I love coming here every year!!! Lots on the stage to watch and better food choices. One of largest…read morefestivals thus far! Come here and walk around. Some Thing for everyone. I got hair pins, clips, bracelets and ate a lot! Parking is flat rate 20$ or find parking nearby and walk 4 blocks like I did. ICE demonstrations by the Mezcal restaurant... 1/24/26 Sunday at 3:30 pm ish. See you there.

dance performances community vendors…read more merchandise vendors food trucks jumpers anime wrapped vehicles Such a family-friendly event. Plenty to see and do if you take your time. I miss the red lanterns that lined Mission Inn Avenue.

WOW! This organization has really made an incredible comeback. Beautiful, accessible, and SAFE…read morevenue in White Park with Riverside law enforcement officers and private security present and yet unobtrusive. The entertainment was plentiful and professional. There were plenty of vendors and food purveyors. We thoroughly enjoyed Pickwick Pub night on Friday and the Royal Tea Sunday. The anticipation of an even more epic festival for 2026 is exciting. My compliments to the Riverside Dickens Festival team.

Inoculated with healthy doses of intellectualism, academics, and music, this festival is indeed a…read moredelight! Yes, there is even the small parade of Her Majesty, Queen Victoria and her court. The parade includes fine gentlemen and ladies, a chimney sweep, a properly-kilted Scotsman playing his bagpipes, and another Scotsman that has to be at least 10 feet tall. Too bad they only do it one weekend each year. You will discover well-delivered lectures by 19th Century impersonators of notable people (such as Dickens, Van Gough, Emily Dickens for starters), imaginatively anachronistic storytellers (you cannot miss the zany Professor Peanut!), poetry lovers, and a wonderful collection of musicians. The Promenade in downtown Riverside, once known as Main St., is actually no longer a street at all. Instead, you will find a broad, public walkway lined with small and medium sized storefronts, graceful shade trees, benches to stop and breathe a spell, special water features, sculptures, and entertainment. The eye-catching historic Mission Inn, a glorious testament to old California architecture, is located about a block down from this delightful activity. This is all part of a permanent Downtown City of Riverside transformation. But during the festival, the walkway is infused with food vendors and retail booths, street entertainers, and strategically positioned stages scheduled with well-organized programs, so there is never a dull moment. Very ADA compliant, you will find little something for everyone...even friendly vibes if you wish to bring the family dog. For the kids (of the human variety), there was a goat petting tent. But later, we saw their appropriately 19th Century-garbed caretakers rambling down the promenade, mingling with the crowds. There are an eclectic list of street musicians to amuse, a Punch and Judy puppet theater to captivate your inner-child, and other regularly scheduled events (indoors and out, some free, some requiring tickets). The point is, slow down, allow yourself to be distracted, and absorb the full experience. Don't feel intimidated that this is only for the artsy types; costumes are fun but not necessary to have delightful memories. So, whatever your preference, come one, come all. Best of all, with the exception of having to pay for parking (in one of several large parking structures nearby), there is no entrance fee. The festival is active during daylight hours only.

An experience that's very hard to put into words. You enter the gates to be put into this whole new…read moreworld that is wonderland themed. Think Alice in Wonderland in real life but without Alice. You get their version of the characters, not the Disney characters, but it is still fun and great to see, especially the rabbit. This year they added a special guest, the star from Carl's Jr.. This event is massive with about 6 stages ranging from all types of music. It is a good idea to check out a set from each stage and find something new to get into. Each stage is beautiful in its own way, and each has its theme, and the pyros cater to the music. This particular insomniac event has a lot of side quests, so be sure to enter thru random doors and go down some rabbit holes; you'll find secrets, including a bazaar and special character meets. I always opt for VIP; it has its own perks, priority entrance, its own bar and food areas, private VIP air-conditioned restrooms, couches, freebies, a beauty and salon area, and a private viewing area for each stage, which is a huge plus. The highlight for VIPs is the resting spots, which we know us 30+ ravers really need. This rave is wonderful, but not everything is perfect. This rave attracts influencers and many non-plural people, which can ruin the experience for people. They can push, be rude, and even steal, and of course the location is not the greatest, and if you're parked in the wrong area, you will have your car broken into. So stay safe and only park in designated spots. Other than that, have fun.

First time attending Beyond and it was a pretty good experience! The music and vibes were pretty…read moregreat. I will say it was helpful to have free parking and have frequent shuttles available to get to the venue. The decorations and lights were pretty great, and definitely enhanced the experience. I will say navigating the festival was a bit tough, and I wish there was better signage. Although, there were maps and the app, there were times I struggled to locate a specific stage or ended up walking in the wrong direction. I liked the variety of food and drink vendors, although prices are pretty steep. $25 before tip for a cocktail is a little too high. The security at the main entrance seemed a little too relaxed, as they didn't care to check bags and just waved people through and I thought that was concerning. However, it was encouraging to see a good amount of staff around the event and that was reassuring. My friend and I opted to get VIP, and it was nice to access the VIP area and get access to slightly better restrooms. Although, the lines were long. VIP area also had some great views of the main stage but it was quite crowded. Also, it was nice to see some fireworks around midnight and take in all the lights & sights. Also, I wish there was more seating available. Lots of attendees ended up sitting and resting on the ground/grassy areas, which made it a bit challenging to navigate after different sets. The exit at the end of the night was overly crowded and difficult to get through. I was not a fan of having to walk in a huge crowd and then stand in line for 40 minutes for a shuttle to the parking area. Overall, I enjoyed my time at Beyond, but was not a fan of the venue. Possibly worth attending again mainly for the music, headliners, vibes, and various photo opps.

