Always a fun event. Lots of craft booths, food and drink. Costume parade and local bands. Local…read morebusinesses open early so more to see and do. Get there early for parking, as it gets pretty crowded. I look forward to this event every year. Lots of fun in a cute, quaint village

Vendor after vendor after vendor. There was an abundance of booths with a vast variety of goods!…read more Home goods, toiletries, clothing, crafts. Some stores had a booth in front of their brick and mortar. I appreciated the live music and was able to find a comfy area to sit and enjoy. I also appreciated all the security that was about the faire. Parking can be a challenge so arrive early. One of my top three fav faire!

Casa de Rancho Cucamonga is a woman's group that helps keep the John Rains House a historic site of…read moreSan Bernardino County museum funded and open. Please purchase the homemade crafts in the gift shop that were made and donated by these ladies. ( I posted pictures of their projects ) Yelp has this listed three times. But it is technically legit. So all three places are technically one. They are always looking for volunteers. They have special events over the holidays and essay contests for children. For volunteer information please call (909) 989-4070. Judy the Docent was very helpful and friendly.

This is a great tour of the history of the old Cucamonga and its beginnings! If you've never been…read moreor haven't been in years, it's a fun 1 hour tour for only $5/person. The house tour is given by the on-site resident/Historian who care takes the property and is employed by San Bernardino County. As a retired school teacher, she is a very good tour guide with a wealth of knowledge of the history of the Rains House and surrounding areas! When we have out of town guests, we like to take them here for a fun little outing and to show them more about the wonderful history of Rancho Cucamonga! This year we want to go during Christmas as they decorate the inside of this historic home for the holidays and to brouse the small gift shop for the homemade crafts and goodies!

We had a field trip today here. I hadn't been here since I was a little girl and it's exactly what…read moreI remember. It was a great experience to go with my son on his field trip. The kids got to dig in the dirt to look for bugs, make molds of animal prints, and do a nature walk. My only concern and it's strictly personal and nothing against the museum is how long the sessions are where the kids have to listen to the lesson before they begin the activity. It can be difficult for a child with adhd or autism to tend. But again, that's nothing against the museum. However, my concern with them is the little nature walk paths are not small enough for the wheel chairs and there's a part of the nature walk that can be difficult for someone to push a child with a wheelchair stroller. Maybe something to keep in mind if you get a grant for additional funding. Outside of that, inside the building does have a wheelchair ramp. This field trip was nostalgic for me and overall we had an amazing experience with amazing staff! Everyone was absolutely amazing and friendly.

Cute spot to go on a little nature hike. Came here on a field trip and my daughter loved it…read more Staff was helpful and knowledgeable. Parking was a disaster as the lot hold maybe 15 spots.

Stopped by the lemon festival this weekend! Very hot Saturday but went Saturday for a couple hours,…read moreenjoyed walking around seeing all the cute vendors & eating some yummy food! We ordered a couple drinks, loved that some places had samples so we can try before we buy! My bf got a smashburger & I got the loaded carne asada fries my friend tried the asada elote! We all pretty much loved each of our options I will say their side sauces are what made it pop for me! The green sauce was so spicy I loved it & the other orange sauce was delicious too! Later on we got some Cathy cookies ugh which are some of our faves! So had to get a bucket haha then some curly fries which were ginormous haha but better be if we're paying OC/LA pricing ...so to be expected. So fun & cute to see all the dogs dressed up in their lemon fits (: Downside was parking was ridiculous. It was packed so very crowded so lines were a bit long here n there. Also if ya didn't find free parking (which was a long shot around the time we went) we had to pay $20 to park at the high school lol

Pros: free festival, lots of people coming to downtown Upland this weekend, hanging out, checking…read moreout the local businesses, fun people watching. I enjoyed the freshly squeezed lemonade and the grapefruit jelly I purchased. I enjoyed the company of my friend who checked out the festival with me. My friend commented that we normally don't hang out in downtown Upland, and there are some inviting looking restaurants, cafes, and shops to check out sometime. Cons: expensive parking ($20-30), WHERE ARE THE LEMONS???, too loud and crowded, pretty much a mini LA County Fair without any of the cool exhibits. The main issue is the misnomer: you hear lemon festival and you kind of expect lots of cuisine that is lemon-focused. Like at a garlic or lobster festival. Maybe it used to be, but not anymore. So as a first timer, rather disappointing. 2.5

The San Bernardino History and Railroad Museum is such an incredible local gem and I'm really glad…read moreI made the time to visit. The hours are limited, so it does take a little planning, but it's absolutely worth it. The exhibits are packed with interesting local history and fascinating artifacts that give real context to the area. The building itself is beautiful and adds so much character to the experience. It's a great stop if you enjoy learning about the past and discovering places that feel quietly special.

The San Bernardino History and Railroad Museum located at the 1918 historic Santa Fe Depot and…read moreMetrolink Rail Station is an excellent experience for train and transportation lovers of all ages! This great museum,dedicated as a historic landmark,immerses it's visitors in an educational and informative experience of the Inland Empires rail history!Great for young and old alike,family's and historians of trains,rail and transportation! They feature a well curated variety of displays,rail memorabilia,mechanical items and a great gift store to bring memories of your visit home with you! Convenient parking,family friendly and you can pick up snack and beverage at Snack Shop inside the historic rail depot next door. A great experience! Check for current times and days of operation for your next visit to The San Bernardino History and Railroad Museum.

