items, today only As I mentioned before, tis the month of Riverside kids' consignment sales! The Grove Church MomCo Consignment Sale is smaller than the others happening this month, with more of a focus on items for babies and little ones (not big kids) but perhaps the best quality of all of them (in my past experience).

  • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM CBU Women's Basketball vs. Southern Utah my kids all enjoy going to CBU basketball games - fun to watch, and you don’t have to worry about keeping your kids quiet! Tickets start at $8/person, or consider participating in the CBU Jr. Lancers Program if you might attend more than one game - for $40, kids 12 and under receive CBU swag (t-shirt, mini duffle bag, and more) plus admission to nearly all CBU sports events until summer. We did it this year for my 9 year old sons and they’ve enjoyed going to quite a few games!

  • 9:30am Family Storytime at Main Library (every Saturday)

  • 11:00am Baby Bee Storytime at Orange Terrace Library.

  • 11am Babble Tales at Casa Blanca Library (every Saturday)

  • Daylight Saving Time begins in the wee hours of the morning tonight! (Saturday night/Sunday morning) - see below

Sunday, March 8, 2026

  • 2am Daylight Saving Time begins today in the early morning- we “spring forward” and lose an hour (so if your clock says 9pm when you go to bed, you want to move it ahead to 10pm). Good luck with adjusting nap times and bedtimes this week!

  • 12pm Free Storytime at Barnes and Noble at the Galleria at Tyler Mall (every Sunday at 12pm). Meet at the stage in the kids’ department for a story and activity. This week’s book is Don’t Eat Bees. I grew up going to Borders or Barnes and Noble almost every weekend with my book-loving mom (we would buy a snack from the cafe and then just find a stack of books and flip through them all afternoon) o this sounds like a great Sunday activity to me :) There’s a farmer’s market nearby on Sundays in the parking lot at the mall that you could visit too.

  • 1pm James and the Giant Peach Jr by ACT Out Enrichment at the Box Theatre in downtown Riverside. Tickets $15 per person, buy online. This is a family-friendly production, performed by local children/teens.

  • 3pm The Prince of Egypt: The Musical at La Sierra University, with live orchestra. Tickets start at $22/person and can be purchased here. My family has been dying to see this musical for awhile so we’re excited there’s a performance in Riverside! Good for older kids/teens.

  • 12:00-2:00pm International Women’s Day Celebration at Fairmount Park, sponsored by Human Migration Institute. Free and family-friendly. Come to a joyful afternoon creating, connecting, and enjoying time together in community. This family-friendly intercultural event will feature creative stations for all skill levels, henna art, a dedicated kids’ creativity zone, and meaningful opportunities to share appreciation for the women in your life from the heart. Activities include bouquet making, embroidery and mini canvas painting, strength bracelet studio, henna art, kids’ creativity zone, and appreciation open mic. “Whether you come to make something beautiful, meet new faces, or simply enjoy the afternoon, we look forward to welcoming you.” I personally volunteer with this organization as an ESL tutor and think this even sounds really neat!

  • 7pm UCR Choirs: Chamber Singers and Chorale Concert If you have older children or teens interested in music, here’s an opportunity to enjoy some music at UCR! Tickets are $6-$10, with free parking.


Monday, March 9, 2026

  • 6:00 pm–09:00 pm, REEF’s Best Event Ever! Take 9!, Fox Performing Arts Center , Student Showcase highlighting academic achievements, art installations, dance, and musical performances celebrating students and programs funded by the Riverside Educational Enrichment Foundation. Tickets start at $10 per person


Tuesday, March 10, 2026


Wednesday, March 11, 2026


Thursday, March 12, 2026

  • 11:00am Family Storytime at Eastside Library at Lincoln Park. (every Thursday)

  • 11:00am Family Storytime at Orange Terrace Library. (every Thursday)

  • 11:00am Bilingual Storytime at Arlanza Library (every Thursday)

  • 11:00am Baby Play at La Sierra Library (every Thursday)

  • 4pm Writing Boxes at La Sierra Library  (every Thursday)

  • 4:00 pm, Saint Patrick’s Day Activity at Marcy Library. “Follow the rainbow to the library! Kids and families will celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a magical activity full of color, creativity, and lots of fun.”

