Inland Empire Thanksgiving Guide

Thanksgiving is known for eating, football and shopping but in this list is filled with Turkey Trots, Concerts and Theatrical Productions.

BIG BEAR

Order You’re Thanks Giving Treats – Sugar Pine Bake Shop

THIS JUST IN. We will also be having Strawberries N’ Cream Bread Pudding AND Nutella Cheesecake for Thanksgiving! BUT we will only be making a limited amount. Call in to reserve yours today! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-VwOA4A9ks

2nd Annual Turkey Trot – November 27th 9am

Second annual Turkey Trot through Big Bear with 3, 6 or 9 mile courses beginning at 9 a.m. Costume contests for best bear and turkey, registration is $40-50. Turkey Trot Tradition In anticipation of indulgent Thanksgiving feasts we participate in turkey trots to burn off calories before the big meal. First prize for winning is an actual turkey that the winners can use for his or her family’s Thanksgiving feast. Family Event! The Big Bear Turkey Trot is a great Family Event with fun and festive venue and three race distance options all on the same course making it easy for everybody to participate! Walk, Jog, or Trot! Costume Contest! Come ready to have fun and dressed in your best Bear or Turkey Costume…we’ve got prizes for the best costumes, and the fastest turkey and bear of the day! Pie Eating Contest! Always a crowd favorite, make sure to hang around post race for the Big Bear Pie Eating Contest!

Tree Lighting – Big Bear Village November 28th 5pm

Tree Lighting and celebration of Santa’s arrival at the Village beginning at 5 p.m. Santa arrives in his sleigh and will be visiting on the weekends until Dec. 21st.

CORONA

Black Friday Adoptions – Corona Animal Shelter November 26th & 29th

The City of Corona’s Animal Shelter is waiving the $15 adoption fee for any animals with black markings as part of “Black Friday Week”. Spay and neuter and licensing fees still apply. Shelter closed 11/27-28.

Rock “n” Remember – M15 Concert Bar & Grill November 28th 7pm

It’s a journey down the soundtrack of your life! Rock N Remember will trace 50 years of rock with three of SoCal’s most killer cover bands. It’ll start with a favorite from 1964, and the music won’t stop until we’re celebrating the best of today’s rock music. Come dressed in your favorite decade and be ready for a night of surprises. Taco bar, drink specials, and a chance to win a guitar played on stage! $20 presale is available ONLY THROUGH OCTOBER 17! So act now before the price goes up!!

CLAREMONT

Turkey Trot 5k Run – Claremont College November 27th 6:30am

Claremont Sunrise Rotary annual Turkey Trot 5K and 1K Kid’s Fun Run through the Claremont Colleges and Village area. Pre-registration is $35 for adults, $20 for children under 13, race day registration add $5. Check-in begins at 6:30 a.m., races start at 7:30.

GRAND TERRACE

Shopping Deals – Small Business Saturday November 29th

Keep track of ALL the Small Business Saturday Deals and print out coupons here http://aroundgt.com/all-deals More deals to come

ONTARIO

Concert – Citizens Business Bank Arena November 29th 3pm & 8pm

Trans-Siberian Orchestra performs their rock opera “The Christmas Attic” at the Citizen’s Bank Arena with two performances beginning at 3 and 8 p.m. Tickets are $30.50-60.50, parking is $10 cash only.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA

Holidays at Bass Pro Shops – Bass Pro Shop Now thru December 24th

Come enjoy the magic 7 days a week! Photo & Craft times very each day, but the games and the experience is from open to close each day. For daily details please contact our store at 909-922-5500. https://www.facebook.com/events/388390454649850/

REDLANDS

Thanksember 27th thru 30thgiving Shooting Event – Redlands Shooting Park Nov

Redlands Shooting Park ATA Thanksgiving Shoot competition.  Events start at 9 a.m. each day, cash awards and trophies. RV camping available.

Turkey Trot – Sylvan Park November 27th 7:30am

Redlands Turkey Trot 5K and Kids 1 K Fun Run at Sylvan Park. Kid’s race begins at 7:30 a.m., 5K at 8 a.m. Bring canned food for Inland Harvest and get $5 discount on registration – kids regular admission is $20, general is $35. Proceeds benefit Phoenix Hope International and Redlands Educational Partnership Foundation.

Theatre Production – Life House Theatre November 29th to December 30th

“It’s A Wonderful Life!” at LifeHouse Theater. Tickets are $14-18 for adults, $7-9 for children 3-11, price goes up $1 day of show. See website for performance schedule.

RIVERSIDE

Festival of Trees – Riverside County Regional Center November 26th, 28th thru 30th

The Riverside County Regional Medical Center Foundation’s annual Festival of Trees runs through Sunday at the Riverside Municipal Auditorium. Check out this link http://rcrmcfoundation.org/home/index.php/festival-of-trees/event-overview for schedule of events. Admission is free.

Free Thanksgiving Dinner – Central Community Church November 27th 12pm

Free community Thanksgiving dinner provided by Central Community Christian Fellowship on Thanksgiving from 12-2 p.m. Eat at location or ask for delivery. Volunteers and donations welcome, see page for more information https://www.facebook.com/centralthanksgiving

Holiday Light Season Opener – Mission Inn November 28th 4:30pm

The Riverside annual Festival of Lights switch-on ceremony begins at 4:30 p.m at The Mission Inn. Show  includes fireworks, live performances and more.

Car Show – Riverside Municipal Airport November 29th 9am

Bo Huff Rockabilly Extravaganza car show from 9 a.m. till dark at the Riverside Municipal Airport. Live music, vendors, tattoo artists, pin-up contest and more. Spectator admission is $10, parking is $10, kids 15 and under free. See site for car show entry information. http://rockabilly66.com/

SAN BERNARDINO

Thanksgiving Dinner – St. Paul’s Methodist Church November 27th 11am

Free Thanksgiving meal at St. Paul’s Methodist Church from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Full Thanksgiving meal and clothes closet. Donations and volunteers welcomed, call church for details.

Holiday Shopping – Inland Center Mall November 27th 8pm

Thanksgiving night is the time for savings hunters to shine. We open at 6pm for Macy’s, Sears & F21, 8pm for select stores and midnight for all stores, so put your game face on and shop early and stay late. (Inside tip line up at the doors near the old Gottschalks store for shorter lines)