PLEASE NOTE: Calendar listings will be updated as more details become available.
Events listed generally reflect larger, often Village-wide special occasions. If you are interested in events held at specific businesses, please contact those businesses directly. Calendar listings updated throughout the year - Updated May 18, 2013 - >> Click here to view 11x17 Village Map & Directory (PDF)

WEEKLY
CLAREMONT FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET ... Every Sunday ... 8:00am-1:00pm
A "must see" during weekly strolls on Sunday mornings. Sponsored by The Claremont Forum. Located on Second Street between Indian Hill Blvd and Yale Avenue. Free admission. View Village Claremont's market webpage. View Claremont Forum website. Phone 909-626-3066.

ART MART ... Every Friday evening... 5:00-9:00pm
Enjoy unique, eco-friendly, handmade arts and crafts inside The Packing House, 500 W. First St. Sponsored by Studio Claremont.

MONTHLY
FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK ... 5:30-9:00pm
Opening reception 5:30-7:30pm at Claremont Community Foundation, 205 Yale Avenue, as well as art and crafts exhibits at various sites in the Village including The Packing House. Check the Claremont COURIER on the 1st Friday monthly for a list of participating sites and artists in the First Friday Art Walk.

VILLAGE WALKING TOUR ... First Saturday ... 10:00am-12:00noon
Sponsored by Claremont Heritage. Tour begins in front of the historic Claremont Metrolink Depot, 200 West First St. and ends with a tour of the newly restored College Heights Lemon Packing House, 500 W. First St. Led by a Claremont Heritage tour guide, this enjoyable walk includes the city's commercial, civic and college buildings bringing to life more than a hundred years of Claremont's history. Cost: $5 per person. Reservations recommended. Phone 909-621-0848. View website

THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES WALKING TOUR ... Four tours annually
2013: Saturday, Sept 14 / Nov 9 ... 9:30am-12noon
Cost: $8 per person. Reservations recommended. Call Claremont Heritage at 909-621-0848. View website

MAY

JUNE

Every Friday ... 6:00-9:00pm (Now thru October 25)
FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE!
Lively entertainment performed every Friday night through October at several venues including Village Square Public Plaza (near Laemmle 5 Theatres), Claremont Chamber patio, 205 Yale Avenue, and City Council Chamber Plaza (City Hall - Second St near Harvard Ave). FREE EVENT. Questions? Call Claremont Chamber at 624-1681 or send email to Sonja: ClaremontVillageInfo@gmail.com

June 7: Village Plaza: Solid Ray Woods Combo (jazz/blues) / Chamber patio: Kenneth Johnson (ALT-Country) / City Hall Plaza: Jackson Family Band (folk/rock)

June 14: Village Plaza: Sugar Mountain Mamas (folk/bluegrass) / Chamber patio: Tannin’s (jazz) / City Hall Plaza: Technopagan (electro/original)

June 21: Village Plaza: Dynamite Dawson (soft rock) / Chamber patio: Baba Elefante Trio (jazz) / City Hall Plaza: Nobody’s Station (rock)

June 28: Village Plaza: Sligo Rags (Irish) / Chamber patio: Woodrock (rock) / City Hall Plaza: Steve Rushingwind (Native American flute)

Saturday, June 15 ... Gates open at 10:00am
CLAREMONT FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL
30th annual event features a wide range of folk music, art and workshops. Located nearby the Village at the beautiful Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, 1500 N. College Avenue (north of Foothill Blvd.). Local artists will be selling a variety of art, musical instruments and more. Gourmet food trucks, local micro-breweries and caterers provide refreshments in designated areas. Sponsored by Folk Music Center, 220 Yale Avenue in the Claremont Village. Stop by their store and museum or visit www.folkmusiccenter.com for tickets and more details.

Saturday, June 29 ... 4:00-8:00pm
CLAREMONT VILLAGE BLUES & BREWS - Craft Beer Walk
Enjoy craft beer tastings and food samplings at over 30 Village businesses and rock to live music at numerous venues. Produced annually by Claremont Chamber Village Marketing Group in partnership with Eureka! Burger. Tickets on sale now at select Village businesses and online. View www.claremontbluesandbrews.com Call: 909-626-1147

JULY
Every Friday ... 6:00-9:00pm (Now thru October 25)
FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE!
Lively entertainment performed every Friday night through October at several venues including Village Square Public Plaza (near Laemmle 5 Theatres), Claremont Chamber patio, 205 Yale Avenue, and City Council Chamber Plaza (City Hall - Second St near Harvard Ave). FREE EVENT. Questions? Call Claremont Chamber at 624-1681 or send email to Sonja: ClaremontVillageInfo@gmail.com

