A.K. Smiley Public Library’s “Southern California in Film” series continues in 2026 with a brand-new lineup of films. This year’s screenings will feature award winners, cult favorites, and box office hits—all celebrating the vital role Southern California has played in cinematic history.

“The Secret World of Arriety,” (Rated G) hosted by Redlands Sister Cities at the Redlands Japanese Cultural Center, 542 E. Stuart Ave., Unit B, in Redlands. Suggested donation, $10.

The Redlands Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the Annual New Year’s Eve Orange Drop! An enormous orange has been built that will be dropped on a crane, twice as big as the one used at the last time the event was held. The event will take place from 6PM until the drop at 9PM on Citrus Ave., between 6th and 8th streets. There will also be a kids’ activity zone, music, confetti cannon towers, multiple food and dessert vendors, a VIP section, and more. Unlike previous years, the NYE Orange Drop will not be held at midnight, allowing as many members of the community as possible to attend and for families to be home to celebrate ringing in midnight in their own ways.Or this free New Year’s Event that Redlands truly deserves.

For those too excited to wait until midnight, the Redlands Visitor Center rings in the new year at 4 p.m., which is the stroke of midnight in London. Ten…Nine…Eight… when the crowd finishes their countdown at 4 pm, the Beach Ball Drop begins. 1,000 Inflated beach balls will descend from above, floating down on the families like warm snowflakes, with the goal for participants to keep them bouncing overhead for as long as possible. Guests may also write on the Wishing Wall: Whether it is a personal goal, a dream for the future, or doing something for the very first time.

3:00 pm-5 pm

If it's raining, could you bring an umbrella? - Beach Balls & water go together. No child will leave without a beach ball!

A core part of the Redlands Visitor Center’s mission is creating family-friendly downtown experiences. We are proud to offer a safe, festive New Year’s celebration designed with earlier bedtimes in mind, giving families and visitors a fun way to ring in the new year together.

This Annual FREE family event with: - Live nativity with actors and live sheep, a donkey, and a camel - 60-80 chalk artworks drawn in parking spaces - Live instrumental and choral groups - Free hot chocolate and cookies.

This Annual FREE family event with: - Live nativity with actors and live sheep, a donkey, and a camel - 60-80 chalk artworks drawn in parking spaces - Live instrumental and choral groups - Free hot chocolate and cookies.

Are you ready for the most festive event of the year? Explore stunning homes at the YMCA of the East Valley's annual Holiday Home Tour and shop ‘til you drop at our Holiday Boutique, filled with unique treasures from local makers! Shop for a cause and help support our YMCA Legal Aid program and YMCA Financial Aid Program!

Boutique

YMCA Holiday Boutique and Pantry Bakeshop is a curated market of handmade crafts and artisan goods. This market is an annual event held on the first weekend of December at the Redlands Family YMCA. This is an event you won’t want to miss!

HOLIDAY SHOPPING FOR A CAUSE

Proceeds from the Holiday Home Tour, YMCA Holiday Boutique, and Pantry Bakeshop help benefit the YMCA of the East Valley Legal Aid Program and our YMCA Scholarships. For 45 years, the YMCA Legal Aid Clinic has been providing consultations and advice, as well as low-cost document preparation and court filing services.

Over 75 Local Vendors

Shop for unique and one-of-a-kind gifts and support your favorite local artists at the Redlands Y Holiday Boutique. With over 60 vendors you are sure to check off names on your holiday shopping list.

Join Redlands on Saturday, December 6th, and welcome in the Holiday Season! Line the streets of State Street in Redlands and help us march in the Holiday Season! This Lighted Parade is a joy for all ages and an ongoing Redlands community tradition. This year’s theme is ‘Tis the Season.

Participant Line Up Time: 3:00-5:00 PM

Parade Start Time: 6:00 PM

Where: Downtown Redlands

Street closures:
State Street: 3 pm
5th-8th Streets: 4 pm
Lower parking structure closed
Citrus: 4 pm

Are you ready for the most festive event of the year? Explore stunning homes at the YMCA of the East Valley's annual Holiday Home Tour and shop ‘til you drop at our Holiday Boutique, filled with unique treasures from local makers! Shop for a cause and help support our YMCA Legal Aid program and YMCA Financial Aid Program!

Boutique

YMCA Holiday Boutique and Pantry Bakeshop is a curated market of handmade crafts and artisan goods. This market is an annual event held on the first weekend of December at the Redlands Family YMCA. This is an event you won’t want to miss!

HOLIDAY SHOPPING FOR A CAUSE

Proceeds from the Holiday Home Tour, YMCA Holiday Boutique, and Pantry Bakeshop help benefit the YMCA of the East Valley Legal Aid Program and our YMCA Scholarships. For 45 years, the YMCA Legal Aid Clinic has been providing consultations and advice, as well as low-cost document preparation and court filing services.

Over 75 Local Vendors

Shop for unique and one-of-a-kind gifts and support your favorite local artists at the Redlands Y Holiday Boutique. With over 60 vendors you are sure to check off names on your holiday shopping list.

Help us Stuff a Plane 12-6-25 at Redlands Airport

On Saturday December 6, 2025, from 9am-2pm, we have a final toy collection event at the lobby of Redlands Municipal Airport. The event is open to families and members of the local community. The airport lobby is located at 1745 Sessums Drive in Redlands. To help bring the community out to donate toys, we will have available for purchase a pancake breakfast in the morning and a BBQ lunch in the afternoon. We plan on having flight simulators in the lobby for kids to experience controlling an aircraft. Santa will be a guest too! He will visit with the kids, and hand out candy. There will be aircraft on display for our guests to view. At the conclusion of the event The Salvation Army will pick -up all toys collected in the drive and will donate them to families before the Christmas holiday. We will also be hosting a Historical Aircraft Display. Pilots from local airports are welcome to fly-in, show off their plane and donate a toy. Call for parking instructions on the REI CTAF 123.05.

Last year we had a very successful event. We collected many toys and all that attended had fun and learned about aviation. Here is a link to photos from our 2024 event: 12-7-24 Stuff a Plane Charity Toy Drive Event

In the spirit of giving, we will once again be hosting a LifeStream Blood Drive. Consider donating as there is a severe shortage of blood. You may save a life! The bloodmobile will be onsite between 9am -2pm. Walk-in’s are welcome, but appointments are highly recommended. Please use the QR Code Below to book your appointment.

The Redlands Turkey Trot is a 5K run/walk and Kids 1K Fun Run in beautiful Redlands, California! It's the perfect start to your Thanksgiving morning! The Redlands Turkey Trot starts and finishes at University St and Brockton Ave, with participants running through the streets of Redlands and weaving through parts of the University of Redlands campus.

Register with the link below