It may not feel like fall, but fall sports are in full swing this September.
CBU Women's Soccer vs UCR – Crosstown Showdown
Thursday, September 11 | CBU Soccer Stadium The crosstown rivalry takes on extra significance as CBU prepares to join UCR in the Big West Conference in 2026, making this one of the final matchups before they become conference rivals. Adult tickets $10, youth/seniors/military $7, CBU students/faculty/staff free. Visit cbulancers.com.
UCR Men's Soccer vs CBU – Crosstown Showdown
Thursday, September 26 | UC Riverside Soccer Stadium The final non-conference meeting between the crosstown rivals before CBU joins the Big West Conference in 2026. This game is expected to sell out. Free admission for UCR students with valid R'Cards. Visit gohighlanders.com.
Complete September Home Games:
• UCR Men's Soccer vs Air Force – Monday, September 1 at UC Riverside Soccer Stadium • Smudgepots Baseball vs Crestline – Saturday, September 6 at 10 a.m. at Arlington Heights Sports Park • CBU Women's Soccer vs University of Nevada – Sunday, September 7 at CBU Soccer Stadium • UCR Men's Soccer vs San Diego State – Sunday, September 8 at UC Riverside Soccer Stadium • CBU Volleyball vs Cal State Fullerton – Thursday, September 11 at 5 p.m. at Van Dyne Gym • CBU Volleyball vs Portland State – Friday, September 12 at 6 p.m. at Van Dyne Gym • CBU Volleyball vs University of New Mexico – Saturday, September 13 at 1:00 p.m. at Van Dyne Gym • UCR Men's Soccer vs Northwestern – Sunday, September 15 at UC Riverside Soccer Stadium • UCR Men's Soccer vs Loyola Marymount – Monday, September 22 at UC Riverside Soccer Stadium • UCR Volleyball vs UC Davis – Tuesday, September 23 at 6 p.m. at Johnson Family Practice Center • UCR Women's Soccer vs Cal State Fullerton – Thursday, September 25 at 7 p.m. at UC Riverside Soccer Stadium • CBU Women's Soccer vs Abilene Christian – Thursday, September 25 at CBU Soccer Stadium • CBU Volleyball vs Tarleton State – Thursday, September 25 at 5 p.m. at Fowler Events Center • UCR Cross Country Invitational – Saturday, September 27 at Ag/Ops Course • CBU Volleyball vs Abilene Christian – Saturday, September 27 at 1 p.m. at Van Dyne Gym
Arts & Culture
Division 9 Takes Over the RAM
Sunday, September 7 | 12-4 p.m. | Riverside Art Museum Division 9 Gallery presents a special takeover event at the Riverside Art Museum featuring contemporary art installations and community programming. This unique collaboration brings Division 9's innovative gallery programming to the historic RAM space. Visit riversideartmuseum.org.
Saturday, September 27 | 2- 9 p.m. | White Park, Downtown Free family festival with live music lineup: Riverside Concert Band, Badsoma, Auditory Cortex, The Good Daze, and headliner Voodoo Glow Skulls. Art activities, community performances, and local artist vendors. Visit riversideartscouncil.com.
MUCHO GUSTO Festival
Saturday, September 20 | 3-11 p.m. | North Park, Riverside Vibrant cultural celebration featuring food, music, and community festivities with local vendors, live entertainment, and authentic cultural experiences. Visit muchogustofest.xyz.
Community Players – "Towards Zero"
Various times and dates | 4026 14th St The Community Players present Agatha Christie's mystery "Towards Zero" as part of their 101st season. This adaptation follows a tennis star and his complicated relationships at a seaside estate where murder disrupts a summer gathering. Season tickets still available. Visit riversidecommunityplayers.com.
Community Events
Farmhouse Collective Events
Tuesday, September 3 | 6:30 p.m. | 1393 University Ave. W.I.T.C.H. performs at the converted 1950s motel venue.
Friday, September 19 | 6 p.m. | 1393 University Ave. Pearl & The Oysters with Dent May, DJ Goldie and Sedona.
A full calendar of daily events including live concerts, sports game viewings, movie nights, and music festival watch parties is available on Farmhouse Collective's social media pages. Visit farmhousecollective.com.
Mission Inn Foundation
Frank Miller's Vault
Saturday, September 13 | 6 p.m. | Riverside Airport (6951 Flight Rd) Rare exhibit featuring never-before-seen artifacts from Frank Miller's global collection. Special fundraiser with Riverside Airport Cafe offering a curated menu.
The Mission Inn Foundation also offers regular Downtown tours and special seasonal programming, including popular haunted tours that explore the mysterious catacombs and legendary ghost stories of the historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa. Tours begin at their new storefront at 3750 Market Street. Visit eventbrite.com.
Free Summer Sundays
Every Sunday through Sept. 7 | Noon to 5 p.m. | Riverside Art Museum & The Cheech
Free admission to both museums. Program concludes September 7.
