Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events & Online Events – December 11, 2024: The KHTS Santa Clarita Christmas Lights Guide 2024 | Santa Clarita Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” | County Fire Pickleball Merry Mixer Tournament | Chapter Meeting – Blue Star Mothers of Santa Clarita | “Frozen” Holiday Show | Castaic Santa Float | Spooky Holiday “Nightmare Before Christmas” Movie Night | Theatre in a Week: The Holiday Edition presented by Theatre in a Week and Off Book Theatre | Green Santa Clarita Trivia on Kahoot!  – Virtual Event… and more!

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The KHTS Santa Clarita Christmas Lights Guide 2024

When: Month of December
Where: Various Neighborhoods in Santa Clarita
Website: View List

What: Whether you’re looking for synchronized light shows or charming community decorations, here’s your guide to the best Christmas light displays in and around Santa Clarita. Our community transforms into a dazzling winter wonderland during the holiday season, with neighborhoods, parks, and homes lighting up in festive displays.

Santa Clarita Ballet’s “The Nutcracker”

When: December 14th & 15th
Where: The Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC
Website: Get Tickets

What: The Nutcracker is a classic program and favorite holiday tradition for Santa Clarita Valley families and patrons of the arts throughout Southern California. The company beautifully illustrates E.T.A. Hoffman’s timeless story, complete with beloved characters, magical staging, exquisite costumes, and the recognizable musical score by Peter Tchaikovsky.

County Fire Pickleball Merry Mixer Tournament

When: December 14th & 15th | 8 am
Where: The Paseo Club, Valencia
Website: More Information

What: County Fire Pickleball is excited to announce our 2nd annual Merry Mixer tournament!! You Guessed it costumes are encouraged.  The games begin December 14th and 15th 2024 ( Check in begins at 7:30, games start at 8:00am). Join us at the Paseo Club Valencia ( 27650 Dickason Drive), $50 per player and you MUST signup as a team (Includes event registration and  1 t-shirt per player). Registration closes December 5th 2024.

“Frozen” Holiday Show

When: December 13th & 14th
Where: The Cube, Valencia
Website: Get Tickets 

What: The Cube presents a FROZEN ICE HOLIDAY! Join us as we celebrate the 4th annual holiday show at the Cube and share the frozen story that unfolds! Now offering three showtimes!

Castaic Santa Float

When: December 7th – 15th
Where: Various Stops in Castaic Neighborhoods 
Website: More Information

What: For the 38th year the community of Castaic has enjoyed a unique and wonderful holiday tradition that other parts of the valley can only imagine. The Castaic Lions Santa Float has warmed hearts, brightened smiles and spread the spirit of the holiday. Neighbors have come together to share in the spectacle and magic of seeing Santa “Up on the Rooftops” atop his sleigh. Children young and old have shared with Santa what they have on their “Wish Lists” and we have heard for years how the Santa Float is part of neighborhood and family holiday traditions.

Spooky Holiday “Nightmare Before Christmas” Movie Night

When: Friday, December 13th | 6 pm – 8 pm
Where: Newhall Community Center, Multipurpose Room
Website: More Information

What: Bring your family and friends for a FREE festive night! Enjoy the classic movie The Nightmare Before Christmas with hot cocoa, popcorn, cookies and more.

Theatre in a Week: The Holiday Edition presented by Theatre in a Week and Off Book Theatre

When: December 13th – 15th
Where: The MAIN
Website: Register at Eventbrite

What: Theatre in a Week is back with the annual HOLIDAY EDITION, again featuring original one act comedies written by Barry Agin, each amazingly prepared in just a week. Each one act has a different director and different cast featuring hilarious holiday mishaps. December 13-15; $17 for General Admission, $14 for Seniors/Students.

 Green Santa Clarita Trivia on Kahoot!  – Virtual Event

When: Tuesday, December 17th | 7:30 pm
Where: Zoom Virtual Event
Website: More Information

What: On Tuesday, December 17, please join us to test your knowledge about Green Santa Clarita programs and events. We will host a fun game of Kahoot trivia on Zoom starting at 7:30 p.m. for a chance to be deemed a Green Santa Clarita Super Fan and win a prize!

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

Santa Clarita Grocery Food Bin Donation with OPO Injury Lawyers

When: November 8th – December 25th
Where: OPO Law Injury Lawyers Law Offices, 23822 Valencia Blvd # 303
Website: More Information

What: OPO Law Injury Lawyers has set up a donation bin at their office to support SCV Grocery, making it easy for the community to drop off food donations like peanut butter, canned meats, pasta, and other non-perishables. Visitors who come to donate have a chance to tour the office and meet the friendly staff, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to the local community. This effort helps our community and families in need.

Fall Semester Of Singing With The Encore Chorale Of Santa Clarita

When: Every Friday until December 13th
Where: Newhall Church of the Nazarene
Website: More Information

What: Are you looking for a way to meet new friends, improve your health, get involved with your community, and harmonize with fellow music lovers? The Encore Chorale of Santa Clarita welcomes you! Encore Creativity for Older Adults ensembles are non-auditioned choirs for adults 55+; no experience is needed to enjoy singing a diverse and exciting repertoire of music with Encore!

Placerita Canyon Nature Center – Saturday Programs

When: 1st And 2nd Saturday (Bird Walk), 1st And 3rd Saturday (Animal Show), 4th Saturday (Blooms Of The Season), Every Saturday (Family Nature Walk), & Every Saturday (Saturday Morning Nature Center Discovery)
Where: Placerita Canyon, 19152 Placerita Canyon Rd.
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. 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 and Learn what they eat, where they live, their physical attributes and much more! 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. 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
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.

Ride the Agua Dulce Shuttle for $1

When: Every Mon, Wed, Sat (Excluding Holidays) | 8 am – 5 pm
Where: Agua Dulce Shuttle stops
Website: Transit Info

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 through December. 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/.

UPCOMING Performances In Santa Clarita:

For more information, visit the Santa Clarita PAC

Don McMillan Presented by JR’s Comedy Club – December 21st

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

Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra Presents “Carnival of the Animals”

When: Friday, December 20th | 6 pm
Where: The Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons
Website: Get Tickets

What: An interactive multimedia classical music experience for the whole family featuring dazzling animated visuals by Stephanie Delazeri, dancers from the Santa Clarita Ballet and the CalArts School of Dance, raffles, baked goods, pre-concert snacks and crafts for the little ones. Music by Saint-Saens, Grieg, Vargas, Meyer, and more!

Bella Notte Opera Night

When: Saturday, December 21st | 6:30 pm
Where: Bella Cucina Italian Restaurant
Website: More Information

What: Indulge in an unforgettable evening of fine dining and world-class music at Mission Opera and Oksana Foundation’s monthly, Bella Notte Opera Night!  Enjoy a complete, authentic Italian meal at Bella Cucina Italian Restaurant while being serenaded by the exceptional singers of Mission Opera.

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