Local Activities Guide
Classes, courts, trails and clubs for every age in the valley, with links to sign up and get out there.
61 listings · 17 categories · updated November 5, 2026
Paddles up · 4 listings
Pickleball in Temecula
Free public courts, open play, city ladder leagues and the valley's indoor club.
- Temecula Pickleball Complex ("The Pit")
17 free outdoor courts grouped by skill level (5 advanced, 6 intermediate, 6 beginner); lighted
42569 Margarita Rd (Ronald Reagan Sports Park) · All ages · Open play daily 6 a.m.–10 p.m., first-come first-served; some courts used for City classes and ladder leagues (schedule posted at courts) · Free
- Margarita Pickleball Courts
8-court public complex
29119 Margarita Rd · All ages · Open play 6 a.m.–10 p.m. unless in use for City classes and leagues · Free
- City of Temecula Pickleball Classes & Ladder Leagues
City-run pickleball instruction, ladder leagues and biannual tournaments
Ronald Reagan Sports Park and other city courts · Youth and adults · Check site for current schedule · See City catalog
- SoCal Pickleball Club
Indoor, air-conditioned pickleball club with reservable courts, organized open play, lessons, weekly leagues, tournaments and Glow-in-the-Dark play
41735 Winchester Rd · All levels · Check site for current schedule · See site (court booking and memberships)
Game, set · 4 listings
Tennis Lessons & Clubs
Public courts, junior classes, USTA kids' teams and a full-service club next door in Murrieta.
- City of Temecula Public Tennis Courts
Public tennis courts at City parks
City community parks · All ages · Always open to public use, first-come first-served · Free
- Temecula Tennis Lessons (Coach Heidi)
Junior tennis classes, summer camps and USTA QuickStart
Friendship Park / Pala Park · Ages 7–15 (classes) · Junior classes Tue & Thu: 4–5:30 p.m. ages 7–12 beginners; 5:30–7 p.m. ages 9–15 intermediate; 7–8:30 p.m. ages 12–15 advanced (2026 schedule) · Check site
- Temecula Team Tennis (USTA junior teams)
Nonprofit running USTA junior team tennis; home matches at Great Oak High School
Practices at Friendship/Pala Park; home matches at Great Oak HS · Ages 7–14 (10U/12U/14U) · Spring teams form in February; fall matches Sept–Nov on Saturdays · $190 per player per season (includes jersey, USTA team fee, balls)
- Murrieta Tennis Club Murrieta
Full-service club: nine lighted courts, junior academy, team tennis, private lessons, adult clinics and USTA leagues
39405 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd · Kids and adults · Club hours Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–8 p.m. (closed 12–2:30 p.m.), Sat 7 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; courts by reservation · Check site
Into the pool · 5 listings
Kids' Swim Lessons
City group lessons at the Margarita Rec Center pool, plus private year-round swim schools.
- City of Temecula Children's Group Swim Lessons
American Red Cross–based group lessons organized by age and ability
Margarita Rec Center pool, 29119 Margarita Rd · 6 months–14 years · Offered Summer, Fall and Winter/Spring; Fall 2026 sessions ran Aug 10–Oct 29. Check site for Winter/Spring 2027 dates · Residents $45; non-residents $55
- City of Temecula Adult/Teen Swim Lessons
Beginner and intermediate group lessons, up to 8 students (1:4 ratio)
Margarita Rec Center pool, 29119 Margarita Rd · 12 and up · Final Fall 2026 session Nov 3–12; check site for Winter/Spring 2027 · Residents $45; non-residents $55
- Swim Corps USA
Private one-on-one 15-minute lessons in a heated indoor facility; travel lessons also offered
Temecula (see site for location) · Kids · Year-round; check site for current schedule · From $160/month (1 lesson/week) plus $50 annual registration
- Sunsational Swim School Temecula area
Private in-home lessons at your home or community pool
At your pool · Kids and adults · Flexible; check site for current schedule · See pricing page
- Temecula Swim Club
Youth competitive swim team recognized by the City of Temecula
Temecula · Youth · Check site for current schedule · Check site
First notes · 4 listings
Music & Piano Lessons
Piano, strings, voice and drums, from first lessons to youth orchestras.
