Bored with the same old, same old, family activities? Try something new, Santa Clarita-style.

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

Country Showdown at Santa Clarita Concerts in the Park

Yee haw! You Country Music lovers will be saying that phrase and more at this weekend’s Country Showdown.

This Country Music competition is part of the Concert in the Park series and starts at 7 pm on Saturday, July 18^th at Central Park. The top three finalists from the first local competition at Keyboard Galleria will compete, as well as previous winner Marie Wise-Hawkins, so the night is sure to be filled with amazing country music. Call KHTS at 298-KHTS for details.

It’s so fun you might even be “Grinnin like a possum eating a sweet potato” or “Happy as a tick on a fat dog”!

Rock and Roll 12th Night at the Park

You know you should expose your kids to Shakespeare. Heck, you know you should expose yourself to Shakespeare. But you need a little motivation, right? Well there is no better chance to fall in love with the Bard than this super cool rocking version of 12^th Night!

Part of the Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival, the rock musical opens on Saturday, July 18^th at 7:30 pm and has 6 performances on weekends between now and August 16^th. It’s free to attend at Rivendale Park and you can get the details on their website.

Thou SHALT have a fantastic time!

Saugus Train Station Museum Tour

There is one thing kids will always go nuts for; TRAINS! How lucky are we that we have a historical train station right here in Santa Clarita?

The Saugus Train Station Museum is open Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4 pm. You and your kids will be fascinated by the history and artifacts you can explore at this cool museum. It’s at Heritage Junction at Willam S. Hart Park and you can get details here.

Go with the sure thing for your kids this weekend. Trains!!

Kid’s Night Out (Parents Night Off)

Need a date night? You are in luck, Ice Station Valencia is offering a fun drop off event for kids on Saturday, July 18^th from 5:30-9:30 pm.

Kids ages 4-12 can party the night away with dinner, crafts, ice skating, and movie fun with a qualified staff while you go out and speak in full sentences with your spouse. Visit their website for registration and pricing.

Send your kids out for fun while you have a much needed night out with your mate! No staying home and falling asleep to CSI reruns allowed…

Sgt. Pepper-A Tribute to the Beatles

Want to introduce your kids to the Beatles properly? Let them enjoy the live music experience at the Valencia Marketplace Sunset Concert Series.

It’s Friday, July 17^th from 6-8 pm at the Valencia Marketplace. Enjoy a free concert with Sgt. Pepper, a Tribute to the Beatles, and also explore all the shopping and food the marketplace has to offer.

You’ll love it, yeah, yeah, yeah.