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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.

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  • First Sunday Family Friendly Bird Walks at California Botanic Garden hosted by the Pomona Valley Bird Alliance

    California Botanic Garden 1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA, United States

    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

  • Yoga in the Garden – Evening Flow at California Botanic Garden

    California Botanic Garden, 1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA 91711, USA

    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

  • Cinema Botanica: FernGully: The Last Rainforest

    California Botanic Garden 1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA, United States

    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

    $3 – $65

  • Cinema Botanica: FernGully Movie Night at California Botanic Garden

    California Botanic Garden, 1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA 91711, USA

    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

  • Run for Fun Monthly Meetup at California Botanic Garden

    California Botanic Garden, 1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA 91711, USA

    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

  • Silent Reading Club Monthly MeetUp at California Botanic Garden

    California Botanic Garden 1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA, United States

    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

  • August Member Morning

    California Botanic Garden, 1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA 91711, USA

    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.

  • Dawn Walk at California Botanic Garden

    California Botanic Garden, 1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA 91711, USA

    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

  • Yoga in the Garden – Weekend Morning Flow at California Botanic Garden

    California Botanic Garden, 1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA 91711, USA

    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

  • Garden Groove: Zach Tenorio and Friends with Living Earth and Solarc Brewing

    California Botanic Garden 1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA, United States

    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

    $3 – $65