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
Small Business Saturday
For Shoppers: Find participating small businesses(Link is external) in your area For Chamber Members and small business owners: Get free Small Business Saturday marketing materials(Link is external) - including sample posters, and social media resources
Monday, November 23, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, November 24, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, November 25, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, November 26, 2026
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November 26, 2026 -Exhibition “Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron”
Exhibition “Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron”
"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
Friday, November 27, 2026
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November 27, 2026 -Yarn in the Yuccas: Fiber Arts Monthly Meetup at California Botanic Garden
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November 27, 2026 -Claremont Gallery
Yarn in the Yuccas: Fiber Arts Monthly Meetup at California Botanic Garden
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
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!
Saturday, November 28, 2026
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November 28, 2026 -Chamber’s Open House
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November 28, 2026 -Exhibition “Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron”
Chamber’s Open House
Visit the Chamber's Office and Visitor Center for our Open House. Stroll through the Claremont Village for your holiday shopping and drop by for your Claremont themed gifts at The Claremont Shop. Let's shop local!
Exhibition “Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron”
"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
Sunday, November 29, 2026
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November 29, 2026 -Claremont Farmers Market
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November 29, 2026 -Claremont Farmers and Artisans Market
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
Claremont Farmers and Artisans Market
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