- Temecula Music Academy
Private lessons in piano, guitar, violin, voice, flute, ukulele, banjo and drums; annual recital; online lessons
31045 Temecula Pkwy, Suite 208 (Temecula Creek Plaza) · Children and adults · Now enrolling Fall 2026; school hours Mon–Sat (see site) · Check site
- Temecula Conservatory of Music
Private lessons in piano, violin, cello, voice, guitar, bass and more; three youth orchestras; recitals twice a year
28910 Rancho California Rd, Suite 102 · Kids and teens · Orchestra auditions Saturday, Jan 17; lessons check site · Check site
- Musicology Temecula
Piano and other private lessons, all ages and levels; no sign-up fees or contracts
29700 Rancho California Rd #9 (near Target at Ynez) · All ages · Check site for current schedule · 30-minute lesson $25; four consecutive lessons from $128 (see rates page)
- RPM Studios (Rhonda Parish Music)
Private voice, piano, guitar, flute, ukulele and drum lessons; quarterly recitals; free trial lesson
31933 Pasos Pl · All ages · Book online · Piano $35 per half hour / $70 per hour
On pointe · 3 listings
Dance Classes
Ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop studios for toddlers through teens.
- Temecula Ballet
Classical Russian Vaganova ballet plus jazz, tap, contemporary and character dance; three productions a year including The Nutcracker
Temecula (see site) · Ages 3 to adult · Enrolling now; check site for current schedule · See Classes & Tuition page
- Oasis Dance Center
Ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary and hip hop; competition teams; free trial class
27355 Jefferson Ave, Suite E · Toddlers–teens · Fall 2026 season schedule on site · Check site
- Temecula Dance Company Temecula / Murrieta
Year-round classes in ballet and other styles
28404 Felix Valdez Ave; 32625 Temecula Pkwy; 29955 Technology Dr (Murrieta) · 9 months–adult · Check site for current schedule · Check site
On the mat · 4 listings
Martial Arts
Karate and jiu-jitsu schools with kids' programs.
- Lokahi Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian jiu-jitsu programs for kids, teens and adults; free trial class
Temecula (see site) · Kids (from 4) to adults · See schedule page · See special offers
- Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios – Temecula
Karate-based martial arts and self-defense classes
Temecula (see site) · Kids and adults · Check site for current schedule · Check site
- Anointed Martial Arts
Karate and martial arts classes
Temecula (see site) · Kids and adults · Check site for current schedule · Check site
- Carlson Gracie Temecula
Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy
Temecula (see site) · Kids and adults · Check site for current schedule · Check site
Play ball · 6 listings
Youth Sports Leagues
City-recognized nonprofit leagues for baseball, softball, soccer, basketball and football.
- Temecula Little League
Youth baseball incl. Challenger Division, Fall Ball and new Fall Select
Temecula fields (see site) · Youth · Check site for registration dates · Check site
- Temecula Valley Girls Softball Association
Girls recreational and select softball, 6U–14U
Birdsall, Harveston and other fields · Girls 6U–14U · Fall games in progress (early Nov 2026); check site for spring registration · Check site
- AYSO Region 1463
Recreational youth soccer
Temecula area · Youth · Check site for current season · Check site
- Temecula Youth Basketball
Recreational youth basketball league
Temecula · Youth · Check site for registration dates · Check site
- Temecula Valley Pop Warner
Youth tackle football and cheer
Temecula · Youth · Check site for registration dates · Check site
- Temecula Valley Soccer Academy (Recreation)
Recreational youth soccer
Temecula · Youth · Check site for registration dates · Check site
Sign up · 3 listings
City Classes & Community Services
The City of Temecula activity guide, class catalog and the Community Recreation Center.
- City of Temecula Community Services Class Catalog
Online catalog of City classes, camps, aquatics and programs; register online or in person
Ronald J. Parks Community Recreation Center (CRC), 30875 Rancho Vista Rd, and other City sites · All ages · Seasonal (Summer, Fall, Winter/Spring); check catalog for current classes · Varies by class
- City of Temecula Class Information & Activity Guide
Class info, weather updates, residency map and the seasonal activity guide
Temecula · All ages · Seasonal · Varies
- City of Temecula Adult Sports Leagues
Adult softball, basketball and kickball leagues
City parks · Adults · Check site for current season · Check site
Story time · 3 listings
Library Programs
Free storytimes, reading programs and teen events at the Temecula Public Library.
