Featured Events in Riverside in September 2025 (July Updated)

Extreme heat is one of the most significant natural hazards in Southern California, impacting our environment, community health, and infrastructure. As temperatures continue to rise, so does the urgency to address its widespread effects. Join the City of Riverside’s Office of Sustainability and Fire Emergency Operations Management—alongside local agencies, NGOs, the health sector, higher education institutions, school districts, and government leaders—for a full day of learning, collaboration, and action-focused dialogue on extreme heat challenges and solutions. Parking Information: Parking instructions are to be determined. We will share once it becomes available. Information Source: City of Riverside, Office of Sustainability | eventbrite

Southeastern California Conference’s (SECC) annual Youth Leadership Convention focuses on equipping children's, youth, young adult, and club ministry leaders by creating opportunities for them to grow and thrive in their ministries. We wish to empower leaders who call upon young people to engage in relevant issues of our time in a spirit of learning and love for Jesus Christ. Leadership Convention Details We are offering breakout sessions through five tracks: Adventurers, Pathfinders, Children & Family Ministries, Youth & Young Adult ministries, and "Growing Together 2025," which teaches the new features and model of our intergenerational conference curriculum. To learn more, visit SECCYouth.com/Leadership. Registration Process This year’s event will feature a two-part registration process. The first part is to reserve your spot, with a general admission cost of $59. In August, all attendees will complete a second registration to select their breakout sessions. For a limited time, we are offering a special Golden Ticket for $35, available until July 4. Golden Ticket holders will receive priority access and be among the first to choose their breakouts starting August 1. Please note that Golden Tickets are non-refundable and only for ministry leaders in a SECC church. If space allows, late registration will open on August 15 at a rate of $90. Your ticket covers both Friday and Saturday (no Sabbath-only passes are available). Children are not permitted to attend, with the exception of high school-aged ministry leaders who are attending with an adult church leader. What’s Included with your Registration Weekend Attendees: Parking & Entrance into Convention Sabbath lunch and dinner (9/13) Breakout Sessions General Sessions Prize eligibility Networking with fellow pastors and ministry leaders Guest Expectations All guests are expected to comply with La Sierra University and SECC rules and safety protocols. Refusal to comply will result in guests being asked to leave without refund. Should you have any questions please contact the SECC Youth Department. We look forward to enjoying our Leadership Convention with you and your team! Information Source: SECC Youth Ministries | eventbrite

Welcome to the 4th Annual Birthing Season Conference: “Labor & Delivery”! Join us at Victory Outreach Riverside for a powerful day of spiritual impartation, worship, and divine release. This is your birthing season—whether you’re nurturing a vision, carrying a calling, or ready to push into your next dimension, this gathering is for you. Expect prophetic teaching, anointed speakers, and sisterhood like no other. It’s time to travail, transition, and DELIVER. Information Source: Sister 2 Sister Ministries | eventbrite

Course Overview: The role of the PIO has evolved significantly over the last few years, and so has the expectation from the public and media to get them transparent-timely information. This course will provide participants with the essential knowledge and practical tools to manage public information, whether it is a routine operation, positive PR story, or critical incident.  Through a blend of lectures, hands-on exercises, and real-world case studies, participants will learn how to develop and implement effective communication strategies, manage media relations, and engage with the public through various channels. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to navigate the complexities of public information in emergencies and build trust within their communities. Topics Covered: The PIO role - responsibilities and expectations Media interviews Conducting press conferences Laws, policies, and procedures How to develop and manage a PIO team Developing a crisis communication plan Publishing news on social media  Crisis communication strategies Crafting press releases and media kits Pitching stories to the media Managing multi-agency incidents Establishing media partnerships EOC operations Information Source: TOC Public Relations | eventbrite

Come and join us as we celebrate some of our favorite strange and unusual Halloween movies! With from magical vendors, delicious food, hourly raffles, character meet & greets, trick or treating, photo ops, DJ, scavenger hunts, and family friendly activities. The perfect combination for a spooky day of fun! Saturday Sep 27/2025 | 4-8pm Sunday Sep 28/2025 | 12-4pm 11800 Indiana Ave Riverside, CA 92503 FREE Admission & Parking Information Source: World of Fantasy Events | eventbrite

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