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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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  • Exhibition: Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron

    Claremont Lewis Museum of Art - Claremont Depot 200 W. First Street, Claremont CA 91711 US

    Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron August 15–November 15, 2026 Claremont Lewis Museum of Art 200 W. First St., Claremont Exhibition Illuminates the Legacy of Scripps Art History Professor Samella... Read More

  • Exhibition: Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron

    Claremont Lewis Museum of Art - Claremont Depot 200 W. First Street, Claremont CA 91711 US

    Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron August 15–November 15, 2026 Claremont Lewis Museum of Art 200 W. First St., Claremont Exhibition Illuminates the Legacy of Scripps Art History Professor Samella... Read More

  • Opening Exhibition: Stitching Our Stories

    Ginger Elliott Gallery - Memorial Park 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont CA 91711 US 301 Indiana Ave, United States

    Claremont Heritage presents: STITCHING OUR STORIES - The Asian Perspective Ginger Elliott Gallery / Free Admission | Memorial Park, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont (adjacent to Garner House) Designer/Curator:... Read More

  • Friday Nights Live

    In front of Claremont Lewis Museum of Art 200 W 1st St, Claremont, CA 91711 Village Plaza 101 N Indian Hill, Claremont, CA 91711 Shelton Park W. Bonita & N. Harvard Ave., CA 91711

    Friday Nights Live is free live music open to the public. Dine and shop the local businesses in the Claremont Village, after drop by to listen to great tunes! Friday... Read More

  • Claremont Gallery

    Packing House - Atrium 532 W. First St, Claremont CA 91711

    Claremont Gallery Market at the Packing House Every Friday | 6:00pm - 9:00pm Claremont Packing House Atrium 532 W. First St, Claremont, CA FREE Admission New Contemporary Art, Makers, and... Read More

  • Identification & Harvesting Using Traditional Ecological Knowledge – Class at California Botanic Garden

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

    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

  • Claremont Village Guided Walking Tour

    Meet at Claremont Depot 200 W. First St, Claremont

    Guided Walking Tour of the historic Claremont Village led by a docent from Claremont Heritage | Arrive before 10:00am in front of the Claremont Depot, 200 W. First Street |... Read More

  • Exhibition: Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron

    Claremont Lewis Museum of Art - Claremont Depot 200 W. First Street, Claremont CA 91711 US

    Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron August 15–November 15, 2026 Claremont Lewis Museum of Art 200 W. First St., Claremont Exhibition Illuminates the Legacy of Scripps Art History Professor Samella... Read More

  • Claremont Village Art Walk

    Claremont Village Art Walk
    Claremont Village - Several Sites, Claremont CA 91711 299 W. 2nd St., Claremont, CA, United States +1 more

    The Claremont Village Marketing Group Art Walk takes place every first Saturday in the Claremont Village from 5 to 8 pm. Each Art Walk features local galleries, amazing artists, light... Read More

    Free

  • Art Walk: Stitching Our Stories

    Ginger Elliott Gallery - Memorial Park 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont CA 91711 US 301 Indiana Ave, United States

    Claremont Heritage presents: STITCHING OUR STORIES - The Asian Perspective Ginger Elliott Gallery / Free Admission | Memorial Park, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont (adjacent to Garner House) Designer/Curator:... Read More