Redlands Is Building Something Big — And We Mean That Literally

The mall comes down. A 200-year-old tradition gets a new 30-acre home. 80 artisans on Iowa Street. Bach on Sunday. Your town keeps showing up.

Redlands Now

Mar 12, 2026

Redlands Is Building Something Big And We Mean That Literally

Discover the transformative power of gratitude and community in these heartwarming tales.

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🍊 GROVE STREET HEADLINES

🏗️ Development & Transformation

The Redlands Mall Is Finally Coming Down

After years sitting shuttered behind chain-link fencing, demolition of the long-closed Redlands Mall site is beginning this week. The former Denny's building at the corner goes first — the most visible piece of a teardown that a lot of Redlands residents have been watching from the car for years.

The Dangermond project — which will eventually bring new life to the site — is still in design phase, but the machines are on-site now and the transformation has officially begun. For anyone who grew up in Redlands, this is one of those moments. The end of something familiar, and the slow beginning of something new.

Full story at Community Forward Redlands →

🍒 Community & Tradition

The Cherry Festival Has a New Home — and It's Big

Mark your calendar: May 28–31, 2026. The Beaumont Cherry Festival — one of the Inland Empire's most beloved annual traditions — is moving to a brand-new venue: a 30-acre parcel the city acquired across from Mountain View Middle School. New space, same heart.

The Cherry Festival has been a cornerstone of Beumont community life for generations. A new 30-acre home means more room, more vendors, more room for families to spread out — and a fresh chapter for a tradition that isn't going anywhere. Details on vendors and entertainment are still coming together, but the dates are locked and the excitement is real.

📅 Save the date: Cherry Festival 2026 · May 28–31 · New 30-acre site, across from Mountain View Middle School · Beaumonth, CA

Watch aboutredlands.com for vendor and event announcements as they roll out.

🎨 Arts & Culture

Art on State Street Is This Sunday — Free, All Day

State Street between Sixth and Seventh becomes an open-air gallery this Sunday, March 15, from 10 AM to 5 PM. The Redlands Art Association's outdoor show is free, open to everyone, and one of the genuinely great ways to spend a Sunday afternoon in this city. Fine art, crafts, functional pieces, whimsical work — the full range.

The RAA Gallery at 215 E. State Street is open all day too. Pair it with brunch on State Street and you've got a proper Sunday. No tickets, no cover, no reason to stay home.

More Info at redlands-art.org →

🏥 Kaiser Hospital Campus — Update

As we reported last week, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended the 36.5-acre, 321-bed Kaiser Permanente campus at 1301 California Street — a project that's been more than three decades in the making. The approval process is moving forward. Surgery center projected ~2029. Full hospital ~2039. This one is happening. Track it →

🌳 AROUND THE GROVES

🥩 LongHorn Steakhouse Opens at Citrus Plaza — Tomorrow, March 16

Doors open at 27490 W. Lugonia Ave, taking the former Macaroni Grill space. Expect a crowd the first few weeks. A win for Citrus Plaza and the Lugonia corridor.

☘️ St. Patrick's Day at The Three Stags — Tuesday, March 17

Starting at 11 AM at 328 Orange Street. Tartan of Redlands celebrates too. Themed cocktails, Irish fare, live Celtic music. If you've never spent St. Paddy's Day at the Stags, you're missing a Redlands rite of passage.

🎶 Redlands Symphony — Sunday, March 22 at 2:30 PM

Back at the University of Redlands Memorial Chapel. If Sunday's Bach leaves you wanting more — and it will — this is your encore. Same chapel, same magic.

🛍️ Rare Market at Redlands CDJR — Friday, March 27

The Rare Market takes over the Redlands CDJR lot. Unique vendors, good energy, and the kind of Saturday night out that reminds you Redlands has range. Watch their socials for the full vendor lineup.

🚲 Bicycle Classic Is Four Weeks Out — Volunteers Still Needed

April 8–12 — the pros roll through our streets. Race marshal volunteers still needed; one of the best seats in the house. Sign up at redlandsclassic.com. The Legends' Fondo returns April 11 — 4 route options, 15 to 67 miles, ride like the pros do.

🏗️ New City Hall at 300 E. State Street — Progress Update

Work continues on the $16 million Citrus Center renovation. Completion expected spring 2027. When it opens, it becomes the tallest building in downtown Redlands — and a new front door for the city. Progress is steady and on track.

📰 Also Worth Knowing This Week

🎸	Pink Floyd Tribute — This Saturday Night

Continuous Signal performs "A Pink Floyd Affair" in Redlands this Saturday, March 14. For fans of the Wall and the Dark Side. continuous-signal.com →

🎥	Cannes Winners & Oscar Nominees Coming to Redlands in April

Redlands Cinema Classic Spring 2026 series at Harkins Mountain Grove 16 — five acclaimed international films throughout April. One of the most underrated things this city does every year. Details →

🎸	Rend Collective Live — Friday, March 20 · 7 PM

Packinghouse Christian Fellowship · Doors at 6 PM · Great night of live worship music. Tickets at Ticketmaster →

📦	Food Box Program — Next Distribution March 31

Redlands Family Service is doing what good neighbors do. Registration is first-come, first-served. If you know someone who could use support, point them to redlandsfamilyservice.org.

