Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events & Online Events – August 7, 2024: Free Document Shredding and textile drop-off with Burrtec | Clear The Shelter Kick Off Party | Hoops for Hart Charity Basketball Event | Concerts in the Park: Fast Times: ‘80s Concert Experience | Agatha’s Murder Mystery Dinner Party presented by ME Main Productions | Celebrate: Japan | College of the Canyons Welcome Day | Free Salsa Community Hike | Fireside Nights at Vasquez Rocks: A Celebration of Western Songs… and more!

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

FREE Document shredding and textile drop-off with Burrtec

When: August 10th
Where: Via Princessa Metrolink Station
Website: Register Here

What: Burrtec Waste is hosting a free document shredding and textile drop-off event for City of Santa Clarita residents only on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at the Via Princessa Metrolink Station (19201 Via Princessa). Pre-registration is required. Registered residents will be allowed to bring up to five boxes of paper per vehicle.

Clear The Shelter Kick Off Party

When: August 10th | 11 am – 3 pm
Where: Castaic Animal Care Center
Website: More Information

What: Fee Waived adoptions on ALL cats and dogs! Free goody bag with all cat adoptions! Free starter kit of food and treats with all dog adoptions! Select animals will come with a Pets Global Gold Card, valued at $99, good towards the purchase of Pets Global products at local retailers. Food trucks, give aways, a pup cup station, and more! Hosted by Pets Global Inc.

Hoops for Hart Charity Basketball Event

When: August 11th
Where: Santa Clarita Sports Complex Gymnasium
Website: More Information

What: Charity 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament supporting the 1,000+ homeless students in the Hart School District.

Concerts in the Park: Fast Times: ‘80s Concert Experience

When: August 10th
Where: Central Park
Website: More Information

What: The City of Santa Clarita’s Concerts in the Park, presented by Logix Federal Credit Union, returns to Central Park this summer with a line-up of new and familiar acts that are sure to get the crowd singing and dancing! These free concerts occur on Saturdays at 7:00 pm, beginning July 6 and running through August 24.

Agatha’s Murder Mystery Dinner Party presented by ME Main Productions

When: August 9th – 12th, & 16th – 18th
Where: The MAIN
Website: Register at Eventbrite

What: Famous mystery novelist Agatha is in a bind because she can’t find an ending to her new book! So, she cleverly invites Sir Conan Doyle, Houdini, Edgar Allen Poe, Mary Shelley, and more guests to dinner with the fervent hope they will solve the mystery for her!

Celebrate: Japan

When: August 9th
Where: Canyon Country Community Center
Website: More Information

What: Celebrate is an event series that celebrates cultures, customs and culinary wonders from around the world. Every second Friday from April to September, immerse yourself in a cultural celebration at the Canyon Country Community Center from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Come share in the music, dance, food, art and educational experiences from the diverse people we have all around us! On August 9, grab your Celebrate passport and let’s travel to Japan! Celebrate the culture, cuisine and customs of Japan from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Canyon Country Community Center!

College of the Canyons Welcome Day

When: August 9th
Where: College of the Canyons, Valencia
Website: More Information

What: Welcome Day will be on Friday, August 9, 2024 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Valencia Campus. This event is a great opportunity to welcome our new students to campus, invite prospective students to learn more about us, and showcase what we have for our community. Attendees can learn about a wide range of college resources and programs, attend multiple workshops, visit open labs and instructional spaces, and more! Additionally, this is a wonderful opportunity for students to get assistance with enrolling.

Free Salsa Community Hike

When: August 9th
Where: Central Park
Website: More Information

What: Get ready to spice up your hike with lively rhythms and dance moves at our Salsa Community Hike! This hike is free and open to all ages. We hope to see you there!

Fireside Nights at Vasquez Rocks: A Celebration of Western Songs

When: August 11th
Where: Vasquez Rocks | 6 pm – 8 pm
Website: More Information

What: Join us around the campfire at the Vasquez Rocks Interpretive Center! Live music, sing-alongs, animal meet & greets, storytelling, crafts, activities, show + tell tables, s’mores and more.

Feel free to bring your own: snacks or picnic, acoustic instruments, and songs! (No smoking or alcohol permitted).

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.

Upcoming Performances In Santa Clarita:

For more information, visit the Santa Clarita PAC

 

 

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

SENSES Block Party – The Big 100

When: August 15th
Where: Main Street, Newhall
Website: More Information

What: The wildly popular SENSES Block Party brings live music, food trucks, themed activities, and adult beverages on Main Street every third Thursday from March to October. Grab a drink from the on-street bar, dance the night away to high energy performers, and order a bite from the food trucks or local restaurants. Don’t miss this fun and festive adult setting right here in Santa Clarita! Step back in time and celebrate 13 years of memories at The Big 100 SENSES Block Party – an extraordinary event marking 100th SENSES Block Party!

Concerts in the Park: Rebel Heart: A Tribute to Modern Country Music

When: August 17th
Where: Central Park
Website: More Information

What: The City of Santa Clarita’s Concerts in the Park, presented by Logix Federal Credit Union, returns to Central Park this summer with a line-up of new and familiar acts that are sure to get the crowd singing and dancing! These free concerts occur on Saturdays at 7:00 pm, beginning July 6 and running through August 24.

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

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

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

Chapter Meeting – Blue Star Mothers of Santa Clarita

When: August 20th
Where: SCV Veterans Collaborative
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!

Vasquez Rocks Twilight Hikes

When: August 17th
Where: Vasquez Rocks, Parking Lot 4
Website: Register Here

What: Explore Vasquez Rocks during the magical twilight and early evening full moon hours! These fun, collaborative, interpretive hikes are led by trained staff and volunteers and will highlight the park’s amazing natural and human histories. Themes will vary and include Vasquez Rocks history, geology, cultural history, plants and animals. All ages are welcome: trails are not currently stroller-accessible.

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