Use this Pomona, California city guide to find things to do, free things, parks, family-friendly places, coffee shops, food, downtown stops, and useful local picks in Los Angeles County.
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Things To Do in Pomona, CA
Pomona is part of the Inland Empire in Los Angeles County, with local parks, free activities, coffee shops, restaurants, farmers markets, and family-friendly stops.
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Top Free Things To Do in Pomona
Downtown Pomona Arts ColonyPomona - Downtowns - Downtown Pomona's Arts Colony brings galleries, public art, vintage shopping and places to eat into a walkable downtown visit. Look for the Arts Colony arch, historic buildings and the Fox Theater sign, or browse the Antiques Row area. Individual shops and galleries keep their own hours.
The Downtown Pomona District holds Art Walk on the second Saturday of each month, rain or shine. Check the district's official website for that month's participating spaces and event details before making a special trip.
Ganesha ParkPomona - Parks & Outdoors - Ganesha Park is a top free public park pick in Pomona. A large Pomona park for playground time, walking, sports, picnics, and family outdoor plans. Use this as a practical local option for families, kids, visitors, casual outings, date walks, or low-cost plans. Check the official source before going for current hours, closures, access rules, events, and any optional reservation or program fees: https://www.pomonaca.gov/government/departments/community-services/parks
Pomona Public LibraryPomona - Free Things To Do - Pomona Public Library is a top free public library pick in Pomona. A free city library resource for books, computers, programs, and indoor family time. Use this as a practical local option for families, kids, visitors, casual outings, date walks, or low-cost plans. Check the official source before going for current hours, closures, access rules, events, and any optional reservation or program fees: https://www.pomonaca.gov/government/departments/library
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Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports MuseumPomona - Kids & Family - A motorsports museum at Fairplex with drag-racing history, hot rods, customs, racing vehicles, and automotive culture. Good for car fans, families, and visitors.
American Museum of Ceramic ArtPomona - Kids & Family - A focused ceramic-art museum in Pomona with exhibitions, programs, and a quieter indoor cultural plan for art-minded families, students, dates, and visitors.
Downtown Pomona Arts ColonyPomona - Downtowns - Downtown Pomona's Arts Colony brings galleries, public art, vintage shopping and places to eat into a walkable downtown visit. Look for the Arts Colony arch, historic buildings and the Fox Theater sign, or browse the Antiques Row area. Individual shops and galleries keep their own hours.
The Downtown Pomona District holds Art Walk on the second Saturday of each month, rain or shine. Check the district's official website for that month's participating spaces and event details before making a special trip.
Thirsty Girl CoffeePomona - Coffee Shops - A Downtown Pomona coffee pick for Arts Colony walks, local drinks, casual meetups, and people who want a more distinctive neighborhood coffee stop.
Wish You Were Here Coffee RoastersPomona - Coffee Shops - A Pomona roaster and coffee shop for coffee-first people, Downtown Pomona stops, Arts Colony walks, and anyone comparing local roasters instead of generic chain coffee.
Canani CoffeePomona - Coffee Shops - A Pomona coffee shop for espresso drinks, local cafe energy, and a simple Garey Avenue coffee stop when you want an independent option outside the downtown core.
The Rookery Alehouse and GrillPomona - Restaurants - A Downtown Pomona alehouse and grill with pub fare, craft beer, sandwiches, burgers, and a local arts-district feel. Useful for adult-oriented dinners, casual dates, shows, gallery nights, and a food stop in the Arts Colony.
Daily DonutsPomona - Coffee Shops - A Pomona donut, coffee, breakfast, and smoothie stop for quick morning runs, family traditions, school-day treats, and a neighborhood option beyond the chain coffee defaults.
Mi Cafecito CoffeePomona - Coffee Shops - A Downtown Pomona coffee shop known for Mexican-inspired coffee drinks and a location near the Arts Colony. Useful for cafe de olla, horchata-style drinks, gallery walks, casual meetups, and coffee before a downtown plan.
Fox Theater PomonaPomona - Shows - A restored Pomona theater and concert venue in the Arts Colony area for live music, touring acts, special performances, and nights out near downtown Pomona restaurants and bars.
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Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum
American Museum of Ceramic Art
Downtown Pomona Arts Colony
Thirsty Girl Coffee
Fox Theater Pomona