Memorial Day is a day that most of us have off. Its also a weekend that is filled with fun and many activities. To the men and woman of the armed forces it means so much more. The definition of Memorial day is as follows:
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May. It was formerly known as Decoration Day and commemorates all men and women, who have died in military service for the United States. Many people visit cemeteries and memorials on Memorial Day and it is traditionally seen as the start of the summer season.
So to honor our Vets and active military we will be mixing our veterans events with the other events we normally include in our weekend fun guides.
We are also running a contest post a picture of a veteran event on our facebook page or instagram page using the #inlandempireexplorer and we will pick one winner from each social media site.
Big Bear:
Car Show – Antique Car Club Show & Shine and Pinewood Derby Big Bear Snowplay Saturday May 23rd
Antique Car Club Show & Shine and Pinewood Derby A day of fun for the whole family, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. May 23, Admission is free, Big Bear Snowplay at 42825 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear. 909-584-4333. www.antiquecarclub.org
5K – Big Bear Memorial 5k Fun Run The Village of Big Bear Lake May 24th at 9am
Welcome to the Big Bear Memorial 5k Fun Run! This is road running at it’s finest. A scenic and challenging course full of steep up and downs and a gorgeous run through Big Bear Lake’s most scenic neighborhoods. Start and Finish is in The Village of Big Bear Lake. This is an Open Air Big Bear event so you can expect a FUN start and finish in The Village of Big Bear Lake with Music and Local Vendors at the Lifestyle Expo. Join us in honoring our military friends and family with a festive 5k to kick off summer. www.runbigbearlake.com
Claremont:
Concert – Young Musicians Intermezzo Orchestra Bridges Hall of Music Sunday May 24th
The Claremont Young Musicians Intermezzo Orchestra will be in concert at 7 p.m. May 24 at the Bridges Hall of Music at Pomona College, 150 E. Fourth St., Claremont. The free concert will perform works by Verdi, Sibelius, Anderson, Tchaikovsky, Gould and Bizet. The orchestra is led by conductor Roger Samuel with guest conductor Greg Samuel. 909-624-3614. www.cymo.org
Lake Arrowhead:
Festival – Skyforest Festival Highway 18 and Kuffel Canyon in Skyforest May 24th
The annual Skyforest Festival will be from noon-5 p.m. May 24 at Highway 18 and Kuffel Canyon in Skyforest. There will be artists, exhibits, demonstrations, “objet trouvé,” children’s activities, food and entertainment. lakearrowheadchamber.com
Redlands:
Car Show – 19th annual Redlands Firefighters Car Show Downtown Redlands May 24th
The 19th annual Redlands Firefighters Car Show to benefit the Redlands Firefighters Benevolent Fund in downtown Redlands. The event will include 300 hot rods, classic and muscle cars, special interest vehicles and vintage fire trucks and a pancake breakfast from 8-10:30 a.m. and craft beer and wine tasting from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 24. Spectator entry is free, vehicle registration is $20 for pre-registration and $30 on Sunday. www.redlandsfirefighterscarshow.com
Art Show – Art in the park at Smiley park May 23rd & 24th
Art in the Park and the Redlands Festival of Arts in Smiley Park beginning from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Art for sale, children’s art activities and more. Free admission.
Rialto:
Veterans – Memorial Day Tribute Rialto Cemetery May 25th
On Monday, May 25, from 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m., the City of Rialto will host its 2015 Memorial Day Tribute at the Rialto Park Cemetery 200 N. Willow. Last year over 500 people attended. If you have any further questions, please contact the Rialto City Clerk’s Office at (909) 820-2519.
Riverside:
Chili Cook Off and Car Show Arlington Village May 23rd
Arlington Business Partnership’s Chili Cook-Off and Car/Cycle Show in Arlington Village from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Featuring the International Chili Society’s California State Chili Championships. Vendors, kid’s activities and more.
Veterans – Motorcycle Ride Riverside Harley Davidson May 25th
West Coast Thunder XVI leaves Riverside Harley Davidson at 9:11 a.m. and proceeds to Riverside National Cemetery. Route continues to Soboba Casino for a tribute concert headed by BIG & RICH. $45 fee, proceeds benefit the cemetery.
Veterans – Memorial Day Tribute at the Riverside National Cemetery May 25th
Join the city of Riverside as they start off the day at 9 a.m. roll call of veterans interred in the last year. Ceremony beginning at 11 a.m. including speakers and Riverside Concert Band
San Bernardino:
Concert – San Bernardino Symphony’s season finale California Theatre May 24th
The San Bernardino Symphony’s season finale is set for 7 p.m. May 24. The evening of classical entertainment is titled “Triumphant Season Finale” and will include Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Symphony No. 40 in G Minor,” Ludwig Van Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 7” and Richard Georg Strauss’ “Horn Concerto No. 1” featuring virtuosic horn soloist Joseph Ognibene. California Theatre, 562 W. Fourth St., San Bernardino. Tickets are from $20 to $55 for general admission, $10 for students. 909-381-5388. www.sanbernardinosymphony.org
Victorville:
Fair – San Bernardino County Fair High Desert Events Center May 23rd – May 31st
San Bernardino County Fair Noon May 23-25 and 30-31; 4 p.m. May 28-29. Closed May 26 and 27. High Desert Events Center, 14800 Seventh St., Victorville. Admission: $5 presale online for ages 6 and older, $6 for adults at door. Concerts free with fair admission but $5 extra for VIP tickets (except rock tribute show where no VIP tickets). $5 extra fee for monster truck and demolition derby show. Information: 760-951-2200, www.sbcfair.com
