Looking for fun things to do in Santa Clarita? Check out these Santa Clarita events: Canyon Theatre Guild Miracle on 34^th Street, Seniors Thanksgiving Feast, Holiday Boutique & Craft Fair, PayForward Ice Rink, Holiday Packaging For Our Military, and more.

Canyon Theatre Guild “Miracle On 34^th Street”
Seniors Thanksgiving Feast & Party
Holiday Boutique & Craft Fair
PayForward Ice Rink
Holiday Packaging For Our Military
And Upcoming…

Canyon Theatre Guild
“Miracle On 34^th Street”

The holiday season has arrived at Canyon Theatre Guild with “Miracle on 34th Street.”  You’ve probably seen the movie but the stage production is even more heartwarming and fun for families.  Kris Kringle takes a job as Santa for Macy’s and ends up in court needing to convince the jury that he isn’t incompetent but, the true Santa.  Little Susan is convinced he is, are you?   Tickets are $17 for juniors/seniors and $19 for adults.  Call 661-799-2702.
When:
Friday & Saturday at 8pm:  November 28, 29, December 6, 12, 13, 19, and 20
Saturday & Sunday at 2pm:  November 30, December 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21
Weeknights at 7pm: December 16, 17, and 18
Sunday evening at 6pm: December 21
Where:  Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main Street, Old Town Newhall
Link:  Canyon Theatre Guild

Seniors Thanksgiving Feast & Party –
Make Reservations

The SCV Senior Center is now taking reservations for the free Thanksgiving Feast & Party.  All Santa Clarita seniors are welcome.  The doors open at 10:15am Thanksgiving Day with dinner starting at 11am.  The Feast & Party is hosted by the SCV Senior Center, William S. Hart Union High School District, the Santa Clarita Lions Club and the Castaic Lions Club.  The feast starts with appetizers, moves onto roasted turkey with all the trimmings, and finally apple or pumpkin pie a la mode for dessert.  Boxed leftovers are offered along with a second boxed meal since the Senior Center is closed on Friday.  Reservations go quickly.
When: make reservations now for Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 27
Where:  Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center, 22900 Market Street, Newhall
Contact:  661-259-9444

Holiday Boutique & Craft Fair

Take part in shopping fun at the 3rd Annual Hart Holiday Boutique & Craft Fair.  You’ll find homemade crafts, fashion accessories, jewelry, gift baskets and much more. Admission is free.  This event is hosted by Friends of Hart Park in cooperation with L.A. County Parks & Recreation.
When:  Saturday and Sunday, November 29 & 30 from 9am-4pm
Where:  William S. Hart Park, Hart Hall, 24151 Newhall Avenue, Newhall
Contact:  aweing@parks.lacounty.gov

PayForward Ice Rink  

PayForward is sponsoring the PayForward Ice Rink for winter ice skating fun for the entire family.  There will be skate rentals and events for all skaters to enjoy.  Some of the events:  Hot Cocoa with Santa, Frozen On Ice, Holiday Character Shows, and Polar Bear Skate.
When:  now through January 11, 2015
Where:  Westfield Valencia Town Center, at Town Center Drive
Link:  PayForward

Holiday Packaging For Our Military

The holidays can be bittersweet when you have a loved one in the military and not able to come home to our hometown.  We can cheer ourselves by donating items for packages and to pack those packages.  Thanks to Prayer Angels For the Military we can do just that.  Packaging will take place on Saturday, November 29.  Donated items from the “need” list or make a monetary donation towards postal costs (each box costs $16).  Drop off items at 23510 Cherry Street, Newhall or call for additional sites or bring on packaging day.  There is a Need List on the website.  Monetary donations can be mailed to Prayer Angels For the Military, 21609 Oak Orchard Road, Newhall 91321 or bring on packaging day.  If you have a name of a military member that could use a bit of holiday cheer, submit the name and military address along with your contact information to prayerangelsforthemilitary@yahoo.com
When:  Saturday, November 29 from 12 noon-3pm
Where:  Old Town Newhall Library, 24500 Main Street, Old Town Newhall
Links:  Prayer Angels For the Military

