Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events & Online Events – December 10, 2025: A Nutcracker Fantasy | County Fire Pickleball MERRY MIXER Tournament | Theatre in a Week: Holiday Edition, presented by Off Book Theatre Company | Santa Clarita Elks Lodge 2379 Holiday Boutique | Barnyard Light Tour | Real Way Foundation: Very Merry Jazzy Fiesta | Chapter Meeting – Blue Star Mothers of Santa Clarita | Mission Opera: “Amahl And The Night Visitors”… and more!

*Events are subject to change/cancel/postpone. Please check with event organizers for continued updates on events.

A Nutcracker Fantasy

When: Friday, December 12th | 7 pm
Where: The Cube Ice and Entertainment Center
Website: Get Tickets Here

What: Twirl into the magic! The Skating Academy at The Cube Ice and Entertainment Center brings The Nutcracker to life like never before.

County Fire Pickleball MERRY MIXER Tournament

When: Saturday, December 13th | 7:30 am
Where: 27650 Dickason Dr, Valencia
Website: More Information

What: County Fire Pickleball is excited to announce their 3rd annual MERRY MIXER tournament! This Merry Match will be held on Saturday, December 13th, (Check in begins at 7 am, games start at 7:30am) at the Paseo Club Valencia. Registration closed, but spectators are welcome! They will also be holding a food and toy drive.

Theatre in a Week: Holiday Edition, presented by Off Book Theatre Company

When: December 12th – 14th
Where: The MAIN
Website: Register at Eventbrite

What: Theatre in a Week: Holiday Edition is back with new one-act comedies filled with festive mix-ups, merry mayhem, and plenty of heart! From chaotic Christmas mix-ups to touching tales of togetherness, this festive lineup of six all-new one-act comedies is sure to keep you laughing all the way!

Santa Clarita Elks Lodge 2379 Holiday Boutique

When: Saturday, December 13th | 9 am – 2 pm
Where: The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge, 17766 Sierra Highway
Website: More Information

What: A FUN CHARITY event is forthcoming! The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge is offering a Holiday Boutique Day Saturday, December 13,2025 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The community is invited to join this event for fabulous gift items, food and prizes. Rain or shine – the event goes on!

Barnyard Light Tour

When: Saturday, December 13th | 5 pm – 8 pm
Where: William S. Hart Park
Website: More Information

What: The annual Barnyard Light Tour at William S. Hart Park will be held on Saturday, December 13, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Enjoy a free, family-friendly event, which will include holiday lights, photos with Santa, animal petting, holiday craft tables, s’mores and festive seasonal music.

Real Way Foundation: Very Merry Jazzy Fiesta

When: Saturday, December 13th | 5 pm – 8 pm
Where: POWER Training Soccer
Website: More Information

What: Come celebrate the season – Real Way style! We will be hosting a community event with food trucks, holiday giveaways, and the sounds of a live Latin Jazz band! Everyone is welcome, so bring your family, friends, neighbors, and teams!

Chapter Meeting – Blue Star Mothers of Santa Clarita

When: Tuesday, December 16th | 7 pm – 9 pm
Where: 23681 Newhall Ave. #7
Website: More Information

What: Come join us for our monthly meeting, learn more about our great organization and events. Enjoy camaraderie, community and support. Whether you’re a Blue Star Mom, Dad, Aunt, Uncle, Sister, Brother, Wife, etc…or just want to support our Military and Veterans…All are welcome! Hope to see you there!

Mission Opera: “Amahl And The Night Visitors”

When: December 13th – 14th | 4 pm – 5 pm
Where: The First Presbyterian Church, Sanctuary
Website: Get Tickets

What: One of our very first traveling productions, Amahl and the Night Visitors has become a cherished part of Mission Opera’s touring repertoire. We continue to bring this heartfelt story to multiple venues each season, sharing its timeless message with new audiences year after year.

