Mark your calendars! 🎉 We have a list of local events you won’t want to miss Dec. 4-14
It's December, do you know where to find Santa? If not, we have a list for you. Plus, local concerts, toy drives and more opportunities for you to give back to our community.
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It’s December, neighbors—can you believe it? Here’s where you can track down Santa 🎅
Visit Santa Friday, Dec. 5, 5-8 p.m. at Claremont City Hall, 207 Harvard Ave. N, Claremont during the City of Claremont Holiday Promenade & Tree Lighting Ceremony. Free event. You don’t want to miss meeting the live reindeer from 5-8 p.m. at Shelton Park, W Bonita Avenue & Harvard Avenue North. Great for kids! More information
Have brunch with Santa and friends Saturday, Dec. 6, 9-11 a.m. at the La Verne Community Center, 3680 D. St., La Verne. Take holiday-themed pictures with peers, build ornaments, take photos with Santa, and enjoy hand-crafted hot chocolate. A pancake breakfast-themed brunch will be served. Preregistration is required for this event for all children and adults. $10. More information and registration
Santa, Mrs Claus and the Grinch will make special appearances at the City of San Dimas Holiday Extravaganza Saturday, Dec. 6 from 3-9 p.m. $15 wristband for entry to all events. More information and purchase wristbands
The Old Town La Verne Holiday Stroll Saturday, Dec. 13 from noon-5:30 p.m. includes a craft fair (starting at noon), photos with Santa (3–5 p.m.), live music, and a tree lighting at 5:30 p.m. Free!
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, story times, pet visits, and more throughout our nearby communities this holiday season.
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What’s happening this weekend and next
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.
Jackson designed hundreds of distinctive homes across Southern California, both custom and speculative. By the mid-1950s, he had relocated his practice to his home in La Verne. More information
La Verne All Stars Softball Game
Thursday, Dec. 4, 5-9 p.m.
Wheeler Avenue Park, 1499 Palomares Ave., La Verne
Bring a $5 unwrapped toy or a $5 donation. The snack bar will be open! Come out and support the La Verne Police and Firefighters Associations.
Have Yourself A Jazzy Little Christmas
Thursday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m.
Bonita Center for the Arts, 822 West Covina Blvd., San Dimas
Featuring Lone Hill Middle School and San Dimas High School Jazz Band, Citrus College Blue Note Swing Orchestra, and special guest Jay Jennings. $11.30 Purchase tickets online
Volunteer Planting Day
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
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Stuff the Sirens (Lights & Sirens Toy Drive)
Saturday, Dec. 6, 8-11 a.m.
Target Shopping Center, La Verne
Join La Verne Fire and Police and help pack a fire truck with toys. Bring an unwrapped toy to donate. More information at lavernefire.org/toydrive
Claremont Farmers Market
Sundays 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Next dates: Dec. 7 & Dec. 14
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.
Movie Matinee: “A Christmas Story”
Monday, Dec. 8, 12:30 p.m.
La Verne Community Center, 3680 D St., La Verne
Free entertainment, refreshments and snacks. Everyone in attendance is automatically entered into a raffle, drawn after the movie. Call the Community Center at (909) 596-8776 for more information.
A Crescendo Christmas
Friday, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m. & Sunday, Dec. 14, 2 p.m.
Dailey Theater, University of La Verne
A holiday variety show with classic carols and storytelling. $28.52 Purchase tickets online
Wreaths Across America
Dec. 13, 9 a.m.
La Verne Cemetery, 3201 B St, La Verne
The Covina Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution and other local DAR Chapters will help Laverne Cemetery remember and honor our veterans by laying remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes. All are welcome to attend. Donate a wreath
Winter Wonderland
Saturday, Dec. 13, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Heritage Park, 5001 Via de Mansion
Kids can bundle up and dive into winter magic with two snow runs, snowy play zones, arts and crafts, and a warm cup of cocoa (plus a special treat) from Mrs. Claus’ Cozy Kitchen. Santa will be waiting in the gazebo for photos. Sliding saucers are provided, but children should dress for snowy fun. Food, refreshments, and holiday craft vendors will also be on hand. Tickets $12 in advance. Purchase in person from the Parks & Recreation Office or online now through Dec. 11. Tickets $15 day of the event (cash only) More information
5th Annual Yuletide
Saturday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Bonita Center for the Arts, 822 West Covina Blvd., San Dimas,
Bonita High School Choral Music’s annual performance. An inspiring program of festive favorites performed by more than 200 student voices. General Admission $20, Students & Seniors $15. Purchase tickets online: Saturday 2 p.m. performance, Saturday, 7 p.m. performance
17th Festival of Jewish Music
Sunday, Dec. 14, 3 p.m.
Temple Beth Israel of Pomona, 3033 North Towne Ave., Pomona
Celebrate Hanukkah with a joyful evening of Jewish song featuring Kol HaEmek and Congregation Emanu El Choir, along with local and guest cantors, including Cantor Jennifer Bern-Vogel, Cantor Paul Buch, Cantor Aviva Rosenbloom, Cantor Judy Sofer, and additional special guests. Purchase tickets online
🎶 👯 🎠Get a complete list of upcoming events on the Bonita Center for the Arts website.
In case you missed it.
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What Locals Are Talking About This Week
There were Bobcat sightings in north La Verne west of Wheeler last weekend. I think its name might be “Bobby.” Can anyone confirm the name for us?
La Verne City Council signaled it’s ready to take action on e-bike safety Monday night, authorizing the police department to craft a set of formal rules for consideration in January 2026. The discussion highlighted ongoing community concerns, echoed by several local schools this week urging parents to make sure students wear helmets. The City’s next step: turning those concerns into enforceable policy. In case you missed our E-Bike Q&A, you can read it here. We have several related e-bike follow-ups in the works!
The weather has been cooler, but still sunny, perfect for running all those holiday errands. There was talk of the Santa Anna winds picking up later this week, but as of Wednesday morning, Southern California Edison spokesperson Jeff Monford said no outages were planned for our area. Monford also said SCE is constantly monitoring the weather, and if it looks like conditions might require a shutoff, they will send out an alert. If you haven’t already, you can sign up to receive alerts via email, text or phone on the SCE website here.
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🧡 Do Good, Feel Good
Holiday drives and opportunities to give back to our community.
Xmas Bike Donation
Sponsor a brand new, shiny red 20” bicycle for a needy child this holiday season. The bike will be expertly built and delivered to The Lights and Sirens Toy Drive.
Bike + helmet $96 (These bicycles are only available as a donation.)
Donate a bike here
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
The Lights & Sirens Toy Drive is a 30-day community toy drive organized by the La Verne Fire and Police Associations in partnership with Hillcrest to bring holiday joy to local families.
Applicants must be La Verne residents in need and must be able to provide a government-issued ID or a utility bill showing a La Verne home address.
Apply for assistance online
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.
Stuff the Sirens
Dec. 6, 8-11 a.m.
Target La Verne Shopping Center
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
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