Redlands Neighbor · Local Guide

Free Things to Do in Redlands

Museums, parks, trails and concerts that cost nothing, with official links to confirm before you go.

Info checked Oct 20, 2026 · Sources linked in the text

A great Redlands day doesn't have to cost anything. Every stop below is free, per its official page (checked Oct 20, 2026). Build them into our Redlands day trip itinerary.

Free museums and landmarks

Lincoln Memorial Shrine: admission is free. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 1 to 5 PM.
A.K. Smiley Public Library: step into the 1898 Moorish-style landmark.
Historic Asistencia Open Gates: free, 1 to 4 PM most Sundays, with a self-guided QR code tour.
Historical Glass Museum: admission by donation, open weekends noon to 4 PM.
Kimberly Crest grounds: free Monday to Friday and Sunday, 10 AM to 4 PM. House tours cost extra.

Free outdoors

Prospect Park, Sylvan Park and Smiley Park
San Timoteo Nature Sanctuary and the Creekside Trail (see our hiking guide)
Sunset at Panorama Point (closed sunset to sunrise)
El Carmelo Retreat House grounds and chapel, weekdays 6 AM to 6 PM. Please keep it quiet; it's a place of prayer.

Free events

Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival: free summer concerts with no tickets and a freewill offering, usually on Tuesday and Friday nights. The Bowl also hosts some holiday shows.
Downtown Morning Market: free to browse, Saturdays from 7 to 11 AM, March to November.
Window-shopping State Street: historic buildings and local shops. See our thrift and vintage guide.

More: Things to Do in Redlands and Redlands with kids.

FAQ

What can I do for free in Redlands today?

Walk Prospect Park or Sylvan Park, visit the Lincoln Memorial Shrine (Tuesday to Sunday afternoons) and the A.K. Smiley Public Library, hike San Timoteo Nature Sanctuary, or browse State Street.

Is the Lincoln Shrine free?

Yes. The Lincoln Memorial Shrine says admission is free.

Are Redlands Bowl concerts free?

Yes. No tickets are needed, and a freewill offering is collected at intermission.

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Hours, prices and schedules come from each place's official website or its public Google Maps listing, checked Oct 20, 2026, and can change. Always check the linked official page before you go. No business paid to be in this article. Not affiliated with the places listed.