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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.

California Botanic Garden

Address
1500 N College Ave
Claremont, CA United States Get Directions
Phone (909) 625-8767
Website http://www.rsabg.org/

Events at this venue

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  • Grow Native Nursery Fall Plant Sale 2026

    California Botanic Garden 1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA, United States

    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... Read More

  • Things That Go Bump in the Night 2026

    Things That Go Bump in the Night 2026
    California Botanic Garden 1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA, United States

    Kick off your fall nighttime fun at California Botanic Garden this October 2nd and 3rd with Things That Go Bump in the Night! Guests are encouraged to bring flashlights to explore the nocturnal worlds of plants and animals at booths and stages scattered throughout the Garden. Attendees can enjoy interactive activities, connect with live animals,... Read More

    $3 – $21

  • California Biodiversity Day Free Day 2026

    California Botanic Garden 1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA, United States

    Celebrate California’s unique biodiversity on September 13th with free admission to the Garden and discover why our incredible native plants make our state so special. In addition to free admission, we're kicking off our celebration of Latino Conservation Week with bilingual Spanish/English activities. 8:00am - 4:00pm Grab coffee and baked treats from Marigold Coffee Collective 9:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am, &... Read More

    Free

  • Garden Groove: Zach Tenorio and Friends with Living Earth and Solarc Brewing

    California Botanic Garden 1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA, United States

    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

    $3 – $65

  • Silent Reading Club Monthly MeetUp at California Botanic Garden

    California Botanic Garden 1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA, United States

    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

  • Cinema Botanica: FernGully: The Last Rainforest

    California Botanic Garden 1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA, United States

    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 admission to the Garden and a free popcorn with optional native plant toppings (this year’s flavors coming soon). All CalBG member children (12 years and... Read More

    $3 – $65

  • First Sunday Family Friendly Bird Walks at California Botanic Garden hosted by the Pomona Valley Bird Alliance

    California Botanic Garden 1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA, United States

    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

  • Yarn in the Yuccas: Fiber Arts Monthly Meetup at California Botanic Garden

    California Botanic Garden 1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA, United States

    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

  • Family Story Time Monthly Meetup at California Botanic Garden

    California Botanic Garden 1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA, United States

    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 ages are... Read More