Your Riverside Weekend- October 3, 2026
Happy Saturday, Riverside! We hope your week treated you well. Before you head into your weekend, we've gathered the stories that defined life in our city this week — from City Hall to community happenings. You're in the right place to catch up — your weekend starts here.
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Micaela Ricaforte
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Weather Forecast
☀️ Sunday, October 4 — 102° / 73° · Sunny
☀️ Monday, October 5 — 102° / 73° · Sunny
☀️ Tuesday, October 6 — 102° / 73° · Sunny
☀️ Wednesday, October 7 — 103° / 73° · Sunny
☀️ Thursday, October 8 — 103° / 73° · Sunny
☀️ Friday, October 9 — 102° / 73° · Sunny
☀️ Saturday, October 10 — 100° / 71° · Sunny
October's opening week is bringing triple digits every single day, with Wednesday and Thursday peaking at 103°. Rain chances top out at 4%, so this is pure dry heat. Nights won't offer much relief either, with lows holding in the low 70s. If a pumpkin patch or porch-decorating session is on your list, the early morning is your window. And check the pavement before walking the dog: if it's too hot for your palm, it's too hot for paws.
Sweater weather is on backorder. Hydrate accordingly. 🥵
Fair warning: we're not meteorologists! Our forecasts are pulled from public weather data as a little extra for our readers. For the most current conditions, your favorite weather app knows more than we do — but we'll always do our best to help you plan your weekend.
💬 The Watercooler — Gazette staff, freelancers, and community contributors share what's on their minds this week
⚾️ Fall ball little league is in full swing. Rosy will be fighting for parking with half of Riverside at Andulka park. She wonders if more spaces could ever be added.
🍿 Micaela is excited to binge watch the East of Eden series coming out on Netflix this weekend!
🍫 Ken believes Easter is a better candy season than Halloween and is waiting for someone to change his mind.
🗳️ Norm just realized that Election Day is a few weeks away. It’s time to start figuring out how to vote on all of those Propositions!
🌊 Amy is very grateful a weekend getaway was already on the calendar — with these crazy October temps, being near the ocean is the way to go!
Save the Date
- Oct 3: Aquamotion Aquathon at Shamel Pool
- Oct 3: FREE YOGA - The Art of Vinyasa with Catherine Murray at Community Yoga Center
- Oct 3: FREE YOGA - Yin Yoga with Kristin Varner at Community Yoga Center
- Oct 4: FREE YOGA - The Evolution of Ashtanga with Kristin Varner at Community Yoga Center
- Oct 4: Riverside Historical Society Local History Book Fair at Villegas Community Center
- Oct 5: FREE YOGA - Moody Mondays with Cherie Amour at Community Yoga Center
- Oct 6: 2026 National Night Out - Orangecrest at Orange Terrace Community Center
- Oct 7: Fifty & Better Health Fair at Janet Goeske Center
- Oct 7: FREE YOGA - Seated Yoga with Kristin Varner at All Saints Episcopal Church
- Oct 9: Riverside Sunrise Rotary Club Meeting at Zacatecas Café
- Oct 10: The Riverside Citrus Classic Bike Ride at Riverside Plaza ($15- $80)
- Oct 17: Spooky Music Organ Concert at First Congregational Church of Riverside ($30)
- Oct 22: Experience RUSD, Riverside Unified State of the District at Riverside Municipal Airport
- Oct 24: Vintage Car and Warbird Show at Riverside Airport - Commemorative Air Force Hanger and Museum
- Nov 5: Les Miserables at Woodcrest Christian School ($15- $20)
- Nov 14: Riverside Veterans Parade - Downtown Riverside/Market St.
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