This free Creative Economy Convening invites artists, culture bearers, creative entrepreneurs, and community leaders to come together in the Morongo Basin during the public engagement phase of California’s Creative Economy Workgroup Strategic Plan, ensuring that local priorities and lived experiences directly shape what comes next. Co hosted by Arts Connection – Arts Council of San Bernardino County, Juniper Clay Studio, NOSOTROS, and Yucca Valley Material Lab, the gathering is designed specifically for the Morongo Basin’s creative ecosystem. Through facilitated tabletop conversations, participants will reflect on what has changed, what is working, and where systems are falling short, translating real world experience into actionable input that can inform a stronger, more responsive regional and statewide framework.

The City of San Bernardino invites the community to ring in the Lunar New Year with a vibrant, high energy Year of the Horse celebration taking over Court Street Square. This festive afternoon brings together culture, creativity, and community with live cultural performances, music, food vendors, local artists, artisan goods, and family friendly activities that celebrate tradition and connection. The event is currently welcoming vendors offering food and specialty treats, handmade art and crafts, cultural goods, and interactive community booths, making it a prime opportunity to showcase creative work, connect with a diverse and enthusiastic crowd, and be part of a meaningful cultural moment in the heart of downtown San Bernardino.

This month, STEAM Outdoors invites young learners to dig into the world of stone fruit and discover the essential role fruit trees play in our everyday lives. Through hands-on exploration, children will learn how fruit grows from delicate blossoms to a bountiful harvest while exploring how people have cared for, cultivated, and shared fruit across generations. The program connects food to land, community, and history, helping kids understand how seasonal change, patience, and care shape both what we eat and how we relate to one another, all through engaging outdoor learning and discovery.