The best arts & culture spots in Perris

“Educational museum with a focus on kids offers over 100 hands-on exhibits, plus special programs.”

“Historic landmark site featuring soaring steel towers adorned with glass, shells & colorful tiles.”

“Museum in a grand Victorian residence with period furnishings & decor, plus landscaped gardens.”

“Part of Ramona High School, this theater hosts musicals and other live performances.”

“Skip the endless scroll and go hands-on at Hello Pottery, where you can pick from pottery bisque, fluid art pours, Cream Glue decorating, or mosaics, then leave with a one-off piece that actually looks intentional. Perfect for a low-key weeknight reset.”

From the Orange newsletter, August 5, 2026

“Soul on Fire Dance is an adult-only OC studio built for expression and community, with trauma-informed instructors and a proudly LGBTQ+/BIPOC-owned heartbeat.”

From the Buena Park newsletter, August 6, 2026

“Skip the doomscroll and wander Bowers Museum this week, where The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce is in full stitch through August 30, plus California Watercolor keeps the SoCal vibes flowing. Cap it with something delicious from Ada's Table and call it a pretty great week.”

From the Anaheim newsletter, August 7, 2026

“Need a little visual pick-me-up between errands this week? Santiago Park Mural is a roughly 300-foot acrylic burst by Roberto Del Hoyo that lights up the Santiago Creek bike trail underpass, a perfect excuse to stretch the legs, snap a pic, and remember OC has creative bones. Check it out.”

“Tom Ward Artist Mural Painter turns empty walls into stories, collaborating with you to design and paint one of a kind murals across SoCal with serious craft and on-time execution. If your space is begging for color and character, this is your reminder to get that vision out of your head and onto the wall.”

From the Long Beach newsletter, August 5, 2026

“Whether you're a die-hard gearhead or just like shiny things that rumble, Motte Historical Car Museum’s Barn lines up over 25 vintage rides from the 1910s through the 1960s, each with a local backstory. Swing by this week, soak up Perris Valley history, maybe pick a favorite for your dream garage.”

From the Temecula newsletter, August 5, 2026

“Need a quick wow this week? March Field Air Museum lines up more than 100 historic aircraft, from the B-17G and B-29A to a B-52D and MQ-1B Predator, and it sits by an active flight line, so you might spot modern military aircraft while you wander.”

From the Fontana newsletter, August 4, 2026

“Part shrine, part classroom, Museum of Woman uplifts Goddesses, Queens and Wisewomen with immersive exhibits and embodied enactments, plus a women's circle and Ava's Queen Teachings exploring the Four Powers of Woman (Maiden, Mother, Queen, Wisewoman). Refuel your spirit this week, then bring that glow to Monday.”

From the Dana Point newsletter, August 6, 2026

“Sneak in a small dose of inspiration this week. Symphony Mural is a sweeping public artwork in Riverside with a curved, wall-hugging design that punches up your day in under five minutes, perfect for a quick detour when you need some color and calm.”

From the Fontana newsletter, August 5, 2026

“Contemporary Latin American art & educational programs featured at a museum with a sculpture garden.”

“Set up as a pretend city, this kids' museum has a post office, cafe, farm & other interactive areas.”

“This dance school has classes in traditional & modern styles, plus fitness workouts such as Zumba.”

“One of Anaheim's first buildings, this Victorian home hosts tours on the first Saturday of each month.”

“Museum & a cafe on a bluff-top site featuring galleries with works by Southern California artists.”

“Quaint open-house destination featuring 2 historic homes, plus a barn and a fig tree.”

“Sprawling educational museum with historic railway cars & locomotives, plus weekend rides.”

“Modern university venue featuring a wide range of theater productions & artistic programs.”

“Monthly tours are offered at this historic home of a woman doctor with displays & artifacts.”

“Spanish mission-style theater since 1929, showing Broadway revivals, name concerts & classic films.”

“Small museum displaying art, textiles & artifacts from the Pacific Islands, especially Micronesia.”

“Community, colorful center for the arts hosting classes, cultural events and theatrical entertainment.”