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Things To Do In Santa Clarita – December 16, 2015 – “Light: A Christmas Experience” at Real Life Church; Santa Clarita Ballet Company presents “The Nutcracker”; HandsOn Santa Clarita 5K, 10K Holiday Run Fundraiser; Third Annual Summit Holiday Boutique Benefiting Bridge to Home… and more!
“Light: A Christmas Experience” at Real Life Church 12/17-24
Santa Clarita Ballet Company presents “The Nutcracker” 12/19-20
HandsOn Santa Clarita 5K, 10K Holiday Run Fundraiser 12/19
Third Annual Summit Holiday Boutique Benefiting Bridge to Home 12/19
Red Cross Community Blood Drive 12/16
Star Wars-Themed “A Galactic Event” with Author Michael Kogge 12/17
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“Light: A Christmas Experience” at Real Life Church
When: Thursday, Dec. 17 through Thursday, Dec. 24, times vary
Where: Real Life Church, 23841 Newhall Ranch Road in Valencia
Website: Real Life Church
What: Before Real Life Church’s Christmas services featuring music, lighting and other creative elements, enjoy the music of the season, take selfies with Elsa from “Frozen,” Baymax from “Big Hero 6,” Joy from “Inside Out,” a special guest from Whoville and the Grinch himself. Make plans to arrive early for a special tree lighting ceremony (at select services only) in the outdoor amphitheater, featuring a joyous children’s choir. For services, free tickets are required to guarantee admission, reserve online.
Santa Clarita Ballet Company Presents “The Nutcracker”
When: Saturday Dec. 19 at 2 & 7:30 p.m., Sunday Dec. 20 at 2 & 7 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd. in Valencia
Website: Santa Clarita PAC
What: The Santa Clarita Ballet Company presents “The Nutcracker,” a classic program and favorite holiday tradition that beautifully illustrates E.T.A. Hoffman’s timeless story. Complete with beloved characters, magical staging, exquisite costumes and the recognizable composition by Peter Tchaikovsky, this is a wonderful family show for the holiday season.
HandsOn Santa Clarita 5K/10K Holiday Run Fundraiser
When: Saturday Dec. 19 starting at 6:30 a.m.
Where: Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia
Website: HandsOn Santa Clarita
What: Join HandsOn Santa Clarita for their 3rd Annual 5k/10k Holiday Run fundraiser at Magic Mountain. Bring your friends and family, sign up as a team and wear your holiday costume!
Third Annual Summit Holiday Boutique
When: Saturday, Dec. 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Valencia Summit HOA Clubhouse, 24600 Del Monte Drive, Valencia
Website: Valencia Summit HOA
What: This holiday craft boutique event benefits the SCV homeless shelter Bridge to Home. Many wonderful, creative, local small business vendors will be there with their handmade, homemade artisan wares for you to choose from, including wreaths, jewelry, home decor, unique gifts, treats and more. Free raffle tickets with purchase.
Red Cross Community Blood Drive
When: Wednesday, Dec. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall Century Room, 23920 Valencia Blvd.
Website: American Red Cross
What: On donation day, participants should go directly to the Century Room on the first floor, where they will be greeted and evaluated to ensure they are eligible to donate. All participants must have valid ID to donate. Donors will receive two tickets to the Laugh Factory, two tickets to the Grammy Museum and discounted vouchers for L.A. Kings or Anaheim Ducks hockey games. For more information, contact Amanda Santos at 661-255-4923.
Star Wars-Themed “A Galactic Event” with Author Michael Kogge
When: Thursday, Dec. 17 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: NE Community Room, Old Town Newhall Library, 24500 Main Street, Santa Clarita
Website: Santa Clarita Public Library
What: Author and screenwriter Michael Kogge will appear at the Newhall Library for a free Star Wars-themed program. Kogge co-authored the book “Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know,” which is crammed with Star Wars trivia and facts. He has also written many “Star Wars Rebel” chapter books. Come learn everything you ever wanted to know about Star Wars so you can be ready when “The Force Awakens.” You may win free movie tickets too!
