FREE Family Fun this Sunday in Downtown Riverside

It's First Sunday family day this weekend on Dec. 6 in downtown Riverside. Here are some planned activities that will take place at participating organizations:

Riverside Public LibraryThe library will host "How and Why Stories: Fly Away!" with the lead story being "The Bat's Choice." Karen Rae Kraut will read the story in the Magic Tales tent at 2 and 3 p.m. It's set in India where a bat is caught in the middle of a war between the animals and the birds. Kids can also join Mr. Brian at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. to learn how to make film canister rockets.

Riverside Art MuseumRAM is celebrating the holidays with ceramic artist Melissa Culley, who will help visitors turn clay and paint into something magical. North High School Choir will perform their Winter Concert and Mad Science will be on hand performing experiments.

Riverside Metropolitan MuseumVisitors can learn about holidays celebrated in different cultures during the winter season and how these holidays are celebrated.

UCR/California Museum of PhotographyMake 3-D holiday cards with UCR Digital Studio intern Paul Quilici and photo-graphic artist Dave Warner using the Chromo-depth method. Participants will receive all the materials needed to produce two or three cards and a complimentary pair of 3D glasses. Free and open to all ages.

Sweeney Art GalleryFamilies can learn to make unusual ornaments with household materials. (All materials will be provided).

Mission Inn MuseumSee the Mission Inn decked out for its annual Festival of Lights and then make a holiday ornament to take home