If you planned on having a “Party, Party” summer, but ended up with a “Snooze, Flip the Channel” one instead, make sure you bump it up with these family fun parties in Santa Clarita!

Here are my top 5 picks for Family Fun in Santa Clarita this weekend:

Block Party – Valencia United Methodist Church

Kick off your shoes and enjoy a Block Party that will be the highlight of the season. The Valencia United Methodist Church is holding the festivities on Sunday, August 30^th from 4:30-7:30 pm at their church.

Music, Waterslide, Scavenger Hunt, Food, and a Rock Climbing Wall are all part of the free fun and you can get the details on their website.

These party animals are so hip they even have a hashtag: #hereforgood. As we all know, hashtag=FUN!

Square Dance Fun at Hart Park

“Swing yer pardner round and round, don’t let her drop on the ground…” Ok, maybe that isn’t the way to call a square dance, better leave it to the pros at the Square Dance Fun event at Hart Park.

This Sunday, Aug 30, from 3:30 pm- 5:30 pm the “Sierra Hillbillies Square Dance Club” will be presenting an excellent opportunity for all ages, to learn the art of Square and Round Dancing at Hart Park.

Audience will be offered lessons in the basic movements and observe various tempo and style variations of this American folk dance. Audience participation is highly encouraged. No partner needed. Visit their website for details.

Free refreshments and great fun for the whole family!

Dancing With Our Stars

Have dreams of throwing on a spray tan and some sequins, then burning the floor with a fierce samba? Me too! All you dance lovers are going to want to take the whole family to see “Dancing with our Stars.”

On Friday, August 28^th, come see and vote for our local ‘stars’ as they dance raise funds and awareness of local non-profits at “Dancing With Our Stars” at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center on the COC Valencia Campus. The dancers have been practicing their best moves to represent a local non-profit close to their hearts.

Call 294-4444 for info on tickets. Spray tans not required.

Concerts in the Park – Visions of Fleetwood Mac

There is no shortage of love for the classic rock band Fleetwood Mac. So celebrate their amazing music at this week’s Concert in the Park!

Based in Los Angeles, the members of the 5-piece band recreate the superstar group in an authentic and sonically perfect presentation. Recognized as one of the “Worlds Greatest Tribute Bands”, and are the perfect finale to the summer-long series. So head on over to Central Park on Saturday, August 29^th, for this groovy night of music and fun.

Not sure the best way to get to Central Park? Just “Go You Own Way.”

FUN – Raising For a Cause

Still haven’t found a party that is fun enough for your kids? Well try a party that not only helps a good cause, but actually has the word FUN in the title: FUN-raising for a cause!

Saturday, August 29^th, from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM head to Oakmont of Santa Clarita to enjoy an afternoon of free fun for kids, live music, raffle prizes and indulge in All-American classic food provided by local food trucks. All proceeds to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. Call 295-2025 for info.

Whew, that sounds about as FUN as fun gets!