  • 10am-6pm Moo La La Boutique Consignment sale - no ticket needed. I’ve never attended this sale, but I know it’s very popular and imagine you’ll be able to find all sorts of things! Like the other two local kids consignment sales this month, this is another chance to buy used and support local moms who consign there items - a win-win all around!


Friday, March 13, 2026

  • 10am-12pm LEGO Club at Orange Terrace Library  (every Friday)

  • 11:00am Baby Bee Storytime at Arlington Library   (every Friday)

  • 3:30pm STREAM at Casa Blanca Library  (every Friday)

  • 2-4pm Chess Club at Orange Terrace Library, all ages (every Friday)

  • 4:00 pm, St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Hunt Park Join us as we celebrate with a “wee” bit o’ fun at the annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. Family friendly. All ages welcome. $5 per family.

  • 10am-3pm Moo La La Boutique Consignment sale - no ticket needed. I’ve never attended this sale, but I know it’s very popular and imagine you’ll be able to find all sorts of things! Like the other two local kids consignment sales this month, this is another chance to buy used and support local moms who consign there items - a win-win all around!

  • 6:00pm CBU Baseball vs. Harvard. Tickets start at $8/person, or consider participating in the CBU Jr. Lancers Program if you might attend more than one game - for $40, kids 12 and under receive CBU swag (t-shirt, mini duffle bag, and more) plus admission to nearly all CBU sports events until summer. We did it this year for my 9 year old sons and they’ve enjoyed going to quite a few games!

  • 4:30pm CBU Softball vs. North Dakota State Tickets start at $8/person, or consider participating in the CBU Jr. Lancers Program if you might attend more than one game - for $40, kids 12 and under receive CBU swag (t-shirt, mini duffle bag, and more) plus admission to nearly all CBU sports events until summer. We did it this year for my 9 year old sons and they’ve enjoyed going to quite a few games!


Saturday, March 14, 2026

Happy Pi Day! Some pizza places and other restaurants offer special deals today - you can see a roundup of possibilities here.

  • 11am JC Penney Kid Zone (at Tyler Mall) - free foam Flower Wreath activity, while supplies last

  • 10:30am Storytime at the Frugal Frigate in Redlands: “Join us every Saturday for Storytime at 10:30! Books read are geared towards 4-8 year olds, but all ages are welcome!” This is a locally-owned bookstore devoted just to children’s books, and it’s so cute! We also like shopping at Kissui Baby a few blocks away, and stopping at A La Minute for liquid nitrogen ice cream.

  • 1:00-2:00pm Kids Graphic Novel Book Club at Cellar Door Bookstore in Mission Grove - this month’s book is called Pizza Face, which is “A funny, feel-good middle-grade graphic memoir about breaking out, battling puberty, and braving complicated friendships.”

  • 12:00-4:00pm Free Butterfly Event at the Heritage House - Celebrate the opening of A Victorian Naturalist: Riverside’s Butterfly Man at Heritage House. Tour the exhibition and step outside into the gardens for an ecologist’s dream! Stroll through a butterfly tent, spot butterflies in the gardens with a curator, illustrate an insect, and even name your own! This event is free and family-friendly. Join the first tour at 12:15 p.m. and gain insight into the exhibition from the curator. Be sure to book your tour of the house here

  • 10am-1pm Spring Egg Hunt at Villegas Park: “This free, family-friendly event features festive Egg Hunts beginning at 11 a.m., offering fun and excitement for children of all ages. Bring your baskets, gather your little ones, and enjoy a morning filled with smiles, surprises, and spring spirit!”

  • 2pm String Art at Marcy Library: “Get wrapped up in creativity! Using colorful yarn, crafters of all ages will wrap, weave, and watch your design come together one loop at a time. Experiment with patterns, textures, and shapes and leave with a bright, handmade piece of art to take home!”

  • 10am - 3pm Coffee with Kittens cat adoption event - come cuddle with kittens and receive a free tea or coffee - kittens will be ready to take home and adopt that day

  • 10am- 12pm Boxcars at the Movies at First United Methodist Church - “Rev your engines for Boxcars at the movies. Children 8 and under will create their own cardboard boxcars with headlights, license plates and steering wheels. Then they will settle in with snacks to watch a movie together. Afterward, why not go through a drive thru carwash? A parent should stay for the event”

  • 11am-3pm Truck-A-Palooza 2026 on Mission Inn Avenue in Downtown Riverside. Free, family-friendly event organized by the Junior League of Riverside. “Children (and adults!) will have the opportunity to see and explore a wide variety of impressive vehicles — including fire engines, SWAT vehicles, trash trucks, bucket trucks and many more specialty trucks that keep our community moving. Last year, hundreds of families joined us for this exciting day, and we’re thrilled to bring it back even bigger for 2026.”

