Events In Claremont
Looking for the best events near the Inland Empire or San Gabriel Valley this weekend? Just 30 miles from Los Angeles, Claremont is your go-to spot for arts, music, food, and outdoor fun.
From Friday Nights Live and the First Saturday Art Walk to California Botanic Garden programs, Village Venture in October, and the weekly Sunday Farmers & Artisans Market, there’s always something worth the trip.
Make it more than a day trip: Book an overnight stay at one of our local hotels, wake up to brunch, browse boutique shops, and explore local museums and scenic trails. Whether you’re coming from L.A., Ventura, or Riverside, Claremont’s events pair perfectly with a weekend getaway.
Browse our updated calendar below and start planning your stay.
Botanic Garden
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Fiber art in the forest? Crocheting with the cactuses? Felting in the fields? Purling with the palms?Join us for Yarn in the Yuccas and celebrate the end of the work week with a creative and relaxing midday get together, while surrounded by the beauty of growing nature. Bring your fiber arts related craft materials (knitting, crocheting, felting,... Read More |
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These free family-friendly walks will lead you through the beautiful, winding trails of California Botanic Garden showing how you can spot and identify your local bird life.Meet Pomona Valley Bird Alliance hosts at the Garden entrance at 8:00 a.m. for free admission. This family-friendly bird walk is approximately 2 hours long and is perfect for... Read More |
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Take a moment to reconnect with the beauty of nature while you connect with your mind and body with Yoga in the Garden led by Marcella Jacobs, certified yoga instructor.Marcella Jacobs (she/her) is a certified yoga instructor dedicated to creating an inclusive, all-levels space to build strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. Based in the Greater Los... Read More
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Cinema Botanica is a nature-themed outdoor film series, presented in California Botanic Garden’s magical Forest Pavilion. Each screening features pre-movie crafts and themed trivia, and every paid ticket comes with... Read More
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Cinema Botanica: FernGully: The Last RainforestJoin fairy Christa and the magical and animal inhabitants of FernGully as they fight the humans who are trying to destroy their rainforest home and the evil spirit of Hexxus who feeds off of pollution. This animated classic takes you back to the good old days of hand-drawn animation, complete with musical... Read More |
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The Run for Fun Meetup has moved to a new time! Now scheduled for select Sunday mornings each month.Running is usually not allowed in the Garden, but we’re making an exception! Join CalBG staff for a monthly group running meetup on the Communities Loop Trail. We’ll meet at the Outdoor Classroom to stretch and warm up... Read More
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Calling all book lovers! Come read with fellow friends of nature in the Garden. No assigned books, no forced chit-chat: each Meetup will feature c. 20 mins for optional informal discussion of current book choices and recommendations, followed by silent reading in community. Reading location will change each month (indoor spaces provided in case of... Read More |
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CalBG Members will enjoy early-morning member-only hours and a free coffee or tea for their morning walk! Members gain garden entry at 7AM, drinks available from 7-10AM.No registration needed – just show proof of membership upon entry for your free drink!Contact: California Botanic GardenEmail: info@calbg.orgPhone: 909.625.8767Visit https://www.calbg.org/events-programs/events for tickets and more information. |
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Wake up with our native plants in a peaceful hour-long walking tour led by one of our experienced Garden Guides!Take a stroll in the Garden before we open for the public on a guided journey on our native plants and their adaptability and tolerance in the California summer. This walk will be led by one... Read More |
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Take a moment to reconnect with the beauty of nature while you connect with your mind and body with Yoga in the Garden as Sarah Sawyer, certified yoga instructor, guides you through a peaceful, gentle flow.Sarah Sawyer is a certified yoga instructor based in the Inland Empire and is the founder of The Yoga Stream... Read More |
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Garden Groove presents unique musical performances framed by the unique sights, sounds, and smells of California Botanic Garden’s enchanting Forest Pavilion. Each concert features a local, small business drinks vendor featuring Taste Wild native plant inspired drink offerings. All tickets include admission to the Garden, plus member tickets include drink discounts! Enjoy a pre-concert picnic in... Read More
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Garden Groove: Living Earth with Solarc BrewingGarden friends Living Earth and their partners at Solarc Brewing return with a program of eclectic and inspiring performances curated to connect with Garden sounds, smells, and feelings. Solarc will be on hand to sell specialty Taste Wild beer and tea offerings brewed with plants harvested from the Garden.Living... Read More |
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Class Description:Relax in the open air while you create a hand-drawn piece of artwork. Using a pen and watercolor, capture the essence of the garden at twilight under the guidance of Cali Tutkowski, a science illustrator, botanist, and CalBG's 2026 Botanical Illustration Intern. Cali will guide and inspire you to focus on key features of... Read More |
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Wind down underneath the dappled lights from our oak canopy with a peaceful hour-long walking tour led by one of our experienced Garden Guides.Take a stroll in the Garden after we close for the public on a guided journey on our native habitat - Oak Woodlands! This walk will be led by one of our... Read More |
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Take a moment to reconnect with the beauty of nature while you connect with your mind and body with Yoga in the Garden as Sarah Sawyer, certified yoga instructor, guides you through a peaceful, gentle flow.Sarah Sawyer is a certified yoga instructor based in the Inland Empire and is the founder of The Yoga Stream... Read More |
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Fiber art in the forest? Crocheting with the cactuses? Felting in the fields? Purling with the palms?Join us for Yarn in the Yuccas and celebrate the end of the work week with a creative and relaxing midday get together, while surrounded by the beauty of growing nature. Bring your fiber arts related craft materials (knitting, crocheting, felting,... Read More |
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This class is designed for nature lovers and enthusiastic learners alike, and offers an introduction to the amazing California native plants growing right around us. Led by Seth Johnson, an enrolled member of the Gabrieleño San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians, we’ll open with an engaging group discussion covering key Southern California plant species. Honoring... Read More |
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These free family-friendly walks will lead you through the beautiful, winding trails of California Botanic Garden showing how you can spot and identify your local bird life.Meet Pomona Valley Bird Alliance hosts at the Garden entrance at 8:00 a.m. for free admission. This family-friendly bird walk is approximately 2 hours long and is perfect for... Read More |