What Is Happening at Hillcrest?

Be Our Guest for Something Special.

From entertaining speakers to open house celebrations to information-packed Lunch-and-Learn events to creative, experiential workshops, you will have a great time getting to know Hillcrest. Feel free to bring a friend or family member. RSVP is required for each event and person in attendance.

Please take a moment to explore our upcoming events below.

Due to the popularity of Hillcrest events, we strongly encourage you to register as soon as possible, as many events fill up more than a month in advance. If your plans change, please be sure to cancel your RSVP so we can offer the spot to someone else. We truly appreciate your consideration. We can’t wait to see you!

Stay & See Offer

Overnight Visit: Stay & See Offer

April 7th at 8:00 am-August 31st at 5:00 pm PDT

Come see for yourself what living at Hillcrest feels like. Schedule an overnight stay in one of our neighborhoods and enjoy amenities, attend events and make new friends.

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UnityFest

UnityFest: A Party for All

June 26th at 10:30 am-1:00 pm PDT

Unity looks good on everyone. Join us for our second annual UnityFest as we celebrate Pride, Juneteenth and the spirit of commUnity! Enjoy barbecue and live music while connecting with neighbors and friends from many different backgrounds.

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Pinch Pot Pottery

Pinch Pot Pottery: Sculpt Session

June 30th at 2:00 pm-4:00 pm PDT

Get your hands dirty and discover the simple joy of working with clay. In this hands-on pinch pot workshop, you’ll shape a lump of clay into your own one-of-a-kind vessel using timeless hand-building techniques.

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Talking Textiles at The Gallery

Talking Textiles at The Gallery

July 10th at 6:30 pm-8:00 pm PDT

Come to the Hillcrest gallery for an art opening where fabric becomes portraiture and stories are stitched into view. Talking Textiles, a collaboration by artist Gary V. Lett, celebrates transformation, storytelling and the power of learning across generations.

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Stone Fruit Soirée & Garden Tours

Stone Fruit Soirée & Garden Tours

July 15th at 10:00 am-12:00 pm PDT

Take a turn about the gardens and usher in stone fruit season with Hillcrest! We’re offering up a seasonal tasting bar featuring peaches, nectarines, plums and apricots, along with cheese pairings, grilled specialties, and refreshing cocktails and mocktails.

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BYOB Literary Hangout (Bring Your Own Book)

BYOB Literary Hangout (Bring Your Own Book)

July 23rd at 2:30 pm-4:30 pm PDT

Bring your current read and join Hillcrest for a relaxed afternoon of reading and conversation inspired by the popular Silent Book Club format. Spend the afternoon independently enjoying your own book before gathering to chat about all things bestsellers, favorite authors, and new recommendations.

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What’s Your Six-Word Story?

What’s Your Six-Word Story?

July 29th at 12:00 pm-1:30 pm PDT

Join Hillcrest for a meaningful and creative gathering inspired by the Six-Word Memoirs movement and book Not Quite What I Was Planning: Six-Word Memoirs by Writers Famous and Obscure, by Larry Smith, where just a few chosen words can create a rich written world.

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Art Gallery

The Art Gallery at Hillcrest.

Support Local Artists at The Gallery at Hillcrest.

The Gallery at Hillcrest features rotating exhibits by artists from across Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley, celebrating the cultural diversity that shapes our community. As part of Hillcrest’s nonprofit mission, The Gallery supports local creators and invites everyone to engage with art that’s made close to home. Each exhibit brings opportunities to connect—through opening receptions, conversations and shared learning. With work from California painters, photographers and sculptors, The Gallery has become a meaningful part of life at Hillcrest and a valued part of the La Verne arts scene.

Let’s Connect!

We look forward to meeting you! Call (657) 279-4495, or use the form to schedule a personal appointment, sign up for an event or to learn more.

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