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
Monday, December 7, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
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December 8, 2026 -Holiday Showcase
Holiday Showcase
INTERESTED IN SPONSORING BUSINESS OVER BREAKFAST? PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A BUSINESS OVER BREAKFAST SPONSORSHIP INTEREST FORM. The Claremont Chamber will give updates, and you will have a chance to network with fellow Chamber Members. Enjoy the benefits of building those powerful professional connections and watch your business grow! The meeting format includes introductions,... Read More
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, December 10, 2026
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December 10, 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, December 11, 2026
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December 11, 2026 -Claremont Gallery
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, December 12, 2026
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December 12, 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
Sunday, December 13, 2026
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December 13, 2026 -Claremont Farmers Market
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December 13, 2026 -Claremont Farmers and Artisans Market
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December 13, 2026 -Silent Reading Club Monthly MeetUp at California Botanic Garden
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 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
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
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