Culture Days
At the Temecula Valley Museum, we celebrate a different region or culture on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Join us for Culture Days and enjoy culture, entertainment, crafts, food, and fun…all for FREE! Each Month’s focus: FEB 10 – Vietnam; MAR 9 – Australia; APR 13 – Saudi Arabia; MAY 18 – Japan; JUN 8 – Thailand; JUL 13 – Vermont; AUG 10 – Scotland; SEP 14 – Mexico; OCT 12 – Temecula History Day; NOV 9 – India; DEC 14 – Christmas Around the World.
In November, we visit India! Join us at the Temecula Valley Museum on November 9, 2023 from 11 am to 1 pm and celebrate the history and heritage of their culture with food, dance, music, crafts, activities, a scavenger hunt, and a free art lesson with instructors from Bigfoot Art Classes. Online activities and content will be available soon.
In August, we visit Mexico! Join us at the Temecula Valley Museum on September 14, 2024 from 11 am to 1 pm and celebrate the history and heritage of the state's culture with tacos catered by Quiroz Tacos, performative dance by Ballet Folklorico, music, crafts, activities, a scavenger hunt, and a shadow puppet performance. Online activities and content will be available soon.
In July, we visit Vermont! Join us at the Temecula Valley Museum on July 13, 2024 from 11 am to 1 pm and celebrate the history and heritage of the state's culture with food, entertainment, music, crafts, activities, a scavenger hunt, and a free art lesson with instructors from Bigfoot Art Classes. Online activities and content will be available soon.
In June, we visit Thailand! Join us at the Temecula Valley Museum on June 8, 2024 from 11 am to 1 pm and celebrate the history and heritage of their culture with food, music, crafts, activities, a scavenger hunt, and a free art lesson with instructors from Bigfoot Art Classes.
In May, we visit Japan! Join us at the Temecula Valley Museum on May 18, 2024 from 11 am to 1 pm and celebrate the history and heritage of their culture with food, entertainment from Taiko Drumming, music, crafts, activities, a scavenger hunt, and a free art lesson with instructors from Bigfoot Art Classes.
In April, we visit Saudi Arabia! Join us at the Temecula Valley Museum on April 13, 2024 from 11 am to 1 pm and celebrate the history and heritage of their culture with food, dance, music, crafts, activities, a scavenger hunt, and a free art lesson with instructors from Bigfoot Art Classes.
In March, we visit Australia! Join us at the Temecula Valley Museum on March 9, 2024 from 11 am to 1 pm and celebrate the history and heritage of Australian culture with food, dance, music, crafts, activities, a scavenger hunt, and a free art lesson with instructors from Bigfoot Art Classes. Online activities and content will be available soon.
Find photos of the event on the City of Temecula Flickr page, linked here.
In February, we visit Vietnam! Join us at the Temecula Valley Museum on February 10, 2024 from 11 am to 1 pm and celebrate the history and heritage of Vietnamese culture with food, dance, music, crafts, activities, a scavenger hunt, and a free art lesson with instructors from Bigfoot Art Classes. Online activities and content will be available soon.
Find photos of the event on the City of Temecula Flickr page, linked here.
In December, we revisit all countries celebrated in 2023! Join us at the Temecula Valley Museum on December 9, 2023 from 11 am to 1 pm and celebrate the history and heritage of Christmas around the world with food, dance, music, crafts, activities, a scavenger hunt, and a free art lesson with instructors from Bigfoot Art Classes. Online activities and content will be available soon.
In November, we visit Nepal! Join us at the Temecula Valley Museum on November 11, 2023 from 11 am to 1 pm and celebrate the history and heritage of their culture with food, music, crafts, activities, a scavenger hunt, and a free art lesson with instructors from Bigfoot Art Classes. Online activities and content will be available soon.
In September, we visit the Philippines! Join us at the Temecula Valley Museum on Sept 9, 2023 from 11 am to 1 pm and celebrate the history and heritage of their culture with food, crafts, activities, a scavenger hunt, and a free art lesson with instructors from Bigfoot Art Classes, dance and music by SAMAHAN Philippino American Performing Arts. Online activities and content will be available soon.
