60 upcoming events near Hemet — concerts, theater, markets, library programs and more. Free to browse; each links to the source.
Theater & film
June 5, 2026
7 p.m.
Hemet (Hemet365-listed venue) · Hemet, CA
Hemet (Hemet365-listed venue)
Laugh for a good cause at this benefit comedy night listed on the city's arts calendar.
Classes & arts
June 6, 2026
1 p.m.
Hemet Valley Art Association Gallery · Hemet, CA
Hemet Valley Art Association Gallery
Watch guest artist Risa Gettler demonstrate medieval calligraphy and painting techniques to make greeting cards at the art association gallery.
Senior programs
June 6, 2026
Daytime
Hemet (Chamber-listed venue) · Hemet, CA
Hemet (Chamber-listed venue)
Meet other older adults for conversation and connection at this social gathering aimed at the mature crowd.
Classes & arts
June 6, 2026
Daytime
Hemet Valley Art Association Gallery · Hemet, CA
Hemet Valley Art Association Gallery
Watch a hands-on demonstration of representational art techniques at the local art association.
Music & concerts
June 6, 2026
7 p.m.
Historic Hemet Theatre · Hemet, CA
Historic Hemet Theatre
A David Bowie tribute show fills the seats of the 1921 Historic Hemet Theatre downtown.
Lifelong learning
June 8, 2026
6:30 p.m.
Hemet Historic Santa Fe Depot Museum · Hemet, CA
Hemet Historic Santa Fe Depot Museum
Local historian Bob Norman walks you through the surprising railroad and dam history of Lake Hemet's Spillway Canyon from 1894 to today.
Senior programs
June 9 to July 18, 2026
Library hours, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Hemet Public Library · Hemet, CA
Hemet Public Library
Join the all-ages 'Plant a Seed, Read' challenge and claim a prize at the library for every reading level you complete.
Theater & film
June 12, 2026
8:30 p.m.
Historic Hemet Theatre · Hemet, CA
Historic Hemet Theatre
A surprise cult film screens at the historic theatre with no title revealed until showtime.
Music & concerts
June 13, 2026
5 p.m.
625 W Esplanade Ave, Hemet · Hemet, CA
625 W Esplanade Ave, Hemet
Kick off summer with a country music night hosted by Rancho's Rodeo & Events in Hemet.
Music & concerts
June 13, 2026
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre · Hemet, CA
Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre
Bring a chair and watch Eagles and Fleetwood Mac tribute bands play under the open sky at the historic Ramona Bowl, with food vendors and a full bar on site.
Food festivals
June 13, 2026
Daytime
Hemet (Chamber-listed venue) · Hemet, CA
Hemet (Chamber-listed venue)
Put on your favorite eighties outfit for a themed tea party social in the valley.
Lifelong learning
June 20, 2026
Daytime
Hemet (Chamber-listed venue) · Hemet, CA
Hemet (Chamber-listed venue)
Pick up practical time-management tips for creative projects at this Diamond Valley Writers' Guild workshop.
Theater & film
June 26, 2026
Movie begins at dusk (7:30 p.m.)
Mary Henley Park · Hemet, CA
Mary Henley Park
Bring a blanket and watch Dogman on the big outdoor screen at this free family movie night in the park.
Music & concerts
June 26, 2026
7 p.m.
Historic Hemet Theatre · Hemet, CA
Historic Hemet Theatre
Watch local singers compete in the finals of the valley's homegrown vocal contest.
Music & concerts
June 27, 2026
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre · Hemet, CA
Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre
Three classic-rock tribute acts take the Ramona Bowl stage for an evening of arena anthems you can sing along to.
Food festivals
July 4, 2026
Daytime
Golden Village Palms RV Resort · Hemet, CA
Golden Village Palms RV Resort
Mark Independence Day with a barbecue celebration at the Golden Village Palms resort in Hemet.
Community & civic
July 5, 2026
1 p.m. to 10 p.m. (drone show at 9 p.m.)
Hemet Auto Mall · Hemet, CA
Hemet Auto Mall
Spend the day with live music, 30-plus food trucks, and a beer garden, then watch a drone show light up the Hemet sky for the nation's 250th birthday.
Classes & arts
July 11, 2026
4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Hemet Valley Art Association Gallery · Hemet, CA
Hemet Valley Art Association Gallery
Enjoy featured artwork by Kathy Schmitt, refreshments, and a festive gathering at the art association's summer open house.
Music & concerts
July 11, 2026
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre · Hemet, CA
Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre
The ska-punk and alt-rock sound of 1996 returns to the Ramona Bowl for a relaxed summer evening outdoors.
Music & concerts
July 18, 2026
8 p.m.