ONGOING – More Things To Do In Santa Clarita – Weekly/Monthly Santa Clarita Events:

Placerita Canyon Nature Center – Ongoing Programs

When: Saturdays and Sundays
Where: Placerita Canyon, 19152 Placerita Canyon Rd., Newhall CA 91321
Website: Placerita Canyon Nature Center

What: • Monthly Bird Walk is offered on the first and second Saturdays of each month (weather permitting) starting at 8:00am March-November and 9:00am December-February. Bring your binoculars (or borrow ours), water, comfortable shoes and a field guide if available. • Blooms Of The Season is held on the fourth Saturday of every month and begins at 9:00am at the front steps to the Nature Center. Learn about native plants and what’s blooming year- round along our trails. • Books & Hikes meets the 4th Sunday of the month at 9:00am September through May, 8am June through August. See our website for program information. • Community Nature Education Series is every 3rd Sunday of the month at 2:00PM and provides a free educational program open to the public. • Placerita Nature Tots is the 2nd Saturday of the month at 9:30am. For 3-to-6-year-olds. Program lasts 45 minutes to one hour and will involve learning about the environment. Registration starts on the first of the month. Space is limited. To register: [email protected] NOTE: No program in August 2025. • Walker Cabin Tours of the historic Walker cabin are available every Saturday from 10:00am-2:00pm. Tours are also available on other days of the week. Please call the park office to confirm availability. • Family Nature Walk is every Saturday from 11:00am to 12:00pm. An easy one hour walk for the entire family exploring our Natural Area’s animals, plants and cultural history. • Saturday Morning Nature Center Discovery is every Saturday at 10:00am and Noon. A fun meet and greet with the Natural Areas Superintendents. Learn more about your park, ask us questions, and find out fun ways to make the most of your visit!

Farm Visits At Gilchrist Farm (Every Sat & Sun)

When: Every Saturday and Sunday
Where: Gilchrist Farm, 30116 Bouquet Canyon Road
Website: Gilchrist Farm

What: Farm Visits are available Saturdays and Sundays from 9AM-2PM year round (with extended hours during holidays and special events). Come meet the animals, tour the farm, have a pony ride, milk the goats, and enjoy the farm. No reservations or facial covering required.

Ride the Agua Dulce Shuttle for $1

When: Every Mon, Wed, Sat (Excluding Holidays) | 8 am – 5 pm
Where: Agua Dulce Shuttle stops
Website: Transit Info

What: Hey Agua Dulce! You can ride the Agua Dulce Shuttle for just $1 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays (excluding New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day). Did we mention seniors 60+ and children under 5 years ride FREE? Ready for your next adventure? Call for transit information here: (818) 504-7270

Local Families Needed To Host International Students

When: Ongoing
Where: Your Home
Website: International Student Exchange (ISE)

What: ISE is seeking families to host International students for January through December. Take the opportunity to invite a student, 14-17, into your home to experience American culture while attending high school. Please contact Judy Betty at 661-373-7315 or go to pacifichorizons.iseusa.org/.

UPCOMING Performances In Santa Clarita:

For more information, visit the Santa Clarita PAC

COC Music: Guitar Ensemble Concert – Tuesday, December 2nd | 7 pm

COC Music: Electronic Music Concert – Thursday, December 4th | 7 pm

For more information, visit the Canyon Theater Guild

UPCOMING Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events:

Santa Clarita Ballet: The Nutcracker

When: December 20th & 21st | 1 pm & 7 pm
Where: The Cube Ice and Entertainment Center
Website: Get Tickets

What: This holiday season, come see the Santa Clarita Ballet’s 2025 Production of The Nutcracker! Saturday, December 20th at 1:00pm & 7:00pm and Sunday, December 21st at 1:00pm. The show will be held At The Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons.

Mission Opera “Bella Notte”

When: Saturday, December 20th | 6:30 pm
Where: Bella Cucina Italian Restaurant
Website: Register Here

What: Taking place every third Saturday of the month, “Bella Notte” presented by Mission Opera, blends the worlds of Italian fine dining, live opera and community support. Guests will enjoy an authentic Italian meal, fine wine and handcrafted cocktails as professional opera singers provide live entertainment in an intimate setting.

“A Christmas Story”

When: December 17th – 23rd
Where: Canyon Theatre Guild
Website: Get Tickets

What: Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself at Higbee’s Department Store.

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