As a lifetime resident of Victorville, I often hear that there is nothing to do here, but there is (just imagine how it was when I was a kid in the 70's!).  I've just started this list, so it will get bigger & suggestions are always welcome at coleen@y102fm.com 


Every Thursday-The High Desert Farmer's Market.  Open from 8am-Noon at the Upper Campus of Victor Valley College.  Fresh, locally grown produce, fresh baked goods & fresh cut flowers, clothing, jewelry, yard & garden decor, things for your pet, lunch vendors & pony rides.  Free admission & parking.

The City of Hesperia offers many programs throughout the year for people of all ages like dance, sports, movies in the park & more.  See their full program here http://hesperiaparks.com/

The Town of Apple Valley has lots of great programs too, including open gym nights, swimming, teen movie day ... all kinds of fun stuff.  Check it out here http://www.applevalley.org/Index.aspx?page=154 or 240-7880

The City of Victorville also has many classes & programs throughout the year.  See the full list here http://www.ci.victorville.ca.us/services/parks/index.html or 245-5551

The All New Ultra Star Pure Digital Cinema is open at the corner of Bear Valley & Central in Apple Valley.  State of the art digital movie theatre, stadium seating & gourmet snacks.  http://boxoffice.printtixusa.com/ultrastar/movies?v=2984

High Desert Center for the Arts has plays & performances almost every weekend.  They are located at Eighth & "C" Streets in Old Town Victorville.  243-7493

Adelanto Branch Library offers Family Movie Day, Children's Reading programs & lots more.  11497 Bartlett Ave.  246-5661

High Desert Singles Over 45 meets every Saturday morning at various locations.  Call 961-8387

Every Saturday & Sunday(except major holidays)-Maclin Open Air Market (Swap Meet) at the Fairgrounds in Victorville.

Skyline Drive In Movie Theatre in Barstow.  Yes!  A Drive In-2 Screens and always 2 movies on every screen, a great value for the family.  256-3333

Mojave Narrows Regional Park-Horseback riding, paddle boats, fishing, camping, playground for kids & more.  Take Ridgecrest north from Bear Valley to entrance of park.  Fee per car for entry.

Competitive Edge Motorcross Park in Hesperia-All info here http://ridecemx.com/

Mountain High Resort East, West & North-East & West offer snowboarding & skiing, while the north park is now a tubing family fun park.  See it all at www.mthigh.com