Historic Hemet Theatre · Hemet, CA
Historic Hemet Theatre
Cumbia and Sonora Dinamita classics fill the theatre for a lively Latin music night.
Music & concerts
July 25, 2026
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre · Hemet, CA
Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre
Country crossover night at the Bowl with Keith Urban and Shania Twain tributes plus 33 Thunder.
Lifelong learning
July 30, 2026
Daytime
Hemet (Chamber-listed venue) · Hemet, CA
Hemet (Chamber-listed venue)
Learn what to handle when a loved one passes at this practical end-of-life planning session from HTEAC.
Theater & film
July 31, 2026
Movie begins at dusk (7:30 p.m.)
Mary Henley Park · Hemet, CA
Mary Henley Park
The city's free outdoor movie series continues with Freakier Friday under the stars at Mary Henley Park.
Music & concerts
August 1, 2026
7 p.m.
Historic Hemet Theatre · Hemet, CA
Historic Hemet Theatre
Fleetwood Mac favorites come to life in this tribute show downtown.
Food festivals
August 1, 2026
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Golden Village Palms RV Resort · Hemet, CA
Golden Village Palms RV Resort
Dress western for a night of music, dancing, and dinner at My City Youth Center's fundraiser gala in Hemet.
Music & concerts
August 8, 2026
5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre · Hemet, CA
Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre
Foreigner, Peter Frampton, and Cheap Trick tributes fill the amphitheatre with the soft-rock hits you grew up on.
Music & concerts
August 15, 2026
7 p.m.
Historic Hemet Theatre · Hemet, CA
Historic Hemet Theatre
Tom Petty classics ring out at the Historic Hemet Theatre for an easygoing night of rock.
Lifelong learning
August 22, 2026
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Western Science Center · Hemet, CA
Western Science Center
Meet paleontologists from around the country showing off their work at this one-day science extravaganza in Hemet.
Music & concerts
August 22, 2026
5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre · Hemet, CA
Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre
Southern Fried opens a night of newer-generation tributes at the Ramona Bowl, with concessions and a full bar.
Theater & film
August 28, 2026
Movie begins at dusk (7:30 p.m.)
Mary Henley Park · Hemet, CA
Mary Henley Park
Cap off summer with a free outdoor screening of Zootopia 2 at Mary Henley Park.
Music & concerts
August 29, 2026
7 p.m.
Historic Hemet Theatre · Hemet, CA
Historic Hemet Theatre
Doobie Brothers harmonies and guitar licks take the stage at the historic theatre.
Music & concerts
September 12, 2026
7 p.m.
Historic Hemet Theatre · Hemet, CA
Historic Hemet Theatre
A Depeche Mode tribute brings synth-pop favorites to downtown Hemet.
Tastings
September 19, 2026
5 p.m.
Western Science Center · Hemet, CA
Western Science Center
Enjoy a catered dinner and wine on the museum's piazza at this annual evening fundraiser benefiting science exhibits and research.
Music & concerts
Summer concert nights, May to September 2026
5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Hemet, CA
The Ramona Bowl hosts summer concert nights alongside a free Ramona Market open to the public. Concert tickets run a low flat price, and the market itself is free to wander.
Outdoors & nature
October 31, 2026
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Lake Hemet Campground · Hemet, CA
Lake Hemet Campground
Dress up and trick-or-treat among the campsites at Lake Hemet's seventh annual Camp & Treat in the San Jacinto Mountains.
Music & concerts
December 5, 2026
Evening
Golden Village Palms RV Resort · Hemet, CA
Golden Village Palms RV Resort
Soul and R&B group Stone Soul headlines a holiday concert night at the Golden Village Palms resort in Hemet.
Music & concerts
Weekly
6:30 p.m.
The Village Hemet · Hemet, CA
The Village Hemet
Strum along with fellow players at the weekly ukulele club meeting in this Hemet community.
Music & concerts
Thursdays, summer into fall
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Hemet, CA
The city's concert series brings free live music to Mary Henley Park on Thursday evenings from 5pm to 8pm. It runs as a weekly summer-into-fall tradition.
Pickleball & rec
During school-yard open hours
Daytime
Fruitvale Elementary, Hemet · Hemet, CA
Fruitvale Elementary, Hemet
Play pickleball for free on five courts at Fruitvale Elementary in Hemet when the courts are open.
Lifelong learning
Third Thursday each month
Afternoon
Hemet Public Library · Hemet, CA
Hemet Public Library
All are welcome at this lively year-round book discussion group that meets monthly at the library.
Dance & fitness
Wednesdays (June 3 & 17, 2026)
Morning
Golden Village Palms RV Resort · Hemet, CA
Golden Village Palms RV Resort
Get your steps in with a friendly group walk on alternating Wednesdays at the Golden Village Palms resort.
