The holidays are just around the corner so bring the family to a special night of holiday cheer! The annual Christmas Tree on Euclid Tree Lighting Ceremony will be on held on December 6th at 6 p.m. at the Ontario Towne Square. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for this free family event and watch the magnificent tree light up with bright colors, enjoy a Christmas movie, a variety of food and beverage vendors and best of all Santa will be there to pose for ‘selfies’ with you! See you there!
It’s a creative celebration at the Ontario Art Walk in Inland Empire’s Emporia Art & Loft District on November 16th. Spend the evening enjoying artisan goods by local artists, many of them living in the Creative Live/Work Lofts and will be open for tours. You can check out a variety of artisan goods including paintings, photography, ceramics, handmade jewelry, baked goods and more. There will be live music in the courtyard and food vendors for your enjoyment. The artistic event begins at 6 p.m. See you there.
Help us celebrate the City of Ontario’s Festival of the Arts on October 19th from 11-7 pm. This festival exemplifies the city’s commitment to make Ontario a well-known destination for arts and culture in Southern California. Enjoy over 50 artisan booths, a variety of dance and music performances, featuring a symphony orchestra, a mariachi band, a blue grass and jazz band and more. Mini walking tours will also be available to tour historic buildings in the Ontario Arts District along with informational booths. Food and craft beer trucks will be onsite throughout the day. Don’t miss it!
If you love food, music and having a great time with family and friends, Panana Night Market is the place to be! With 100+ food and beverage vendors, games, rides and live entertainment, it’s the IE’s largest multicultural food festival, and it’s coming to town August 16th – 18th at the Ontario Mills parking lot. Celebrate the night from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. and enjoy delectable dishes from local vendors and dozens of specialty food trucks. See you there!
Get ready for the ultimate celebration of Independence Day! The city of Ontario has a full calendar of July 4th events, kicking off at 9 a.m. with the annual downtown parade, patriotic music in Town Square, and the traditional All-States Picnic. Gates open at 5 p.m. at Westwind Park for more family fun, including live entertainment, bouncers, games and food vendors. The highlight of this star-spangled day will be the fireworks spectacular, which will start at 9 p.m. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs!
Bring family and friends to this all-inclusive party for the local community! On May 5th, have a great time celebrating at the Cinco de Mayo Festival at Ontario Town Square, and enjoy delicious food, live entertainment and a fun-filled atmosphere. Festivities will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., and the event is sponsored by Unidos Por La Musica.
If you’re a serious runner or casual walker, don’t miss the Ontario 5K and 10k Run/Walk on Saturday, January 19th. This family-friendly event kicks off at 7 a.m. at Ontario Mills Mall. Fast track is accessible for wheelchair athletes as well as parents with strollers. Get your fitness on for this community run, which also benefits athletic programs and children’s sports activities in the Inland Empire area. Have fun and see you at the finish line!
Join the fun on this festive holiday run! The city of Ontario is hosting its 6th Annual 5K Reindeer Run and Rudolph’s Dash on December 8th. The 5K begins and ends at the Citizens Business Bank Arena, plus a pancake breakfast will be available for $4 starting at 8:30 a.m. The shorter Rudolph’s Dash is ideal for younger kids, parents with strollers, or anyone that wants to walk or run a shorter course! There’s more fun after the race at Rudolph’s Round up area, where kids can partake in exercise activities and craft booths. All proceeds benefit the Ontario-Montclair Promise Scholars and Youth Empowerment Scholarship. See you at the finish line!
The holidays are here, so bring the family for a special night of holiday cheer! It’s time for the annual Christmas on Euclid Tree Lighting, an evening of fun for everyone at Ontario Town Square. Save the date for Friday, November 30th, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., and watch the magnificent tree light up with brilliant colors, enjoy movies, an appearance by Santa Claus, vendors, refreshments and more!
The New Haven Marketplace has broken ground, and that’s very exciting news for Ontario Ranch residents! Shops, dining and services will be just a short walk from home, and will include Stater Bros., Chase Bank, Carl’s Jr., Dunkin’ Donuts, Kona Cleaners, and more. Farmhouse-inspired architecture will complement the community’s ambiance, and there will be spaces and places to socialize, relax and play. Public art will also be on display to inspire conversation and Instagram pics! The highly anticipated New Haven Marketplace will span approximately 95,000 square feet, and is scheduled to open fall 2019. Stay tuned, great stuff is always happening!
Thousands of classic car lovers from across the country and around the world are gearing up for the annual Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion! On September 21st and 22nd, downtown Ontario’s historic block of Euclid Avenue will be the center of vintage automobiles and motorcycles, plus live entertainment, kids activities, and tons of food vendors. New events for 2018 include the West End Animal Shelter, which will be onsite, amazing tribute bands, extended hours and much more! This family-friendly event is free and open to the public, see you there!
Save the date for August 8th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and enjoy family-friendly games, events and activities at Re-Imagine Downtown. There will be a free concert at the Town Square, plus free bike rentals, raffles, community booths, vendors and more! Bike, walk or take the transit to this major city event, which will take place on Euclid Avenue between B and C Street in Downtown Ontario. See you there!
This nationwide campaign to promote police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie is observed annually on the first Tuesday in August. Millions of Americans across the country have been inspired to participate in National Night Out, which strives to bring people together to cultivate stronger ties and safer communities, create awareness for drug prevention programs, town watch, and more! The city of Ontario will be participating on August 7th, so join a local National Night Out event near you!
