Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events & Online Events –  April 10, 2024: Grand Opening – Grocery Outlet (Bouquet Canyon Rd), The 13th Annual KHTS Home and Garden Show & Emergency Expo, 15th Annual “The Wine Affair: Viva Las Vegas”, Save the Date: Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, Resume Writing Lab at COC, Uncle Rufus II: Odella’s Revenge at The MAIN, Science Talks Series – Star Party & Science Showcase, Community Hike, Western Perspectives Art Exhibit, College of the Canyons 32nd Annual Silver Spur Celebration, Chapter Meeting – Blue Star Mothers of Santa Clarita, Tickets Now On Sale To Taste Of The Town, Acton Agua Dulce Arts Council “Florals and Fantasy” Themed Art Show, Save the Date: Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley “Tiki Hideaway”, Ride the Agua Dulce Shuttle for $1, Local Families Needed To Host International Students, Eagle Scout Candidate Service Project Fundraiser…and more.

Grand Opening – Grocery Outlet (Bouquet Canyon Rd) – April 11

Save the Date – The 13th Annual KHTS Home and Garden Show & Emergency Expo – April 27-28

15th Annual “The Wine Affair: Viva Las Vegas” – April 14

Save the Date: Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival – April 20-21

Resume Writing Lab at COC – April 10-11

Uncle Rufus II: Odella’s Revenge at The MAIN – April 12-14, 19-21

Science Talks Series – Star Party & Science Showcase – April 12

Community Hike – April 12

Western Perspectives Art Exhibit (SCAA) – April 12-14, 18-21

College of the Canyons 32nd Annual Silver Spur Celebration – April 13

Chapter Meeting – Blue Star Mothers of Santa Clarita – April 16

Tickets Now On Sale To Taste Of The Town – May 5

Acton Agua Dulce Arts Council “Florals and Fantasy” Themed Art Show – Weekends Until April 21

Save the Date: Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley “Tiki Hideaway” – June 1

Ride the Agua Dulce Shuttle for $1 – Every Mon, Wed, Sat (Excluding Holidays)

Local Families Needed To Host International Students – Ongoing

More Things To Do

Upcoming Performances

 

Grand Opening – Grocery Outlet (Bouquet Canyon Rd)

When: Thursday April 11, 10am
Where: Grocery Outlet 26825 Bouquet Canyon Rd
Website: SCV Chamber

What: Join us for the grand opening of the new Grocery Outlet on Bouquet Canyon Rd! The first 100 customers at 7:00 am will receive a gift card and can enter to win $1,000 in free groceries!

 

Save the Date – The 13th Annual KHTS Home and Garden Show & Emergency Expo

When: April 27-28
Where: Central Park
Website: KHTS Home and Garden Show

What: The 13th annual KHTS Santa Clarita Home & Garden Show and Emergency Expo at Central Park, Santa Clarita on Saturday, April 27th, 2024 from 10a.m. to 5p.m. and Sunday, April 28th from 10a.m. to 4p.m. Both shows are free to the public and feature over 400 local vendors. Most are local businesses involved in our valley for many years.

 

15th Annual “The Wine Affair: Viva Las Vegas”

When: Sunday April 14, Noon
Where: Main Street, Newhall
Website: Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley

What: Join us for the 15th annual Wine Affair – Viva Las Vegas on April 14, 2024. Indulge in fine wine, beer, and cuisine while supporting the fight against human trafficking. For more information, contact Josh Rivas at (661) 636-5710 or Laura Scott at (661) 212-3503.

 

Save the Date: Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival

When: April 20-21
Where: William S. Hart Park, Old Town Newhall
Website: Cowboy Festival

What: The Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival is Los Angeles County’s premier western music festival. Surrounded by historic charm in the heart of Santa Clarita’s Arts and Entertainment District, the Cowboy Festival is held at William S. Hart Park and offers a unique festival atmosphere with over 15 performances of live music, western swing dancing, vintage vendors and western festivities.

 

Resume Writing Lab

When: April 10-11
Where: College of the Canyons, COC Employment Center, Career Central, Bldg. X6
Website: COC Job Fair

What: Need help writing or updating your resume? Join us on one of our Resume Writing Lab days, April 10 and 11. Join anytime between 10 am and 4 pm, in-person or online via Zoom. The event is free and open to all.

