You don’t need a big budget to enjoy the Inland Empire. Redlands Bowl hosts a free Summer Music Festival with outdoor concerts under the stars — pure classic IE entertainment. Ontario Museum of History & Art is free and full of local stories, while California Citrus State Historic Park lets you wander historic groves and packing-house exhibits for little or nothing.

Parks across Riverside and San Bernardino counties offer free hiking, playgrounds, and seasonal movies or concerts in the park. Libraries run free storytimes and programs, and community events like free skate nights or Cars & Coffee pop up regularly. Bring a picnic, lace up your shoes, and explore.

Check www.iex.directory for the latest free and low-cost event listings, the full calendar, and easy ways to plan your next outing. Great experiences don’t have to cost much — the Inland Empire proves it every week.

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