Free & Cheap Things to Do in Riverside, CA

  • The list below includes 389 free or cheap things to do in or near Riverside, California, including 126 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Other Entertainment and History Museums.
  • From Mount Rubidoux Park to California Citrus State Historic Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Riverside and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chino, Fontana, Claremont and San Bernardino.
  • The list below includes 389 free or cheap things to do in or near Riverside, California, including 126 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Other Entertainment and History Museums.
  • From Mount Rubidoux Park to California Citrus State Historic Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Riverside and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chino, Fontana, Claremont and San Bernardino.
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Immerse yourself in fantasy worlds such as a walking on the moon, or battling a horde of zombie’s with virtual reality gaming
7.8 Miles
93% 278 votes
Aviation Museums P.O. Box 6463, March Air Reserve Base, Riverside, CA 92518 MoreLess Info
Displaying over 70 aircraft and more than 30,000 individual artifacts, the March Field Air Museum focuses on March Field's pivotal role in the development of flight. The museum features items from as early as the 1920's.
2.4 Miles
89% 207 votes
History Museums 3649 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, CA 92501 MoreLess Info
The Mission Inn Museum stands to preserve the culture and history of the Mission Inn, Riverside and the surrounding California communities. The museum highlights artifacts, photography and paintings from the areas artisans as well as a quaint gift shop.
3.7 Miles
85% 228 votes
Other Entertainment 3035 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA MoreLess Info
Opened in 1964 with a single screen, the Van Buren Drive-In Theatre has become a favorited weekend destination for locals. Featuring the latest movies on multiple screens, the drive-in is a fun way to mix modern entertainment with a classic experience.
3.9 Miles
83% 35 votes
Movie Theaters 8032 Limonite Avenue, Riverside, CA 92509 MoreLess Info
A 14-screen movie theater, Jurupa 14 Cinemas displays first-run feature films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers stadium seating, 3D movies, a game room, theater rentals and a concession area with food and drinks.
2.3 Miles
74% 43 votes
Specialty Museums 3824 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92501 MoreLess Info
Affiliated with the University of California, Riverside, the California Museum of Photography offers rotating exhibits for visitors to enjoy. The site also contains a permanent collection of photographic works and tools that were used to create photographs.
2.4 Miles
76% 42 votes
History Museums 3580 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501 MoreLess Info
The Riverside Metropolitan Museum contains a variety of exhibits, including the 'Along the Santa Ana' exhibit. The location also features a Nature Lab and natural history, cultural, historical, and archival collections.
4.0 Miles
88% 25 votes
Recreation Centers 900 University Avenue, Riverside, CA 92521 MoreLess Info
University of California Riverside Student Recreation Center is a 155,000 square foot facility with a pool, weight room and climbing wall among other amenities. They offer classes in fitness, dance, tennis, CPR, self-defense, meditation and martial arts.
3.9 Miles
78% 23 votes
Go Karts 5292 24th Street, Riverside, CA 92509 MoreLess Info
Since 1960 Adams Motorsports Park has been offering an exhilarating race experience to visitors of Riverside. The company offers a selection of experiences, such as kart racing, drifting, pocket bikes, mini-moto, motorcycles or super moto racing.
4.5 Miles
76% 70 votes
Movie Theaters 3775 Tyler Avenue, Riverside, CA 92503 MoreLess Info
A 16-screen movie theater, AMC Tyler Galleria 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers an IMAX auditorium, stadium seating, theater rentals and a concession area with food and drinks.
2.4 Miles
64% 53 votes
Restaurants 3663 Main St., Riverside, CA 92501 MoreLess Info
The Gourmet Detective is a high-end, award-winning mystery dinner theatre. Themed characters, dressed to the nines, greet diners and present a night full of food, mystery and interactive fun.
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