San Clemente Village Art Faire

WHEN: Every month on the 1st Saturday from 10am to 4pm

WHERE: The lawn areas surrounding the SC Library and Community Center

A decades-old San Clemente tradition, born from a desire to put gifted artists and craftspeople in touch with their local community. Our Artisans' hand-crafted work includes photography, fine art, jewelry, woodwork, botanicals, apothecary, leather, wearables, ceramics, home decor, fused/blown glass, metal work, and much more.

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San Clemente Annual Car Show

WHEN: Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 10am to 3pm (2026 date TBD)

WHERE: Along Avenida Del Mar in Downtown San Clemente

The Annual Car Show promises to be a day of old-fashioned family fun! Over 250 show cars—classic, muscle, exotic, woodies and more on display. Live music, games, shopping and dining. Free SC Trolleys from many stops, including the SC Outlets.

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SC Downtown Restaurant Week

WHEN: Friday, October 10 thru 19, 2025 (2026 dates TBD)

WHERE: Participating businesses in Downtown San Clemente

Celebrating our unique local flavors with special menu items, signature cocktails, and community buzz drawing locals and visitors to our charming downtown! 

SC Taste & Stroll is the last Saturday of Restaurant Week—one day when eateries and merchants team-up for a self-guided stroll where shoppers enjoy small bites and/or beverages from the partnering eatery, brewery or bar while they browse—a fun and delicious shopping experience! 

Treat Street on Avenida Del Mar

WHEN: Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 3 to 5pm

WHERE: Along Avenida Del Mar in Downtown San Clemente

Calling all ghouls and goblins for fun and festive trick-or-treating at shops and businesses along Avenida Del Mar. Are you a San Clemente merchant wanting to join the fun or help sponsor this event? Click the button below and drop us an email.

Interested businesses, click here!

Shop Small Saturday

WHEN: Saturday, November 29, 2025

WHERE: Participating San Clemente merchants & businesses

The spirit of shopping small and local continues to be strong in San Clemente. You'll find a festive atmosphere downtown with shops offering pre-holiday specials and restaurants providing something delicious when it's time to rest your feet. Early shoppers may receive a free San Clemente canvas tote when they make purchases at participating merchants. Businesses, to purchase your $170 logo spot on the totes, click below.

Puttin' on the Glitz

at Santa's Village by the Sea

WHEN: Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 4 to 9pm

WHERE: Along Avenida Del Mar in Downtown San Clemente

In partnership with the City of San Clemente's 'Santa's Village by the Sea', 'Puttin' on the Glitz' is a festive holiday stroll down Avenida Del Mar. Enjoys carolers, street musicians, sweet treats, holiday shopping...and a special visit from St. Nick himself! Are you a business, club, non-profit organization wanting to join the fun or help sponsor this event? We'd love to hear from you!