🍊 Wednesday Gazette: October 1, 2025

A roundup of all the best things to do in October

6am view from Buena Vista Bridge overlooking Mission Inn Avenue - street lights illuminate the empty roadway as dawn approaches. (Karl Moet)

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.


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October Rundown: The Creaking Gate at the Entrance to the Holiday Season

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.

Read and share the complete Rundown of October's best events...


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EVENTS

October ArtWalk ushers in the unofficial start of the Holiday Season

It’s the last opportunity to see Sofia Valente’s, Sherman High School photo exhibit during ArtWalk. It’s also a great opportunity to see some of the permanent collection at the RAM including a painting by Jeff Soto.

Find out what they’ve got going on behind the brown curtain at Division 9. (Ken Crawford)

October is when things start to get fun. They’ve 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 I’ve heard It’s a must see

Read and share the complete ArtsWalk Guide...


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Noteworthy

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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