  • 10am-3pm Moo La La Boutique Consignment sale - 50% off sale - no ticket needed. I’ve never attended this sale, but I know it’s very popular and imagine you’ll be able to find all sorts of things! Like the other two local kids consignment sales this month, this is another chance to buy used and support local moms who consign there items - a win-win all around!

  • 6:00pm CBU Baseball vs. Harvard. Tickets start at $8/person, or consider participating in the CBU Jr. Lancers Program if you might attend more than one game - for $40, kids 12 and under receive CBU swag (t-shirt, mini duffle bag, and more) plus admission to nearly all CBU sports events until summer. We did it this year for my 9 year old sons and they’ve enjoyed going to quite a few games!

  • 2:00pm CBU Softball vs. North Dakota State Tickets start at $8/person, or consider participating in the CBU Jr. Lancers Program if you might attend more than one game - for $40, kids 12 and under receive CBU swag (t-shirt, mini duffle bag, and more) plus admission to nearly all CBU sports events until summer. We did it this year for my 9 year old sons and they’ve enjoyed going to quite a few games!

  • 9:30am Family Storytime at Main Library (every Saturday)

  • 11am Babble Tales at Casa Blanca Library (every Saturday)


Sunday, March 15, 2026

  • 12pm Free Storytime at Barnes and Noble at the Galleria at Tyler Mall (every Sunday at 12pm). Meet at the stage in the kids’ department for a story and activity. This week’s book is The Unluckiest Leprechaun. I grew up going to Borders or Barnes and Noble almost every weekend with my book-loving mom (we would buy a snack from the cafe and then just find a stack of books and flip through them all afternoon) so this sounds like a great Sunday activity to me :) There’s a farmer’s market nearby on Sundays in the parking lot at the mall that you could visit too.

  • 3pm Chess Club at Hunter Hobby Park, for all ages

  • 2pm Panda Day Craft at Marcy Library “Snuggle up for Panda Day at the library! Kids and families will celebrate with a creative panda-themed craft that's full of fun, imagination, and plenty of cuteness.”

  • 1:00-3:00pm Michaels Craft Store Kids Club: Tissue Painted Eggs Michaels offers a monthly kids club craft for free, all supplies included! Sign up to attend here (but I believe you can also just show up, as long as they still have supplies).

  • 9am-12pm Moo La La Boutique Consignment sale - 75% off sale - no ticket needed. I’ve never attended this sale, but I know it’s very popular and imagine you’ll be able to find all sorts of things! Like the other two local kids consignment sales this month, this is another chance to buy used and support local moms who consign there items - a win-win all around! (note for foster families: they are also doing a FREE foster shop from 5-6pm tonight - if you have a current placement, come shop and get whatever items you need, free of charge!)

  • 5:00pm CBU Baseball vs. Harvard. Tickets start at $8/person, or consider participating in the CBU Jr. Lancers Program if you might attend more than one game - for $40, kids 12 and under receive CBU swag (t-shirt, mini duffle bag, and more) plus admission to nearly all CBU sports events until summer. We did it this year for my 9 year old sons and they’ve enjoyed going to quite a few games!


Monday, March 16, 2026

  • 6:00pm CBU Baseball vs. Harvard. Tickets start at $8/person, or consider participating in the CBU Jr. Lancers Program if you might attend more than one game - for $40, kids 12 and under receive CBU swag (t-shirt, mini duffle bag, and more) plus admission to nearly all CBU sports events until summer. We did it this year for my 9 year old sons and they’ve enjoyed going to quite a few games!


Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

  • 9:30am Preschool Storytime at Main Library

  • 11:00am Toddler Play at Arlanza Library

  • 11:00am Family Storytime at Marcy Library

  • 5:00-7:00 pm, St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Bryant Park “St. Patricks’ Day is the perfect time to put on your leprechaun hat, search for a pot of gold and join others in Ireland’s most famous celebration. Join us as we celebrate with a wee bit o’fun at the annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration.” Family friendly. All ages welcome. $5 per family.


