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2026 Fall Festival!

A Celebration of Nature's Curious Side

Nature is full of surprises, and some of its most fascinating creatures are also its most misunderstood!

On October 24th, the Louis Robidoux Parkland & Pecan Grove welcomed the community for its fourth annual Fall Festival. This year's theme, Nature's Curiosities, celebrated the strange, surprising, and sometimes spooky side of the natural world.

Families gathered for an afternoon of hands-on activities, free food and pumpkins, cultural performances, and opportunities to learn more about the plants, animals, and habitats found right here in our community.

 

Pumpkin Creature Feature

This year, we put a wildlife-inspired twist on our annual student art contest!

Students from Jurupa Unified School District were invited to transform pumpkins into animals found at LRPPG, combining artistic creativity with a little wildlife research. Their imaginative creations were displayed at the festival, giving visitors a chance to see the Parkland's wildlife through the eyes of young artists.

Congratulations to our contest winners, and thank you to every student and teacher who participated!

A girl in a pink shirt and a man in a blue shirt hold a certificate and a decorative item, posing outdoors under a canopy.
A boy receives a certificate of recognition from a man in a blue shirt, outdoors surrounded by trees and plants.
A girl and a man are posing together outdoors, celebrating her achievement with a certificate and a decorative item.
A man and a girl pose outside, with the girl holding a certificate and the man displaying a craft project resembling a cat.
A girl proudly holds a certificate of recognition while posing with a man in a blue shirt, who has an owl cutout.
A man in a blue shirt smiles next to a girl holding a paper and a pink container, with people walking in a natural setting.
A girl in a pink shirt and a man in a blue shirt hold a certificate and a decorative item, posing outdoors under a canopy.
A boy receives a certificate of recognition from a man in a blue shirt, outdoors surrounded by trees and plants.
A girl and a man are posing together outdoors, celebrating her achievement with a certificate and a decorative item.
A man and a girl pose outside, with the girl holding a certificate and the man displaying a craft project resembling a cat.
A girl proudly holds a certificate of recognition while posing with a man in a blue shirt, who has an owl cutout.
A man in a blue shirt smiles next to a girl holding a paper and a pink container, with people walking in a natural setting.

 

A Little Curiosity Goes a Long Way

Throughout the festival, local conservation and community organizations shared their knowledge through educational displays, activities, and conversations with visitors.

These booths gave families an opportunity to explore environmental topics, learn about local conservation efforts, and discover ways to get involved in caring for our natural resources.

A big thank-you to all of our participating organizations for sharing their time, creativity, and expertise!

Two women smile at a booth with a wheel, blue helmets, and promotional items, set up outdoors under a tent.
A woman in a wide-brimmed hat talks to a mother and her child at an information booth, surrounded by various brochures and a model.
A group of people, including kids and adults, engage in activities at a community event, focused on plants and nature education.
Two people are at a festive booth with pumpkin-themed decorations and educational materials about pumpkins, in an outdoor setting.
A library booth at an outdoor event, with a man assisting a woman and a child holding snow cone, surrounded by books and activities.
A person holding a plant in a garden setting, surrounded by potted plants and a colorful device labeled "BLIM Box."
A smiling woman stands beside a model house highlighting wildfire preparedness features at an outdoor event.
An older woman and a young girl are crafting together at a table in a park, surrounded by art supplies and a relaxed atmosphere.
A woman in a patterned shirt holds a plush toy, surrounded by various items and a tree in a sunny outdoor setting.
A woman at a booth with a spinning wheel engages visitors, promoting activities related to gardening or pollinators at an outdoor event.
A masked figure in a costume engages with two women at a booth, with people and tents in the background at an outdoor event.
Two women at a table with a Burrtec container filled with snacks and a blue bucket, set in a park-like outdoor area.
A community event scene with kids enjoying snow cones, a colorful wheel, and adults engaging at a booth under a tent.
A person in an apron labeled "Master Food Preserver" stands outdoors, smiling near a trailer and trees.
Two women smile at a booth with a wheel, blue helmets, and promotional items, set up outdoors under a tent.
A woman in a wide-brimmed hat talks to a mother and her child at an information booth, surrounded by various brochures and a model.
A group of people, including kids and adults, engage in activities at a community event, focused on plants and nature education.
Two people are at a festive booth with pumpkin-themed decorations and educational materials about pumpkins, in an outdoor setting.
A library booth at an outdoor event, with a man assisting a woman and a child holding snow cone, surrounded by books and activities.
A person holding a plant in a garden setting, surrounded by potted plants and a colorful device labeled "BLIM Box."
A smiling woman stands beside a model house highlighting wildfire preparedness features at an outdoor event.
An older woman and a young girl are crafting together at a table in a park, surrounded by art supplies and a relaxed atmosphere.
A woman in a patterned shirt holds a plush toy, surrounded by various items and a tree in a sunny outdoor setting.
A woman at a booth with a spinning wheel engages visitors, promoting activities related to gardening or pollinators at an outdoor event.
A masked figure in a costume engages with two women at a booth, with people and tents in the background at an outdoor event.
Two women at a table with a Burrtec container filled with snacks and a blue bucket, set in a park-like outdoor area.
A community event scene with kids enjoying snow cones, a colorful wheel, and adults engaging at a booth under a tent.
A person in an apron labeled "Master Food Preserver" stands outdoors, smiling near a trailer and trees.