So much fun, we ran into 3 ghosts total, highly recommended! Thank you, Sean, for the amazing tour,…read moreyou rock!

Where do I begin.... First off they're charging adults $20…read moreper ticket for a walk-thru which is already pretty pricey. So you would expect a GREAT quality haunt / halloween event. It was probably the worst halloween event i've EVER been too!!! All of the actors were children 6 to...i dont know like 14 maybe?! I felt extremely uncomfortable considering they were just kids from the local high school and the parents.. also very strange considering they are not paid to be doing this almost every night. The makeup was HORRENDOUS it looked like dollar tree quality makeup; IF THERE ARE ADULTS going to your event atleast hire adults or hire a better sfx team. Especially adults who are paying $40 for your event. Not to mention their instagram shares posts of the child actors and describes them in CREEPY WAYS; calling them "gorgeous" etc. like?! I'm shocked. Never coming here again complete waste of money. As someone who never complains this really upset me and I truly hope you guys stop ripping people off.

Signed up to be a Chaser Zombie and had SO MUCH FUN! The event was pretty well organized. The…read more"Zombification Zone" was really cool. They had 4 stations, each station was a step closer to your zombification. You wear your own clothes that you want shredded, then there was 3 different station just for makeup! Then the last station, they splash you with blood. It was totally awesome. Bring the clothes you want shredded, don't wear it. Unless you don't mind stripping down and standing there in your undies while they are shredding your clothes. There is an area to check your bags in, you retrieve it at the end of your call time. You also get a beer ticket, t-shirt, and a medal. Once on the course, we were in first zone, right when the runners first begin. They come in hoards and about every 30min. I suppose if you're in the later zones, the runners are all scattered by then so you're constantly chasing/stumbling. For us, we got breaks in between. The only thing this event could have done better is have better instructions and signs on where to go. When we first arrived, we had no idea where we're supposed to go and to which stations. Other than that, bring your camera and prepare to have lots of fun!

I was a zombie, and I had a blast!…read more I loved the idea of a Zombie Run. Unfortunately, zombie tickets were sold out by the time I heard about it last year. This year, I got the tickets, I cam dressed in my Silent Hill nurse costume with bandaged face and all. They decked me out with makeup and blood. It was fun walking around LA after the run, without the bandages and costume, and watching civilians freak out at the blood. The runners were into it. Some were scared. Some had a sense of humor. One young lady ran straight into my thumb, and took off half the nail, and sprained my thumb. Another gentleman almost knocked me over, and bruised my side. They say zombies are violent! Beware of the humans! I loved how everyone wanted to take a photo of me, and how easy it was to scare the little kids. It felt good to watch the underdogs triumph at the end. I can't wait until next year, when the venue is closer to home in lovely Pasadena. Since most Run For Your Lives fans come from Los Angeles, it makes sense to hold it close to LA!

This year the main entrance is on Third st. & Main. The driveway into the parking lot is the…read morestarting point to get your badge lanyard, swag bag and info. If you've already picked up your badge you can go in the pre-registered line to pick up your swag bag. It's a much shorter line. Be sure to check out the website to see the map of vendors, schedule of events and celebrity guests. The exhibit hall has all the vendors. It gets crowded! Items were sold out by midday I suggest go here first. Panel rooms A & B have trivia and guest speakers. The line to visit inside the celebrity guest speaker room is outside by the main entrance. On the north side of the convention center. The fire table has a scavenger hunt throughout the day. Fun way to explore the grounds. Elevators & restrooms are by panel room A. The event extends to the Marriott hotel just across the courtyard area. Karaoke, arcade and maid cafe with live DJ. The courtyard has the main stage of performances and celebrity guest speakers with shaded area. The upper parking lot has food trucks and the car show displayed. Food vendors are also by the main bell tower, south side of the convention center and continues down Main Street. On Saturdays you can also enjoy farmers market starting at 8am to 1pm. Security is present at every entrance. Parking structures are nearby or score some street parking along the block. An easy stroll to the entrance.

This is my 2nd time at this festival and there is truly nothing like it. I have been to many others…read moreand no other showcases lyricism like this and its awesome! The staff was very nice and the performers were all so talented. The set up this year was a little different and there weren't as many vendors. Also, this year they didn't "allow" purses in (even though the website stated otherwise and there many people with purses and backpacks). Updated communication would've been helpful. Look for parking on the surrounding streets. DO NOT PARK IN THE BUSINESS LOT ACROSS THE STREET, THEY STARTED TOWING CARS! It also gets cold once the sun goes down so plan accordingly. Thank you so much for all the good energy. Looking forward to next year!

The best independent HipHop Music Festival in all of Southern California! Great acts, food and…read moredrinks! Look forward to it every year!!!

What a lively lunar festival! I like visiting a few lunar festivals around Southern California. I…read moretruly enjoyed all of the performances at this festival. The taiko drumming and the dragon lantern dance were my FAV! The venue itself is on the small end but they made use of the space. The community vendors, kids activities and food vendors were on the other side of the stage. There were a few photo ops in the same area of the stage.