- Temecula Public Library Storytimes
Baby Sign (0–23 mo), Toddler (age 2), Preschool (3–5), Inclusive Storytime and bilingual La Hora del Cuento
30600 Pauba Rd, Storytime Room · Birth–5 and all ages · Weekly; e.g. Baby Sign Storytime Tue Nov 17, 10–10:30 a.m.; Inclusive Storytime Thu Nov 12, 4–4:45 p.m.; La Hora del Cuento Thu Nov 19, 4–4:30 p.m. Dates subject to change · Free; no registration
- Paws to Read
Kids read aloud to a therapy dog
Temecula Public Library · Ages 4–12 · By appointment (e.g. Sat Nov 7) · Free
- Teens Teaching Tech & Cozy Craft Corner
Teen-led tech help and craft workshops (e.g. origami); Authorfest Nov 18
Temecula Public Library · Teens / all ages · Teens Teaching Tech Nov 17; Authorfest Nov 18; check calendar · Free
Get involved · 3 listings
Community Groups & Clubs
Garden clubs and service clubs that meet around town.
- Temecula Valley Garden Club
Nonprofit home-gardening club of 100+ members with programs, workshops, trips and service projects
Temecula Community Center, 28816 Pujol St, Old Town · Adults · 2nd Tuesday monthly, Sept–June; doors 9:30 a.m. · See membership page
- Rotary Club of Temecula
Service club (Rotary District 5330)
Mt. San Jacinto College Board Room, 41888 Motor Car Pkwy · Adults · 1st, 2nd and 3rd Wednesday, 12–1:30 p.m. · See member dues
- Kiwanis Club of Temecula Valley
Volunteer service club focused on children and community
Temecula · Adults · Check site for meetings and events · Check site
Get outside · 4 listings
Hiking Trails, Parks & Nature
Oak-woodland trails on the Santa Rosa Plateau, the Duck Pond loop and the city parks where Saturdays happen.
- Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve Murrieta
9,000-acre Riverside County reserve with oak woodlands, seasonal vernal pools, historic adobes and miles of hiking trails; visitor center with nature exhibits and interpretive walks
39400 Clinton Keith Rd · All ages (youth rate age 12 and under; under 2 free) · Trails 7 a.m.–6 p.m. (7 a.m.–4:30 p.m. in winter); visitor center 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Tuesday–Sunday · $6 adults, $3 youth day use
- Temecula Duck Pond
City park with a paved loop around a pond full of ducks, geese and turtles; an easy stroll in the middle of town
28250 Rancho California Rd · All ages · Daily 5 a.m.–8 p.m. · Free
- Temecula Creek Trail Park
Neighborhood park on the Temecula Creek Trail with a play area, picnic tables and BBQs
33662 Channel St · All ages · Free
- Ronald Reagan Sports Park
128-acre city park with lit ball fields, soccer/football fields, a children's play area and picnic shelters; home of the Community Recreation Center
30875 Rancho Vista Rd · All ages · Free
Fresh this week · 4 listings
Farmers Markets
Four certified markets a week, from Old Town on Saturday to the Promenade on Wednesday.
- Old Town Temecula Farmers Market
Certified farmers market with produce, flowers, baked goods and local makers in the heart of Old Town
Sixth St & Front St, Old Town · All ages · Saturdays 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m., year-round · Free to browse
- Promenade Temecula Farmers Market
Midweek certified farmers market outside JCPenney at the Promenade
40640 Winchester Rd (outside JCPenney) · All ages · Wednesdays 9 a.m.–1 p.m., year-round · Free to browse
- Vail Headquarters Farmers Market
Tuesday certified farmers market at historic Vail Headquarters
32115 Temecula Pkwy · All ages · Tuesdays 9 a.m.–1 p.m. · Free to browse
- Murrieta Farmers Market Murrieta
Sunday certified farmers market at Village Walk Plaza, a short drive north
Village Walk Plaza, off Kalmia St / California Oaks Rd · All ages · Sundays 9 a.m.–1 p.m., year-round · Free to browse
Get messy · 3 listings
Art, Pottery & Painting Classes
Paint-your-own pottery, wheel classes and inclusive arts workshops for kids and grown-ups.
