Victor Valley Attractions Offer Year-Round Fun

Luis Lara

For generations, travelers have known the Victor Valley as a stop between Southern California and Las Vegas. However, the High Desert has evolved into a destination of its own, offering residents more reasons to spend weekends close to home. 

Outdoor adventures and open landscapes remain integral to the region’s identity. Now, a growing lineup of indoor attractions is adding year-round options for a younger, active population that wants to play, gather and be entertained without driving down the hill. 

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More Than a Mall 

At the Mall of Victor Valley, shopping is only part of the draw. Families can visit Candeeland, an indoor playground built for climbing, sliding and imaginative play. The mall is also preparing to welcome ROUND1 Bowling & Arcade, announced in December 2025 and expected to open in late 2026. The entertainment complex will combine bowling, arcade games, karaoke and food experiences influenced by American and Japanese culture. 

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Classic Fun, New Energy 

Longtime favorites continue to thrive alongside newer attractions. Scandia Family Fun Center offers miniature golf, go-karts, bumper boats, batting cages, rides and arcade games, making it a natural choice for birthday parties or an afternoon of competition. 

At Get Air Trampoline Park, visitors can jump, flip and test their skills indoors. Toddler Time gives younger children room to explore, while Club Air pairs evening jump sessions with music and special lighting. 

Holiday Skating Center delivers a more nostalgic kind of fun. The family-oriented roller rink hosts public skating, lessons, themed nights, parties and private events, giving parents a chance to introduce children to a pastime they may have enjoyed at the same age. 

When it is time to refuel, Restaurant Row along Amargosa Road in Victorville offers dining and nightlife options including BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, and a mix of regional and national chains. It is an easy gathering place before a movie, after a game or during a night out. 

A Stage for Local Creativity 

Victor Valley’s entertainment scene also leaves room for creativity. In Old Town Victorville, the Cultural Arts Center of the High Desert serves as a home for community theater, arts exhibits, classes, workshops and concerts. 

The Victor Valley College Performing Arts Center broadens the cultural calendar with theatrical productions, concerts, dance recitals and special events. Its 473-seat proscenium theater, known as the Main Stage, accommodates larger productions, while the Black Box theater seats up to 120 for intimate performances. 

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The High Desert on Display 

The Victor Valley Museum in Apple Valley invites visitors to discover the stories, landscapes and people that shaped the High Desert. 

David Myers, director of the San Bernardino County Museum system, says recent updates have made its exhibits more interactive, welcoming and representative of the community. 

“The High Desert, in general, is so fiercely independent and so proud of the history and culture,” Myers says. “The High Desert wants to see the High Desert on display.” 

Visitors can explore Military in the Mojave, a mammoth specimen, an updated mining exhibit, mineral displays and a room where specimens glow under ultraviolet light. CuriousCity gives younger guests child-size spaces inspired by a market, cafe and fire department, inviting them to learn through play. 

The museum marked its 50th anniversary in 2026 and continues to modernize its exhibits. It also hosts Second Saturday activities, astronomy-focused Cosmic Nights and a Sunday farmers market. 

For Myers, the museum’s value extends beyond filling an afternoon. 

“Museums make communities stronger by building a sense of shared identity,” he says. “The Victor Valley Museum is small, but it’s mighty in that it has a lot of power to make the High Desert just a better place to be.”