Dance & fitness
Weekly
6:30 p.m.
The Village Hemet · Hemet, CA
The Village Hemet
Keep moving with a weekly intermediate line-dancing class at The Village Hemet clubhouse.
Markets
Saturdays
8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Downtown Hemet (Harvard St) · Hemet, CA
Downtown Hemet (Harvard St)
Pick up fresh produce and local goods every Saturday morning at the certified farmers' market in downtown Hemet.
Markets
Third Saturdays (June 20, July 18, Aug 15, 2026)
4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre · Hemet, CA
Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre
Browse local vendors, crafts, and food for free at the open-air Ramona Market on the grounds of the historic amphitheatre.
Lifelong learning
Ongoing, 2026 Spring/Summer session
Varies
Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District · Hemet, CA
Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District
Browse health, leisure, and educational classes for adults in the Valley-Wide Recreation spring/summer guide.
Senior programs
Mondays and Thursdays
Lunchtime
Hemet (Carol's Kitchen) · Hemet, CA
Hemet (Carol's Kitchen)
Sit down to a free hot lunch and company every Monday and Thursday at Carol's Kitchen in the valley.
Outdoors & nature
Wednesdays through Sundays, spring 2026 season
6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (no entry after 3:30 p.m.)
Diamond Valley Lake, Hemet · Hemet, CA
Diamond Valley Lake, Hemet
Hike the reopened Wildflower Trail at Diamond Valley Lake to catch the spring bloom on the edge of Hemet.
Classes & arts
Tuesdays through Saturdays in June 2026
10 a.m.
Hemet Valley Art Association Gallery · Hemet, CA
Hemet Valley Art Association Gallery
Support local artists at this month-long art fundraiser open most days at the Hemet Valley Art Association Gallery.
Markets
Saturdays
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Hemet, CA
The downtown farmers market runs Saturdays from 9am to 3pm, set up behind the Hemet Public Library at Harvard and Latham streets in the historic district. Expect fresh produce, food, and drinks.
Dance & fitness
Tuesdays
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Shooters, W Florida Ave, Hemet · Hemet, CA
Shooters, W Florida Ave, Hemet
Dance the line and play bingo on Tuesday nights at Shooters on Florida Avenue in Hemet.
Classes & arts
Sundays
4 p.m.
CoLabCrafts (East Hemet area) · Hemet, CA
CoLabCrafts (East Hemet area)
Make an alcohol-ink vase and floral arrangement to take home at this hands-on craft workshop near Hemet.
Lifelong learning
Second Friday each month (July 11, 2026)
10 a.m.
Hemet Public Library · Hemet, CA
Hemet Public Library
Bring your knitting or crochet work-in-progress and discuss the month's book, Remains of the Day, with fellow readers.
Senior programs
Weekly (Mondays)
6:30 p.m.
The Village Hemet · Hemet, CA
The Village Hemet
Join the weekly bingo game at this active 55-plus community clubhouse in Hemet.
Dance & fitness
Ongoing (see schedule)
Varies
Valley-Wide Regional Park, San Jacinto · Hemet, CA
Valley-Wide Regional Park, San Jacinto
Take a dance class at the Valley-Wide Recreation regional park just up the road in San Jacinto.
Dance & fitness
Weekly
1 p.m.
The Village Hemet · Hemet, CA
The Village Hemet
Get gentle, seated exercise and laughs at the weekly chair volleyball session at The Village Hemet.
Senior programs
Weekly
3 p.m.
The Village Hemet · Hemet, CA
The Village Hemet
Bring your card-playing skills to the weekly Hand & Foot game at The Village Hemet clubhouse.
Classes & arts
Ongoing, daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through summer 2026
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Western Science Center · Hemet, CA
Western Science Center
Walk through a rotating photography exhibit at the Western Science Center any day the museum is open.
Pickleball & rec
Mon/Wed/Fri mornings (Valle Vista); Mon/Wed (Gibble Park)
7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. (Valle Vista)
Valle Vista & Gibble Park, Hemet · Hemet, CA
Valle Vista & Gibble Park, Hemet
Join local players for free pickleball open play at Valle Vista courts and Gibble Park in Hemet.
Dance & fitness
Weekly (Mondays)
Morning
Hemet Public Library · Hemet, CA
Hemet Public Library
Loosen up with a gentle weekly Tai Chi and Qi Gong session offered free at the Hemet Public Library.
Music & concerts
June 5, 2026
7:30 PM
Plaza Theatre · Hemet, CA
Plaza Theatre
We look forward to welcoming you to the Plaza Theatre. The following information will help ensure a smooth and enjoyable visit. The Plaza Theatre is committed to accessibility in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Accessible seating is available at the orchestra level, inc...
