Summer Nights Are Perfect for Strolling in Claremont

"Friday Nights Live" in the Claremont Village – Every Friday Night

All ages are welcome to enjoy bands performing free, live music, including pop, funk and jazz, every Friday night in public venues throughout Claremont's downtown area. The music series continues through Oct. 28. More information at http://www.thevillageclaremont.com/vilcal.html

Thursday nights, June 30 thru Aug. 4 – "Garden Groove" Summer Concert Series at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden

Enjoy great music, picnic dinners and cool Claremont evenings at the Garden's annual summer concert series. The Garden reopens to guests at 6 p.m., concerts begin at 7 p.m. Tickets available online or at the gate. More information at http://www.rsabg.org/

July 1 – First Friday Art Walk

Held on the first Friday of each month, this family-friendly arts festival transforms Claremont's Village into an arts district, featuring the work of visual artists, live musicians, street performers and children's activities. Participating artists are predominantly from Claremont and surrounding communities. Art exhibits occur at the College Heights Packing House and participating businesses. More information at http://www.artwalkclaremont.com/.

July 4 – Fourth of July Celebration and Festival

Claremont's 63rd annual Independence Day celebration is entitled, "We the People…Celebrate!" Community-oriented activities in Memorial Park include a traditional pancake breakfast, festival and food booths, and children's and family games. The festivities culminate with one of Southern California's largest fireworks shows and a classic rock concert at Pomona College. Details at http://www.ci.claremont.ca.us/ps.leisurerecreation.cfm?ID=1817.

"Concerts in the Park" – Monday, July 11 and until September 5, 2011

The concerts are held at Memorial Park and begin at 7:30 pm.  The concert series is a tradition in Claremont and features a variety of musical genres including rock and roll, blues, oldies, and reggae. If you will be attending one of the concerts, remember to bring a blanket and chairs for seating. The Claremont Kiwanis Club will be selling refreshments but you may bring in your own food and drink. For more information, email [email protected].

Sept. 9 – Vintage Village Wine Walk

The 10th annual event will feature wine tastings at businesses throughout the downtown Claremont Village business district. This event sells outs annually; tickets go on sale on August 1. More information at http://www.thevillageclaremont.com/winewalk.html.