The Riverside Ballet has proudly celebrated over 50 years of excellence by developing the talents of local performers, securing various world-renowned engagements as well as continuously giving back to the local Riverside community. Through both instruction and performance, the ballet brings much entertainment to the stage, pleasing generations of audiences with such popular productions as Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and Snow White, just to name a few.
The Riverside Metropolitan Museum brings together various aspects of science and history and presents them all in a way that uniquely reflects the beauty and diversity of the area. Everything from the flowering of desert plants, various anthropological exhibits, as well as various presentations that highlight different aspects of Riverside's natural history all perfectly combine to create an experience in which visitors will learn much while being fascinated several times along the way.
Sometimes, it is best just to let your kids run free and let them explore some wide open spaces. Finding such a destination isn't as hard as you think when you plan for an active afternoon of fun at Riverside's Bordwell Park. This popular attraction has been newly refurbished and features new playground equipment plus a few surprises. These include the recent addition of a climbing wall and upgraded basketball courts and ball fields.