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Wonderade Punch List
Inland Empire Weekend
Friday, Oct 16
It is a hot, dry weekend, with Sunday reaching 88 and no rain to speak of, so get outside early and save the afternoon for shade or AC. Frozen the Musical at the California Theatre and the Kwik Stix Fantastical Fun event run both days, and Saturday adds the Halloween Pop-Up at Rizo Sports & TCG.
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The weather read
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Saturday
90° / 73°
Cloudy, 1% rain.
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Sunday
88° / 73°
Sunny, 0% rain.
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Punch List rule this weekend: Outside before 11, shade or AC from 12 to 5, back out after sunset.
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Saturday plan |
 Morning |
Frozen the musical on stage at the California Theatre of the Performing Arts, a cool, indoor escape from the heat. Book now.
California Theatre Of The Performing Arts · Price not listed · Indoors · Book now, limited spots
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 Afternoon |
Free Kwik Stix painting at the Lakeshore Learning Store, an indoor stop out of the afternoon heat.
Lakeshore Learning Store · Free · Indoors
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 Afternoon |
A Halloween pop-up at Rizo Sports and TCG. Check hours before you go.
5225 Canyon Crest Dr Suite #16 · Price not listed · Indoors
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Also Saturday: District 43 Little League Trunk or Treat brings candy and costumes to the ballfield in the afternoon sun, so bring hats, water and a short attention span. (Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun)
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Sunday plan |
| Morning |
Frozen the musical plays again Sunday at the California Theatre. Book now for seats.
California Theatre Of The Performing Arts · Price not listed · Indoors · Book now, limited spots
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| Afternoon |
Kwik Stix painting at Lakeshore Learning runs again Sunday, free and indoors.
Lakeshore Learning Store · Free · Indoors
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Also Sunday: BCS Trunk or Treat 2026 at Bethel Christian Schools is an afternoon candy run in open sun, so go with hats, water and a short attention span. (Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun)
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Dinner, sorted · Vons
Sheet Pan Chicken Night
Protein value: about 51 g protein per $
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Vons boneless skinless chicken breasts are the best protein buy in the ads, about 51 g protein per $. Roast them on one pan, serve with jasmine rice, and let the kids peel mandarins for dessert. |
| Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts |
$1.99/lb |
| Mandarins 3 lb. bag |
$5.00 |
| Fresh Express Chopped Salad, Signature SELECT Snacking Tomatoes 10 oz. or Mini Cucumbers 1 lb. package |
2 for $5.00 |
| Mahatma Jasmine Rice 2 lb. |
$3.49 |
Ad prices good through Tuesday, Oct 20.
How to cook it: Season the chicken breasts and roast on a sheet pan until cooked through. Cook the jasmine rice alongside and serve with snacking tomatoes or mini cucumbers.
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Runner-up dinner · ALDI
Pork Night
At about 26 g protein per $, this boneless pork butt roast from ALDI is the best pork value in the ads. One roast feeds the whole table, and the leftovers make easy sandwiches the next day. Fresh Boneless Half Pork Butt Roast ($2.99 Per Lb., about 26 g protein per $), Pennsylvania Gala Apples 3-lb. Bag ($1.99), Chef's Cupboard Chicken Pot Pie or Steak & Potato Soup 18 oz. ($1.99).
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The weekend bonus
Grab a bag of pumpkin seeds and a bag of sunflower seeds and hold a shady backyard taste test. Kids pick a winner and keep the rest for snack bags.
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Quick grocery wins |
| Lucerne Cage Free Large Eggs 12 ct. Vons · about 59 g protein per $ |
$1.29 |
| Ralphs Milk 1 Gallon Ralphs · about 32 g protein per $ |
$3.79 |
| Fresh Family Pack Ground Chicken 48 oz. ALDI · about 30 g protein per $ |
$7.99 |
| Fresh Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops ALDI · about 24 g protein per $ |
$3.99 Per Lb. |
Ads run Oct 14 to Oct 20. Prices can vary by store, so check your local ad. Protein figures use USDA values and the weight stated in the ad.
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Next week: 57% chance of rain Wednesday. We'll plan indoor backups.
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