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 21, 2026
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Tuesday, December 22, 2026
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Wednesday, December 23, 2026
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Thursday, December 24, 2026
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December 24, 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 25, 2026
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December 25, 2026 -Yarn in the Yuccas: Fiber Arts Monthly Meetup at California Botanic Garden
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
Saturday, December 26, 2026
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December 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
Sunday, December 27, 2026
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December 27, 2026 -Claremont Farmers 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 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