Wednesday, March 18, 2026


Thursday, March 19, 2026

  • 11:00am Family Storytime at Eastside Library at Lincoln Park. (every Thursday)

  • 11:00am Family Storytime at Orange Terrace Library. (every Thursday)

  • 11:00am Bilingual Storytime at Arlanza Library (every Thursday)

  • 11:00am Baby Play at La Sierra Library (every Thursday)

  • 4pm Writing Boxes at La Sierra Library  (every Thursday)

  • 4pm: Free Family Movie - Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory at Marcy Library “Step into a world of pure imagination! Join us at the library for a sweet screening of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. As you watch the film, enjoy a craft inspired by the wonderful world of Wonka. Don't forget your golden ticket! Popcorn while supplies last!”

  • various times Savvy Chic Kids’ Consignment Sale - VIP First Entry Shopping - you need to buy tickets to get into this first day. We’ve shopped at Savvy Chic a lot over the years - it’s a pop-up consignment sale where local moms list their kids’ outgrown clothes, shoes, toys, baby items, and more, and then you go look through everyone’s items in one fell swoop in a big store. It’s just happening this weekend. I like being able to shop used clothing (great for my budget and the environment!) and support other local families with my purchase! I’ve never purchased VIP tickets, but if you have a lot to buy, you might want to go on this first day for the best choice of items.


Friday, March 20, 2026

Happy First Day of Spring!

  • 10am-12pm LEGO Club at Orange Terrace Library  (every Friday)

  • 11:00am Baby Bee Storytime at Arlington Library   (every Friday)

  • 3:30pm STREAM at Casa Blanca Library  (every Friday)

  • 2-4pm Chess Club at Orange Terrace Library, all ages (every Friday)

  • 9am - 5pm Savvy Chic Kids’ Consignment Sale - free admission on this day - We’ve shopped at Savvy Chic a lot over the years - it’s a pop-up consignment sale where local moms list their kids’ outgrown clothes, shoes, toys, baby items, and more, and then you go look through everyone’s items in one fell swoop in a big store. It’s just happening this weekend. I like being able to shop used clothing (great for my budget and the environment!) and support other local families with my purchase!

  • 6:00pm CBU Baseball vs. Evansville Tickets start at $8/person, or consider participating in the CBU Jr. Lancers Program if you might attend more than one game - for $40, kids 12 and under receive CBU swag (t-shirt, mini duffle bag, and more) plus admission to nearly all CBU sports events until summer. We did it this year for my 9 year old sons and they’ve enjoyed going to quite a few games!


Saturday, March 21, 2026

  • 10am - 1:00pm Riverside Parks and Rec hosts a Spring Eggstravaganza every year at Ryan Bonaminio Park (near Mt. Rubidoux). This is usually a very big, crowded event. They have some free activities: photos with Peter Rabbit, entertainment, community vendor booths, and egg hunts (divided up by age). Then they have a Fun Zone that your child can enter with a wristband - it’s $10/per person pre-sale and $12 on the day of the event (there is a discount if you get more than one). The Fun Zone includes Spin Art, Balloon Animals, Jumpers/Inflatables, Toddler Zone, Face Painting, Train Rides, Petting Zoo, and Game Booths. Here is the schedule for the egg hunt - they recommend you bring a bag/basket to carry eggs:

    • 10:15 a.m. Ages 0-3/Adaptive (one parent allowed on field) - FIELD #1 and FIELD #2

    • 10:35 a.m. Ages 4-6 (one parent allowed on field) - FIELD #1 and FIELD #2

    • 11:00a.m Ages 7-9 (one parent allowed on field but no guidance) - FIELD #1 and FIELD #2

    • 11:20am. Ages 10-12 (no parent allowed on the field) - FIELD #1 and FIELD #2

    • 11:40 a.m. Ages 13-17 (no parent allowed on the field) - FIELD #1

    • 11:40am Ages 18+ - FIELD #2

  • 10am-1pm Wooden Lawn Mower - free Lowe’s Kids’ Club workshop- registration required. Lowe’s hosts these monthly events, offering kids a chance to do some building! Be sure you sign up ahead of time. The project for March 2026 is building a wooden lawn mower.

  • 10:30am Storytime at the Frugal Frigate in Redlands: “Join us every Saturday for Storytime at 10:30! Books read are geared towards 4-8 year olds, but all ages are welcome!” This is a locally-owned bookstore devoted just to children’s books, and it’s so cute! We also like shopping at Kissui Baby a few blocks away, and stopping at A La Minute for liquid nitrogen ice cream.

