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.
Week of Events
Grow Native Nursery Fall Plant Sale 2026
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
Monday, October 5, 2026
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Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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Thursday, October 8, 2026
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October 8, 2026 -Exhibition: Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron
Exhibition: Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron
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
Friday, October 9, 2026
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October 9, 2026 -Exhibition: Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron
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October 9, 2026 -Yoga in the Garden – Noontime Flow at California Botanic Garden
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October 9, 2026 -Claremont Heritage SUNSET RECEPTION
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October 9, 2026 -Friday Nights Live
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October 9, 2026 -Claremont Gallery
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October 9, 2026 -Friday Nights LIVE!
Exhibition: Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron
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
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
Claremont Heritage SUNSET RECEPTION
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
Friday Nights Live
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
Claremont Gallery
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!
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
Saturday, October 10, 2026
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October 10, 2026 -FLEA MARKET
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October 10, 2026 -Exhibition: Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron
FLEA MARKET
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
Exhibition: Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron
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
Sunday, October 11, 2026
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October 11, 2026 -Claremont Farmers Market
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October 11, 2026 -FLEA MARKET
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October 11, 2026 -Silent Reading Club Monthly MeetUp at California Botanic Garden
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October 11, 2026 -Exhibition: Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron
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October 11, 2026 -Claremont Heritage HOME TOUR
Claremont Farmers Market
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
FLEA MARKET
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
Silent Reading Club Monthly MeetUp at California Botanic Garden
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
Exhibition: Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron
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 HOME TOUR
44th Annual Claremont Heritage HOME TOUR "Homes with History" Docent-led tours of unique Claremont homes Sunday, Oct 11 / 10am-4pm Check-in required at Memorial Park, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont Click here for tickets and more details... Contact: Claremont Heritage Email: info@claremontheritage.org Phone: 909.621.0848 More Info: https://claremontheritage.org/hometour.html