First SundaysJust a two more First Sundays before this program ends for the season. First Sundays are free, family-friendly events from 1-4 p.m. Please take note of First Sundays that will occur at different locations.April 7, 2024 - National Handmade Day - celebrate with papermaking and other crafts May 5, 2024 - Captain Carl and His Mobile Tidepool (at the SSgt. Salvador J. Lara Casa Blanca Library, 2985 Madison Street) |
Attend fascinating discussions with people from our local community.
No previous expertise necessary!
First Fridays of the month | 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. FREE!
Located at the Main Library Community Room, 3900 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside.
Friday, April 5, 2024 | 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Richard Cardullo, Ph.D., Professor of
Biology, UCR
“Engaging Riverside: Educating College Students on the
History and Cultural Importance of the Inland Empire”
Friday, May 3, 2024 | 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Steve Lech, Riverside Historical Society
“Riverside County Through the Lens of Burton Frasher”
Burton Frasher was the most prolific postcard photographer
of the 1920s-1950s. Many of his postcards of Southern
California and Indians of the Southwest are sought-after by
collectors. Author and historian Steve Lech will discuss the
life and work of Frasher and show many postcard views from
throughout Riverside County.
Friday, June 7, 2024 | 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Phillip Stearnes, Ph.C., Department of Biology, UCR
“Life and Times of the Megalodon, the World's Largest
Shark That Ever Lived”
New research shows just how big this ocean predator was,
what it ate, how it lived, and why it became extinct.
Fossils of this super-shark have even been found in
Riverside County, dating from the time when the area was
under the Pacific Ocean.
8193 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92504
Regular tours of Heritage House are held Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (12:15-3:15 p.m.)
Please make a reservation for your free tour via
Eventbrite link here.
Through June 30, 2024, visit Heritage House to see a special exhibition of Chinatown-related artifacts from the archaeological dig in the mid-1980s in Riverside. These and other objects from the collection tell the story of Riverside's Chinese migrants and their impact on the local economy and culture. See how migrant communities helped make Riverside a home for all.
Every third Friday during 2024, the Museum's 100th
anniversary | gates open at sunset, film starts
at dusk
Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and dress warmly.
Popcorn and other snacks are available for cash purchase only.
Onsite parking is limited.
Every film has a connection to Riverside ... see if you can spot it each month!
March 15, 2024 - "Test Pilot" (1938)
April 19, 2024 - "Bug" (1975)
May 17, 2024 - "Vibes" (1988)
June 21, 2024 - "The Crime Doctor's Courage" (1945)
Address: 3580 Mission Inn Avenue Riverside, CA 92501 Phone: (951) 826-5273 Hours |
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Closed for Innovation |
Address: 8193 Magnolia Ave. Riverside, CA 92504 Hours Open Sept (1st weekend after labor day) to June. |
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Monday - Thursday | Closed |
Friday - Sunday | Open at 12:00 pm - Last Tour at 3:15 pm |
Closed Major Holidays |
Not Open to the Public |