  • 2:00-4:00pm LiTEArature: A Fairy-Themed Afternoon Tea at the Riverside Heritage House “A faerie-themed afternoon tea party at Heritage House. Enjoy tea, sandwiches, and sweet treats in the gardens!” This event takes place in the gardens at the Heritage House and is described as whimsical and focused on “Victorian fairies.” Tickets required, and will sell out - $25/person. Tea, sandwiches, and sweet treats will be served.

  • 2pm Family Movie Matinee: How to Train Your Dragon at Arlanza Library “Come join us for a showing of How to Train Your Dragon (2025, PG) in the Community Room!”

  • 10am-2:00pm SuperHeroes of Reading: Love & Literacy Across California 2026 at Center on Deafness Inland Empire. “A FREE event for families with Deaf children, with ASL storytelling, fun activities for kids, Family-friendly resource booths, Free children’s books.”

  • 5:00pm CBU Baseball vs. Evansville Tickets start at $8/person, or consider participating in the CBU Jr. Lancers Program if you might attend more than one game - for $40, kids 12 and under receive CBU swag (t-shirt, mini duffle bag, and more) plus admission to nearly all CBU sports events until summer. We did it this year for my 9 year old sons and they’ve enjoyed going to quite a few games!

  • 11am-2pm Easter Event at Canyon Crest Town Center, in front of Hallmark “An egg-citing day filled with face painters, balloon twisters, pictures with the Easter bunny and egg hunt!”

  • 9:30am Family Storytime at Main Library (every Saturday)


Sunday, March 22, 2026

  • 12pm Free Storytime at Barnes and Noble at the Galleria at Tyler Mall (every Sunday at 12pm). Meet at the stage in the kids’ department for a story and activity. This week’s book is Kitty Caterpillar. I grew up going to Borders or Barnes and Noble almost every weekend with my book-loving mom (we would buy a snack from the cafe and then just find a stack of books and flip through them all afternoon) o this sounds like a great Sunday activity to me :) There’s a farmer’s market nearby on Sundays in the parking lot at the mall that you could visit too.

  • 11am-4pm Super Mario Easter at Elks Lodge - This event looks fun if you’re a Super Mario fan! (I’m not familiar with the group hosting it though so I’m not really sure what to expect). For free: music, pictures, egg hunt, kids’ craft zone, hourly raffles (bring your own basket). For $$: food, pony rides, petting zoo. 1pm pictures with Mario and Luigi, 2pm free egg hunt for ages 2-6, 2:30 free egg hunt for ages 7-12.

  • 9am to 5pm 50% Off Discount Day at Savvy Chic Kids’ Consignment Sale - free admission on this day - We’ve shopped at Savvy Chic a lot over the years - it’s a pop-up consignment sale where local moms list their kids’ outgrown clothes, shoes, toys, baby items, and more, and then you go look through everyone’s items in one fell swoop in a big store. It’s just happening this weekend. I like being able to shop used clothing (great for my budget and the environment!) and support other local families with my purchase!

  • 12pm CBU Baseball vs. Evansville Tickets start at $8/person, or consider participating in the CBU Jr. Lancers Program if you might attend more than one game - for $40, kids 12 and under receive CBU swag (t-shirt, mini duffle bag, and more) plus admission to nearly all CBU sports events until summer. We did it this year for my 9 year old sons and they’ve enjoyed going to quite a few games!

  • 4pm Riverside City College Wind Ensemble Concert (orchestra) - if you have an older child or teen interested in music, here’s a chance to have a musical afternoon together! Tickets $9-11/person.


Monday, March 23, 2026

  • 10am to 2pm 75% Off Discount Day at Savvy Chic Kids’ Consignment Sale - free admission on this day - We’ve shopped at Savvy Chic a lot over the years - it’s a pop-up consignment sale where local moms list their kids’ outgrown clothes, shoes, toys, baby items, and more, and then you go look through everyone’s items in one fell swoop in a big store. It’s just happening this weekend. I like being able to shop used clothing (great for my budget and the environment!) and support other local families with my purchase!


