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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 at California Botanic Garden

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

    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

  • Garden Groove: Zach Tenorio and Friends with Living Earth and Solarc Brewing

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

    Garden Groove presents unique musical performances framed by the unique sights, sounds, and smells of California Botanic Garden’s enchanting Forest Pavilion. Each concert features a local, small business drinks vendor featuring Taste Wild native plant inspired drink offerings. All tickets include admission to the Garden, plus member tickets include drink discounts! Enjoy a pre-concert picnic in... Read More

    $3 – $65

  • Garden Groove: Living Earth Summer Concert at California Botanic Garden

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

    Garden Groove: Living Earth with Solarc BrewingGarden friends Living Earth and their partners at Solarc Brewing return with a program of eclectic and inspiring performances curated to connect with Garden sounds, smells, and feelings. Solarc will be on hand to sell specialty Taste Wild beer and tea offerings brewed with plants harvested from the Garden.Living... Read More

  • Evening Field Sketch & Sip (Mocktail Edition) at California Botanic Garden

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

    ‍Class Description:Relax in the open air while you create a hand-drawn piece of artwork. Using a pen and watercolor, capture the essence of the garden at twilight under the guidance of Cali Tutkowski, a science illustrator, botanist, and CalBG's 2026 Botanical Illustration Intern. Cali will guide and inspire you to focus on key features of... Read More

  • Claremont Gallery

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

    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, United States

    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

  • Twilight Walk at California Botanic Garden

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

    Wind down underneath the dappled lights from our oak canopy with a peaceful hour-long walking tour led by one of our experienced Garden Guides.Take a stroll in the Garden after we close for the public on a guided journey on our native habitat - Oak Woodlands! This walk will be led by one of our... 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... Read More

  • Yoga in the Garden – Evening 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