If you are like most of us here at Kessler Alair Insurance you work hard to play hard. For many of us filling our weekends with fun family activities is first priority when we clock out on Friday evening. The first day of Fall officially arrives in September which makes us SO excited.  We love Fall - it's not too hot, it's not too cold...it's perfect for being outside!  Having our offices located in Newport Beach, Rancho Cucamonga and Upland California gives us a wide variety of events to choose from. Of course one of the best things about Southern California is the fact that you can go snowboarding in the morning and sit on the beach to watch the sunset all in the same day. 

Whether you are in the Inland Empire or in Orange County and you are looking for a great thing to do this month here are a few ideas: 

What to do in the Upland and Rancho Cucamonga Area:

September 13 – On the Dance Floor: Bollywood and Bhangra – From 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm, located at Ontario Museum of History and Art, 225 South Euclid Ave, Ontario. FREE Admission. Explore Bollywood and Bhangra dance from India with a dance class led by Rajat Rocky Batta Dance Company. All levels of dance experience are welcome! Space is limited. Admission is Free. Reservations Required. For more information, call (909) 395-2510. Also visit: http://www.ontarioca.gov/event... 

September 15 – 2018 Ontario Festival of the Arts – 11:00 am – 6:00 pm – Located at 217 S Lemon Ave in Ontario. Mark your calendar for September 15, 2018 from 11 AM to 6 PM when the City of Ontario partners with Chaffey Community Museum of Art (CCMA) to put on the inaugural Ontario Festival of the Arts in the Arts District (the area between and around the Ontario Museum of History & Art and CCMA). The Ontario Festival of the Arts will celebrate visual and performing arts with artist booths, art demonstrations and instruction, maker machines, display of historical artifacts and ephemera, mini walking tour of Arts District historic buildings, and live musical performances. You will not want to miss this event! Local and regional artists, art making demonstrations and hands on instruction, historical artifacts and ephemera, mini walking tour of historical buildings, dance and musical performances, food trucks and vendors are all a part of this festival! For more information, please visit: http://ontarioarts.org/festiva... 

September 6, 13, 20 & 27 – Handel's Ice Cream $1.35 Thursday – Everyone is invited! Cost is $1.35 per ice cream cone. Since 1945, Handel's Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt is made fresh every day on the premises. They use products, equipment, methods, and recipes exclusive only to Handel's. Each batch is made in freezers specifically designed to create Handel's distinctively smooth and creamy texture. Our philosophy is to use the best ingredients available and always in abundance. Enjoy a Handel's $1.35 ice cream cone on Thursdays! Just show up!

September 29 – KinderFair – from 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Located at Ontario Town Square, 224 N Euclid Ave., Ontario. Enjoy an afternoon of free live entertainment and fun activities for your kindergartner! Location: Ontario Town Square Free for Families For more information please call 909.395.2207, or you can visit: http://www.ontarioca.gov/event... 

Ongoing Monthly Events in the Upland and Rancho Cucamonga area: 

September – Every Friday Night – Claremont Friday Nights Live! - From 6:00 – 9:00 pm. FREE!! Come stroll, eat, shop, and browse while enjoying terrific FREE live music throughout the Claremont Village. Bands will be performing Fridays from 6 pm – 9 pm, from the first Friday in May through to the last Friday in October. Located at 205 Ave. in Claremont. Please visit: https://discoverclaremont.com/... 

September 7 – 16 – Art Exhibit: Benjamin/Martin/Zammitt - 12:00 – 4:00 pm, Located at the Claremont Museum of Art, 200 West 1st Street in Claremont. Running until September 16, 2018. Intersecting at the Edge: Karl Benjamin, Heather Gwen Martin and Eric Zammitt. For more information, please visit: https://discoverclaremont.com/... 

September 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 - Claremont Artisans and Farmers Market – Every Sunday, rain or shine. 8:00 am – 1:00 pm – FREE – located on Indian Hill Ave. and 2nd Street in Claremont Village. Voted best farmer’s market in the Inland Empire (Los Angeles Times, 2012), the Farmers & Artisans Market was founded in 1996 to connect California farmers and artisans to the local community, and features over 100 grower and artisan members sharing their goods and services throughout the year. Highlights include Certified Organic Produce, Specialty Artisans & Crafts, and Flowers & Plants Sponsored by The Claremont Forum. https://discoverclaremont.com/...

Each Saturday Morning – Children's Storytime @ Barnes & Noble – Go to Barnes & Noble each Saturday morning for storytime. Check the schedule for a different story each week. Where: Barnes & Noble in Rancho Cucamonga, Montclair Plaza, 5183 Montclair Plaza Lane. When: 11:00 am – 11:30 am. All children are invited to come. Cost is FREE. Call 909.399.1966 or visit: https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2242# and: http://ranchocucamonga.macaron...  