Tuesday, March 24, 2026

  • 11:00am Toddler Play at Arlanza Library

  • 11:00am Family Storytime at Marcy Library

  • 2-5pm Family STEAM Day at Orange Terrace Library. “Join us in creating Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math activities related to sustainability, and conservation.” FREE. This is a rotating activity that comes to a new Riverside Library every month, with new activities at each branch.

  • 5:00pm CBU Baseball vs. UC Riverside (at CBU). Tickets start at $8/person, or consider participating in the CBU Jr. Lancers Program if you might attend more than one game - for $40, kids 12 and under receive CBU swag (t-shirt, mini duffle bag, and more) plus admission to nearly all CBU sports events until summer. We did it this year for my 9 year old sons and they’ve enjoyed going to quite a few games!

  • 5:30pm CBU Softball vs. UC Santa Barbara Tickets start at $8/person, or consider participating in the CBU Jr. Lancers Program if you might attend more than one game - for $40, kids 12 and under receive CBU swag (t-shirt, mini duffle bag, and more) plus admission to nearly all CBU sports events until summer. We did it this year for my 9 year old sons and they’ve enjoyed going to quite a few games!


Wednesday, March 25, 2026

  • 11:00am Preschool Storytime at Eastside Library at Lincoln Park.

  • 3pm Crafting Corner at Main Library

  • 3:30pm Family Storytime at Casa Blanca Library

  • 5:00pm Twilight Tales at Main Library — Evening family storytime.

  • 3:30-4:30pm Pawsitive Readers Program Come into any RCDAS shelter (there’s one in Jurupa Valley) on Wednesdays at 3:30-4:30 pm to read to pets. No appointment required. (every Wednesday)


Thursday, March 26, 2026

  • 11:00am Family Storytime at Eastside Library at Lincoln Park. (every Thursday)

  • 11:00am Family Storytime at Orange Terrace Library. (every Thursday)

  • 11:00am Bilingual Storytime at Arlanza Library (every Thursday)

  • 11:00am Baby Play at La Sierra Library (every Thursday)

  • 4pm Writing Boxes at La Sierra Library  (every Thursday)


Friday, March 27, 2026

  • 10am-12pm LEGO Club at Orange Terrace Library  (every Friday)

  • 11:00am Spring Fun Baby Storytime at Arlington Library

  • 3:30pm STREAM at Casa Blanca Library  (every Friday)

  • 2-4pm Chess Club at Orange Terrace Library, all ages (every Friday)

  • 4pm Autism Spectrum Therapy Riverside Spring Egg Hunt featuring Sensitive Bunny. “AST is celebrating the arrival of spring and wants to share our excitement with family and friends! Join us at our Riverside ABA Learning Center for fun for the whole family! Children will have the opportunity to join our egg hunt , meet Sensitive Bunny in a sensory-supported environment, participate in spring-themed activities, and more. This event is free and open to the public.”

  • 4:00pm CBU Softball vs. Utah Valley Tickets start at $8/person, or consider participating in the CBU Jr. Lancers Program if you might attend more than one game - for $40, kids 12 and under receive CBU swag (t-shirt, mini duffle bag, and more) plus admission to nearly all CBU sports events until summer. We did it this year for my 9 year old sons and they’ve enjoyed going to quite a few games!

  • 7pm The Magic Flute at CBU Opera Theatre If you’ve ever wanted to introduce your older children or teens to opera, this could be a cool opportunity - it’s free and local! My understanding is that the show is performed in German (based on this video from a 2020-era performance). You can see one of their other performances here, but I think The Magic Flute is being done in a smaller room on campus so I’m not sure if it will be as elaborate as the one shown in the video. I almost didn’t include this event because I’m not sure it’s a great fit for everyone (especially those with little ones), but if you have a musical child who might like a unique experience, it could be worth a try!


Saturday, March 28, 2026

  • 10:30am Storytime at the Frugal Frigate in Redlands: “Join us every Saturday for Storytime at 10:30! Books read are geared towards 4-8 year olds, but all ages are welcome!” This is a locally-owned bookstore devoted just to children’s books, and it’s so cute! We also like shopping at Kissui Baby a few blocks away, and stopping at A La Minute for liquid nitrogen ice cream.

  • 10:00am - 1:00pm Hippity Hop Spring Event at Bordwell Park. FREE Egg hunts (starting at 11am), vendors, entertainment, arts and crafts

  • 10:00am - 1:00pm Spring Egg Hunt at Bryant Park. FREE. Egg hunts (starting at 11am), vendors, entertainment, arts and crafts

  • 10:00am - 1:00pm Spring Fest at La Sierra Park FREE. Egg hunts (starting at 11am), vendors, entertainment, arts and crafts. They also mention having photos with Peter Rabbit for your little one.

