Looking for fun things to do in Santa Clarita? Check out these Santa Clarita events: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, Rancho Camulos, Light The Night, College Of The Canyons Star Party, AV Party Rentals Open House, Green Thumb Christmas and more!

Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center “Ukulele Orchestra”
Rancho Camulos Community Festival
Rancho Camulos Ramona Nights Fundraiser
Leukemia & Lymphoma Light The Night
College Of The Canyons Star Party
AV Party Rentals Open House
Green Thumb Christmas
Zonta Tribute Dinner
And More…And Upcoming

Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center “Ukulele Orchestra”

When: Saturday, November 8 at 8pm
Where:  Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, on the COC Valencia Campus
Details:  Santa Clarita Performing has the “United Kingdom Ukulele Orchestra.”  The United Kingdom Ukulele Orchestra “swings from rock, to oldies, to current hits, all with incredible vocal harmonies and just the right splash of British humor.”  More information and tickets are available by calling 661-362-5304 or online.

Rancho Camulos “Community Festival”

When:  Saturday, November 8 from noon-4m
Where:  Rancho Camulos Museum and National Historic Monument, on Highway 126, 10 miles west of I-5
Details:  Rancho Camulos “Community Festival” is a day of “historical happenings for history bugs of all ages.”  Historical re-enactors will show us the Rancho’s past.  You will learn about the residents that lived and worked on the Rancho, the inspiration for Helen Hunt Jackson’s novel Ramona. There will be tours and children’s activities.  Make adobe bricks, handmade tortillas and do laundry the old fashioned way with washtubs and wringers.  Community Festival entry is free.  More information and directions are available online.

Rancho Camulos “Ramona Nights” Film Festival & Fundraiser

When:  Saturday, November 8 from 5:30pm-9:00pm
Where:  Rancho Camulos Museum and National Historic Monument, on Highway 126, 10 miles west of I-5
Details:  Rancho Camulos “Ramona Nights” Film Festival & Fundraiser is a unique evening featuring a re-discovered and restored 1928 film “Ramona” starring Dolores del Rio.  The buffet includes tapas, wine and limoncello.  The film will be shown in the Rancho’s 1930 schoolhouse.  The film was recently found in the Czech Republic.  There will be a panel discussion led by film historian Hugh Munro Neely following the screening.  Tickets are $50.  More information is available by calling 661-645-9011 or online.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Light The Night

When:  Saturday, November 8, see times below
Where:  Bridgeport Park, 23670 Newhall Ranch Road – between Bouquet Canyon and McBean Parkway
Details:  “Light The Night” Walk is the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s premier event. The fun begins at 5pm with the Fall Festival featuring games, prizes and family fun.  The walk begins at 5pm.  The Walk is made all the more special with the illuminated lanterns carried by walkers to show support for cancer survivors and loved ones lost to blood cancer.  Register for the walk online.

College Of The Canyons Star Party

When:  Friday, November 7 from 7pm-9:30pm
Where: College of the Canyons Canyon Country Campus, 17200 Sierra Highway, Canyon Country
Details:  College of the Canyons Canyon Country Campus is holding their biannual Star Party.  There will be telescope set up for everyone to experience the stars.  The Star Party is a free event that is open to the public and an experience for all ages.  There will be interactive display, exhibits and experiments, including the first annual rocket launching contest.  Bring blankets and lawn chairs.  Food and beverages will be available for purchase.  More information is available by calling 661-362-3801 or online.

AV Party Rentals Open House

When:  Saturday, November 8 from 9am-3pm
Where:  AV Party Rentals, 23800 Newhall Avenue – at Carl Court (map available online)
Detail: AV Party Rental is holding their annual Open House to kick off the holidays.  The AV Party showroom will be decked out in holiday magic to inspire your holiday entertaining.  AV Party has ideas for intimate at-home gatherings or larger events.  Local florists will provide florals with a Thanksgiving and Christmas theme.  The showpiece of the Open House is the Dickens Village. Raffle tickets will be handing out for a chance to win prizes.  Local caterers will be serving refreshments.  To help with your holiday festivities each attendee will receive a $10 gift certificates.  See sample settings online.     More information is available by calling 661-259-2151 or online.