In order to enjoy this small museum, it is necessary to arrange a tour by one of the members of the…read moreFontana Historical Society. Their members can be found diligently working on community projects in their own research library, a small, historic building in downtown Fontana, http://www.yelp.com/biz/fontana-historical-society-fontana. As told to us by the docent who escorted us, this was once a home owned by Fontana's founder, A B Miller. The home, hidden in a humble, nondescript neighborhood, is not located near their research library. You must drive about a mile to get there. The property is gated and locked, only viewable from the street if you go unaccompanied. This small home has been well cared for, and is largely in original condition. Stepping inside brings you face to face with life in the early 1900's in Fontana when it was still ranch land, citrus orchards, chicken farms, grape vineyards, and little else. The modest 4 room, one bath home is filled with some original antiques, pictures, many of them donated items. The original kitchen was in a separate building behind the 4 room, 1 bath home. In the side yard several antique vehicles are rusting, there are remnants of winery equipment, and a bright red barn that dominates the backyard. The good condition of this tiny museum is the result of many hands who lovingly respected their small community's influential history, as well as a volunteer faction of the Mormon community who generously offered their time and materials to special projects such as these. There is no entrance fee.

FINALLY had the chance to visit the Jurupa Mountains Discover Center! I always see the iconic…read moremammoth statue passing by on the freeway and finally got to visit. His name is Eddy and he's a Columbian mammoth. Crazy cool that it's a life sized replica too. At the entrance, you pay for parking and it's $10. PRO-TIP: If you spend $40 at the gift shop, the $10 counts towards it and altogether it's actually only $30, which is great if you're buying a lot of goods there to support OR if you're a fossil and/or gem/mineral enthusiast since they have a LOT of that there, which is pretty neat. There's 2 places you can park. One near the garden nursery where you can purchase plants or near the main parking where the gift shop is. The Critter Corner is in the gift shop where you can see lots of herps and aquatic critters as well. The volunteers are super informative and can answer all your questions about the critters they have there. Love that they have name tags and info about where they're from and information about the species. Love the monkey skink, emerald tree skinks, Argentinian tegu, and of course, the beardies. Gift shop also has a great variety of affordable gifts ranging from toys, to small knick-knacks, decor, gem stones and minerals of all varieties and displays (loose, as earrings or necklaces, carved, etc.), locally sourced honey, actual fossils (there's a section where you're not allowed if you're under 16 without a parent or guardian), books, stickers, and much much more. While we were there, there was also a fun little S.T.E.A.M. corner where you can work on artwork you can take home or on some days I think there's science activities there too. The mural on the walls are also quite impressive too. Great for photos and a nice personal touch. I recommend getting the $1 grab bag! Kids love gacha/blind boxes nowadays and mine had 2 small fossils, a sticker, and 2 mineral stones. Pretty nice and super affordable. There's a trail that goes through a cactus garden with lots of dinosaur sculptures, done by the local boy scouts which is pretty neat. It's $9 if you would like to go rock collecting. You get to meet all the dinos during this expedition as well. It's 12 rocks, minerals, or fossils which isn't bad. They also have guided tours that start at the gift shop, but my boyfriend and I were just there to free roam, which can kill a couple hours too depending on how in depth you are in reading and looking at everything. They also have a separate Museum of Discovery with lots of fossil specimens and models ranging from dinosaurs, prehistoric creatures (aquatic, mammals, reptiles, etc.), indigenous/Native American artifacts and artwork (local artwork too), minerals and other geological structures. There's taxidermy on the wall too. Lots to look at. Will definitely come back in the future. Super affordable way to learn and spend some time.

My family came here today with our charter school for a field trip. We had the absolute best guide,…read moreAlexis. She truly made our day so special. She was so enthusiastic about her job, and she really got the kids excited about everything. All of the children thoroughly enjoyed Learning about rocks, hiking up to the dinosaurs, and all that this center has to offer. We will definitely be going back on the weekends when they are open to the public so we can do more exploring. Again, we highly recommend Alexis as your tour guide because she was so sweet and kind and taught the children so much. Thank you for making our trip so special.

Such a fun place for a toddler! Bring extra clothes for the water section. the only thing I wish is…read morethat they had a calendar of classes

I'm basing my review on the overall value for the price. I will start by saying that the space is…read morevery nice with lots of engaging, interactive activity stations. I love that! My kids love that! Here's what we don't love: 1. The price. If they charged $12-14 per child and let parents in for free, I would easily give this place 5 stars. The bottom line is that it's overpriced for what it is. It is not a large space. It's actually the smallest children's museum we've visited, yet it is the most expensive at $15 per child and $16 per adult. It cost almost $50 for me and my two kids. Why are the prices so hefty, and why are adults charged at all? 2. No re-entry. Again, why? For the price, we should be able to leave for a bit to eat and come back. I cannot think of a justifiable reason for this policy. 3. The enforcement of arbitrary rules. Several times during our visit, the employees would come on the loudspeaker reminding parents that all children needed to be accompanied at all times. That makes perfect sense for toddlers and babies. But my kids are 5 and 9. My well behaved 9 year old should be allowed to explore and take her time in a station without me hovering over her. This is a safe place designed for children, so why are they not allowed to roam and explore like they can at other children's museums? If it's a safety concern of making sure they don't get kidnapped or leave the premises, then install a gate and check-out system. It would be quite easy since there are employees just standing at the front desk the entire time anyway. They also have an open staircase right there that seems hazardous to little ones, so a gate would make the most sense. There are far too many other incredible children's museums in Southern California (Kidspace in Pasadena, Yorba Linda Children's Museum, the Discovery Cube, etc) that blow Second Story out of the water and are more appropriately priced.