 

Culture, Community, and Fall Fun

The celebration also featured live performances by Ballet Folklórico Amor, Cultura y Tradición and Kalli Tecpatl, bringing traditional dance, music, and cultural expression to the Parkland.

Between performances, families enjoyed free pumpkins, pumpkin painting, food, games, and activities throughout the festival grounds.

Whether visitors came for the festivities, the wildlife, or simply an afternoon outdoors, there was plenty to discover!

A dancer in a colorful traditional outfit performs near a smiling partner in a black cowboy hat, set in a festive outdoor setting.
A girl in traditional attire with a vibrant blue dress and floral headdress is smiling, surrounded by greenery.
A dancer in traditional attire performs, showcasing vibrant fabrics while people enjoy a meal in the background.
Two women dance in traditional colorful outfits, showcasing cultural attire and lively movement, with an audience watching.
A woman in traditional attire twirls in a pink dress with colorful floral details, showcasing cultural dance outdoors.
A dancer in a colorful traditional dress performs, showcasing the intricate patterns and styles of the garment.
A woman in traditional dress performs a dance outdoors, captivating seated spectators among greenery.
A young dancer in a colorful traditional dress poses outdoors, smiling, with a flower in her hair.
A girl in traditional attire dances with a colorful shawl, smiling amidst a natural setting with greenery.
Two dancers in traditional costumes perform, showcasing vibrant skirts and expressing cultural heritage at an outdoor event.
A woman dances in a vibrant traditional dress outdoors, showcasing cultural heritage and artistry.
A dancer in a floral skirt performs, showcasing her vibrant blue hair and surrounded by an audience enjoying the performance.
Two people in traditional attire with masks and colorful hats, standing outdoors, possibly during a cultural event or festival.
Dancers in traditional attire perform at an outdoor event while an audience watches.
Two dancers perform in traditional dresses at an outdoor event, with an audience watching in the background.
Two performers in traditional masks and outfits, surrounded by a festive outdoor setting, with a child dressed as Spider-Man nearby.
The image shows a person in a colorful hat and mask, wearing a patterned poncho, with another woman sitting in the background.
A person in a mask and decorative poncho, wearing a straw hat with colorful ribbons, standing outdoors among greenery.
A girl in a colorful traditional dress engages with a smiling boy in a black hat, set against a lush green background.
A woman in a colorful dress and blue braid performs, while people sit nearby enjoying the event outdoors.
A dancer in a colorful traditional outfit performs near a smiling partner in a black cowboy hat, set in a festive outdoor setting.
A girl in traditional attire with a vibrant blue dress and floral headdress is smiling, surrounded by greenery.
A dancer in traditional attire performs, showcasing vibrant fabrics while people enjoy a meal in the background.
Two women dance in traditional colorful outfits, showcasing cultural attire and lively movement, with an audience watching.
A woman in traditional attire twirls in a pink dress with colorful floral details, showcasing cultural dance outdoors.
A dancer in a colorful traditional dress performs, showcasing the intricate patterns and styles of the garment.
A woman in traditional dress performs a dance outdoors, captivating seated spectators among greenery.
A young dancer in a colorful traditional dress poses outdoors, smiling, with a flower in her hair.
A girl in traditional attire dances with a colorful shawl, smiling amidst a natural setting with greenery.
Two dancers in traditional costumes perform, showcasing vibrant skirts and expressing cultural heritage at an outdoor event.
A woman dances in a vibrant traditional dress outdoors, showcasing cultural heritage and artistry.
A dancer in a floral skirt performs, showcasing her vibrant blue hair and surrounded by an audience enjoying the performance.
Two people in traditional attire with masks and colorful hats, standing outdoors, possibly during a cultural event or festival.
Dancers in traditional attire perform at an outdoor event while an audience watches.
Two dancers perform in traditional dresses at an outdoor event, with an audience watching in the background.
Two performers in traditional masks and outfits, surrounded by a festive outdoor setting, with a child dressed as Spider-Man nearby.
The image shows a person in a colorful hat and mask, wearing a patterned poncho, with another woman sitting in the background.
A person in a mask and decorative poncho, wearing a straw hat with colorful ribbons, standing outdoors among greenery.
A girl in a colorful traditional dress engages with a smiling boy in a black hat, set against a lush green background.
A woman in a colorful dress and blue braid performs, while people sit nearby enjoying the event outdoors.

