Things to Do in Pomona (2025)

A nationally respected ceramics museum with rotating exhibitions and one of the country’s largest clay collections. Open Friday–Sunday, it anchors Pomona’s art scene and hosts pay-what-you-can First Fridays. Featured by Discover Los Angeles and covered by local arts media.

A restored 1931 Art Deco landmark that now books touring acts and special events. The calendar shows an active 2025 lineup ticketed through AXS, with frequent Goldenvoice shows. A downtown icon that keeps Pomona on the national touring map.

Beloved all-ages concert hall that helped define the Pomona sound for decades. The 2025 schedule continues via major ticketing platforms, and the room remains a reliable stop for indie, punk, and Latin alt tours.

A grassroots hub since 1984 offering exhibitions, classes, and Second Saturday ArtWalk hours. It’s where you meet local artists and see community-curated shows—free admission and a real neighborhood pulse.

A contemporary museum inside the Progress Building with free Friday–Sunday hours and robust 2025 exhibitions. Noted by the Claremont Courier and regional arts outlets, it’s a strong complement to the ArtWalk circuit.

On the Fairplex grounds, this independent museum tells America’s hot‑rodding story with historic dragsters and rotating events. Twilight Cruise Nights ran through 2025, and the galleries open Wednesday–Sunday.

An 1875 Second Empire showpiece saved by the Historical Society of Pomona Valley. Monthly 2025 tour dates reveal Gilded Age rooms and stories of old Spadra—history buffs shouldn’t miss it.

The valley’s oldest home (1837) opens for scheduled Sunday tours. Operated by the Historical Society, it often features bilingual storytelling that connects Pomona’s Mexican-era roots to today’s community.

Latinx‑owned café pouring café de olla, horchata lattes, and pan dulce near the Arts Colony. Recognized by the Los Angeles Times for celebrating Latino coffee culture, it’s a flavorful pit stop between galleries.

Since 1958, this lunch counter has served beef, turkey, and pastrami dips with beloved potato salad. Praised by PBS SoCal as an iconic neighborhood spot, it’s pure Pomona heritage—cash the vibe and go early.

Family‑run brewery pouring house beers alongside food trucks, trivia, and free live music most weekends. A laid‑back tasting room that draws locals from across the valley for community‑minded events.

A community-powered farm partnered with Pomona Unified School District. Open‑harvest hours, a weekly El Puestecito night market, workshops, and family programs make this a living classroom and gathering space.