🎉 In & Around La Verne: A roundup of local events
A curated a list for Nov. 27-Dec. 7. From the Claremont Turkey Trot to tree lightings, community projects and volunteer opportunities, your calendar is about to fill up!
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What’s happening this weekend and next
🦃 Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, Nov. 27
☕️ 🍩 Thankful for caffeine and sprinkles? Us too. We curated a list of places in La Verne where you can grab a cup (and a cruller) on Thanksgiving Day. (We called to confirm hours.)
🏃♂️Claremont Turkey Trot Presented by Claremont Sunrise Rotary
Thursday, Nov. 27, 7:30 a.m. Kid’s Fun Run, 8:30 a.m. 5K Run/Walk
Starts at Claremont’s Memorial Park
$23 for kids, $54 for adults (prices increase after Nov. 23)
The 18th annual Claremont Turkey Trot has a new start/finish location this year. The scenic course winds its way through the tree-lined streets of the Claremont Colleges and the adjacent historic neighborhoods.
More information and registration
🖼️ Foster Rhodes Jackson Exhibition - The Search for Organic Architecture
Monday-Friday through Dec. 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Ginger Elliott Exhibition Center - adjacent to Garner House in Memorial Park
840 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont
Free exhibition
Architect Foster Rhodes Jackson studied under Frank Lloyd Wright before moving to Chino, California, in 1946. Over his career, he designed hundreds of distinctive homes across Southern California, both custom and speculative. By the mid-1950s, Jackson had relocated his practice to his home in La Verne, where he continued working until his death in the late 1990s.
More information
🌹California Botanic Garden Green Day - Free Admission
Friday, Nov. 28, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
California Botanic Garden
1500 N. College Ave., Claremont
Escape the holiday bustle and express your gratitude for nature with a visit to California Botanic Garden on “Green Friday.” A limited number of free tickets are available for public general admission, so reserve your spot today! Registration required
More information
🔆 Imaginarium Land of Oz
Friday, Nov. 28, 5-10 p.m.
Fairplex, The Lagoon & Glade
1101 W McKinley Ave. Pomona
A holiday experience inspired by the world of Oz. Walk through two acres of illuminated gardens, fantasy creatures, storybook characters, forest mazes, and huge themed displays filled with millions of lights. The event also features free nightly circus performances by Cirque Legacy, holiday treats, balloon drops, a scavenger hunt, carnival rides, and games.
Great for kids!
Tickets start at $20.50 for kids, $25.50 for adults. Family and group discounts available.
Parking at Gate 17, $20.
More information, buy tickets
🛍️ Shop Small Business Saturday
Saturday, Nov. 29 all day!
Shop small businesses throughout La Verne.
When you shop small, you’re not just buying a product, you’re investing in your community.
Gardening Day at San Dimas Canyon Nature Center
Saturday, Nov. 29, 8-11 a.m.
San Dimas Canyon Nature Center
1628 Sycamore Canyon Rd., San Dimas
A morning of hands-on gardening, native planting and restoration. We Explore Earth and LA Hikes are teaming up with the Gardening Club at San Dimas Canyon Nature Center for a special day of community connection and ecological care.
Family-friendly, open to all ages and all levels of experience.
👩🌾Claremont Farmers Market
Sunday, Nov. 30, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Claremont Village
Centered around Yale and Harvard Avenues, near the Claremont Colleges.
More information
What’s the parking sitch? Three-hour parking is available in lots throughout the Village and the parking structure located on the southwest corner of College Avenue and First Street.
Volunteer Planting Days
Sunday, Nov. 30, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 6, 8 a.m.-noon
La Verne Parent Participation Preschool
909 Juanita Ave., La Verne
Connect with the earth, get your hands dirty, and help build this community space. Children are welcome!
RSVP and learn more
🎄La Verne City Hall Tree Lighting
Monday, Dec. 1, 6-6:30 p.m.
City Hall
3660 D. St., La Verne
We’ve been told Santa Claus will be there!
For more information, call the Parks & Recreation Office at (909) 596-8700.
👨⚖️City Council Meeting
Monday, Dec. 1, 6:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
3660 D. St., La Verne
Join via Zoom
Agenda TBD. Check the City of La Verne website for more information.
🎄City of Claremont Holiday Promenade & Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, Dec. 5, 5-8 p.m.
More information
- Live Reindeer 5-8 p.m. Shelton Park, W Bonita Avenue & Harvard Avenue North
Great for kids! Free. Reserve a spot in advance! - Visit Santa Claus
Claremont City Hall, 207 Harvard Ave. N, Claremont
Free. - Tree lighting 6 p.m. at The Depot
The Depot, 200 W First St., Claremont
Free.
Note: Eastbound First Street will be closed between Harvard Avenue and Yale Avenue 4:30-8:00 p.m.
🎅 Brunch with Santa & Friends
Saturday, Dec. 6, 9-11 a.m.
Community Center, 3680 D. St., La Verne
🎄City of San Dimas 15th annual Holiday Extravaganza
Saturday, Dec. 6, 3-9 p.m. Parade starts at 4 p.m.
Downtown San Dimas
121 N San Dimas Ave., San Dimas
Great for kids!
$15 for wristbands (kids 13 and under)
More information, purchase wristbands
☃️ Winter Wonderland
Sunday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Heritage Park, 5001 Via de Mansion
🎅Sleigh the Day
Visit Santa Claus Friday, Dec. 5, 5-8 p.m. at Claremont City Hall, 207 Harvard Ave. N, Claremont. Free event. More information
Santa Claus, Mrs Claus and the Grinch will make special appearances at the City of San Dimas Holiday Extravaganza. $15 wristband for entry to all events. More information and purchase wristbands
Santa’s rolling through La Verne on Christmas morning! Beginning at 7 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 25, sirens will announce his arrival as he passes by homes to share holiday greetings. Visit laverneca.gov/ChristmasMorning for maps and estimated sighting times.
Check out this local guide created by Macaroni Kid to find more places where Santa will be for photos, special events, storytimes, pet visits, and more throughout our nearby communities this holiday season.
In case you missed it.
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🧡 Do Good, Feel Good
Holiday drives and giving opportunities in our community.
Sowing Seeds for Life, La Verne
Drivers and volunteers are needed to help serve our community.
Email receptionist@sowingseedsforlife.org
More information
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Dec. 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2645 Amherst St., La Verne
More information
Lights & Sirens Toy Drive
Through Dec. 12
Donate new, unwrapped toys. Look for the white bins and blue posters.
Drop off at any of these locations:
- Public Safety Building
2061 Third St. La Verne - La Verne City Hall (lobby)
3660 D St., La Verne - La Verne Community Center
3680 D St., La Verne - Fire Station #1
2061 Third St., La Verne - Fire Station #2
4785 Wheeler Ave., La Verne - Fire Station #3
5100 Esperanza Dr.,La Verne
More information at lavernefire.org/toydrive.
House of Ruth Holiday Store Wish List
Bring items to the Pomona outreach by Dec. 12. Call (909) 623-4364 for more info.
House of Ruth’s Annual Holiday Store provides new toys and gifts to survivors and their children at no cost. View the Wish List online
More details on donating on the House of Ruth website
What have we missed? Email newstips@lavernedaily.org and let us know about local drives, fundraisers and community support efforts so we can help spread the word.
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