 

Uncle Rufus II: Odella’s Revenge at The MAIN

When: April 12-14, 19-21
Where: The MAIN
Website: Tickets at Eventbrite

What: Come see the Sequel to last year’s Uncle Rufus I where Odella, the maid, is sent to jail for killing Rufus. In Part II, Odella breaks out of jail, comes back to the manor, and creates quite a bit of chaos.

 

Science Talks Series – Star Party & Science Showcase

When: Friday April 12th at 6:30pm
Where: College Of the Canyons, Canyon Country Campus, Upper Plaza between the Student Service and Science Buildings
Website: College of the Canyons

What: Join us to hear guest speaker Dr. J. (Bob) Balaram, Inventor and Chief Engneer (Retired) of the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter speaks about “The Ingenuity Mars Helicopter – Humanity’s First Flight on Another Planet.” The event will also include faculty and student presentations, tours of the Takeda Science Center, hands-on demostrations and activities, and high-powered telescopes for viewing.

 

Community Hike

When: Friday April 12th at 6:00pm
Where: Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road
Website: Contact: [email protected]

What: Join us for a guided hike at Central Park at sunset that includes a beginner’s line dancing lesson at the summit! This hike is free and open to all ages. We hope to see you there!

 

Western Perspectives Art Exhibit

When: April 12-14, 18-21
Where: SCAA Gallery 22508 6th Street
Website: SCAA

What: We’re going back to the days of the Old West as the City of Santa Clarita hosts the Cowboy Festival! This group show shares a beautiful window into life on the ol’ frontier with gorgeous western landscapes, people, and animals of the west.

 

College of the Canyons 32nd Annual Silver Spur Celebration

When: Saturday April 13
Where: Westlake Village Inn
Website: Email: [email protected]

What: Save the Date for the College of the Canyons 32nd Annual Silver Spur Celebration on April 13, 2024 at the Westlake Village Inn.

 

Chapter Meeting – Blue Star Mothers of Santa Clarita

When: Tuesday April 16th at 7 pm
Where: SCV Veterans Collaborative 23222 Lyons Ave
Website: Blue Star Mothers of Santa Clarita

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!

 

Tickets Now On Sale To Taste Of The Town

When: Sunday May 5, 1pm
Where: Blomgren Ranch
Website: Taste of the Town

What: Taste of the Town is Child & Family Center’s largest fundraiser and more important than ever. Over the past year, their therapists and case managers have continued to help over 1,200 children, teens and families in our community who struggle with anxiety, depression, drug and alcohol abuse and domestic violence situations. Your support helps provide funding to continue to provide these crucial services.

 

Acton Agua Dulce Arts Council “Florals and Fantasy” Themed Art Show

When: Weekends until April 21
Where: Picasso’s Playmates, 33330 Santiago Rd., Acton
Website: Acton Agua Dulce Arts Council

What: The Acton Agua Dulce Arts Council (AADAC) is pleased to announce it will hold a “Florals and Fantasy” Themed Art Show at The Acton Agua Dulce Arts Association Art Gallery, which is located at Picasso’s Playmates Art Studio, 33330 Santiago Rd, Acton, CA 93510, starting Saturday, March 16, 2024, through Sunday, April 21, 2024. The Gallery is open for viewing Saturdays and Sundays, only.

 

Save the Date: Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley “Tiki Hideaway”

When: Saturday June 1, 7pm
Where: Hyatt Regency Valencia
Website: Boys & Girls Club of SCV

What: Hosted by Pamela and Dennis Verner, this tropical paradise-themed event promises entertainment, delicious food, and exclusive auction items, all supporting vital youth programs. Guests are encouraged to get in theme as they enjoy the evening bidding on live and silent auction items.

Ride the Agua Dulce Shuttle for $1 – Every Mon, Wed, Sat (Excluding Holidays)

When: Every Mon, Wed, Sat (Excluding Holidays)
Where: Agua Dulce Shuttle stops
Website: Transit Info: (818) 504-7270

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 and August 2024. 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/.

