Find things to do today in the Inland Empire, including current events, free things to do, coffee shops nearby, parks, restaurants, family ideas, and city-specific plans.
Ontario Museum of History & ArtOntario - Kids & Family - The Ontario Museum of History & Art is a free City of Ontario museum with local-history and art exhibitions, educational programs, and scheduled gallery tours for community groups, students, and teachers. The museum occupies Ontario's former City Hall, a Works Progress Administration landmark completed in 1937, and received American Alliance of Museums accreditation in 2023. It preserves and shares the history and cultural heritage of Ontario and the surrounding area while serving as an anchor in downtown Ontario's growing arts district.
Oak Glen Farmers MarketYucaipa - Farmers Markets - Oak Glen Farmers Market is a weekend mountain market with farm-fresh produce, baked goods, local food, handmade goods, and artisan vendors. The organizer advertises free admission, free parking, mountain views, and pet-friendly access for well-behaved leashed pets. Check the official market page for current seasonal dates and event updates before making the drive.
The Vineyard Rose RestaurantTemecula - Restaurants - South Coast Winery's elegant restaurant for couples who want wine-country dinner, brunch, a Tuscan-inspired dining room, patio views, and a meal that can pair with a full resort day.
Urban DrippRiverside - Coffee Shops - A Downtown Riverside coffee and donut stop with coffee, espresso drinks, donuts, beer, mimosas, ice cream, and a lively local feel. Good for a quick treat, casual meetup, downtown coffee run, or a low-pressure stop before a show or evening plan.
Maas Coffee & MoreChino - Coffee Shops - A small Chino coffee stop for specialty lattes, matcha, low-pressure meetups, and choosing a local shop over a chain drive-thru. Good when you want a neighborhood coffee run near Philadelphia Street.
Lucky’s Coffee RoastersClaremont - Coffee Shops - A Claremont roaster-style coffee stop for house coffee, espresso drinks, evening coffeehouse energy, and a local option outside the national-chain pattern.
Crave Coffee & Tea Corona – Ontario AveCorona - Coffee Shops - A Corona Crave Coffee & Tea location for coffee, tea, blended drinks, bagel sandwiches, pastries, breakfast, lunch, and an easy local cafe stop near Ontario Avenue.
Crave Coffee & Tea Corona – Maple StCorona - Coffee Shops - A second Corona Crave Coffee & Tea location on Maple Street, useful for coffee, tea, breakfast drinks, bagel sandwiches, pastries, takeout, and quick weekday cafe stops.
Crave Coffee & Tea RiversideRiverside - Coffee Shops - A Riverside Crave Coffee & Tea location for coffee, tea, blended drinks, bagel sandwiches, pastries, casual meetups, work sessions, and easy pickup near Central Avenue.
Crave Coffee & Tea TemeculaTemecula - Coffee Shops - A Temecula Crave Coffee & Tea location in Tower Plaza for coffee, tea, blended drinks, bagel sandwiches, pastries, breakfast, lunch, and an easy stop near Ynez Road and Rancho California Road.
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