  • 6:30-8:30pm Spring Glow Hunt at Hunt Park FREE. Vendors, entertainment, arts and crafts

  • 10:00am- 12pm Little Land Use Learners 10am at Land Use Learning Center (by Mt. Rubidoux). This is a free two-hour children’s nature program held on the last Saturday of every month, featuring story time, crafts, nature walks, and more.

  • 11am-5pm The 4th Annual Citrus Festival at Citrus State Historic Park is “a family friendly event with live entertainment, various craft, food, and educational booths! There will be cooking demos, a kids theater workshop, painting, various kid activities, citrus tasting, and so much more.” I’ve heard good things about this event!

  • 10am - 3pm Goeske Spring Festival at Janet Goeske Foundation & Senior Center Celebrate the season with beautiful crafts, delicious food, and fun for the whole family. Enjoy a day full of color, creativity, and community! Free, all ages welcome

  • 7pm The Magic Flute at CBU Opera Theatre If you’ve ever wanted to introduce your older children or teens to opera, this could be a cool opportunity - it’s free and local! My understanding is that the show is performed in German (based on this video from a 2020-era performance). You can see one of their other performances here, but I think The Magic Flute is being done in a smaller room on campus so I’m not sure if it will be as elaborate as the one shown in the video. I almost didn’t include this event because I’m not sure it’s a great fit for everyone (especially those with little ones), but if you have a musical child who might like a unique experience, it could be worth a try!

  • 12:00pm CBU Softball vs. Utah Valley Tickets start at $8/person , or consider participating in the CBU Jr. Lancers Program if you might attend more than one game - for $40, kids 12 and under receive CBU swag (t-shirt, mini duffle bag, and more) plus admission to nearly all CBU sports events until summer.

  • Evening - Riverside Light Parade - this is a free, family-friendly event if your family feels comfortable riding bikes on the street. Dozens (hundreds?) of people gather with their bikes, illuminated with glow lights, and ride together around Riverside. (We’ve never attended but we have seen them ride by, and it looks so fun!) Stay tuned to their social media for specific meet-up times, and wear a helmet!

  • 9:30am Family Storytime at Main Library (every Saturday)

  • 11am Babble Tales at Casa Blanca Library (every Saturday)

  • 10am-2pm Miracle the Polar Bear Egg Hunt at North Park. free community event with age group hunts, brought to you by Miracles and Dreams Foundation.


Sunday, March 29, 2026

  • 12pm Free Storytime at Barnes and Noble at the Galleria at Tyler Mall (every Sunday at 12pm). Meet at the stage in the kids’ department for a story and activity. This week’s book is Whirby.

  • 3pm Chess Club at Hunter Hobby Park, for all ages

  • 1:00pm-4:00pm Chickapalooza at Kahoot’s Pet Store in Woodcrest. Is your family interested in raising chickens? “Join us for a day of poultry feed specials and our "Chick Chat" about raising healthy chicks, including proper feeding, housing and overall management. Chick Chat will start @1PM and live poultry sales of select breeds will be released at 2:30PM” Special sales, prizes, giveaways, kids’ coloring corner.


Monday, March 30, 2026

  • 9am Registration for Summer Basketball at the Grove Church - if you have a child looking for an uplifting sports experience, consider signing them up for basketball at the Grove Church. It’s $170 for the whole season, including uniform and pictures. Children from all backgrounds are welcome, but know that they will discuss a Bible verse and Christian character trait at every practice, and pray before games. Registration will likely fill up in minutes, so set an alarm if you want to sign up.


Tuesday, March 31, 2026

  • All Riverside Public Library locations are closed in observance of Cesar Chavez Day.

  • 6:00pm CBU Softball vs. CSUN Tickets start at $8/person, or consider participating in the CBU Jr. Lancers Program if you might attend more than one game - for $40, kids 12 and under receive CBU swag (t-shirt, mini duffle bag, and more) plus admission to nearly all CBU sports events until summer.

Happy March! Hope you have a wonderful month with your family here in Riverside!

P.S. Did I miss anything? Please submit your local, family-friendly events here and I’ll try to get them added to the list.

Kelly S
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