In October, we visit South Korea! Join us at the Temecula Valley Museum on October 14, 2023 from 11 am to 1 pm and celebrate the history and heritage of their culture with food, dance, music, crafts, activities, a scavenger hunt, and a free art lesson with instructors from Bigfoot Art Classes. Online activities and content will be available soon.
In August, we visit Colombia! Join us at the Temecula Valley Museum on Aug 12, 2023 from 11 am to 1 pm and celebrate the history and heritage of their culture with food, dance, music, crafts, activities, a scavenger hunt, and a free art lesson with instructors from Bigfoot Art Classes. Online activities and content will be available soon.
In July, we visit Portugal! Join us at the Temecula Valley Museum on July 8, 2023 from 11 am to 1 pm and celebrate the history and heritage of their culture with food, dance, music, crafts, activities, a scavenger hunt, and a free art lesson with instructors from Bigfoot Art Classes. Online activities and content will be available soon.
In June, we visit Iceland! Join us at the Temecula Valley Museum on June 10, 2023 from 11 am to 1 pm and celebrate the history and heritage of their culture with food, dance, music, crafts, activities, a scavenger hunt, and a free art lesson with instructors from Bigfoot Art Classes. Online activities and content will be available soon.
In May, we visit Czech Republic and Slovakia! Join us at the Temecula Valley Museum on May 13, 2023 from 11 am to 1 pm and celebrate the history and Heritage of their cultures with food, dance, music, crafts, activities, a scavenger hunt, and a free art lesson with instructors from Bigfoot Art Classes. Online activities and content will be available soon.
In April, we visit Macedonia! Join us at the Temecula Valley Museum on April 8, 2023 from 11 am to 1 pm and celebrate the history and Heritage of Macedonia’s culture with food, dance, music, crafts, activities, a scavenger hunt, and a free art lesson with instructors from Bigfoot Art Classes. Online activities and content will be available soon.
In March, we visit the beautiful country of Israel, celebrating history and culture. Celebrate the History and Heritage of the Israeli culture with food, entertainment, and activities. Join us at the Temecula Valley Museum on March 11, 2023 from 11 am to 1 pm as we celebrate, explore, and experience a mix of rich culture, samples of cultural food, music, and art activities.
In February, we visit the beautiful country of New Zealand, celebrating history and culture. Celebrate the History and Heritage of the Māori culture with food, entertainment, and activities. Join us at the Temecula Valley Museum on February 11, 2023 from 11 am to 1 pm as we celebrate, explore, and experience a mix of rich culture, samples of cultural food, music, and art activities
In December, we visit all around the globe, celebrating history and culture. Celebrate the History and Heritage of Christmas culture worldwide with food, entertainment, and activities. Join us at the Temecula Valley Museum on December 10, 2022 from 11 am to 1 pm as we celebrate, explore, and experience a mix of rich culture, samples of cultural food, music, and art activities. Enjoy online cultural facts, activities, and recipes by clicking on the links below.
In November, we visit the beautiful state of Alaska, celebrating history and culture. Celebrate the History and Heritage of the French culture with food, entertainment, and activities. Join us at the Temecula Valley Museum on November 12, 2022 from 11 am to 1 pm as we celebrate, explore, and experience a mix of rich culture, samples of cultural food, music, and art activities. Enjoy online cultural facts, activities, and recipes by clicking on the links below.
In October, we visit the beautiful country of Egypt, celebrating history and culture. Celebrate the History and Heritage of the Egyptian culture with food, entertainment, and activities. Join us at the Temecula Valley Museum on October 8, 2022 from 11 am to 1 pm as we celebrate, explore, and experience a mix of rich culture, samples of cultural food, music, and art activities. Enjoy online cultural facts, activities, and recipes by clicking on the links below.
In September, we visit the beautiful country of Ecuador, celebrating history and culture. Celebrate the History and Heritage of the Ecuadorian culture with food, entertainment, and activities. Join us at the Temecula Valley Museum on September 10, 2022 from 11 am to 1 pm as we celebrate, explore, and experience a mix of rich culture, samples of cultural food, music, and art activities. Enjoy online cultural facts, activities, and recipes by clicking on the links below.