Every Monday in September - Mother Goose on the Loose. Mondays at 12:00 pm at the Biane Library in Rancho Cucamonga. This is a fun, fast-paced story time geared for children ages 0-3 years and is filled with rhymes, songs, lap-bouncers, movement, and of course classic Mother Goose rhymes. Walk-ins welcome. Limited seating - all walk in story times require buttons for each family member attending story time and will be available at the Children's Information Desk 30 minutes before the program. Questions - 909.477.2720 Ext. 3975. https://www.cityofrc.us/cals/d... 

Fontana Community Senior Center – Monday through Friday 7:00 am – 8:00 pm. Located at 16710 Ceres Ave., Fontana, CA. The Fontana Community Senior Center is designed to cater to community members that are 55 years of age and older. Inside this beautiful two-story, 43,000+ square-foot center, there are many rooms that meet and exceed the needs of Fontana's seniors. There are rooms for learning where the senior community can participate in classes and activities, and rooms for leisure such as: Arts and crafts room, Art gallery, Banquet and conference rooms, Billiards room and card parlor, Computer lab and digital theater, Library and sitting areas. Call 909.854.5151 or visit: https://www.fontana.org/384/Fo... for more information. 

What to do in the Newport Beach area: 

September 7 – Merlin’s Magic Dinner Late Show – 7:30 – 9:30 pm, located at Rib Trader Restaurant, 2710 East Chapman Ave, Orange, Ca. Enjoy a mouth-watering meal by the costumed characters from the show, while Merlin the Magician does everything from sleight of hand magic to grand illusion. Suitable for ages 4+. For more information, please call: 714.744.9288. Or you can visit: https://www.ribtrader.com/show... 

September 8 – Master Gardner Information Day – 10:00 am – 11:30 am, located at South Coast Research and Extension Center, 7601 Irvine Blvd., Irvine, Ca. Would you like to become a UCCE Master Gardener? University of California Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners are volunteers who extend UC horticulture education to their communities. If you are interested in becoming a UCCE Master Gardener, this informational session will answer all your questions. Attendance at one of these sessions is required to apply for the program. Contact: http://mgorange.ucanr.edu/Be_A_Master_Gardener/, or visit: http://mgorange.ucanr.edu/?cal... 

September 8 – 10th Annual CERT Disaster Preparedness Expo – 11:00 – 2:00 pm, Located at Civic Center Lawn, 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach. The Newport Beach Fire Department and Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce will host a Disaster Preparedness and Green on Green ECO expo on Saturday, September 8 from 11 am-2 pm at the Newport Beach Civic Center green. This will be the 10th annual Disaster Preparedness Expo, held annual in conjunction with National Preparedness Month each year. The expos are free of charge with free parking. The expos will include free electronics recycling and document shredding, exhibit booths and educational displays, learn about the City's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program, learn how to build a disaster supply kit, learn hands-only CPR, Newport Beach Police Department Neighborhood Watch. Following the Expo, the Newport Beach Public Library will have a presentation from Dr. Lucy Jones at 2:00 pm in the Central Library Friends room (right down from the expo). Dr. Jones will be discussing her new book The Big Ones. This event is generously funded by the Friends of the Library. Admission is free. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Dr. Jones books will be available for purchase and signing as well. Please visit: https://www.newportbeachca.gov... 

September 15 – Irvine – Fall Veggies for Small Spaces – 10:00 – 11:00 am. Located at Farm and Food Lab Orange County Great Park. With cooler weather coming, it will soon be time to plant fall veggie gardens. Lettuce, spinach, kale. carrots, snap peas, and onions are some of the easy and delicious choices to grow and eat throught the fall, winter and spring. Best of all these veggies don't need a lot of space. Learn techniques from UCMG for growing in containers, small raised beds and even vertical gardening. Contact 949.724.6599 or visit: http://mgorange.ucanr.edu/?cal... 

September 16 – Balboa Island Carnival and Taste of the Island – 1:00 – 5:00 pm. Located at Balboa Island on Marine Avenue in Balboa Island. Join your friends and neighbors for an afternoon of fun, food and music! Family Fun, Carnival Games, Bungee Jump, Great Food, Pie-Eating Contest, DJ Music, and a Fashion Walk. Visit: https://www.visitnewportbeach.... for more information. 

September 22 – Ancient Volcanoes Hike – From 10:00 am – 12:00 noon. Suitable for ages 8+. Located at Crystal Cove State Park, 8471 North Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, Ca. Join a park volunteer on an Ancient Volcanoes Hike in the backcountry of Crystal Cove State Park & explore several of the parks volcanic features on Saturday from 10am-12. Learn about the land/seascape setting 10-11 million years ago and then head out to observe some volcanic sites in the park. Meet at the Berns Amphitheater (PCH inland at stoplight School-State Park.) $15 day-use fee. For more information, call: 949.497.7647. Or you can visit: https://crystalcove.org/events... 

