Art & Culture: MoVal's Talent Takes Center Stage

Exclusive Report: MoVal's Multicultural & Arts Festival Captivates Audiences!

The community came together for MoVal's Multicultural & Art Festival on Saturday, March 9, at the Civic Center Amphitheater.

Artists and performers put their amazing talents on display, showcasing the unique cultures that make up Moreno Valley. Performances included Taiko drums from Japan, Caribbean music, and traditional dances from the Philippines, Mexico, and Polynesia. Beautiful art, delicious food, popular vendors, and fun activities added to the festival experience. Guests were also treated to free art lessons, allowing their imaginations to soar.

The evening concluded with a wildly entertaining performance by the Grammy award-winning group Mariachi Divas, who captivated the audience with traditional music from Mexico.

Click the button below to watch the Exclusive Report video. Stay in tune with the rhythm of Moreno Valley's events year-round at moval.org/parks.

More Fun than You Can Shake an Egg At!

Kick off the Spring season the right way with our annual Springtastic event on Saturday, March 23, from 9 a.m. to noon at Sunnymead Park!

Springtastic is a fun, free, and family-friendly event featuring games, a play area for kids, and a special egg hunt for your little ones. 

The festival also features games at the stage, a Youth Fun Zone (inflatables, rock wall, crafts, carnival games), and food vendors.

Egg Hunt times:

• Ages 2-4 at 9 a.m.
• Ages 5-8 and Special Needs at 9:30 a.m.
• Ages 9-12 at 10 a.m.

Moreno Valley's Springtastic is an event your family will not want to miss. Join the fun and celebrate the season! 

Sunnymead Park is located at 12655 Perris Boulevard. Call 951.413.3280 to learn more, or visit moval.org/parks.

Get Your Scramble On, MoVal!

Our popular Adult Flashlight Egg Scramble returns on Saturday, March 23, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Lasselle Sports Park!

This event will feature a live DJ, food trucks, and is designed for the 'child' in all of us! Have fun using your egg-collecting skills to “scramble” and gather as many of the 12,000 eggs as you can. The eggs will be filled with candy, and some will contain a “Golden Ticket” for great prizes totaling $10,000, including gaming systems, tablets, laptops, 55" HDTVs, outdoor equipment, gift cards, trips, and much more!

The egg hunt will happen in the dark, so make sure to bring a flashlight or headlamp and a bag or basket for your eggs. Nets are not permitted.

Gates open at 6:30 p.m., and the Scramble begins at 8 p.m.

Adults must be 18 years or older to participate. Please note that tickets will not be sold at the event. Participants must register online or in person at the Conference and Recreation Center (14075 Frederick Street) by Thursday, March 21. Registration is $15 per person.

Visit moval.org/parks for more info.

Bring Home Your Lucky Friend "Fur" Life

Are you looking to add a furry family member to your household? Well...you’re in luck!

The Moreno Valley Animal Shelter is holding its annual St. Patrick’s Day Adoption Event from March 12th through the 16th and the 19th through the 23rd. Adoptions will be held from 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

For this special event, adoption fees are only $25 for dogs and $10 for cats. The adoption fee includes spay and neuter surgery, vaccines, and microchips to provide you with added peace of mind if your new pet ever goes missing. 

Over the years, the Moreno Valley Animal Shelter has helped thousands of pets find new forever homes, and the Shelter staff provides world-class customer service to residents looking to adopt a new member of the family.

The Moreno Valley Animal Shelter is located at 14041 Elsworth Street. Learn more at moval.org/pets.

Pet of the Week: Lucky

Our Pet of the Week is Lucky, a male, fawn-colored 5-year-old Chihuahua Short Hair mix. He's a bit on the shy side, but is inquisitive with a super-sweet temperament. Coincidentally, Lucky is available to adopt on St. Patrick's Day weekend, so we look forward to him living out his namesake and finding a loving family ASAP.

If you would like to make Lucky or any pet from the Moreno Valley Animal Shelter part of your family, please contact the Moreno Valley Animal Shelter at 951.413.3790 or visit www.moval.org/pets.

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