Old Town shops at Front and Main Streets

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Free things to do in Temecula

4 kinds of free outings in and around Temecula.

Good days out in Temecula don’t have to cost anything. These ideas come from the city’s parks, libraries, historic landmarks and nearby public lands. For free concerts, markets and festivals this week, see the free events calendar.

Parks

50 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.

  • Redhawk Community Park3 mi from downtown
  • Sam Hicks Monument Park0.3 mi from downtown
  • Rotary Park0.4 mi from downtown
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Libraries

Borrow books, movies and museum passes, and join free programs.

  • Temecula Public Library30600 Pauba Road
  • Temecula Law Resource Center30600 Pauba Rd.
  • Grace Mellman Library41000 County Center
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Hiking

Trails on public land; some areas charge a parking or day-use fee.

  • Observatory Campground19 mi southeast
  • Crestline Group Campground21 mi southeast
  • Falcon Group21 mi northwest
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Wildlife viewing

Birding and nature watching on public land.

  • Falcon Group21 mi northwest
  • Boulder Basin32 mi northeast
  • Prado Dam39 mi northwest
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Around town

Old Town shops at Front and Main Streets, Temecula
Old Town shops at Front and Main Streetscultivar413 · CC BY 2.0
Chapel of Memories in Old Town, Temecula
Chapel of Memories in Old TownPjanderson47 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library
Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public LibraryBlervis · CC0

Questions

What are free things to do in Temecula?

Parks, Libraries, Hiking, Wildlife viewing. City parks and libraries are free; some outdoor areas on federal land charge a parking or day-use fee, noted on each listing.

Are there free events in Temecula this weekend?

Check the free events calendar, updated daily from local organizations, libraries and the city.

Do I need a library card to use the library?

No card is needed to visit or attend most programs; a free card from the local library lets you borrow books, movies and often museum passes.

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