Ongoing Events in Newport Beach/Orange County:

September 8 – San Juan Capistrano – Smart Gardening 101 – 9:00 am – 10:00 am. Located at Reata Park. What's the key to a beautiful landscape? Put the right plant in the right place. You will learn about the best plants for our soil and climate and how to arrange and maintain them. For more information, contact: http://sanjuancapistrano.org/Portals/0/Community%2, or visit http://mgorange.ucanr.edu/?cal... 

September 15 – October 31  Pumpkin Patch – 10:00 am – 6:00 pm – Located at Irvine Park Railroad, 1 Irvine Park Rd., Irvine, Ca. Irvine Park Railroad’s 13th annual Pumpkin Patch is fun for the entire family. Children and adults are invited to the Pumpkin Patch which is open daily at 10:00 am, beginning September 15th through October 31st. Irvine Park Railroad is located inside of Irvine Regional Park in the foothills of Orange, California. Pumpkin Patch activities include: Train rides, hay rides, panning for gold, a child-friendly haunted house, a hay maze, a moon bounce, pumpkin ring toss, carnival games, cookie decorating, John Deere tractor racers, face painting, picture stands, great food, and a lot more. Admission is FREE. For more information, please call: 714.997.3968. Or please visit: https://www.irvineparkrailroad... 

September 7 – October 31 – Halloween Time at Disneyland – Located at Disneyland, 1313 South Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA. Suitable for ages 1+. The happiest place on earth just got spookier! Break out your broomsticks! From September 7 through October 31, Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park will host Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort, a park-to-park spooktacular brimming with some of Disney’s best moonlit magic. Boys and ghouls of all ages will find fiendishly themed attractions, earily awesome entertainment and villain encounters that’ll wake the dread! For questions, call: 714.781.4565. Or visit: https://disneyland.disney.go.c... 

Newport Theatre – Located at 2905 East Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, CA. The new Port Theatre reopened to serve the community on Friday, July 20, 2012, with a slate of quality films including Bernie, Safety Not Guaranteed, and First Position during its first week of opening. After nearly fifteen years of hiatus and extensive renovations, the theatre intends to provide the residents of Corona del Mar, Newport Beach, and beyond with a best-in-class movie going experience. For more information, call 949.723.6333 or visit: http://portnewport.com/ 

Orange County Museum of Art – The Orange County Museum of Art enriches lives through modern and contemporary art. This museum is the premier visual arts organization in Orange County, serving a population of nearly three million residents in one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country. More than 40,000 visitors come annually. Some 15,000 children and adults participate in award winning educational programs. Open Wednesday through Sunday. Closed on Some holidays. Located at: 850 San Clemente Drive in Newport Beach. Free on Fridays. Call 949.759.1122.  http://www.ocma.net/ 

Every Tuesday Night Street Fair and Farmer's Market @ Downtown Huntington Beach – 5:00 – 9:00 pm. Located at 200 Main Street in Huntington Beach. Surf City Nights is a weekly street fair & certified farmer's market. Located on Main Street 1st-3rd blocks between PCH & Orange Street. Farmer's Market: fresh cut flowers, original crafts, local honey, fresh baked goods, dried fruits & nuts. Merchant Venders: Original artwork, glass & ceramics, clothing & couture, gifts & collectibles. Food Vendors: hot or cold sandwiches, food plates, soups & seasonal snacks, ethnic & American cuisine, dessert & delights, beverages. Live entertainment: musical groups & soloists, bubble man, pirates, magicians, kids' activities, balloon artist, face painting, inflatables. Admission and parking free. Visit: http://www.surfcitynights.com/ 

Every Sunday – Newport Beach Farmer's Market – 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, at 1 Newport Pier in Newport Beach. Our Newport Beach Farmers' Market is an ultimate Southern California experience, located right next to the beach on the Newport Beach Pier. Just steps away from the famous Dory fish market and beachfront shops and restaurants, this market is a staple for locals and a reason to make Newport Beach a Sunday destination! Every Sunday come rain or shine! http://www.farmermark.com/newp... 

Newport at Night – Don't miss out on Newport at Night. At Cruise Newport Beach, we offer unforgettable oceanic adventures. With daily whale watching tours, sunset cruises, and evening entertainment on the water, you'll be able to grab a drink or two and set sail. Starting at sunset, the twinkling lights of Newport Harbor flicker on, and the night begins. From concerts on the beach, to private karaoke parties on a ship, Cruise Newport Beach offers different activities and events for those who love happy hours on the beach. We also offer boat & yacht rentals to Southern California residents...so give us a call for your next event, wedding, office get-together or holiday party! Call 949-673-1489 or book online to reserve your cruise today! http://www.cruisenewportbeach.... 

If you know of some family fun that should be added to this list for the IE to the OC then please let us know with a note! Send us a picture of you at these events to share with us to share on FB. Have a great time making memories with your Family!