🗞️ Riverside News- January 1, 2026

Thursday Gazette: January 1, 2026

Happy New Year, Riverside! As we welcome 2026, we want to thank you for your continued support. Your story tips and engagement help make The Raincross Gazette possible.

Looking ahead to the new year, we're excited to continue bringing you the local news, events, and neighbor stories that connect us all. If you have ideas for coverage or know someone who should be featured as our Neighbor of the Week, send them our way at newsroom@raincrossgazette.com.

Here's to another year of community journalism in Riverside!

COMMUNITY

Mark Your Calendar: 50+ Annual Events Coming to Riverside in 2026

From the Festival of Lights to Día de los Muertos, here are the annual celebrations, cultural festivals and community gatherings to pencil into your calendar now. Details will be added to our community calendar as they become available.

Whether you're new to Riverside or a longtime resident, there's always something happening here. From the Festival of Lights drawing half a million visitors to neighborhood block parties that bring us together, our city knows how to celebrate.

We've rounded up more than 50 annual events spanning cultural festivals, holiday celebrations, arts showcases, athletic competitions and family fun throughout 2026. While organizers are still finalizing details for many 2026 dates, we wanted to give you a head start on planning your year. Pencil these into your calendar now, and we'll keep updating our community calendar as more information becomes available.

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What's Happening in Riverside

Thursday, January 1

• Cal Baptist Lancers Women's Basketball vs. Texas Arlington Mavericks at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center ($70.74)
• UC Riverside Highlanders vs. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at UC Riverside Student Recreation Center ($70.74)

Saturday, January 3

• Woodcrest Market Collective at Woodcrest Public Library
• Hand Tool Maintenance and Repair at Land Use Learning Center
• Mt. Rubidoux Walking Tour at Mt. Rubidoux Trailhead, a short walk from Ryan Bonaminio Park. ($21.20)
• Animal Kids Camp - Special Sessions: Vet for a Day at Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center ($50)
• Cal Baptist Lancers Women's Basketball vs. Tarleton State Texans at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center ($70.74)
• Who's Bad - The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience at Fox Performing Arts Center
• 80s Night with Tributes to Duran Duran & Psychedelic Furs! at The Concert Lounge - Romano's Mission Grove

Save the Date

• January 17: Woodcrest Market Collective at Woodcrest Public Library

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