- Painted Earth
Paint-your-own-pottery studio with kids' clay, fused-glass and art-history classes, preschool 'Painting Buddies' sessions, summer art camp and birthday parties
Temecula studio (also Menifee) · Kids' classes ages 6–14; Painting Buddies ages 3–6 with a grown-up; adult & teen classes · Kids' workshops typically 4–5:30 p.m. weekdays; see class calendar · Kids' workshops from $34; fall Kids Art Program $145
- Temecula Clay
Pottery and art studio with weekly ceramics classes for kids and adults, open studio, paint-your-own pottery and private groups
32127 Temecula Pkwy, Ste D · Kids and adults · Monday–Sunday 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; private groups by reservation
- JDS Creative Academy
Nonprofit arts academy with inclusive classes in filmmaking, scriptwriting, production, acting and musical theater
28069 Diaz Rd, Ste E-G · Youth, teens and adults of all abilities · Office 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Monday–Friday · Scholarships available
Break a leg · 3 listings
Youth Theater & Performing Arts
Drama classes, musical theater semesters and youth productions you can audition for.
- Drama Kids Temecula Valley
Weekly drama and acting classes at schools and community sites, plus Take 2 stage-production classes and seasonal camps
Various schools and community locations · Ages 4–5 (Kinder Kids) through grades 6–12 (Acting Academy) · Weekly classes; summer and holiday camps
- JDS Musical Theater Class
Full-semester musical theater class (singing, acting, movement) ending in a Winter Showcase; everyone gets a part
JDS Studio, 28069 Diaz Rd · Ages 8+, all abilities welcome · Fall 2026: Wednesdays 5–7:30 p.m., Sept 2–Dec 16; Winter Showcase Dec 18–20 · $500 tuition + $48 registration (payment plan available)
- Christian Theater Arts Project (CTAP)
Faith-based youth theater company with CTAP Academy classes in acting, singing and movement, plus full productions
Productions at local venues incl. Temecula Valley High School · Youth and teens · Upcoming: CTAP Christmas Revue Dec 18, 2026; Aladdin Jr. Jan 21–24, 2027
Chalk up · 2 listings
Climbing & Bouldering
Indoor bouldering gyms with intro classes and youth programs, a short drive up the 15.
- VITAL Climbing Gym – Murrieta Murrieta
All-bouldering gym with intro and technique classes, youth programs and camps; rental shoes available
29990 Technology Dr, Unit 22 · Kids and adults · Daily 11:30 a.m.–8 p.m. for drop-ins; 24/7 for members · Day pass $20; membership $70/month
- Rock Fitness Wildomar
Climbing gym with walls graded from beginner to advanced
24305 Prielipp Rd, Ste 107 · Kids and adults
Tee time · 3 listings
Golf
Public courses around the valley, with practice facilities and lessons.
- Cross Creek Golf Club
Public 18-hole Arthur Hills design in a secluded valley setting, with practice facilities, lessons and the De Luz Grill
43860 Glen Meadows Rd · All ages · Course daily 6 a.m.–sunset · See tee-time booking
- Redhawk Golf Club
Public 18-hole course in the Redhawk community
Redhawk · All ages · See tee-time booking
- Temecula Creek Inn Golf
Resort course with three nine-hole layouts (Creek, Oaks and Stonehouse) played in 18-hole combinations
Temecula Creek Inn · All ages · See tee-time booking
Weekend plans · 3 listings
Family Fun: Bowling & Trampolines
Rainy-day and birthday-party staples: lanes, arcades and a trampoline park.
- Sky Zone Temecula
Trampoline park with toddler play times, air courts, zip line and obstacle attractions, plus parties and memberships
26201 Ynez Rd · All ages · See site for jump times · See site for tickets
- Temecula Lanes
Family-run bowling center with arcade, bar & grill, leagues and birthday packages
27475 Jefferson Ave · All ages · Online lane reservations available
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade
Bowling, a big arcade, billiards and karaoke rooms at the Promenade
40710 Winchester Rd (Promenade Temecula) · All ages · Daily 10 a.m.–2 a.m. · See site
Listings link to each organization’s official page. Schedules and prices change; always confirm before you go. Listings outside Temecula are marked. Run a program we missed? Tell us.
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