October Free Public Programs

To learn more and register for a program please call (909) 395-2510 or visit OntarioMuseum.org/Programs.

First Thursdays: Calavera Mask-Making

Thursday, October 5, 2023

5 PM – 8 PM

Explore First Thursdays at the Museum and discover exhibitions and art activities, with extended hours. Cupcakes from My Delight Cupcakery will be free for the first 50 guests!  Experience Día de los Muertos: Recuerdos de Sabores and create your own calavera mask.

Reception: Día de Los Muertos: Recuerdos de Sabores Exhibition

Saturday, October 7, 2023

12 PM – 3 PM

Celebrate the 25th year of the Museum’s exhibition, Día de los Muertos: Recuerdos de Sabores. The reception will be filled with flavorful memories, community led artwork, free face painting, ballet folklorico, cultural food and sweets for purchase from Cece's Mexican Treats, Vegancita's vegan pan dulce and candied apples and cookies from Dolce Vida by Lised. Join exhibiting artists and Museum staff in celebrating this milestone.

Notice: The Museum will be observing special hours for October 7th. The Museum will be open from 12pm-5pm.

Community Events

Ontario Arts Festival 

Ontario Arts District

217 S. Lemon Avenue, Ontario, CA 91762

Saturday, October 21, 2023

10 AM – 5 PM

The Ontario Museum of History & Art and the Chaffey Community Museum of Art are excited to announce the fifth annual Ontario Arts Festival. The Festival exemplifies the City’s commitment to making Ontario the destination for arts and culture in the Inland Empire. This one-day event will feature artwork for purchase from local artists, free entry to museums, food trucks and a beer garden! For more information about the Ontario Arts Festival, e-mail [email protected] or please call (909) 395 2510.

Film Screening: Saging the World

Ontario City Library

215 E. C Street, Ontario, CA 91764

Thursday, October 26, 2023

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Saging the World spotlights the ecological and cultural issues intertwined with white sage, centering on the voices of Native advocates who have long protected and cherished this plant, a native to southern California and Baja California, Mexico. View the film and learn about the Ontario Museum of History & Art’s Built on Water exhibit.

Coming Up!

Join the Collections Division for an upcoming In the Vault Program looking at Ontario and the Armed Forces on Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 1 PM – 2 PM. Veterans Day is a day to commemorate the service of all U.S. Veterans. Explore the lives of soldiers and the support civilians provided through some of the hidden gems found in the Museum’s collection. 

Click Here to view the Ontario Museum Of History And Art News - October 2, 2023