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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 Lewis The Claremont Lewis Museum of Art exhibition Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron illuminates the extraordinary life and profound influence of Dr. Samella Lewis... Read More

  • Yoga in the Garden – Noontime 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

  • 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 Lewis The Claremont Lewis Museum of Art exhibition Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron illuminates the extraordinary life and profound influence of Dr. Samella Lewis... Read More

  • Claremont Heritage SUNSET RECEPTION

    CGU President's Home 709 N. Harvard Ave, Claremont CA 91711

    Kick Off the 2026 Claremont Heritage Home Tour in Style! Sunset Reception at the Historic Claremont Graduate University's Home Join us for an unforgettable evening ... Friday, October 9, 2026 | 5:30 – 8:00pm Location: 709 N. Harvard Ave, Claremont Evening Highlights: Libations & Hors d’oeuvres | Live jazz Click Here for Advance Tickets: $100... 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 Craftsmen every week!

  • 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 Nights Live is almost here! Depot / Claremont Lewis Museum of Art is the new location for Friday Nights Live. Make sure to drop by... Read More

  • Friday Nights LIVE!

    Claremont Village Claremont CA 91711 US

    Friday Nights LIVE! 6-9pm | Live Music FREE at 3 Claremont Village Venues (May-October 16) City of Claremont | Claremont Chamber | Claremont Village Square | Petiscos | The Back Abbey | Union on Yale FRIDAY OCT 9 CLAREMONT VILLAGE PLAZA - Adjacent to Regency Theatres The Country Squires - Deep Covers SHELTON PARK -... Read More

  • FLEA MARKET

    Garner House Courtyard - Memorial Park 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd, Claremont CA 91711 101 Memorial Park Dr, Claremont, CA, United States

    Claremont Heritage Home Tour Weekend FLEA MARKET at Garner House Courtyard in Memorial Park, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont Sat Oct 10 and Sun Oct 11 | 9am-2pm | FREE Admission Vintage and Artisan Items Who Know What Treasures You'll Find? Browse and Buy while checking-in to the Home Tour on Sunday Oct 11th... Read More

  • Grow Native Nursery Fall Plant Sale 2026

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

    Celebrate 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

  • 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 Lewis The Claremont Lewis Museum of Art exhibition Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron illuminates the extraordinary life and profound influence of Dr. Samella Lewis... Read More