In August, we visit the beautiful country of Belgium, celebrating history and culture. Celebrate the History and Heritage of the Belgian culture with food, entertainment, and activities. Join us at the Temecula Valley Museum on August 13, 2022 from 11 am to 1 pm as we celebrate, explore, and experience a mix of rich culture, samples of cultural food, music, and art activities. Enjoy online cultural facts, activities, and recipes by clicking on the links below.
In July, we visit the beautiful country of France, celebrating history and culture. Celebrate the History and Heritage of the French culture with food, entertainment, and activities. Join us at the Temecula Valley Museum on July 9, 2022 from 11 am to 1 pm as we celebrate, explore, and experience a mix of rich culture, samples of cultural food, music, and art activities. Enjoy online cultural facts, activities, and recipes by clicking on the links below.
In July, we visit the beautiful country of France, celebrating history and culture. Celebrate the History and Heritage of the French culture with food, entertainment, and activities. Join us at the Temecula Valley Museum on July 9, 2022 from 11 am to 1 pm as we celebrate, explore, and experience a mix of rich culture, samples of cultural food, music, and art activities. Enjoy online cultural facts, activities, and recipes by clicking on the links below.
In June, we visit the beautiful North African country of Morocco, celebrating history and culture. Celebrate the History and Heritage of the Moroccan culture with food, entertainment, and activities. Join us at the Temecula Valley Museum on June 11th, 2022 from 11 am to 1 pm as we celebrate, explore, and experience a mix of rich culture, samples of cultural food, music, and art activities. Enjoy online cultural facts, activities, and recipes by clicking on the links below.
In May, we visit the beautiful U.S. island territory of Guam, celebrating history and culture. Enjoy a festive and culturally enriching experience with food by Cora’s Bakery, music and dance, crafts, and an art activity by Bigfoot Art Classes. Join us at the Temecula Valley Museum on May 14th, 2022 from 11 am to 1 pm as we celebrate, explore, and experience a mix of rich culture, samples of cultural food, music, and art activities. Enjoy online cultural facts, activities, and recipes by clicking on the links below.
In April, we visit the beautiful country of Argentina, celebrating history and culture. Enjoy a festive and culturally enriching experience with refreshments by Espadin, Nora’s Empanada’s, sweet treats, crafts, and an art activity by Bigfoot Art Classes. Join us at the Temecula Valley Museum on April 9th, 2022 from 11 am to 1 pm as we celebrate, explore, and experience a mix of rich culture, samples of cultural food, music, and art activities. Enjoy online cultural facts, activities, and recipes by clicking on the links below.
In March, we visit the Republic of Estonia celebrating history and culture. Enjoy a festive and culturally enriching experience with refreshments by Espadin, sweet treats, crafts, and an art activity by Bigfoot Art Classes. Join us at the Temecula Valley Museum on March 12th, 2022 from 11 am to 1 pm as we celebrate, explore, and experience a mix of rich culture, samples of cultural food, music, and art activities. Enjoy online cultural facts, activities, and recipes by clicking on the links below.
In February, we visit the Republic of Benin, Africa celebrating history and culture. Enjoy a festive and culturally enriching experience with refreshments by Espadin, live African Drumming by Dream Shapers, art portrait presentation from GoSteam4Kids, crafts, and an art activity by Bigfoot Art Classes. Join us at the Temecula Valley Museum on February 12th, 2022 from 11 am to 1 pm as we celebrate, explore, and experience a mix of rich culture, samples of cultural food, music, and art activities. Enjoy online cultural facts, activities, and recipes by clicking on the links below.
In December, we celebrate Christmas Around The World Christmas Around The World. This event highlights the Christmas season, featuring all cultures celebrated throughout 2021. Enjoy a festive and culturally enriching experience with refreshments by Espadin, live Christmas carols sung by the Southwest Women’s Chorus, crafts, and an art activity by Bigfoot Art Classes. Join us at the Temecula Valley Museum on December 11th, 2021 from 11 am to 1 pm as we celebrate, explore, and experience a mix of rich culture, samples of cultural food, music, and art activities. Enjoy cultural facts, activities, and recipes by clicking on the links below.