More Things To Do In Santa Clarita!
Milk and Cookies with Santa
When: Thursday, Dec. 17 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Canyon Country Community Center, 18792 Flying Tiger Drive in Canyon Country
Website: Canyon Country Community Center
What: Santa Claus will share stories of the North Pole– along with milk and cookies –for children 12 years and under. Cost is $10 (NR $15) per child. Register by calling 661-290-2266.
SCV Senior Center Silvertone Holiday Extravaganza
When: Thursday, Dec. 17 at 2:30 p.m.
Where: SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market Street, Santa Clarita
Website: SCV Senior Center
What: The SCV Senior Center Silvertones and Musicians, under the direction of John Swinford, perform a spectrum of memorable holiday tunes. View an Art Exhibit featuring works of Senior Center art students, and indulge in delicious Golden Spoon frozen yogurt sponsored by the JCI’s.
Cocoa, Cookies & Caroling
When: Friday, Dec. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Newhall Community Center, 22421 Market Street in Newhall
Website: City of Santa Clarita
What: Enjoy a night of cookies and cocoa, sing along to classic carols and take pictures with Santa at the Newhall Community Center. For more information, call 661-286-4006.
Santa Clarita Encore Chorale Concert
When: Friday, Dec. 18 from 7 to 9:30 pm.
Where: Newhall Church of the Nazarene, 23857 The Old Road, Newhall
Website: Newhall Church of the Nazarene
What: The ensemble is conducted by James Ellfeldt with accompaniment by pianist Emilio Cuenca, a senior student at CalArts. The free program “Our Gift to You” includes songs from the American Revolution, hits from the 40’s and 50’s and Broadway shows and holiday songs. Special guest appearance performance by the Blue Plate Special barbershop harmony singers.
Holiday Light Tour
When: Friday Dec. 18, & Saturday Dec. 19 at 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.
Where: Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road
Website: Santa Clarita Transit
What: Santa Clarita Transit is hosting a festive tour of some of the city’s best displays of holiday decor. The one-hour tour onboard the Santa Clarita Hometown Trolley departs from Central Park. Tickets can be purchased upon boarding the trolley for $3 per person, or for free with the donation of a canned good.
Drive-Through Living Nativity
When: Saturday, Dec. 19 and Sunday, Dec. 20 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita United Methodist Church, 26640 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita
Website: Santa Clarita United Methodist Church
What: The Santa Clarita United Methodist Church is holding a drive-through living nativity throughout the weekend. For more information, visit the church website or call 661-297-3783.
Hart Show Choir
When: Sunday, Dec. 20 at 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.
Where: Hart High School, 24825 North Newhall Avenue in Newhall
Website: Hart High School
What: In this double-feature event, guests can enjoy songs from “The Polar Express” in a dinner-theater style setting. Attendees can also experience a progressive musical rendition of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” as they move through several scenes from this holiday classic. Tickets are $10 each for adults and $8 for students and seniors.
Santa Claus at Westfield Valencia Town Center
When: Wednesday, Dec. 16 through Saturday, Dec. 19 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 20 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Westfield Valencia Town Center, 24201 West Valencia Blvd., Valencia 91355
Website: Westfield Valencia Town Center
What: Straight from the North Pole, Mr. Claus will be stopping by the Westfield Valencia Town Center seven days a week, now through Christmas Eve. Remember your wishlist! Santa takes a break to feed his reindeer from 1 to 2 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. Daily hours vary, for full schedule click here.
Todo Para Cristo Services
When: Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sundays from 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Todo Para Cristo (All For Christ), 23670 Wiley Canyon Road, near Orchard Village
Contact: 661-259-8860
Website: Todo Para Cristo
What: Todo Para Cristo (All For Christ) Ministry is an international nonprofit organization with a heart for missions. Todo Para Cristo serves in various prison ministries, orphanages and various mission posts in Mexico and Central America. Orphanages and prisons are visited on a weekly basis, providing food, clothing and Christian literature for spiritual development. Take part in services and learn about their mission to provide love, hope and education to the disadvantaged.
