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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Yoga in the Garden – Evening Flow at California Botanic Garden
California Botanic Garden, 1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA 91711, USATake 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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Yarn in the Yuccas: Fiber Arts Monthly Meetup at California Botanic Garden
California Botanic Garden, 1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA 91711, USAFiber 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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Identification & Harvesting Using Traditional Ecological Knowledge – Class at California Botanic Garden
California Botanic Garden, 1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA 91711, USAThis 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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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 91711, USAThese 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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Yoga in the Garden – Morning Flow at California Botanic Garden
California Botanic Garden, 1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA 91711, USATake 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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Ink in the Garden Art Class at California Botanic Garden
California Botanic Garden, 1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA 91711, USAClass Description:Step into the garden and let it inspire you. In this class we'll use ink and watercolor, a timeless combination that brings nature to life on the page.With your instructor, you'll learn the fundamentals of both mediums while sketching wildlife. We'll start with graceful branches, leaves, and flowers, then move on to a woolly... Read More
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California Biodiversity Day Free Day 2026
California Botanic Garden 1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA, United StatesCelebrate California’s unique biodiversity on September 13th with free admission to the Garden and discover why our incredible native plants make our state so special. In addition to free admission, we're kicking off our celebration of Latino Conservation Week with bilingual Spanish/English activities. 8:00am - 4:00pm Grab coffee and baked treats from Marigold Coffee Collective 9:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am, &... Read More
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FREE ADMISSION DAY at California Botanic Garden, California Biodiversity Day 2026
Celebrate California’s unique biodiversity on September 13th with free admission to the Garden and discover why our incredible native plants make our state so special.In addition to free admission, we're kicking off our celebration of Latino Conservation Week with bilingual Spanish/English activities.8:00am - 4:00pm Grab coffee and baked treats from Marigold Coffee Collective9:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am, & 12:00pm Bilingual behind-the-scenes tours... Read More
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Run for Fun Monthly Meetup at California Botanic Garden
California Botanic Garden, 1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA 91711, USAThe 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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Silent Reading Club Monthly MeetUp at California Botanic Garden
California Botanic Garden, 1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA 91711, USACalling 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

