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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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  • 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

  • Family Story Time at California Botanic Garden

    California Botanic Garden 1500 N College Ave Claremont, CA 91711

    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... Read More

  • Exhibition “Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron”

    The Claremont Lewis Museum of Art, located in the historic Claremont Depot at 200 W. First Street next to the Metrolink Station.

    "Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron" illuminates the extraordinary life and profound influence of Dr. Samella Lewis as an art historian, educator, philanthropist, and artist. The exhibition, curated by her Scripps student Francine Farr, includes works by Claude Lewis, Harmon Outlaw, Alison Saar, Howard Smith and others, as well as drawings and prints by Samella... 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!

  • Exhibition “Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron”

    The Claremont Lewis Museum of Art, located in the historic Claremont Depot at 200 W. First Street next to the Metrolink Station.

    "Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron" illuminates the extraordinary life and profound influence of Dr. Samella Lewis as an art historian, educator, philanthropist, and artist. The exhibition, curated by her Scripps student Francine Farr, includes works by Claude Lewis, Harmon Outlaw, Alison Saar, Howard Smith and others, as well as drawings and prints by Samella... Read More

  • Claremont Farmers Market new logo.

    Claremont Farmers Market

    Claremont Farmers Market
    200 N. Harvard Ave, Claremont Village, Claremont CA 91711 US 200 block Harvard Ave, Claremont, CA, United States

    A Market With A Mission — Every Sunday from 8 AM to 1 PM, the Claremont Village fills with fresh produce, handmade goods, flowers, and friendly faces. It’s a place to shop local, connect with neighbors, and support small farms and businesses. Behind the booths and farm stands is a bigger purpose. As a nonprofit... Read More

  • Claremont Farmers and Artisans Market

    Claremont Village at Harvard Ave Claremont CA 91711 US

    Sundays / 8am-1pm / 100-200 blocks of Harvard Ave / Claremont Village The Claremont Farmers & Artisans Market is located on Harvard Ave. in the Claremont Village. (Just across the street from City Hall.) Parking is available throughout the Village. We are a Certified Farmers Market -- California Certified Farmers’ Markets are the “real thing,”... Read More

  • Exhibition “Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron”

    The Claremont Lewis Museum of Art, located in the historic Claremont Depot at 200 W. First Street next to the Metrolink Station.

    "Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron" illuminates the extraordinary life and profound influence of Dr. Samella Lewis as an art historian, educator, philanthropist, and artist. The exhibition, curated by her Scripps student Francine Farr, includes works by Claude Lewis, Harmon Outlaw, Alison Saar, Howard Smith and others, as well as drawings and prints by Samella... 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