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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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  • Yarn in the Yuccas: Fiber Arts Monthly Meetup at California Botanic Garden

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

    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

  • Silent Reading Club Monthly MeetUp at California Botanic Garden

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

    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

  • Family Story Time Monthly Meetup at California Botanic Garden

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

    Gather with fellow nature lovers for Family Story Time in the Garden! During this monthly meetup CalBG staff and volunteers will select nature themed picture books to share with young garden visitors and their caregivers. Each month Story Time will be followed by an optional short walk or easy activity for participants. Children of all ages are... Read More

  • Yarn in the Yuccas: Fiber Arts Monthly Meetup at California Botanic Garden

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

    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

  • Silent Reading Club Monthly MeetUp at California Botanic Garden

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

    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