 

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

Family Nature Walk, Blooms Of The Season, & Monthly Bird Walk At Placerita Canyon

When: 1st And 2nd Saturday At 8 AM (Bird Walk), 1st And 3rd Saturday At 10 AM (Animal Show), 4th Saturday At 9:30 AM (Blooms Of The Season), Every Saturday At 11 AM (Family Nature Walk), & Every Saturday at 10 AM and Noon (Saturday Morning Nature Center Discovery)
Where: Placerita Canyon
Website: Placerita Canyon Nature Center

What: Monthly Bird Walk is offered on the first and second Saturdays of each month (weather permitting) from 8:00 am to 9:30 am. This program is designed for all levels of “birders”. Bring your binoculars (or borrow ours), water, comfortable shoes and a field guide if available.

Animal Show is held on the first and third Saturdays of each month. Meet the Animal Ambassadors who live in the canyon. Learn what the animals eat, where they live, their physical attributes and much more! Placerita Canyon Nature Docents/ Naturalists and staff will lead the discussion and answer all of your questions.

Blooms Of The Season is held on the fourth Saturday of every month and begins at 9:30 am at the front steps to the Nature Center. Learn about native plants and what’s blooming year-round along our trails.

Family Nature Walk is every Saturday from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. An easy one hour walk for the entire family exploring our Natural Area’s animals, plants and cultural history. These hikes are led by Placerita Docents, are free and begin at the front steps to our Nature Center. Pre-registration is not required but hikes will be limited to 15 individuals and all must follow current COVID Restrictions and Guidelines.

Saturday Morning Nature Center Discovery is Every Saturday at 10 am 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, Santa Clarita, CA 91390
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.

 

MB2 Weekly Attractions

When: Daily Entertainment
Where: MB2 Entertainment, 21516 Golden Triangle Rd.
Website: Mb2 Entertainment

What: Join MB2 Entertainment every night for an unforgettable experience and excitement! Here is just a sample of the fun:
Mondays – Cornhole Tournaments – 6pm
Tuesdays – Axe Challenge – 7pm
Wednesdays – Trivia Night – 7pm
Thursdays – Country Night – 7pm

 

Upcoming Performances In Santa Clarita:

For more information, visit the Santa Clarita PAC

Blues Traveler – 5/9

 

Xanadu – April 13, 14, 20, 21, 26, 27 – Info

 

Save The Date – More Upcoming Santa Clarita Events

April 14 – 15th Annual “The Wine Affair: Viva Las Vegas”
April 20-21 – Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival
April 27-28 – The 13th Annual KHTS Home and Garden Show & Emergency Expo
May 5 – Taste Of The Town
June 1 – Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley “Tiki Hideaway”

 

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

* In-person upcoming events at certain venues are sometimes canceled/postponed due to the coronavirus. Please check with event organizers for continued updates on events. 

West Ranch PAC Hosts Clothing Drive

When: April 17, 4pm-6pm, April 20, 10am-1pm
Where: West Ranch High School

What: Doing any Spring Cleaning? Bring your bags of gently used clothing, linens, towels, backpacks, shoes (in pairs), purses, wallets, hats and belts to West Ranch High School to support the school’s Parent Advisory Council. Place your goods in kitchen trash bags, if possible. No mattresses, pillows, rugs, scraps, household goods or bulk uniforms or race day t-shirts accepted. Volunteers will be available to collect donations Wednesday, April 17, from 4-6 p.m., and Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Virtual Online Foster Care & Adoption Orientation

When: Thursday April 18th at 4 pm
Where: Online
Website: Children’s Bureau

What: Attend this one-hour virtual online orientation and learn how to become a foster parent. Call 661-289-4231 or email [email protected] and a link to the meeting will be emailed to you.

UCLA Health Demystifying Cancer

When: Thursday April 18th at 5:30 pm
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons
Website: UCLA Health

What: A cancer diagnosis can be confusing and overwhelming. At this event, UCLA Health experts will demystify all things cancer for patients and their loved ones, sharing information about what a cancer diagnosis means, as well as details about the world-class treatment options available at UCLA Health Santa Clarita.