Museum Of The Bible “Passages”
When: Sunday 1 to 6 p.m.; Monday closed; Tuesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Thursday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Bouquet Canyon Plaza, 26565 Bouquet Canyon, just north of Newhall Ranch Road
Contact: 888-297-8011
Website: Explore Passages
What: Passages is an interactive exhibit that chronicles the history of the Bible. More than 400 artifacts are used to tell the stories. Artifacts include the Dead Sea Scrolls, a Bible that traveled to the moon on Apollo 14, and a letter handwritten by Martin Luther on the night before he was charged with heresy. Kids can take part in the parting of the Red Sea with Moses, dress as an animal on Noah’s Ark, and feed the lions so they don’t eat Daniel.
Family Snow Days at Ice Station Valencia
When: Select Sundays from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Where: 27745 North Smyth Drive, Valencia, CA 91355
Contact: 661-775-8686
Website: Ice Station Valencia
What: Child Admission includes a Snow Play area on the POND rink where you can play in snow with tennis shoes (no skates, so it’s great for the whole family, especially smaller kids), a large skating area on the Olympic Rink to ice skate with skate rentals, hot cocoa and the opportunity to meet Frosty the Snowman. Snow Play area is available from 2 to 4 p.m. Child Admission (17-under): $12; Adult Admission: free to play, $5 for skate rentals
And Upcoming Things To Do:
Hart Mansion Open House
When: Wednesday, Dec. 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Hart Mansion, 24151 Newhall Avenue in Newhall
Website: William S. Hart Ranch and Museum
What: Come enjoy Bill Hart’s hilltop home at your own pace and explore some hands-on, interactive, crafty fun while you’re at it. Perfect for all ages, cost is free.
New Year’s Eve Comedy Show with Mark Eddie
When: Thursday, Dec. 31 at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. (Door Time 5:30 p.m.)
Where: J.R.’s Comedy Club inside Marie Callenders, 27630 The Old Road in Valencia
Website: J.R.’s Comedy Club
What: J.R.’s Comedy Club is hosting its biggest night of the year, double-headlined by comic/singer/songwriter Mark Eddie and psychic standup comedian Karen Rontowski. Tickets are $68 per person. Attendees must be 16 and over, two item minimum.
New Year’s Eve Murder Mystery Extravaganza and Dinner
When: Thursday, Dec. 31 from 5 to 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. to Midnight
Where: Le Chene, 12625 Sierra Highway in Santa Clarita
Website: Le Chene
What: The mystery begins the moment you check in for the mingling reception, which is a great time to get to know the other ‘suspects.’ After the cocktail party, the mystery wraps around your meal with stage-craft pausing during serving, dining and clearing. Prizes go to the people with the best solution to the mystery, so pay close attention to everything you see and hear and you may solve the crime!
New Year’s Eve Celebration at the SCV Senior Center
When: Thursday, Dec. 31 from 4 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market Street in Santa Clarita
Website: SCV Senior Center
What: Bring in the New Year with fun, food and music! Casual attire or dress to impress. Tickets $10 prepaid, $12 at the door. RSVP to Diane in the reception office by Dec. 24.
Arctic Chill Polar Bear Swim
When: Friday, Jan. 1, 2016 from 9 to 9:30 a.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Aquatics Center, 20850 Centre Pointe Pkwy in Santa Clarita
Website: City of Santa Clarita
What: Residents and children of all ages are invited to ring in the new year with the free Arctic Chill Polar Bear Swim. Advanced registration is encouraged. For more information, call (661) 250-3761.
Bridal Faire Extraordinaire at the Hyatt
When: Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Hyatt Regency Valencia, 24500 Town Center Drive in Valencia
Website: Bridal Faire Extraordinaire
What: For the bride in your life, Bridal Faire Extraordinaire is dedicated to bringing brides a fine selection of wedding professionals. Speak to qualified wedding vendors who can help answer questions and provide services for the wedding day, see the latest bridal fashions and win door prizes throughout the day. Tickets $5 in advance online, free when you visit a participating vendor.
