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A roundup of all the best things to do in October

Wednesday Gazette: October 1, 2025
Hello Riverside, and welcome to October! Whether you dive right into spooky season or simply enjoy the shift into autumn vibes, our city is full of ways to celebrate.
We hope to see you tonight at 4 p.m. for a special ribbon cutting ceremony as the Riverside Chamber of Commerce honors 9-year-old Ukrainian refugee Meliia, whose Victoria Avenue lemonade stand has become a heartwarming symbol of entrepreneurial spirit and the American Dream.
So much do do in October, only some of it is spooky

October brings the good spirits and cool weather to Riverside. The calendar is full of activities from the outdoor to the afterlife.
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Itโs the last opportunity to see Sofia Valenteโs, Sherman High School photo exhibit during ArtWalk. Itโs also a great opportunity to see some of the permanent collection at the RAM including a painting by Jeff Soto.

October is when things start to get fun. Theyโve started decorating the Inn, the weather has started to cool, and the vendors on Main start us of with their spookiest wares. Make sure to stop by Division 9 Gallery on Lemon. Cosme, Richie, and the crew have been working on a secret remodel and Iโve heard Itโs a must see
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Riverside's Effortless Motors completed a two-month restoration of Kobe Bryant's 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser for Shaquille O'Neal to gift to Bryant's mother on what would have been Kobe's 47th birthday.
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