College of the Canyons Discover Day

When: Saturday April 20th at 9 am
Where: College of the Canyons, Honor Grove
Website: College of the Canyons

What: Discover Day is on April 20, 2024 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Valencia Campus. This event is a great opportunity for prospective students and the community to get connected to College of the Canyons. Attendees can learn about a wide range of college resources and programs, attend multiple workshops, visit open labs and instructional spaces, and more!

FREE HHW and Electronic Waste Collection Event

When: Saturday April 20th at 9 am
Where: College of the Canyons
Website: Green Santa Clarita

What: Safely dispose of your household hazardous waste (HHW) and Electronic Waste (E-waste) for FREE on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at College of the Canyons (26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd). This event is open and free to all Los Angeles County residents. Business waste is not accepted at these events.

Zonta’s – LifeForward Workshop “ Learn Coping Skills and Build Resilience to Successfully Navigate Life’s Challenges

When: Saturday April 20th at 9:30 am
Where: Valencia United Methodist Church, 25718 McBean Parkway,
Website: Green Santa Clarita

What: Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley hosts a free workshop designed to help participants navigate difficult situations by learning coping skills and build resilience to successfully navigate life’s challenges. Different types of coping mechanisms will be presented for use.

Here 4 Fun Day (for kids with Disabilities)

When: Saturday April 20th at 2 pm
Where: The Centre: 20800 Centre Ponte Pkwy
Website: Tickets at Multivium

What: Here 4 Fun Day: For Children with Disablities and Their Families at The Centre. Free Admission: Free Sundae Bar, Free Plush Toy, Face Painters, Balloon Makers, Arts & Crafts, Story Time and more! Even though it’s free, you MUST have a ticket to enter.

“Santa Clarita’s Heroes of 1850”

When: Saturday April 20th at 2 pm
Where: Old Town Newhall Library
Website: Issue Wire

What: The Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society co-sponsored by the City of Santa Clarita Public Library will present: “Santa Clarita’s Heroes of 1850.” This free event is at Old Town Newhall Public Library. The family-friendly presentation features a talk and artwork by Deborah Fox, author and illustrator of the award-winning graphic novel about pioneer hero William Lewis Manly, THE MAN WHO BEAT DEATH VALLEY.

Wine on the Roof 2024

When: Thursday April 25th at 6:30 pm
Where: The Centre, 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway
Website: Wish Education Foundation

What: Held in a “rooftop garden party” setting, be treated to beautiful lighting, live music, photo opportunities – and most importantly, great food and wine. We will welcome our guests to a remarkable, one of a kind special evening that our guests will not soon forget.

Santa Clarita Job Fair

When: Friday April 26th at 10 am
Where: College of the Canyons, West Gym
Website: SCV Job Fair

What: Are you or someone you know looking for a job? Join us on April 26, anytime between 10 am and 2 pm to meet with employers from a variety of industries looking to hire. The event is open to COC students and the community as a whole.

Eleanor’s Story: An American Girl in Hitler’s Germany At The MAIN

When: April 26-28
Where: The MAIN
Website: Tickets at Eventbrite

What: Eleanor Ramrath Garner’s best-selling memoir, detailing her youth as an American caught in WWII Berlin is adapted into an internationally award-winning performance by her granddaughter, Ingrid Garner. Almost 80 years later, Eleanor’s odyssey of survival delivers a timely account of children in wartime.

Neighborhood Clean Up Event

When: Saturday April 27, 8am
Where: Various Santa Clarita Locations
Website: Volunteer

What: In celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day, the City is hosting a Neighborhood Clean Up (NCU). This is a volunteer opportunity to help keep Santa Clarita clean and green by picking up trash and litter in your neighborhood and surrounding areas. Pre-registration is required and is available at SantaClaritaVolunteers.com.

College of the Canyons Foundation 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

When: Saturday April 27, 8:30 am
Where: College of the Canyons, Valencia Campus, WPEK
Website: Register

What: College of the Canyons Foundation will host its 2nd Annual 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament on Saturday, April 27, 2024 in the Valencia Campus West PE (WPEK). The tournament begins at 9:00 am, team check-in begins at 8:30 am. Participants must be 18 years or older to play in the tournament.