 

A smiling person in traditional attire with a feathered headdress holds a microphone, speaking at an event outdoors.
The image features performers dressed in vibrant traditional costumes with feather headdresses, participating in a cultural dance.
The image shows dancers in vibrant traditional costumes with feathered headdresses performing a cultural dance outdoors.
A woman in traditional attire, adorned with feathers and jewelry, is focused on holding a decorated object outdoors.
A woman in a colorful feather headdress speaks into a microphone, surrounded by festive decorations and greenery.
A vibrant cultural dance performance featuring participants in colorful traditional attire and feather headdresses.
A vibrant cultural performance featuring women in traditional attire with elaborate feathered headdresses, celebrating heritage and traditions.
A performer in colorful, traditional outfit with feathers is playing a musical instrument outdoors, showcasing cultural heritage.
A group of children and adults in colorful attire, some wearing masks, are engaging in a cultural or festive event outdoors.
Kids interact with a colorful, large mask during a playful moment outdoors, with face painting and traditional attire visible.
A smiling person in traditional attire with a feathered headdress holds a microphone, speaking at an event outdoors.
The image features performers dressed in vibrant traditional costumes with feather headdresses, participating in a cultural dance.
The image shows dancers in vibrant traditional costumes with feathered headdresses performing a cultural dance outdoors.
A woman in traditional attire, adorned with feathers and jewelry, is focused on holding a decorated object outdoors.
A woman in a colorful feather headdress speaks into a microphone, surrounded by festive decorations and greenery.
A vibrant cultural dance performance featuring participants in colorful traditional attire and feather headdresses.
A vibrant cultural performance featuring women in traditional attire with elaborate feathered headdresses, celebrating heritage and traditions.
A performer in colorful, traditional outfit with feathers is playing a musical instrument outdoors, showcasing cultural heritage.
A group of children and adults in colorful attire, some wearing masks, are engaging in a cultural or festive event outdoors.
Kids interact with a colorful, large mask during a playful moment outdoors, with face painting and traditional attire visible.

 