July 5: Village Plaza: The Dogs (classic rock) / Chamber patio: Drowsy Maggie (Celtic music) / City Hall Plaza: Paul Valerio (jazz/blues)

July 12: Village Plaza: Claremont Voodoo Society (blues/roots/Americana) / Chamber patio: Lee Powers (standards) / City Hall Plaza: The Vinyl Number (rock)

July 19: Village Plaza: Seth Greenberg Combo (jazz) / Chamber patio: Carl Schaffer Quartet (standards) / City Hall Plaza: Steve Rushingwind (Native American flute)

July 26: Village Plaza: Squeekin’ Wheels (folk/bluegrass) / Chamber patio: No Static (rock) / City Hall Plaza: Patrick Carrico Band (jazz/rock)

Thurs., July 4 - Day-long activities
CLAREMONT'S JULY 4TH CELEBRATION
Sponsored by City of Claremont. Day-long activities take place at Memorial Park. Parade begins at 4:00. Fireworks held at Pomona College. Call Community & Human Services 909-399-5490. View webpage

Monday Night Concerts at Memorial Park ... July 8 thru Sept 2
Note the earlier start time: 7:00-8:30pm
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Annual family tradition -- Summertime concerts at Memorial Park, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd. FREE EVENT. Refreshments available for purchase. Sponsored by Claremont Community and Human Services and Kiwanis Club of Claremont. Phone 909-399-5490. View webpage

July 8: LCR (classic rock)
July 15: Cold Duck (70's top 40)
July 22: Brian Lynn Jones & the Misfit Cowboys (country)
July 29: The Ravelers (classic rock)

SEPTEMBER
Saturday, Sept. 14 ... 4:00-8:00pm
VINTAGE VILLAGE WINE WALK
Sponsored annually by Claremont Chamber Village Marketing Group. Wine tastings at businesses located throughout the Village along with live music at numerous venues. More information as it becomes available. Send email to: ClaremontVillageInfo@gmail.com

OCTOBER
Saturday, Oct. 26 ... 9:00am-5:00pm
VILLAGE VENTURE Arts & Crafts Faire
32nd Annual event sponsored by Claremont Chamber of Commerce. FREE EVENT. Autumn's Largest Arts & Crafts Faire in the Inland Valley! Applications now available. Click to download PDF. View Claremont Village's Village Venture webpage. View Claremont Chamber website. Phone 909-624-1681.

Thursday, Oct. 31
CLAREMONT'S ANNUAL HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES
Trick or Treat in the Village (3:00-5:00) / Fun & Games at the Depot (4:00-7:00)
Sponsored by City of Claremont and Claremont Chamber Village Marketing Group. FREE EVENT. Phone 909-399-5490. View webpage

NOVEMBER
Fri, Nov 8 and Sat, Nov 9 ... 10:00am-4:00pm
65th Annual PILGRIM PLACE FESTIVAL
Enjoy a unique Pilgrim experience at Pilgrim Place, 660 Avery Road, Claremont ... Fun activities for all ages. Art, crafts, rides, booths, terrific food. FREE ADMISSION. Sponsored by Pilgrim Place. Phone 909-621-9581 View website

Thursday, Nov 28 (Thanksgiving) ... Early morning
6th Annual TURKEY TROT in The Village & The Claremont Colleges
Click to view YouTube video of the 2009 Turkey Trot I photographed
Sponsored by Claremont Sunrise Rotary. Starts near the Claremont Depot. View website

DECEMBER
Friday, Dec. 6 ... 5:00-8:00pm
ANNUAL CLAREMONT VILLAGE HOLIDAY PROMENADE & TREELIGHTING CEREMONY
View webpage

December - Selected dates
INLAND PACIFIC BALLET'S THE NUTCRACKER
Truly an awe-inspiring Claremont tradition. Over 100 wonderfully-costumed dancers perform this beautifully-choreographed ballet. See it all at the historic Bridges Auditorium / The Claremont Colleges, 450 N. College Way (east of College Avenue between 4th and 6th Streets), Claremont. Click to view The Nutcracker webpage

ARCHIVED EVENT:
SHOES THAT FIT Springtime 2013 Campaign
Claremont Chamber Village Marketing Group and Shoes That Fit once again partnered in asking you to participate in this much-appreciated program. Their goal was reached to make sure 125 local children in need received new athletic shoes, socks and treats to fill their surprise tote bags. Click to view webpage.

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