Looking for something fun to do for the whole family over summer but don’t want to be in the heat? Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation has you covered with Parks After Dark.

Coming back for it’s 13th season, Parks After Dark is set to kick off June 15 running through Aug. 5 every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. around the Santa Clarita Valley.

Visitors to the parks can enjoy weekly Parks After Dark activities this summer, with a different theme and activities each week.

All Parks After Dark events are free and open to all ages.

The two County parks in the Santa Clarita Valley that are set to host Parks After Dark are Val Verde Park and Val Verde Park Pool.

The Val Verde Park –  located at 30300 Arlington Street – schedule includes:

• Week 1: sports and fitness challenge – Sports and fitness classes
• Week 2: park playdate – Movies nights
• Week 3: backyard boogie – Art and culture classes and workshops
• Week 4: parkapalooza – Teen dances
• Week 5: big ideas and innovations- Teen gardens for concert night
• Week 6: bring the world to my park – Arts and culture activities
• Week 7: L.A. County got talent – Music and entertainment workshops
• Week 8: back to school rally – Board games, obstacles courses and more

Val Verde Park Pool schedule includes:

• Week 1: sports and fitness challenge – Children and family activities 
• Week 2: park playdate – Recreational swimming
• Week 3: backyard boogie – Teen night activities
• Week 4: parkapalooza – Aquatic sports
• Week 5: big ideas and innovations – Fitness classes
• Week 6: bring the world to my park – Movies night
• Week 7: L.A. County got talent – Adult aquatic activities
• Week 8: back to school rally – Fun activities for the whole family

The L.A. County event Parks After Dark is set to have a kickoff event Thursday at Mayberry Park, in Whittier with a brief program followed by an a zumba class that will last 10-minutes.

To learn more about other summer activities around the Santa Clarita Valley click here

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