In November, we celebrate the beautiful country of Switzerland, located in South-Central Europe. Join us at the Temecula Valley Museum on Saturday November 13th, 2021 from 11 am to 1 pm as we celebrate, explore, and experience a mix of rich culture, samples of cultural food, music, and art activities. Enjoy cultural facts, activities, and recipes by clicking on the links below.
In October, we celebrate the beautiful country of Greece, located in southeastern Europe surrounded by thousands of islands throughout Aegean and Ionian seas. Join us at the Temecula Valley Museum on Saturday October 9th, 2021 from 11 am to 1 pm as we celebrate, explore, and experience a mix of rich culture, samples of cultural food, music, and art activities. Enjoy cultural facts, activities, and recipes by clicking on the links below.
In September, we celebrate the beautiful and culturally diverse state of Louisiana. This historic southern state has charming colonial settlements, delectable Cajun and Creole cuisine, as well as a thrilling party atmosphere in New Orleans. Explore and experience a mix of rich culture and music, making this an ultimate go- to- state for Dixieland jazz and the famous Mardi Gras. On September 11th at 11am, join artist and instructor Tony Moramarco of Bigfoot Art Classes to paint Louisiana themed art!
In August, we celebrate the beautiful country of Spain, located in extreme southwestern Europe. Explore and experience its beautiful beaches, magnificent palace buildings, shopping and culinary tours with exciting cultural festival destinations for all to enjoy. On August 14th at 11am, join artist and instructor Tony Moramarco of Bigfoot Art Classes to paint Spain themed art!
In July, we celebrate the beautiful and incredible outdoor wonders of Canada. Canada is home to the world’s largest coastline stretching from the Pacific to the Atlantic with many exciting cultural destinations and attractions for all to enjoy. On July 10th at 11am, join artist and instructor Tony Moramarco of Bigfoot Art Classes to paint Canada themed art!
In June, we celebrate the beautiful country of Brazil, a tropical paradise and an exciting cultural destination with attractions for all to enjoy. On June 12th at 11am, join artist and instructor Tony Moramarco of Bigfoot Art Classes to paint Brazil themed art!
In May, we celebrate the beautiful country of Japan, known as the “Land of the Rising Sun” On May 8th at 11am, join artist and instructor Tony Moramarco of Bigfoot Art Classes to paint Japan themed art!
In April, we celebrate the beautiful country of Thailand, located in Southeast Asia. On April 10th at 11 am, join artist and instructor Tony Moramarco of Bigfoot Art Classes to paint Thailand themed art!
In March, we will celebrate the beautiful little island of Bali that is located in the heart of Indonesia. On March 13th at 11 am, join artist and instructor Tony Moramarco of Bigfoot Art Classes to paint Bali themed art!
In February, we will learn how to live “Pura Vida” as we celebrate the culture and country of Costa Rica! On February 13th at 11am, join artist and instructor Tony Moramarco of Bigfoot Art Classes to paint Costa Rica themed art!
In December, we examined how our featured 2020 cultures celebrate Christmas! Click below to learn about Christmas Around The World!
In November, we celebrated the country of Mexico and honor the beautiful tradition of Dia de los Muertos.
In October, we celebrated Germany with a Virtual Octoberfest.
In September, we virtually visited SCOTLAND!
Start your vacation now by clicking the links below. No masks required!
Cultural Facts, History, Recipes and Crafts!
Let’s go to Hawaii – virtually! Since its challenging to actually go to Hawaii, we created some fun activities and found interesting information about the most beautiful state in our nation, so you can enjoy a bit of the Aloha Spirit from the comfort and safety of your home. Start your vacation now by clicking the links below. No masks required!
In July, we celebrated Australia. Click links below for cultural facts, information, recipes, crafts, tours, and more celebrating “Down Under”!
In June, we celebrated the Island of Jamaica, where everything is alright! Enjoy these fun activities and free art lesson provided by Bigfoot Graphics.
In May, we celebrated the colorful Culture of Cuba! Enjoy these fun activities and free art lesson provided by Bigfoot Graphics!
In April, we celebrated Vietnam. Enjoy making and coloring this Pop Up storybook with your family and learning about the food and traditions of Vietnam.
In March we celebrated India. Click to learn to draw an Indian Elephant by art teacher and owner of Bigfoot Graphics, Tony Moramarco.