Green Thumb Christmas

When:  Saturday, November 8 from 9am-5pm
Where:  Green Thumb Garden Center, 23734 Newhall Avenue – a few blocks west of Highway 14
Details:  Green Thumb Garden Center is ready for Christmas and inviting us all out to share in their Open House.  Christmas trees will be decorated with individual themes.  Green Thumb has everything for your holiday decorating, inside and out.  Enjoy the displays of Fontanini Nativity sets, Analee Dolls, Byers’ Choice Carolers, and Department 56 displays.  More information is available by calling 661-259-1072.

Zonta Tribute Dinner

When:  Friday, November 7 at 6pm
Where:  Hyatt Regency Valencia, 24500 Town Center Drive – at McBean Parkway
Details:  Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley is hosting their “Tribute Dinner 2014” honoring Dianne Curtis and Cheri Fleming.  The Tribute Dinner pays tribute to outstanding community members who have made a significant difference in the lives of women and girls.  Dianne Curtis is the owner and president of Canyon Bulk and a past president of Zonta International.  Cheri Fleming is owner of Valencia Acura and current president of Soroptimist International of the Americas.  The evening will have a live auction for a wide variety of items.  More information and tickets are available by calling 661-252-9351, email [email protected] or online.

CLWA: A Fertile Mind Workshop

When:  Saturday, November 8 from 9am-noon
Where:  Castaic Lake Water Agency,  27234 Bouquet Canyon Road, above Central Park
Details:  Castaic Lake Water Agency has free workshops for the Santa Clarita Valley community to learn more about gardening and conservation.  This month’s workshop is “A Fertile Mind: All About SCV Soils and Fertilizers.”  More information and registration is available by calling 661-297-1600 or online.

Grace Baptist MOPS Fall Boutique

When:  Saturday, November 8 from 9am-3:30pm
Where:  Grace Baptist Church, 22833 Copper Hill Drive – at Copper Hill and Seco
Details:  Grace Baptist Church Mothers of Preschoolers, MOPS, is hosting their annual Fall Boutique.  The boutique promises to be a shopping extravaganza with over 60 vendors.  Get raffles tickets for over 100 items.  Enjoy the Bake Sale goodies.  Food trucks, including Dogtown Dogs and Lobos, will be on site.

St Clare Christmas Boutique

When:  Sunday, November 9 from 8am-3:30pm
Where:  St. Clare’s Catholic Church, 19606 Calla Way – off of Camp Plenty, just north of Soledad Canyon Road
Details:  St. Clare’s Catholic Church is hosting their annual Christmas Boutique.  You can find items for everyone on your gift list.  Vendors will feature jewelry, candles, soaps, kitchenware, religious items, and other handcrafted items.   Proceeds benefit the Youth Ministry programs.

And Upcoming…

Veterans Day Ceremony
When:  Tuesday, November 11 at 11am
What:  Veterans Historical Plaza, 24275 N. Walnut Street, Old Town Newhall
Details:  The City of Santa Clarita invites the public to a Veterans Day Ceremony.  The morning honors our veterans and active military members and their families.  There will be musical performers, speakers and a flag ceremony.

AMS Fulfillment Extreme Factory Outlet Sale
When:  Saturday, November 15 from 7am-7pm and Sunday, November 16 from 9am-3pm
Where:  AMS Fulfillment, Extreme Factory Outlet, 28308 Industry Drive, Valencia
Details:  The Extreme Factory Outlet Sale by AMS Fulfillment offers you huge savings with their Holiday Shopping Sale.  You can purchase gifts for everyone on your shopping list.  You can find significantly discounted Toms eyewear, apparel, shoes, boots, sandals, and accessories.  In addition, check out the kitchen gadgets and housewares, outdoor and patio items, and smalls for stocking stuffers.  Brands include Toms, Ukala, Seavees, Soludos, Koolaburra and Mastrad.  Quantities are limited, but savings are great.  Let the Holiday Shopping begin!

