Events In Claremont
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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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
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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!
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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 |
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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 | Explore Claremont's history including the significance of the railroad, citrus crops, The Claremont Colleges and the Village | $20/person | Reservations required - Phone 909.621.0848... Read 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!
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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
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These free family-friendly walks will lead you through the beautiful, winding trails of California Botanic Garden showing how you can spot and identify your local bird life.Meet Pomona Valley Bird Alliance hosts at the Garden entrance at 8:00 a.m. for free admission. This family-friendly bird walk is approximately 2 hours long and is perfect for... Read More |
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Take a moment to reconnect with the beauty of nature while you connect with your mind and body with Yoga in the Garden led by Marcella Jacobs, certified yoga instructor.Marcella Jacobs (she/her) is a certified yoga instructor dedicated to creating an inclusive, all-levels space to build strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. Based in the Greater Los... Read More
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Test your knowledge while sipping on craft beers and enjoying your favorite Italian dishes at Eddie's Trivia Nights! Hosted by our friend Jimmy Nebula! Check-In time is 6:10pm. Top teams will receive prizes. Follow us on social media for more information on upcoming trivia theme nights!
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Cinema Botanica is a nature-themed outdoor film series, presented in California Botanic Garden’s magical Forest Pavilion. Each screening features pre-movie crafts and themed trivia, and every paid ticket comes with... Read More
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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!
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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 |
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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
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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
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The Run for Fun Meetup has moved to a new time! Now scheduled for select Sunday mornings each month.Running is usually not allowed in the Garden, but we’re making an exception! Join CalBG staff for a monthly group running meetup on the Communities Loop Trail. We’ll meet at the Outdoor Classroom to stretch and warm up... Read More |
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CalBG Members will enjoy early-morning member-only hours and a free coffee or tea for their morning walk! Members gain garden entry at 7AM, drinks available from 7-10AM.No registration needed – just show proof of membership upon entry for your free drink!Contact: California Botanic GardenEmail: info@calbg.orgPhone: 909.625.8767Visit https://www.calbg.org/events-programs/events for tickets and more information. |
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Wake up with our native plants in a peaceful hour-long walking tour led by one of our experienced Garden Guides!Take a stroll in the Garden before we open for the public on a guided journey on our native plants and their adaptability and tolerance in the California summer. This walk will be led by one... Read More
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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!
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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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 |
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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!
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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
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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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
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Friday Nights LIVE! 6-9pm | Live Music FREE at 3 Claremont Village Venues (May-October) City of Claremont | Claremont Chamber | Claremont Village Square | Petiscos | The Back Abbey | Union on Yale FRIDAY AUGUST 28 CLAREMONT VILLAGE PLAZA - Adjacent to Laemmle Theatres Blues & Fries - Jazz/Blues SHELTON PARK - Corner of... Read More |
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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 |
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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
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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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
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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 |
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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
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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
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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 |
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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
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These free family-friendly walks will lead you through the beautiful, winding trails of California Botanic Garden showing how you can spot and identify your local bird life.Meet Pomona Valley Bird Alliance hosts at the Garden entrance at 8:00 a.m. for free admission. This family-friendly bird walk is approximately 2 hours long and is perfect for... Read More
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First Sunday Family Friendly Bird Walks hosted by the Pomona Valley Bird Alliance | First Sundays Monthly / 8 am - 10 am | California Botanic Garden | 1500 N. College Ave, Claremont | These free family-friendly walks will lead you through the beautiful, winding trails of California Botanic Garden showing how you can spot... Read More |