A smiling child with pigtails sits at a table with a pumpkin, paint supplies, and other kids in a festive outdoor setting.
A woman smiles beside a young boy in a colorful shirt, with a natural background of trees and bamboo.
A child holds a large pumpkin while another person smiles in the background at a pumpkin patch.
A man holds a girl while she reaches to play with a tall wooden block tower outdoors on a sunny day.
A child is getting their face painted by an artist while an adult gently holds their head.
A joyful child paints a pumpkin at a festive activity, surrounded by others and colorful art supplies.
A girl in a cat costume smiles while holding a drink, surrounded by people at an outdoor event on a sunny day.
A cheerful girl gives a peace sign, sporting a cute shirt and a bracelet, with a colorful bounce house and cars in the background.
A cheerful child with face paint and a shirt featuring a religious image sits with a smiling adult in a casual outdoor setting.
A young child in a Spider-Man costume holds a bowl, posing with a woman with face paint at an outdoor event.
A young girl smiles while painting an orange pumpkin at an outdoor event, with trees and a person in the background.
The image features painted pumpkins, including one with a ghost face and others with colorful designs, set on a table outdoors.
A young boy and a woman sit together holding pumpkins, with a playful stuffed animal nearby and a sunny outdoor setting.
A man holds a baby in a carrier; the baby wears a blue hat. They're at an outdoor event with tents and people in the background.
A fun fall outing with kids dressed in costumes, sitting on hay bales surrounded by pumpkins and a scenic outdoor backdrop.
Three children with face paint stand under a tree, smiling, with cars parked in the background on a sunny day.
A woman joyfully interacts with children while playing a block stacking game outdoors, creating a fun and lively atmosphere.
A child in a ghost mask holds a fake knife, while another child in a red dress smiles. They're posing outdoors near a fence.
A young girl paints a colorful pumpkin at an outdoor event, with others seated at a table in the background.
Three people enjoy colorful snow cones on a sunny day in a grassy outdoor setting.
Three children with painted faces pose on a bench with colorful pumpkins, smiling in a playful outdoor setting.
A face painter applies colorful designs to a child's face in an outdoor setting, with paintbrushes nearby.
A person is playfully adjusting a hat on a dog in a stroller, both looking cheerful at a fun outdoor event.
A girl with curly hair smiles beside a large pumpkin at a decorated table outdoors.
A girl in a costume with face paint and two boys, one in a black outfit, pose with a man in a blue shirt smiling outdoors.
A girl with green monster face paint is playfully showing her teeth and holding colorful candy, enjoying a fun event.
A family photo at a pumpkin patch, with four people smiling and holding painted pumpkins on a sunny day.
A smiling child with pigtails sits at a table with a pumpkin, paint supplies, and other kids in a festive outdoor setting.
A woman smiles beside a young boy in a colorful shirt, with a natural background of trees and bamboo.
A child holds a large pumpkin while another person smiles in the background at a pumpkin patch.
A man holds a girl while she reaches to play with a tall wooden block tower outdoors on a sunny day.
A child is getting their face painted by an artist while an adult gently holds their head.
A joyful child paints a pumpkin at a festive activity, surrounded by others and colorful art supplies.
A girl in a cat costume smiles while holding a drink, surrounded by people at an outdoor event on a sunny day.
A cheerful girl gives a peace sign, sporting a cute shirt and a bracelet, with a colorful bounce house and cars in the background.
A cheerful child with face paint and a shirt featuring a religious image sits with a smiling adult in a casual outdoor setting.
A young child in a Spider-Man costume holds a bowl, posing with a woman with face paint at an outdoor event.
A young girl smiles while painting an orange pumpkin at an outdoor event, with trees and a person in the background.
The image features painted pumpkins, including one with a ghost face and others with colorful designs, set on a table outdoors.
A young boy and a woman sit together holding pumpkins, with a playful stuffed animal nearby and a sunny outdoor setting.
A man holds a baby in a carrier; the baby wears a blue hat. They're at an outdoor event with tents and people in the background.
A fun fall outing with kids dressed in costumes, sitting on hay bales surrounded by pumpkins and a scenic outdoor backdrop.
Three children with face paint stand under a tree, smiling, with cars parked in the background on a sunny day.
A woman joyfully interacts with children while playing a block stacking game outdoors, creating a fun and lively atmosphere.
A child in a ghost mask holds a fake knife, while another child in a red dress smiles. They're posing outdoors near a fence.
A young girl paints a colorful pumpkin at an outdoor event, with others seated at a table in the background.
Three people enjoy colorful snow cones on a sunny day in a grassy outdoor setting.
Three children with painted faces pose on a bench with colorful pumpkins, smiling in a playful outdoor setting.
A face painter applies colorful designs to a child's face in an outdoor setting, with paintbrushes nearby.
A person is playfully adjusting a hat on a dog in a stroller, both looking cheerful at a fun outdoor event.
A girl with curly hair smiles beside a large pumpkin at a decorated table outdoors.
A girl in a costume with face paint and two boys, one in a black outfit, pose with a man in a blue shirt smiling outdoors.
A girl with green monster face paint is playfully showing her teeth and holding colorful candy, enjoying a fun event.
A family photo at a pumpkin patch, with four people smiling and holding painted pumpkins on a sunny day.
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