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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”

    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

  • 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 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 bites and refreshments. Be sure to mark your calendar each month, you may find the perfect statement piece for your home and collection!

    Free
  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

    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

  • 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

  • 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