Sip & Shop and Light Up Main Street
When:  Saturday, November 15, see times below
Where:  Old Town Newhall
Details:  The kick-off for Old Town Newhall holiday celebrations starts with “Sip & Shop.”  From 3pm-6pm on Old Town Newhall’s Main Street enjoy the Sip & Shop party.  There will be wine tasting, appetizers, promotions and specials at local retailers. “Light Up Main Street” starts at 6:30pm.  Presented by PayForward, Light Up Main Street is the official turning on of lights that transforms Main Street in the proverbial Winter Wonderland.  There will be thousands of lights and light displays along the street.  The 23-foot Christmas tree in front of the Old Town Newhall Library will be a showpiece of lights.  The evening will offer holiday music, family-friendly activities, and a chance to take a picture with Santa.  Free parking will be available at the Old Town Newhall Library and the Metrolink Station.  More information is available online.

College Of The Canyons Theatre “The Illusion”
When:  Friday-Saturday, November 14-15 and 21-22 at 8pm; Sunday, November 16 and 23 at 2pm
Where:  College of the Canyons Black Box Theater, Valencia Campus, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, on the COC Valencia Campus
Details:  College of the Canyons Theatre has “The Illusion.”  Tony Kushner, Pulitzer Prize winner and National Medal of Honor recipient, “bring his sophisticated style and breathtaking language to the French Baroque’s most powerful romance.” More information and tickets are available by calling 661-362-5304 or online.”  Caution, The Illusion may include situations, language and actions that may startle some patrons.  Children under age 5 are not allowed in the theater.  More information and tickets are available by calling 661-362-5304 or online.

Veterans Movie Night
When:  Saturday, November 15, see below for times
Where:  Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main Street, Old Town Newhall
Details:  Veterans Advocacy Network is hosting Veterans Movie Night.  Starting at 6pm, there will be a Wine & Cheese Reception with a BBQ dinner.  Tickets for Wine and Cheese Reception and BBQ dinner and the movie are $60. Movie & Snacks will start at 7:30pm.  Tickets for Movie & Snacks are $20.   The movie will show at 7:45pm.  For more information call  661-510-1025. 

Festival Of Trees 2014
When:  Two weekends:  November 14-16 and November 21-23 – times vary, check online
Where:  Valencia Industrial Center, 24700 Avenue Rockefeller
Details:  The 11^th Annual Festival Of Trees 2014 benefitting the SCV Boys & Girls Club has a new home!  Festival of Trees 2014 has become the unofficial start of the holiday season with over 35 professionally decorated trees, 50 themed table top trees, wreaths, and over 100 gingerbread houses.  There is a holiday shopping boutique the second weekend and a community stage with performances all weekend, both weekends.  Festival of Trees starts Friday, November 14 at noon, with Jingle Jam Swing Dancing happening from 7-10pm.  General Admission tickets are $6 for age 15 and up; $3 for ages 4-14; $4 for age 65 and up; free admission for age 3 and under.  Purchase General Admission Tickets at the door (not available online).  Saturday, November 15 is the Holiday Hocus Pocus, Part 1 from 6-8:30pm (ticket required – available online).  Santa will be at the Festival all day on Sunday, November 16.  Holiday Hocus Pocus, Part 2 happens from 6-8:30pm on Friday, November 21 (ticket required – available online).  The Magic of the Lights Gala takes place on Saturday, November 22 from 6:30-11:30pm (gala ticket required – available online).  Again, times vary for the open-to-public hours, so please consult the website.  More information and special event tickets are available online.

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