And Upcoming…

Santa Clarita Ballet “The Nutcracker” – get your tickets now!
You know the holidays are here when it’s time to get your tickets for the Santa Clarita Ballet’s performances of “The Nutcracker.” The Nutcracker with Marie meeting the Mouse King, Snowflakes, and journeying with the Nutcracker Prince through the Pine Forest into The Land of Sweets with its Sugar Plum Fairy; Chinese, Russian, and Spanish dancers, has come to be associated with the Christmas season.  Whether it is your first time to see The Nutcracker or an annual tradition, you are sure to enjoy the Santa Clarita Ballet performances.  Tickets are now on sale.   Although performances are at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, tickets are only available through Santa Clarita Ballet.  Tickets are $32 for Orchestra/Box seats; $30 for Balcony, and $28 for Seniors (65 and up) and Children under age 10.  Call for tickets at 661-251-0366.  Tickets are also available at the SC Ballet Box Office: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 3-6pm; Wednesday from 3:30-6pm; and Saturday from 9:30am-1:30pm.  Santa Clarita Ballet address is:  26798 Oak Avenue, Santa Clarita.
When:  Saturday, December 20 at 2-m and 7:30pm and Sunday, December 21 at 2pm and 7pm
Where:  Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, on the COC Valencia Campus, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Valencia
Link:  Santa Clarita Ballet  

Valencia Marketplace Holiday Celebration 
Valencia Marketplace is celebrating the holidays.  KHTS will be helping Valencia Marketplace Kids Club celebrate with dancing to rockin’ music, climbing on the KHTS Antique 1948 Fire Truck, and giveaways.  Kids ages 12 and under can make free Christmas crafts.  Many of the local stores of Valencia Marketplace will have special sales.  Choirs from several elementary schools will also entertain.
When:  Saturday, December 6 from 12 noon-3pm
Where: Valencia Marketplace Amphitheater, The Old Road near McBean by Noah’s Bagels
Link:  Valencia Marketplace

HMNMH “Holiday Home Tour”
The 34^th Annual Holiday Home Tour will live up to its theme “Holiday Memories.”  Three local homes will thrill visitors with their festive holiday décor.  Some of the highlights will be a Santa’s workshop, snowball collection, A Nightmare Before Christmas themed bedroom, and a nutcracker themed room.  The tour is open to adults and children over 12 and flat shoes are required.  Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 on the day of the event.  See website for locations of advance ticket sales.  The Preview Gala will be held Friday, December 5 from 7:30pm-10:30pm at Valencia Country Club.  Tickets are $125 per person with advanced purchase only.  Tickets are available online through November 28. The Holiday Boutique will be held at Pico Canyon Elementary, 25255 Pico Canyon, Stevenson Ranch from 9am-4pm.  Admission to the Boutique is free.
When:  Saturday, December 6 from 9:30am-4:30pm
Where:  Tour – 3 local homes, Boutique – Pico Canyon Elementary (address above)
Link:  Holiday Home Tour

Placerita Nature Center “Holiday Craft Fair”
Create and decorate your own holiday wreaths, centerpieces, candles and ornaments the Placerita Nature Center way, using fresh-cut greenery, pinecones and other natural treasures.  This is a fundraiser with modest charges.  Most crafts are $2 and wreaths start at $12.  Cash and checks only.  More details available on the website’s November-December newsletter – see last page of newsletter.
When:  Saturday and Sunday, December 6 & 7 from 10am-3pm
Where:  Placerita Canyon Nature Center, 19152 Placerita Canyon Road, Newhall – 1-1/2 miles east of Highway 14
Link:  Placerita Nature Center

Veterans Plaza Christmas Tree Lighting
Celebrate our servicemen, past and present, with this delightful Christmas Tree Lighting at Veterans Plaza.  There will be caroling, hot cocoa, holiday treats and a placing of a wreath for our fallen servicemen by the SCV Young Marines.  The Christmas tree is decorated with photos of our military members surrounded by red, white and blue lights. Submit a photo of your serviceman by November 30 by mail: Prayer Angels For The Military, 21609 Oak Orchard Rd, Newhall 91321 or by email: prayerangelsforthemilitary@yahoo.com.  Please include name, branch, rank and service or theater (if known). 
When:  Saturday, December 6 at 6pm
Where:  Veterans Memorial Plaza, 24275N. Walnut Street, Old Town Newhall
Contact: 661-799-8865

SCV Historical Society “Ancient Enterprises”
The SCV Historical Society brings to life the earliest inhabitants of the Santa Clarita Valley, the Tataviam.  Dr. Laurie Solis, Adjunct Professor of Anthropology at College of the Canyons will be giving the presentation “Ancient Enterprises: How the Prehistoric Tataviam Survived & Thrived In An Ancient Landscape.”  Admission is free.
When:  Saturday, December 6 at 2pm
Where:  Old Town Newhall Library, 24500 Main Street, Old Town Newhall
Link:  SCV Historical Society

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