Triumph’s 11th Annual Wheelchair Sports Festival

When: April 27-28
Where: Santa Clarita Sports Complex Gymnasium, 20870 Centre Pointe Pkwy
Website: Triumph Foundation

What: Join us at Triumph’s 11th Annual Wheelchair Sports Festival on April 27-28, 2024 in Santa Clarita. Triumph Foundation hosts this FREE event to introduce wheelchair sports to people that are newly injured, Veterans, children, and others with disabilities.

The 13th Annual KHTS Home and Garden Show & Emergency Expo

When: April 27-28
Where: Central Park
Website: KHTS Home and Garden Show

What: The 13th annual KHTS Santa Clarita Home & Garden Show and Emergency Expo at Central Park, Santa Clarita on Saturday, April 27th, 2024 from 10a.m. to 5p.m. and Sunday, April 28th from 10a.m. to 4p.m. Both shows are free to the public and feature over 400 local vendors. Most are local businesses involved in our valley for many years.

US Frontline Collective Golf Classic

When: Monday April 29, 10 am
Where: Sand Canyon Country Club
Website: US Frontline Collective

What: Come share in the fun and help support our cause to save First Responders & Military Vets who suffer with PTSD, Mental Health Issues, Addiction and Suicide Ideation. Together we can save the heroes who save us every day – it is our turn to help them, now.

Blues Traveler At The COC PAC

When: Thursday May 9th at 8 pm
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC
Website: COC PAC

What: In 1987 the four original members of Blues Traveler – John Popper, Chandler Kinchla, Brendan Hill, and the late Bobby Sheehan – gathered in their drummer’s parents’ basement in Princeton, N.J. to jam. From these high school sessions emerged a band that would go on to release 14 studio albums and counting, four of which have gone gold, three platinum, and one six-times platinum – selling more than 10 million combined units worldwide.

Virtual Online Foster Care & Adoption Orientation

When: Thursday May 16th at 4 pm
Where: Online
Website: Children’s Bureau

What: Attend this one-hour virtual online orientation and learn how to become a foster parent. Call 661-289-4231 or email [email protected] and a link to the meeting will be emailed to you.

SCV Water Landscaping & Gardening Workshop: Smart Watering: Landscape Irrigation 101

When: Saturday June 15th at 9 am
Where: SCV Water Agency, Pine Street, Newhall
Website: Register at Eventbrite

What: Elevate your watering game with our workshop, “Smart Watering: Landscape Irrigation 101.” Dive into the world of better landscape irrigation practices and discover how to tailor your irrigation system to the unique needs of your grass and plants.

Virtual Online Foster Care & Adoption Orientation

When: Thursday June 20th at 4 pm
Where: Online
Website: Children’s Bureau

What: Attend this one-hour virtual online orientation and learn how to become a foster parent. Call 661-289-4231 or email [email protected] and a link to the meeting will be emailed to you.

SCV Water Landscaping & Gardening Workshop: Selecting the Perfect Plants for SCV Landscapes

When: Saturday July 13th at 9 am
Where: TBA
Website: Register at Eventbrite

What: Join us on July 13, 2024, at 9 a.m. for an in-person event where we’ll help you find the ideal plants for your SCV landscapes.

Virtual Online Foster Care & Adoption Orientation

When: Thursday July 18th at 4 pm
Where: Online
Website: Children’s Bureau

What: Attend this one-hour virtual online orientation and learn how to become a foster parent. Call 661-289-4231 or email [email protected] and a link to the meeting will be emailed to you.

SCV Water Landscaping & Gardening Workshop: Water-Wise Lawns: Thriving Turf Care and Sustainable Alternatives

When: Saturday September 14th at 9 am
Where: TBA
Website: Register at Eventbrite

What: Learn how to maintain lush lawns while conserving water and explore sustainable alternatives at the workshop!

SCV Water Landscaping & Gardening Workshop: Sustainable Gardens: Native Plant Mastery at Bridgeport Park

When: Saturday October 12th at 9 am
Where: TBA
Website: Register at Eventbrite

What: Learn to create sustainable gardens using the native plants at Bridgeport Park as inspiration!

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