Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events & Online Events – December 17, 2025: Santa Clarita Ballet: The Nutcracker | “A Christmas Story” | Valencia Christian Center: “A Christmas Morning” Musical Celebration | Mission Opera: “Amahl And The Night Visitors” | Mission Opera: “Bella Notte”… and more!

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Santa Clarita Ballet: The Nutcracker

When: December 20th & 21st | 1 pm & 7 pm
Where: The Cube Ice and Entertainment Center
Website: Get Tickets

What: This holiday season, come see the Santa Clarita Ballet’s 2025 Production of The Nutcracker! Saturday, December 20th at 1:00pm & 7:00pm and Sunday, December 21st at 1:00pm. The show will be held At The Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons.

“A Christmas Story”

When: December 17th – 23rd
Where: Canyon Theatre Guild
Website: Get Tickets

What: Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself at Higbee’s Department Store.

Valencia Christian Center: “A Christmas Morning” Musical Celebration

When: Sunday, December 21st | 10 am
Where: Valencia Christian Center
Website: More Information

What: Join Valencia Christian Center on Sunday, December 21st, at 10 am for A Christmas Morning Musical Celebration! Featuring talented recording artists: Lettrice Lawrence and Marium Bryant.

Mission Opera: “Amahl And The Night Visitors”

When: December 21st | 4 pm – 5 pm
Where: St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Website: Get Tickets

What: One of our very first traveling productions, Amahl and the Night Visitors has become a cherished part of Mission Opera’s touring repertoire. We continue to bring this heartfelt story to multiple venues each season, sharing its timeless message with new audiences year after year.

Mission Opera: “Bella Notte”

When: Saturday, December 20th | 6:30 pm
Where: Bella Cucina Italian Restaurant
Website: Register Here

What: Taking place every third Saturday of the month, “Bella Notte” presented by Mission Opera, blends the worlds of Italian fine dining, live opera and community support. Guests will enjoy an authentic Italian meal, fine wine and handcrafted cocktails as professional opera singers provide live entertainment in an intimate setting.

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

Placerita Canyon Nature Center – Ongoing Programs

When: Saturdays and Sundays
Where: Placerita Canyon, 19152 Placerita Canyon Rd., Newhall CA 91321
Website: Placerita Canyon Nature Center

What: • Monthly Bird Walk is offered on the first and second Saturdays of each month (weather permitting) starting at 8:00am March-November and 9:00am December-February. Bring your binoculars (or borrow ours), water, comfortable shoes and a field guide if available. • Blooms Of The Season is held on the fourth Saturday of every month and begins at 9:00am at the front steps to the Nature Center. Learn about native plants and what’s blooming year- round along our trails. • Books & Hikes meets the 4th Sunday of the month at 9:00am September through May, 8am June through August. See our website for program information. • Community Nature Education Series is every 3rd Sunday of the month at 2:00PM and provides a free educational program open to the public. • Placerita Nature Tots is the 2nd Saturday of the month at 9:30am. For 3-to-6-year-olds. Program lasts 45 minutes to one hour and will involve learning about the environment. Registration starts on the first of the month. Space is limited. To register: [email protected] NOTE: No program in August 2025. • Walker Cabin Tours of the historic Walker cabin are available every Saturday from 10:00am-2:00pm. Tours are also available on other days of the week. Please call the park office to confirm availability. • Family Nature Walk is every Saturday from 11:00am to 12:00pm. 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 10:00am 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

Santa Clarita Ballet’s: The Nutcracker – December 20th & 21st

Electric Avenue: The 80’s MTV Experience – Thursday, February 12th, 2026 | 8 pm

For more information, visit the Canyon Theater Guild

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

Freedom’s Way Baptist Church Christmas Eve Service

When: Wednesday, December 24th | 6:00 pm
Where: Freedom’s Way Baptist Church
Website: More Information

What: Join Pastor Jerry R. Cook, at Freedom’s Way Baptist Church in Castaic, for their Christmas Eve Service at 6 pm. Light refreshments provided.

Mission Opera: “Amahl And The Night Visitors”

When: December 28th | 4 pm – 5 pm
Where: Fillmore Trinity Episcopal Church
Website: Get Tickets

What: One of our very first traveling productions, Amahl and the Night Visitors has become a cherished part of Mission Opera’s touring repertoire. We continue to bring this heartfelt story to multiple venues each season, sharing its timeless message with new audiences year after year.

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