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🍊 Live Music Events

🎸 LIVE MUSIC THIS WEEKEND

Your ears deserve a good weekend too. Here's what's playing in and around Redlands.

Saturday, March 7

Smudgepot Brewing Anniversary — Live Music (4:00 PM)

Smudgepot celebrates with live music starting at 4 PM, their Anniversary Red Ale release, and a party running 1-9 PM. This little brewery on Park Ave has become a neighborhood favorite. Show up, grab a pint, and toast to another year.

📍 Smudgepot Brewing, 2025 W. Park Ave #3, Redlands 🕐 1:00-9:00 PM

Redlands Symphony: "Finding Synergy" (7:30 PM)

Not a bar band. A full orchestra. Guest conductor Kevin Fitzgerald leads the Redlands Symphony through Mozart's "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik," Teresa Carreño's Serenade for Strings, and Philip Glass' Symphony No. 3. Three composers, three centuries, one unforgettable evening. This is date night done right.

📍 Memorial Chapel, University of Redlands, 101 Chapel Dr. 🕐 7:30 PM 🎫 redlandssymphony.com

Three Stags Live Music (8:00 PM)

Saturday nights at the Stags. Live performance, good crowd, Orange Street atmosphere. Arrive early. It fills up for a reason.

📍 Three Stags Irish Pub, 328 Orange St., Redlands 🕐 8:00 PM

Tartan of Redlands — Live Music & March Events

Tartan keeps the live music rolling every weekend, and March brings themed event nights building toward their St. Patrick's Day celebration on March 17. Check their socials for this week's performer.

📍 Tartan of Redlands, State St., Redlands

🎯 YOUR REDLANDS WEEKEND

Sunshine and mid-70s all weekend. No excuses.

Friday, March 13

🛍️ Friday Flea Market

Olive Ave Market · 530 W. Olive Ave · A good Friday afternoon browse

🎵 Three Stags Live Music

328 Orange St · The Three Stags Irish Pub & Restaurant · Warm up the weekend

Saturday, March 14

SAT

CRAFT FAIR · FREE · 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

🌸 9th Annual Spring Craft Fair at the Grove School

📍 11126 Iowa St. (Farmers Market at the Grove School)

More than 80 local artisans and vendors take over the Grove School grounds. Fresh produce, handmade goods, local food, and the Saturday morning energy that makes Redlands feel like home. Free entry, rain or shine.

💡 Insider Tip: Get there before 9 AM. The good stuff goes fast. Bring cash for the smaller vendors.

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COMMUNITY · FREE · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

🤝 17th Annual Community Day of Service — Ford Park

📍 Ford Park · Lunch served at 11:30 AM · All ages welcome

30–40 trees going in the ground. Park cleanup, sod, duck pond improvements. This is the one where Redlands shows up for itself. Sign up in advance so organizers can plan.

💡 Insider Tip: Free parking at Eastside Christian Church (Highland Ave & Redlands Blvd) with golf cart shuttles to the park.

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COMMUNITY · 7:30 AM

♻️ Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off

📍 500 Kansas St., Redlands · Starts 7:30 AM

Old paint, batteries, chemicals — clean out the garage safely. Free disposal. Feel good about it.

SAT

YUCAIPA · LIVE MUSIC · 6:00 PM

🍷 Hilary Watson Live @ Suveg Cellars

📍 12132 California St., Yucaipa · Wine + live music · The right way to end a Saturday

Sunday, March 15

SUN

FREE · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · DON'T MISS

🎨 Art on State Street — Redlands Art Association

📍 State St. between 6th & 7th Ave · RAA Gallery open at 215 E. State St.

State Street turns into an open-air gallery. Fine art, crafts, functional pieces — the full range of what Redlands artists are doing right now. Free, open to all.

💡 Insider Tip: Pair it with brunch at one of the nearby State Street spots. The afternoon light on that stretch is worth it.

More Info →

SUN

MARKET · Morning · Free Entry

🌅 Sunday Morning Market

📍 530 W. Olive Ave · Local vendors, fresh finds, good coffee to start the day right

SUN

CLASSICAL · 4:00 PM · $35 Online / $40 Door

🎶 Inland Master Chorale — Bach's St. John Passion

📍 Memorial Chapel, University of Redlands, 101 Chapel Dr.

80 singers, soloists, and a full 22-piece Baroque orchestra in the Memorial Chapel. Bach's St. John Passion performed with period instruments is the kind of evening Redlands was built for. This is the real deal.

💡 Buy online at $35 — the $40 at-the-door price is a tax on procrastination. The Chapel fills up for this one.

Tickets at inlandmasterchorale.org →

GRATITUDE & COMMUNITY

Gratitude & Community

That's the week. A mall transformation finally beginning. A beloved festival finding a new home. Eighty artisans on Iowa Street and 80 singers at Memorial Chapel on Sunday afternoon.

Show up to the Day of Service on Saturday if you can. Plant a tree. Have lunch in the park. Then walk over to State Street and buy something from a local artist. That's what this city is made of. That's who we are.

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"That's Redlands. That's who we are."

See you around the groves,

— Carlos Samaniego
Enrolled Agent | Redlands Resident | Your Neighbor
Co-founder, RedlandsNow.com · since 1979

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