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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Pressed Plant Art: Fall Colors – Art Class at California Botanic Garden
California Botanic Garden, 1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA 91711, USAClass Dates: This two-part class meets twice.Session 1: Sunday, September 20Session 2: Sunday, September 27Class Description:Join Annica Wu—CalBG Herbarium Collections Manager—and learn to collect and preserve plants using herbarium techniques to create one-of-a-kind art pieces (cards, postcards, bookmarks). Week 1 will be the collection component where we will walk around the garden to collect beautiful fall... Read More
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September Member Morning at California Botanic Garden
California Botanic Garden, 1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA 91711, USACalBG 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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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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Pressed Plant Art: Fall Colors – Art Class at California Botanic Garden
California Botanic Garden, 1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA 91711, USAClass Dates: This two-part class meets twice. Sunday, September 27th, is the second session of this class. Please refer to this link for more information.Session 1: Sunday, September 20Session 2: Sunday, September 27Class Description:Join Annica Wu—CalBG Herbarium Collections Manager—and learn to collect and preserve plants using herbarium techniques to create one-of-a-kind art pieces (cards, postcards, bookmarks).... Read More
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Things That Go Bump in the Night – Friday 2026 at California Botanic Garden
California Botanic Garden, 1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA 91711, USANighttime fun for all ages returns to the Garden this October with Things That Go Bump in the Night!Bring your flashlight and explore the nocturnal worlds of plants and animals. Enjoy interactive activities and shows, connect with live animals, make creepy crawly crafts, and grab dinner at a food truck. Stay tuned to see the... Read More
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Things That Go Bump in the Night 2026
California Botanic Garden 1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA, United StatesKick off your fall nighttime fun at California Botanic Garden this October 2nd and 3rd with Things That Go Bump in the Night! Guests are encouraged to bring flashlights to explore the nocturnal worlds of plants and animals at booths and stages scattered throughout the Garden. Attendees can enjoy interactive activities, connect with live animals,... Read More
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Things That Go Bump in the Night 2026
California Botanic Garden 1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA, United StatesKick off your fall nighttime fun at California Botanic Garden this October 2nd and 3rd with Things That Go Bump in the Night! Guests are encouraged to bring flashlights to explore the nocturnal worlds of plants and animals at booths and stages scattered throughout the Garden. Attendees can enjoy interactive activities, connect with live animals,... Read More
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Yoga in the Garden – Noontime 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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Grow Native Nursery Fall Plant Sale 2026
California Botanic Garden 1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA, United StatesCelebrate the seasonal opening of Grow Native Nursery, the California native plant retail nursery of California Botanic Garden, at the Fall Plant Sale on October 10th and 11th. The fall plant sale comes at the perfect time of year for garden planning and planting in Southern California and offers the most comprehensive selection of native... 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